Evolution of Halo's Carbine

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In Halo’s universe, the human race is often faced with impossible odds and foes who use technology far beyond our reaches to burn Mankind’s settled worlds to ash. While most Covenant foes can be found using the Plasma Rifle, Needler or Plasma Pistol, some covenant take a more cautious approach, hitting their targets from long range with something of an analog to the UNSC’s own Battle rifle. By popular demand, we will be taking a look at the Covenant Carbine!
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[@LateNightHalo]

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[@typerightseesight]

Am I the only one who thinks the alien rifle should still freeze you? I know they removed it for new people who literally thought it was game lag. But, that was a mechanic that made the sticky nade work. Its been over 20 years and nobody gets it. lol.

[@declanedwardes4869]

What a well put together add

[@typerightseesight]

g.o.a.t.@@GirolamoZanchi_is_cool

[@averagemug]

This video feels way cleaner than the previous entries before it, not that they were bad. It feels a lot more documentary like for some reason. Keep up the great content man.

[@vladtomuta3008]

We need a video on the evolution of the Halo evolution videos

[@dustandechoes2]

Yea especially for the end😂

[@thefreeden]

@@vladtomuta3008 He has improved a lot not just in video making but also in analyzing. All of his oldest weapon evolutions video is played on Normal instead of Heroic, which made weapons like the Assault Rifle too strong against enemies leading to him wrongly criticizing it for being way too good.

[@LateNightHalo]

@@thefreedenthe AR in H5 and infinite are definitely too strong at a range

[@thefreeden]

@@LateNightHalo Like what you said in the newer AR video, it definitely makes the casual playlist more sweaty. I'd say the AR in Infinite just needs a bit less range tbh, maybe reduce the rrr when scoped or widen the bullet spread a bit when in range. Saying that though, I do wish the sidekick gets a nerf too if the AR ever gets one. I have no opinions on the H5 AR since I've never played Halo 5.

[@PackHunter117]

*Personally I’d also love to see the Needle Rifle comeback. Simply because it’s so much fun to super combine enemies with it. It’s like an even more fun Needler.*

[@frost7463]

They (kinda) brought it back in h5 with the blood of suban, a carbine variant that could supercombine. But I agree.

[@PackHunter117]

@mynameisgabe3244 The Needle Rifle can full auto off the hip and super combine though

[@PackHunter117]

@mynameisgabe3244 That and it just looks very unique. A rifle version of the Needler

[@johngellare3507]

Why did bro type in bold?

[@thefreeden]

@@johngellare3507 *Why not?*

[@cerjmedia]

You have by far one of the most unique and creative sponsored segments on the whole platform, while also disclosing the time duration of the ad, which is incredibly refreshing. You're one of only 3 content creators that I actually watch the ad segment for

[@derrickschveiza]

I was about to say, I think that's the very first time I've sat through an imbedded ad by choice, simply bc I enjoyed it. Well done.

[@TheNarwhalLord83]

Yea I started tuning it out immediately once I heard it was an ad but I ended up actually going back and starting the add from the beginning because I was enjoying it. Well done!

[@SickRetina]

I played a guy in h3 ranked (50) that preferred the carbine and absolutely destroyed me with it. He didn't miss a shot, and he was insane with it. I learned that day to never underestimate the carbine.

[@bbbnuy3945]

h2 carbine in the hands of a very skilled player could put out pressure unlike anything else in the games sandbox. its hard to describe- but once you’ve been on the receiving end of this punishing experience you’ll understand

[@serballista]

Your grunt voice is UNREASONABLY authentic & entertaining. It’s fantastic. I hope little Lateyap makes more appearances!

[@Comkill117]

Another great fact about 3’s carbine in the campaign was Jackal snipers were way more often seen using that instead of the Beam Rifle. This made the enemy a lot less migraine inducing as the weapon was precise but not overly powerful so it felt more fair to go up against.

[@Hexagonaldonut]

Is THAT why sniper jackals are way more infamous in Halo 2 specifically? That explains a lot.

