Hey guys, haven’t been on the forums in many months, so I apologize if this has already been discussed, but anyways…
Any word on Invasion? It was easily my favorite mode in Halo Reach and definitely the most unique mode Bungie ever added to the series (IMO). After how well it was received I expected it to make an even bigger return in Halo 4, but I haven’t read anything about it. I guess Dominion is slightly similar in the sense that it’s a fairly dynamic gametype but I would have greatly preferred Invasion in it’s place (or right alongside it ideally).
If it’s not returning, what do you guys think about its absence and is this a mode you would like to see return in future Halo sequels?
It Isn’t, Dominion is replacing it.
Its dominion now and way better
> Its dominion now and way better
I don’t see why Dominion would be way better though. Don’t get me wrong it’s the mode I’m most looking forward to, but it’s not quite as dynamic as Invasion, with multiple tiers of vehicles and sections of each level being unlocked as the game progresses. It almost reminded me of that one gametype from BF3 (rush I think?).
I guess the whole custom loadouts thing really throws a wrench in the gears when it comes to Invasion since part of the fun with the mode was unlocking the higher and higher tiers of weapon loadouts. But that could easily be changed for Halo 4. Maybe instead of unlocking new tiers of loadouts, you get access to better ordinance or something? Idk I could see the game type still working in Halo 4’s MP, just wish it was actually coming back.
> > Its dominion now and way better
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> I don’t see why Dominion would be way better though. Don’t get me wrong it’s the mode I’m most looking forward to, but it’s not quite as dynamic as Invasion, with multiple tiers of vehicles and sections of each level being unlocked as the game progresses. It almost reminded me of that one gametype from BF3 (rush I think?).
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> I guess the whole custom loadouts thing really throws a wrench in the gears when it comes to Invasion since part of the fun with the mode was unlocking the higher and higher tiers of weapon loadouts. But that could easily be changed for Halo 4. Maybe instead of unlocking new tiers of loadouts, you get access to better ordinance or something? Idk I could see the game type still working in Halo 4’s MP, just wish it was actually coming back.
The loadouts only are in certain gametypes while others will do a reach style way of loadouts so invasion is still possible. I really wish it came back too. It was without a doubt my favorite gametype but with the announcement of Flood (awesome but doesn’t scratch the elite itch) we probably should’ve seen this coming. Oh well at least maybe we can try to make a invasion like gametype right?
> Its dominion now and way better
Dominion is just Land Grab with bases
> > > Its dominion now and way better
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> > I don’t see why Dominion would be way better though. Don’t get me wrong it’s the mode I’m most looking forward to, but it’s not quite as dynamic as Invasion, with multiple tiers of vehicles and sections of each level being unlocked as the game progresses. It almost reminded me of that one gametype from BF3 (rush I think?).
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> > I guess the whole custom loadouts thing really throws a wrench in the gears when it comes to Invasion since part of the fun with the mode was unlocking the higher and higher tiers of weapon loadouts. But that could easily be changed for Halo 4. Maybe instead of unlocking new tiers of loadouts, you get access to better ordinance or something? Idk I could see the game type still working in Halo 4’s MP, just wish it was actually coming back.
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> The loadouts only are in certain gametypes while others will do a reach style way of loadouts so invasion is still possible. I really wish it came back too. It was without a doubt my favorite gametype but with the announcement of Flood (awesome but doesn’t scratch the elite itch) we probably should’ve seen this coming. Oh well at least maybe we can try to make a invasion like gametype right?
Yea Forge is pretty powerful in Halo 4 so I could see it being forgeable, but who knows, maybe they’ll bring it back as a full fledged feature in H5 or 6.
Another reason I could see it being absent is from a canonical standpoint. Not that you need them for the game type to work, Elites are no longer playable in MP so I wonder if that influenced their decision to cut it.
> > > > Its dominion now and way better
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> > > I don’t see why Dominion would be way better though. Don’t get me wrong it’s the mode I’m most looking forward to, but it’s not quite as dynamic as Invasion, with multiple tiers of vehicles and sections of each level being unlocked as the game progresses. It almost reminded me of that one gametype from BF3 (rush I think?).
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> > > I guess the whole custom loadouts thing really throws a wrench in the gears when it comes to Invasion since part of the fun with the mode was unlocking the higher and higher tiers of weapon loadouts. But that could easily be changed for Halo 4. Maybe instead of unlocking new tiers of loadouts, you get access to better ordinance or something? Idk I could see the game type still working in Halo 4’s MP, just wish it was actually coming back.
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> > The loadouts only are in certain gametypes while others will do a reach style way of loadouts so invasion is still possible. I really wish it came back too. It was without a doubt my favorite gametype but with the announcement of Flood (awesome but doesn’t scratch the elite itch) we probably should’ve seen this coming. Oh well at least maybe we can try to make a invasion like gametype right?
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> Yea Forge is pretty powerful in Halo 4 so I could see it being forgeable, but who knows, maybe they’ll bring it back as a full fledged feature in H5 or 6.
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> Another reason I could see it being absent is from a canonical standpoint. Not that you need them for the game type to work, Elites are no longer playable in MP so I wonder if that influenced their decision to cut it.
Yeah the removal of Elites actually changes a lot of things. Like machinima, Invasion, customs, and so on. Flood is still cool but all they are good for is one gametype. And dominion really is just land grab with bases and turrets (like the post before me said). It isnt a replacement for Invasion. Also they could have kept the mode and just made it spartan vs spartan but hey… we don’t know what the future holds so we could be pleasantly surprised!