Re: Halo 4 LE Early Access to Specializations and War Game Pass

My specializations are all locked when I was told I'd get them on launch date. Also, how can I download my war games pass? When I put in my Halo 4 Disc 1, it asked me to download the war games pass. I had to decline because my buddies were waiting on me to do the co-op campaign with them. Ever since then, I haven't gotten a notification asking me to download it. Any suggestions? Thanks.

I think, and I might be wrong here, that the one redemption code we got in the Ltd Edition also included the game pass and specialisations unlocks. You can tell if its unlocked ok by viewing the emblem, armour and gun camo. As to how the game pass works Ive no idea. I looked to see if the Season Pass shows as bought already, and it doesnt. Also, Ive got no specialisations unlocked at all too apart from the first one, and Ive no idea how to unlock them either.

You have misunderstood how it works

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The LE does not give you Specialisations immediately to use, when you hit level 50, instead of having just one to choose from, you will be able to choose from 6....thats the early access

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The Red packet containing all the codes for your LE, this contained the Infinity pack, which was the pass, the skins etc. you dont need to buy or select anything from the marketplace, it will all be unlocked in game so dont worry about it

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So make sure you have redeemed the codes in the Red packet

There are level 7 running in the specializations so I think we are supposed to have them

Let me get this straight. I can see 8 locked specializations right now, do I have to reach SR50 to be able to use any of them?

As for the War Games Pass, it is listed in the codes as "Infinity Actual Kit", is that right? And it's supposed to give me access to 9 maps that will be released in the future. Moreover, is it the same thing with the War Games Pass in the marketplace that costs 2000 points? That's all I need a confirmation for cause I've been confused for the past 2 days. Thank you in advance.

I believe so. If you have limited edition do not download the War Games pass. We already have that. 3 sets of map packs will be released and we can download via the game when they are available.

That's great to know, thanks. I had a slight idea but I feel a lot more comfortable now.

I have entered the code, but no map packs downloaded and now when I try to play with friends in multiplayer is says I don't have the downloaded content. I can't go back to the marketplace and try again because it won't accept the code a second time. Need help right away!

the map packs don't download when you enter the code. we get them free when they get released to the marketplace. we just need to download them from the in-game store. they will be free with the season pass.

How do you know this? I am just asking is all. Do you work for them, reached level 50 yourself, talked to an official for 343, or some other thing? Because I thought that it said we would have access to them on launch day itself. I just need a little more clarification.

tony4smartasian:

How do you know this? I am just asking is all. Do you work for them, reached level 50 yourself, talked to an official for 343, or some other thing? Because I thought that it said we would have access to them on launch day itself. I just need a little more clarification.

War games Pass/Season Pass, they're the same thing.

People that are wondering about their specializations not unlocking should read the front of the card that has the codes on it and look at the part that say specializations. Now read the fine print and it clearly says,

"specializations can be used, one at a time, starting at level 50. Each include access to 10more levels, an armor mod, armor set and skin, emblems and a new visor color."

Hope this helps some of the confusion.

I was told that my War Games Pass (that i purchased separately)  that you just get a code for 2000MP to download it... or something like that.  the guy at my GS wasn't very good at explaining it

Here's the issue, guys.  The LE of the game advertised that access to the specializations would be on launch day.  Not days/weeks later, not once you hit a certain level, but on launch day.  That seems to be where all the confusion/anger is coming from (which is rightly justified).  Advertisements and pre-launch information said one thing, while the actual code card says something completely contradictory.  I believe that is the very definition of false advertisement.

Quote from IGN:

"Also, and this is an important part: two of the Specializations – Pioneer and Wetwork – will be available at launch. The rest will come online later…unless you purchase the Halo 4 Limited Edition, in which case you’ll have access to all eight at launch."

Quote from G4:

"Specializations – Receive early access to six Specializations, available at launch on Xbox LIVE, to achieve higher ranks in your Spartan career. Purchasers of the “Halo 4” Limited Edition will get access on launch day, while others will have to wait as Specializations are released over time."

Quote from MicrosoftStore.com:

"Specializations: Receive early access to six Specializations, available at launch on Xbox LIVE"

Normally I would say "there's no way Bungie would have been so vague and sneaky, it's obviously an error that they'll fix".  However, this isn't Bungie anymore, and I wouldn't put it past them at this point.

Legendary Dante:

Here's the issue, guys.  The LE of the game advertised that access to the specializations would be on launch day.  Not days/weeks later, not once you hit a certain level, but on launch day.  That seems to be where all the confusion/anger is coming from (which is rightly justified).  Advertisements and pre-launch information said one thing, while the actual code card says something completely contradictory.  I believe that is the very definition of false advertisement.

Quote from IGN:

"Also, and this is an important part: two of the Specializations – Pioneer and Wetwork – will be available at launch. The rest will come online later…unless you purchase the Halo 4 Limited Edition, in which case you’ll have access to all eight at launch."

Quote from G4:

"Specializations – Receive early access to six Specializations, available at launch on Xbox LIVE, to achieve higher ranks in your Spartan career. Purchasers of the “Halo 4” Limited Edition will get access on launch day, while others will have to wait as Specializations are released over time."

Quote from MicrosoftStore.com:

"Specializations: Receive early access to six Specializations, available at launch on Xbox LIVE"

Normally I would say "there's no way Bungie would have been so vague and sneaky, it's obviously an error that they'll fix".  However, this isn't Bungie anymore, and I wouldn't put it past them at this point.