[@TildenCats]

​@Hexagonaldonut not just that. On legendary in halo 2 the sniper jackel kills you in one hit and never misses. And they usually get you in less then a second. And usually there is between 5 to 15 in an area. I'm not kidding. The part in metropolis before you get the gauss hog there is like 15.

[@bloodgulchpatrick]

Halo 2 and 3's ammo counter on the mag drum was just so cool looking. And oh, that pentagonal shape, like those old five-spoked truck wheels.

[@Loan_me_a_smile_117]

Id like to see an evolution of the banshee or pelican

[@lanterneembers967]

Halo 3's carbine was my favourite gun from a video game growing up as a kid, was ashame to see what was done to it later in the series. Would love to get a life sized 3 model

[@CraigMcGillan]

Took that construction workers hat off at 10:16. Lucky guy.

[@Commander_Appo]

Why do you think they wear helmets? Not falling debris, for radioactive projectiles. dude's still gonna get cancer tho

[@disoti]

17:50 Yeah... I laughed a lot at this... lmao

[@captaincamodo9922]

Same I'm a fucking child

[@JJAB91]

I miss Covenant shit so much. Not the Halo 4/Halo 5 Covenant shit but the classic Bungie era Covenant aesthetic. Plasma Rifles, Carbines, Fuel Rods, thin winged Banshees, purple Wraiths etc.

[@Splarkszter]

Yeah. We lost that. We ain't going to get a propper halo ever again, at least we have the MCC modding tools.

[@blizzary9369]

Even if they are just in forge, ive been begging that covenant vehicle variants come to halo infinite, even if they are just forge objects

[@-_YourAnimatorSavageAreLOL_-]

I mean we are getting the covenant pallets in Halo INFINITE for next "season". Like the doors, other parts, and the covenant sniper tower. This new content stuff along with other stuff, will maybe happen on this January, on the 30th. So people will be able to make covenant maps now without using parts. But I do miss the covenant vehicles and weapons. 343, please bring them back in the future.

[@PackHunter117]

Personally I do prefer the newer Carbine and Beam Rifle models. And I loved the Plasma Caster. But otherwise yes I agree

[@jurassicarkjordanisgreat1778]

I miss the halo 3 artstyle. before everything "classic" was lumped into being reach. We haven't seen CE style elites return properly either. and the banished in infinite aren't faithful in design to halo wars 2

[@jonahshields1925]

This video feels like it has its own style, even moreso than the videos before it. I’d say it’s reminiscent of an old bungie vidoc and old game commercials; faster paced, interesting transitions, and lots of cinematic gameplay throughout. Very well done!

[@LateNightHalo]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@d.ryan96]

I hope we still see this thing added to infinite or future halo titles, alongside with plasma rifle.

[@armaanshahzad2939]

Is it just be or is the audio- music balancing off with this video?

[@kneo12]

The music is a liiiitle bit louder than it actually is.

[@Jayboe1123]

His voice sounds quieter than usual

[@Piti2X]

I agree with the first comments and the voice sounds a bit flat (as in setting up eq you lowered too much bass on the voice on the -neg khz) Still viewable though lol😅

[@MasterChiefCOOLMCC]

Yeah music is too loud for me

[@Grifdar]

new mic sounds lovely ad segment was lovely entire video was lovely carbine impression on point

[@tommythesparta4912]

That assault on the ears at the end tho XD 10/10

[@fastmadcow]

Curses halo material

[@ohu9607]

having watched you since 2018 this is hands down the highest quality editing/presentation I've seen. Good work dude!

[@LateNightHalo]

Wow, thanks!

[@meatballs6679]

Thank you for not forgeting about this series. Great work as always🫡

[@dystichi_603]

This new editing style is so refreshing and feels like a natural evolution from your older style keep it up man

[@retrolinkx]

One of the worst things they ever did to the carbine was removing it's cool ammo indicator to be replaced with....holographic alien nonsense. I hate a lot of the 343 weapon design philosophy since it feels like they copy modern weapons too well instead of making them look like weapons from the future, but for the Covenant I just wish they kept a few design choices from Bungie especially with the readable ammo counter on the top.

