I was really hoping that 343 would have the Elites as a playable race again in Halo 5 seeing as how they weren’t in H4, but to my disappointment, they are not playable in H5 either. I was hoping that, with the Arbiter shown taking a part in the Campaign, that Elites could be playable in Multiplayer or at least Custom Games. They have been a part of Halo’s multiplayer since H2 and added a little variety to multiplayer instead of everyone playing as a Spartan/Human. Some of you may argue different points on why they shouldn’t/weren’t added back in but for those of us who liked to be different and unique and represent our favorite Race in Halo I’m very disappointed. I hope that maybe when Forge is released (also kinda stupid it wasn’t ready on launch) that 343 will add them solely for Forge and Custom Games but until that time I can’t enjoy Halo the way I used to.
I hate to break it to you but no Elites playable was announced a while back. Sorry. I suppose that when it comes to priorities, Elites being playable will always be a bit further down the list, ya know?
Lack of resources/time? Most likely balance issues?
Please use the megathread for Elites discussion.