From what I can tell, all those review quotes are simply stating you will have access to the specializations on launch day, which you do. But like everyone else, you still need to wait till SR 50 to actually USE one since this is only fair, as the specializations will unlock certain things which won't be even remotely available to the rest of us until much later. So no, I don't believe its false advertisement, however it can be misleading which is clearly causing frustration.

Point being: by inputting the code for the specializations, you will have access to view them on launch day, and the ability to get them upon reaching SR 50, while those of us with the regular version of the game, not the LE, will have to start off with the Wetwork and Operator Specializations at first, and work our way to the other 6. Hope this sheds some light.

Well I see nothing wrong, you got access to them, they just happen to be locked.  At least when you hit level 50 you wont have just two to choose from but eight.

WolfKrugerXx:

Well I see nothing wrong, you got access to them, they just happen to be locked.  At least when you hit level 50 you wont have just two to choose from but eight.

^ Exactly!

Actually, the standard edition buyers will also have access to specializations, all they have to do is play Halo 4 on XBL till the 20th of this month.

So I have to wait until the 20th.......Or am I suppose to have them right now?

You get access with an extra 6 as long you play before November 20th when you get level 50.

Should they already be displayed or do I have to hit 50 first?

They are already displayed they just won't let you choose them untill you're 50+. You can see them on the top section of the Spartan Hub.

There not..

I only see wet work and ops

You can only see them if you got the limited edition. I assume that the rest will be able to see them after the 20th. Nonetheless, you can only unlock them when you reach SR50.

Hi everyone, just some information here!

The Infinity Actual Kit includes the War Games Pass/ Season Pass and Map packs, so there's no reason to purchase it again. If you do, please call Xbox LIVE support to deal with the issue.

Maps are unlocked as you go up levels, with each of them being available at SR50. It's a long proccess, but you will be well rewarded!

Both discs have to be installed completely to avoid any gameplay issues, it's a pretty sizable download, but it will give you the best gameplay.

If you have any questions about anything dealing with the Halo 4 setup or any codes, go ahead and ask and I will try to give you the best answers!

War Games pass, sure, since the next 3 packs will be downloaded automatically.. Season pass? Not so sure. There are 5 Spartan Ops episodes and I'm quite sure they are just the FIRST 5.. That means there will be more to come, in DLCs I suppose.

Karingan:

Maps are unlocked as you go up levels, with each of them being available at SR50. It's a long proccess, but you will be well rewarded!

Both discs have to be installed completely to avoid any gameplay issues, it's a pretty sizable download, but it will give you the best gameplay.

This is pretty much resolved but for those coming in here looking for info I'll make it as clear as possible:

* War Games pass/Season Pass: Like other games, this works like a pre-order for future content, in this case 3 map packs, you'll also get 2 helmets (Strider and Scanner, an emblem, and an emblem background)

* The Limited Edition gives you ACCESS to the 6 other specializations ONCE you reach level 50, whereas the standard edition only gives you the launch 2

Players of the Standard Edition who logged online time before the 20th of November will receive a code via the E-mail attached to their gamertag giving early access to the other 6 specializations, this is likely intended to offset the fact that standard edition players can't go beyond SR70 without them and hardcore players (such as myself, SR66 at time of post) will cap before the official release of the Specializations in general.

* For those who are getting the message that you don't have the required content to play multiplayer, if it's before Dec 10 (launch of first map pack), then it is because you haven't installed Disc 2.

So....the 20th has pasted....where is that **** code..

I can get all these others emails saying "that efforts haven't gone unnoticed." I'm almost at level 50th and others are already there and still no one has anything more than the two u see when u start.

where is that code i was promise in the advertisement of the specialization on xbox live....

ah, the one thing i forgot to mention, statements say by the first of December for the code.

the efforts haven't gone unnoticed mails i assume are sent out for earning a certain amount of XP in a day, given that i got the first one the first time i reached the daily cap.

what if i bought the map pass later like after i reached sr 70 and used the code i thought it was sapposed  to give u the other specs so whats the deal with that i am so sick of waiting for this code i don't understand why all of a sudden Microsoft thought it would be a good idea to screw over the most loyal players and screw every one over who actually uses the products religiously

Nobody has ever said that the map pass will unlock all the specializations. That's your fault for not researching your purchase. As far as Microsoft "*** over" their most loyal players, I would think that the most loyal players who play Halo religiously would know that purchasing the standard edition of the game only gives you access to two specializations. This was common knowledge. In fact, it's only by the grace and kindness of 343i and Microsoft that we will get access to the rest of the specializations by the 1st of next month.

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Get your facts straight before you come in here ranting and raving.

mhmm, the only thing the map pass promises you is the Scanner and Strider Helmet, Falcon emblem, and a Emblem background that i can't remember the name to

So, to be clear, we should be getting a code for download of the remaining specializations, if we bought and played the standard edition online before Nov. 20th? Does anyone have any idea when this e-mail code will be delivered, or if it was offered at all?

According to bs angel you should have the code by the end of tomorrow. Could be as early as the end of today, but plan on tomorrow.

Just got my code but my friend hasn't yet so if you don't have it yet be patient, its coming

So the code is just for activating the rest of the specializations? Cause I just redeemed mine, thing is I already had all the specializations unlocked, being a Limited Edition owner and all..

yeah, limited edition got a code too even though they didn't need it, you could pass it on to a friend who didn't get the code or hold onto it for someone else, like a friend who doesn't get the game till christmas.

That sucks, I redeemed thinking it was something new, they specified it as a "gift" in the email so I couldn't tell..

Mmk, so I downloaded said Infinity Actual Kit and I have everything like I'm supposed to, meaning the helmets, emblems and stuff, but now that the Crimson map pack is available, why am i not able to get them? Am I just a not getting something or do i have to wait for later today?