[@thefreeden]

Idk about you but the simple ammo gauge in the Bungie games feels a lot less alien than a Hologram that displays info with the aliens native language.

[@retrolinkx]

@@thefreeden That's fair and understandable but visually it just looks worse to me.

[@thefreeden]

@@retrolinkx I can respect that, for me I can go either way when it comes to the weapons design conventions.

[@thefreeden]

@@retrolinkx One thing I don't like about the H5 carbind though was that it's primarily blue instead of green.

[@danielespitia1776]

My favorite version is the Halo 5 variant that work as a Needle Rifle. I know some people have their issues with later iterations, but I really enjoyed the weapon variants of Halo 5 a lot.

[@rebeccahuey7881]

Shout out to this guy anytime I can’t sleep I just watch one of the weapon evolve videos then I go to sleep instantly

[@dr.pastrami5272]

😴👍

[@OblivionSoldier]

I wonder how a F.E.A.R evolution video would go for that series's weapons.

[@whiffysole]

I love the editing in this video, it makes me feel super immersed into the world of Halo. I also appreciate your generally neutral tone to the 343 era of games, even though they aren't my favorite. Love the evolution series.

[@cherrypoptart2001]

Halo5 Carbine was soo outclassed by everything else lol but ill admit the holographic sight was clean af and satisfying as hell to use. The Rain of oblivion was a beast tho.

[@benreilly9513]

Going through the Evolution Of back catalog, y’know what I’m surprised you haven’t done yet? The Evolution of the Spartans, The Evolution of Mjolnir, or The Evolution of the Master Chief. They’d likely be about purely aesthetic talking points, but the most interesting things about these videos is the way you discuss weapons and enemy types having personality and charisma is exactly what I’m here for. I appreciate the “how is it in gameplay” bits too, but like, everyone does that.

[@benreilly9513]

The Evolution of the Master Chief would be a good vehicle for discussing the gameplay handling of the player character in Campaign, and The Evolution of Spartans would be a good way to talk about it in Multiplayer. Just sayin’.

[@NomadAkroma3]

8:27 i see you too...👀

[@darkwhite1259]

i saw that too

[@Pigpen_YT]

The Carbine is easily one of my favorite weapons in Halo. Absolutely love it in Halo 3, one of the best looking weapons in the franchise imo. Not super big on the Halo 4/5 designs (though I do love the color scheme of the Blood of Suban). I really hope the carbine makes some kind of return sooner than later. The stalker rifle is pretty cool but it's no carbine. Fantastic video as usual, love the graphics and animations you used!

[@scp.2521]

Anyone else saw that this vd was taken down

[@SpartanNat]

The H5 Carbine got me through the Sunaion Warden fight. That weapon is easily what carried me through the Sanghelios levels, and goes as my go-to weapon in most campaigns considering so many levels don’t give you BR ammo for long periods of time, especially in Halo 2 when some levels feature only Covenant weaponry. Also, edit: I love the new video style. Using chapter titles (by their actual name) was a great touch, not something too many may notice, but I did. This video just oozes with charm.

[@StarFreighterPilotGothJesus]

Whats funny is in ODST you can actually make the carbine super rare ro find, just play on legendary or use the skull that upgrades enemies, most of the carbines you find are from jackals but on legendary or with the upgrade skull on they all become sniper jackals 😂

[@matthewrogersmusic]

One of my fondest memories is playing as the arbiter in co-op campaign at my friend’s house and absolutely whiffing the flood on floodgate with the carbine

[@Wooziemu3]

4:51 of all my years of playing halo 2 how have I never actually realized this.

[@KaptainKarizzma]

Woohoo! 🥳 A new "Evolution of..." Video!

