Many have been speculating on the 4th “mystery” map shown in the Halo 5 beta trailer. It is shown having a Covenant theme with some vines and other vegetation growing around it. The map looked very familiar in layout to me (based on the few brief glimpses we’ve seen) but it wasn’t until recently that I managed to figure out what it reminded me of.
First take a look at this view of Derelict from Halo: CE.
Next, watch the trailer and skip to about 3:29 and look carefully at the overhead walkway and the pillars in the center. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0H2wIB7h-9k
Now, I know after 13 years of Halo many maps are going to have some similarities; Derelict had some elements that were pretty undistinguished. Also, if you keep watching, you’ll notice some more clips of that map, with more intricate passages, and ramps. However, I believe the map is, at the least, very inspired by Derelict, especially the upper level, and falls into the category of a “reimagining”.
When I saw the original picture of Derelict I was like “How does the new map look anything like this?” But then I looked at the new map again and I realize they do look the same. Good find.
Actually OP, I believe it was said to be another Midship variant named “Mercy”. However, it looks as though it has some derelict inspired elements which I’ll get into.
The main bridge that we saw in the earlier clip only had two bridges to the central platform instead of Derelicts four. Hence, midship. However, in this midship variant there are also bridges moving from the centre of the map into the base on a lower level than the main bridge, instead of midships usual design. The cover on the top bridge also appears to be inspired by the design of Derelicts central area.
Now that was likely an amalgamation of poorly chosen words, so I’ll just put it bluntly:
The map (which I believe is named Mercy) appears to be a Midship variant with Derelict inspired elements.
definitely looks like midship but why on earth would they do that if midship is already in the game? unless of course halo 5 comes with its base set of maps that all have their own variants, which would be awesome
Check out this video- http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n3me15WNSK8
It has a lot of footage from the map. As well as in one part you can see the Promethean Light Rifle on a roof he is climbing up. If you actually look up in the map you can see its a holographic projector like in Truth, so it could be alike… Who knows?
