By Mark Brown, Wired UK
Gamers who have already maxed out the ranking system in September's hugely popular Xbox 360 shooter, Halo: Reach, can now attain ranks beyond Lt. Colonel Grade 3, as the game's level cap has been entirely removed.
As a challenge to the community, developer Bungie announced the cap would be increased once players had completed all 117 million daily and weekly challenges. But just 49 days since the gauntlet was thrown down, Xbox Live players have already met that ambitious number.
Now the entire armory is open and, providing they have the credits, Reach fans can get their hands on every item in the store. Plus, there are new ranks to achieve, armor to unlock and jackpot bonuses for players who finish complete matches instead of dropping out.
Last month, the game received a hefty update in the form of campaign matchmaking, playlist tweaks and two new forge maps.
Reach players will also get their hands on the game's first map pack this month. The Noble Map Pack includes 250 achievement points and three new battlegrounds: orbital dockland Anchor 9, abandoned shoreline facility Tempest and arctic-themed Breakpoint. Each map is suited for different game types, from small tussles (Anchor 9) to epic, big-team battles (Breakpoint).
The Noble Map Pack will be available Nov. 30 for 800 Microsoft Points (about $11).
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