[@TheRageEnterprise]

3:48 yes, this is why it pissed me off that 343 removed these weapons in infinite. Why did they think it was a good idea to remove the fuel rod, and give brutes and skirmishers in infinite rocketlaunchers? its just completely lazy and unfair. Theres a reason the fuel rod existed in the first place so i had time to idk... react? Theres so many times in ff where i died a cheap death from a skirmisher that spawned with a rocket.

[@kyletheidi0t456]

YO I LOVE the incorporation of the black-letter-on-white thumbnail idea as a splash title screen instead. Incredibly creative use of material and makes the video feel much cleaner. Bravo 👏👏

[@LateNightHalo]

Appreciate it!🎉

[@nerdpocalyptic]

Coming back to your account after a while, last being here during the original Evolution of x series, this is so much different and better, it's insane!

[@watermelongaming3698]

Ahh, the Halo 3 Carbine. Recently me and my mother played through Halo 3, and I wanted to be second player to play as Arbiter. Having infinite ammo on meant that I pretty much always had this as one of my weapons, and I cannot begin to describe how satisfying it is to use. It's like ASMR: the gun.

[@JTeam45]

I was actually surprised to hear that the Carbine was the weakest of the marksman rifles in Halo 4 (this is something I really don't pay attention to) because I felt like the hand of death with that weapon. I felt unstoppable with a Carbine in hand during large engagements on BTB even before the turbo update... which made me feel even more powerful with it.

[@Sidera_]

Damn you’re video editing skills have gotten crazy impressive

[@grantlauzon5237]

The Carbine is kinda in INFINITE. The Commando. I'd like to see the Carbine again, but I don't know how you introduce it without it stealing from the Commando which kills in 8 shots and has a 20-round mag.

[@islandnerd0047]

20:42 shoot when halo 4 came out and i sweatin those lobbies with the carbine and a suppressor

[@SquattingxBear]

Excellent video per usual! The reload glitch you discussed in the H2 Carbine is something competitive players have been using as an advanced technique for many years on MCC & Cart. Looking forward to your next weapon Breakdown/Review!

[@musictorin]

Came here for the carbine impression

[@Pit_Winder]

couldn't even Needle Rifle to this! I supercombined immediately! Cleanup on aisle HALO REACH! 🤣🤣🤣

[@imp8684]

idk why but the beginning got a chuckle out of me with the casual music being played in the background of humans dying from the covenant

[@S_Phoenix-059]

The covenant carbine is Halo’s M1 Garand, and no one can convince me otherwise.

[@Ch4osWe4veR]

I’m definitely a carbine enjoyer, as someone who never learned or bothered with the BR button combos in Halo 2 online, I usually gravitated to the Carbine. It feels more accurate, it shoots as fast as you can pull the trigger, and as you mentioned less ammo waste due to no 3 shot burst. Sure I came out on top a bit less against someone using button combos with a BR face to face but I just felt more confident with it. If you got the jump on a player and could tear down their shields and headshot them before they could respond, it’s still pretty competitive. Once Halo 3 came around, I was even better with it as the BR users no longer had the button combo exploits.

[@tylercrockett7273]

Honestly I normally just skip through the sponsor segments, but I watched all of this one. I guess a grunt running around made it 10x better. Also the covenant carbine has always been one of my very favorite weapons in Halo. Sad that it's not in Infinite.

[@yertnert2624]

I love videos like this that are Essay kind of like but so professional feeling and so well done! Thats a sub

[@codylujan]

I think if they decide to add the carbine back to halo infinite, it should definitely be the Halo 5 iteration. it was beautiful and clean

[@ap3montes739]

I think 343i's carbine redesign is actually good -I mean, it keeps the essence of the gun without being too flashy.

[@acey6991]

I was waiting for this. Thanks LNG!!

[@ozymandiastheiii9176]

Hey LNG, you are the only KZbinr I've seen who does extensive breakdowns of AI enemy and weapon mechanics, for the entirety of a game series. Gears of War has so many similarities with Halo, but no content as deep exists for it. Just a suggestion and i hope all is well ✌🏾

[@GraveBranch]

Best video yet. The editing, writing and visuals were sick! You really know how to use the music to make everything epic.

