Halo 2 is a 2004 first-person shooter game developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios. It is the second installment in the Halo franchise and the successor to the highly acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved. The game was released for the Xbox console on November 9, 2004. Halo 2 continues the story of the Master Chief, a cybernetic super-soldier, as he battles the alien Covenant and a new threat known as the Flood. The game features a more expansive campaign, introducing new vehicles, weapons, and enemy types. A key feature of Halo 2 was its robust online multiplayer mode, which utilized Xbox Live, allowing players to compete and cooperate with others worldwide. This limited edition comes in a metal box.