Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack out December 11th!

Microsoft have just sent out a press release revealing details of Halo 3’s upcoming multiplayer map DLC.

The Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack will be made up of three new maps (Standoff, Rat’s Nest and Foundry) and will be available to download from the XBLM for 800 Microsoft points ($10) on 11th December 2007.  Then, in Bungie tradition, the DLC will become a free download in the Spring of 2008 when Bungie release the 2nd round of downloadable goods.  

The Heroic Map Pack is made up of three multiplayer maps, they are Standoff, Rat’s Nest and Foundry.  Standoff is a medium-sized map set in a symmetrical valley with foliage, orange boulders and bases entrenched on each end.  It looks similar to Mars in color and feel.  Rat’s Nest is the second map and features a labyrinth of passages, an indoor vehicle stomping ground and is thought to be heavily influenced by the game’s campaign.  Lastly, Foundry is said to be a Forger’s dream map that allows for total customization within the industrial warehouse.  Boxes, ramps, staircases, walls and bridges can all be moved around in Forge easily to create the ultimate Halo 3 map. 

I can’t wait for this!