[@LateNightHalo]

I appreciate that!

[@brightenblack207]

As much as I love the carbine and beam rifle, I wish the covenant weapons stayed projectiles. Hitscan weapons aren't fun to play against and it ruins the consistency of the identity of the covenant weapons.

[@Muninn_Crow]

"The Covenant had a projectile system that was slow moving and longer ranged, so the player could see them coming-" -unless it is in the hands of a Jackal. The Carbine is the best gun in the game. Perfect for close-range to long-range combat! May not be the most powerful, but headshot headshot headshot headshot headshot aaaall day long. ;)

[@BigBladeFan]

Halo 2A multiplayer was so damn fun wish we got more for that game.

[@jakevelasco4072]

Hi Late Night Gaming, I noticed that you didn’t mention the needle rifle in this evolution video. Despite it not being the carbine, I felt that this weapon was very carbine-like in Halo Reach, despite some of its gameplay and design elements having some closeness to the needler. I also think that since the needle rifle only appeared in one game (and made a sort of spiritual return as a carbine variant in halo 5), in a meta sort of way the needle rifle was Bungie’s way of giving us a look at the precursor of the covenant carbine, especially so considering that Halo Reach was kind of a prequel to Halo CE.

[@mitchellhasto3003]

“NO PLEASE! I HAVE WIFE AND KIDS!!!!” “That is true” *telescopes spine with your rifle melee*

[@staryoshi06]

Wow, your video editing skill has really improved ^_^. I'm surprised you didn't briefly discuss the needle rifle considering it's clearly reach's take on the carbine.

[@VETOED]

This is one of the best Halo videos of all time. Flawless work, Taras. Your grunt impression is insane

[@LateNightHalo]

Thank you so much, Vetoed! It means a lot coming from you

[@ShadowMario97]

Finally man!! The one gun i only ever use as my main. I love the Carbine to death and only hope the future continues with as we never got it in Infinite. Although, the Commando is a nkce representaion of it imo, i still love the Carbine. Carbine and Energy Sword are my go to loadout. Thank you so much Late Night for reviewing my beloved weapon of choice ❤️

[@1337GameDev]

6:39 - Oh that's cool. I guess in the map editor, they forgot to lower this amount, and didn't do an "on star6t" check in the gun code to cap the ammo ;) You likely can set any weapon to carry more than max if you hard code it in the map editor

[@marcusloo767]

My god the ad segment. I want more content of just ai with skits and voice overs and forge backgrounds it’s so good

[@Banished420]

The type 51 covenant carbine needs to be added to Halo infinite multiplayer and firefight because I sincerely Miss having it

[@MEXUS.]

I always loved the way the H4/H2A/H5 versions of the Carbine looked.

[@epicdude3659]

29:40 What, we could have gotten weapon customisation? And we didn't? What the fuck, i would have been much more interested in exploring the map if i was looking for weapon mods rather than fucking weapon charms and skins for multiplayer.

[@dg7347]

people probably still would've complained about them copying cod or some shit

[@LateNightHalo]

They probably dropped it as to not veer too far off of traditional Halo’s core sandbox style. Halo isn’t really a game where you “customize your loadout and weapon mods” Maybe for a spin-off?

[@epicdude3659]

@@LateNightHalo yeah, that makes sense. Still, if we ever do get a spin-off, like ODST 2 or something, Ghost Recon style mechanics would be amazing, even if it is just the weapon and weapon part collecting. That part was honestly my favourite part of playing through Ghost Recon Wildlands and Breakpoint.

[@FriendLee.133]

It might just be because I’m watching this video at 3am but it really was throwing me for a loop thst there was no 6 in the countdown at 8:03 . I thought I just kept blinking at the wrong time

[@HelljumperDelta]

Lets GO! The Carbine! Great work btw.

[@pockeyfishca7921]

I still think you should've at least given a mention to Reach's Needle Rifle as the Blood of Suban was a reference to it

[@floydyeager2962]

Please continue your impressions of the weapons. Eventually there needs to be a mod that replaces all the weapon sounds with your imitations.

