once it launches post-release . Speaking to IGN, he first confirmed that, yes, "Big Team Battle will have its own [matchmaking] playlist when it launches." We were speaking about the just-announced launch-day matchmaking playlists for Halo 5, so we asked DelHoyo which of the out-of-the-box maps would be a good fit for Big Team Battle. His answer surprised us: "We’re crafting all new maps that are designed from the ground up to cater to Big Team Battle," DelHoyo announced. "These will include a healthy mix of infantry and vehicular combat that Big Team Battle is known for."

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Developer 343 Industries had previously announced that all Halo 5 downloadable maps will be free , at least in part so as not to split the player base. Microsoft also recently revealed the install size for Halo 5, just ahead of the game going gold Stay tuned for IGN's review of Halo 5: Guardians soon, and bookmark our Halo 5 wiki for all you need, including the location of the first skull we've found in our early hands-on.

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