Halo 5 Update News: New Maps, Weapons And Bosses Coming In Ghosts Of Meridian DLC This Week

By Peter R - 05 Apr '16 06:55AM

Halo fans are in store for some cheer this week as the Ghosts of Meridian update is set for a likely release.

Though impending, details of what the new update entails have been around for a while. The DLC update is said to be first of four in a series of updates expected in the coming months. Ghosts of Meridian will feature two new maps and a new cache of weapons. Skirmish at Darkstar in the Warzone mode is one of the new maps.

"In addition to the below maps, vehicles, weapons, skins, armors, emblems, and more, Ghosts of Meridian will include a variety of game improvements based on your feedback," game-maker 343 Industries said.

"These include multiplayer updates and fixes, sandbox, weapon, and vehicle adjustments, improvements to REQ Station UI performance, a lengthy list of Forge additions, fixes, and improvements, SWAT DMRs as well as a rebalance of SWAT game types within the playlist."

The new arena, called Tyrant, is the second map addition. According to Gamespot it is of Capture the Flag and Assault type, meant for small-map gameplay. Gaining control of the sniper will help teams rule.

"The idea is a forerunner structure has been struck by an asteroid and caught in an astroid belt," the map's official introduction reads. "This is an establishing shot to show the exterior and establish mood and lighting. There was back and forth on the structure itself so I believe the final design is different from the concept."

Darkstar has been termed the most condensed Warzone map with plenty of cover thanks to dense structures. Pelican-dropped teams will have to neutralize an enemy that has overrun the arena.

Players can look forward to meeting two new and tougher bosses but addition of the legendary Tartarus' Gavel and Grinder should make the fight interesting.