[@MoronicInsomiac]

I think this is the first video of yours that I've seen but damn you are getting an instant sub for putting an add during a spot where it doesn't cut into your script

[@Goku25532]

Candy Dispenser Carbine will always put a smile on my face

[@bigdrippy4104]

Oh my god I think I’m in love - someone who understands ODST so well

[@biam_]

i can never unsee the ammo display on the carbine as a smiley face, especially the h2 one

[@TkSh1ra]

I love my carbine i miss it💔

[@Chiwalker]

Oh God, I miss the Blood of Suban, such an amazing weapon...

[@kienPerry-wi6bl]

Can you please see the evolution of the jackal and I hope you’re doing well😊

[@DrOmnipotent]

Carbine is a timeless classic and its always a good time. Singlehandedly carried my H4 experience for years.

[@aksis2133]

Hot take - yes, Halo 5’s art style isn’t great, but tbh I think it has by far the best looking carbine.

[@RafaelCabreraAzrael]

EVERY single of these videos show how 343 dont understand halo at all

[@ardemua]

It was probably my favorite Covenant weapon after Halo 2 sword.

[@ClubFubtheGodGD]

Here’s hoping there will be a “evolution of the reload animations”

[@Evan-xj7eb]

I've been a fan of the franchise since Halo 3 and 19:42 was the first time I've EVER seen an assassination animation on a watcher, I didn't even know that was a THING

[@cptblargington7556]

Man what I would give to get a carbine like Halo 5’s in Infinite

[@LeadingMole058]

Halo 3’s carbine is my favourite. However I’d love to see the Blood of Suban come to Infinite as a power weapon.

[@SuperSaiyan_Anjanath]

This weapon is a MUST RETURN weapon!!!!

[@Splarkszter]

I came to the conclusion time ago that there is no story after Halo3. Since the story did end on Halo3, it is the last game. 343 is not up to the task on bringing a decent halo experience, they failed catastrophically everytime and keep failing. At least i'm glad for the team at MCC allowing the original halos to be preserved.

[@spaceageGecko]

Thats not how canon works.

[@exoticbutters4212]

So now are you gonna remaster the remasters with this improved style 😂

[@sunyavadin]

One of my absolute favourite weapons.

[@smudge4331]

This maybe super nitpicky and niche but as someone who listens to these kind of video audio only (usually whilst traveling) the static effect throughout the video is super annoying. The first few times I thought my earphones were messing up and I don’t remember the other videos having the same editing.

[@LateNightHalo]

I’ll see what I can do for the transition effect next time, I appreciate the heads up

[@bourneco]

I legitimately watched the sponsor, holy shit.

[@michaelgarcia4267]

Does anyone remember the 208 mag BR from Halo 2 that you can randomly pick up on the the sacred icon?

[@LateNightHalo]

I absolutely do not, how do you get it?

[@AnEnragedWhale]

maybe unpopular opinion, i think the stalker rifle should be retuned to work like a beam rifle and the carbine should be brought into infinite. i always felt like the stalker rifle is the beam rifle and carbine just mixed together anyway so separate them. the alien side of the game is missing a good reliable rifle. i dont think the shock/stalker rifles are cutting it

[@dg7347]

i think infinite is sorely lacking in weapons, specifically spike types, seriously why the hell dont the *Brutes* have more spike weapons? they should make a spike rifle that works almost like the carbine, obviously add the spiker too, and give spikes the ability to cause burn damage similar to how needles super combine, but instead of exploding they ignite for a dot effect and extra damage against vehicles.

[@topnott_4767]

Please do a “one off” weapons video where you go over all the weapons that appeared in one halo game each. The mention of the needle rifle gave me a huge hit of nostalgia

[@SirSpanxALOT1]

Hey LNG, I know you spent a really long time on this vid and it shows, it's the best video you made so far, and the ad read was incredible. Love your stuff man!

[@blizzardgaming7070]

It is a crime that this weapon was not included in Infinite.