Summary
- A Halo fan shared their frustration over finding unused game codes for Halo 4 items right after the Xbox 360 digital store shutdown.
- The fan expressed regrets over not redeeming the Halo 4 codes earlier, as the Xbox 360 store shutdown means that they're now useless.
A longtime Halo fan realized they had unused game codes a little too late, sharing their unfortunate situation online with the rest of the Xbox community. The codes were meant to give out free Halo 4 items but have since become unusable due to the Xbox 360 digital store shutting down. The player shared this frustrating situation, commenting on the irony of only remembering the Halo codes after the Xbox 360 storefront closed forever.
Though the FPS genre continues to grow more competitive and crowded, Halo has cemented itself as a cornerstone of the genre, with Halo Infinite, the most recent release, proving once again there's something special about Halo's sandbox. Released in 2021, Halo Infinite marked entirely new territory for the franchise, tasking players with braving an open world filled with daunting bosses and a long list of items to find and collect. Halo Infinite also featured the series' most robust multiplayer mode. Its multiplayer marked multiple firsts for the series, launching completely for free, as well as featuring both paid and free seasonal content updates. However, developer 343 Industries first took control of the franchise during Halo 4, with one fan feeling nostalgic for that game a little too late.
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Reddit user NondaYT shared a rather disappointing post on the Xbox community after remembering they had several codes featuring a variety of Halo 4 goodies. The codes were included with the user's Xbox 360, a console that is nearly 20 years old now. However, the user quickly realized that these codes were no longer redeemable due to the Xbox 360 store shutting down, essentially leaving them with very cool, Halo-themed bookmarks.
Halo Fan Remembers Unused Game Codes A Little Too Late
The codes appear to be redeemable for an in-game item in Halo 4, as well as several Halo-themed items for the player's Xbox avatar. The closure of the Xbox 360 store was one of the most heart-wrenching moments in modern gaming history, with the digital storefront permanently shutting down on July 29, 2024. Microsoft had already announced last year it planned to shut down the store, but this didn't make it any easier for fans to say goodbye. In the weeks leading up to the closure of the Xbox 360 storefront, publishers deployed deep discounts on a wide range of games. Hundreds of titles were listed in the store, with indie games making up a significant chunk of the Xbox 360's library.
The first outing from 343 Industries, Halo 4 officially marked the next exciting chapter of the series, planting the iconic Master Chief firmly in an entirely new, action-packed story. Halo 4 takes place after the events of Halo 3, which acted as the "finale" of Bungie's original Halo trilogy. Halo 4 also acted as a bridge between the Xbox 360 and the Xbox One generation of Microsoft consoles. The game has since been made available in Halo: The Master Chief Collection, ensuring Halo 4 lives on, even though the original Xbox 360 store is now gone for good.
Halo 4
- Released
- November 6, 2012
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Violence
- Developer(s)
- 343 Industries
- Publisher(s)
- Microsoft Game Studios
- Engine
- Blam engine
WHERE TO PLAY
Witness the Master Chief’s triumphant return to battle an ancient evil bent on vengeance and annihilation. Shipwrecked on a mysterious world, faced with new enemies and deadly technology, the universe will never be the same.
Campaign: An ancient evil awakens and a new saga begins. Shipwrecked on a mysterious world, the Master Chief must unravel the sinister secrets of an ancient alien race to find a way home. But in his search for the truth, the Master Chief discovers that some secrets are better left buried.
Multiplayer: Continue your Halo adventure with 25 multiplayer maps from the revered Halo 4, featuring an updated armor customization system that allows players to change more armor pieces than ever before, as well as countless ways to play with Forge and Theater
Spartan Ops: Enlist aboard the UNSC Infinity to experience innovative episodic fiction-based co-op missions that pick up the story where Halo 4’s campaign left-off.
- Franchise
- Halo
- Platform(s)
- Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC, Steam
- Genre(s)
- FPS
- How Long To Beat
- 8 Hours
