The Lore Behind ALL the Halo 3: ODST Firefight Maps!

With the launch of Halo 3: ODST on PC AND its 11th anniversary, it's time to take a look at the lore behind ALL of its Firefight maps! Considering ODST doesn't have conventional multiplayer, and the fact that I enjoy making these videos, I figured we'd do a twist on the conventional map lore video by covering the lore behind ALL the Halo 3: ODST Firefight maps in all their glory!
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[@HiddenXperia]

dark, rainy neo-futurist New Mombasa is forever the comfiest aesthetic. Can't quite believe ODST is 11 years old, I still remember defending this game against all the nay-sayers when it came out ;_;

[@overtbias9305]

Can’t complain about the price now when it’s only $5 :)

[@goatcheese2141]

Chicken nuggets

[@arandomduck6295]

HiddenXperia how old are you?

[@mdsnoob6278]

HiddenXperia please do doom lore and halo lore it will help you be a little diverse and have so more content.

[@cplracey1594]

Me and my grandpa have completed all the halo games but 5 on legendary

[@dxp104]

All of the Halo community: End the content drought! HiddenXperia: THE LORE BEHIND ALL THE HALO 3:ODST FIREFIGHT MAPS!

[@seandubsgaming]

We still need this too to remember what we're fighting for ✌️

[@richardhusband9265]

@@seandubsgaming the legend himself

[@jordan_w20]

I wish we got more ODST games. Like one on CE that covers the events of the other marines on the ring (Alpha base, blowing the truth and rec, interviewing the flood infected Jenkins etc.), one on Halo 2 set on the ring following Johnson and Miranda, another on Halo 3 but instead of ODSTs you're a spec ops elite helping shipmaster destroy Truth's fleet. So much potential for other games.

[@SwornHeresy]

A marine horror game on High Charity with the Flood and Covenant set during Halo 2 would be so cool.

[@mejxicatl]

@@SwornHeresy Better yet, a horror game in which we are a Grunt trying to escape from High Charity at the time of the Flood infestation, with elements of resource management and sensor management as in Outlast and Alien Isolation (a mix of VSIR and management of the methane tanks for the respirator of our character and its respective dose of drugs as in Bloodborne)

[@zilentis1835]

*cough* Fireteam Raven *cough*

[@kamikaze6766]

@@zilentis1835 that really a game tho........

[@rustyfool3740]

Silenced Games bruh that’s a fucking arcade game

[@overtbias9305]

I’ve never played ODST ff before and the mode is legitimately so much fun

[@smile4cs]

I just finished replaying the campaign and it was easily one of the most fun Halo games out there.

[@LOSTROUTEW]

The mode is fun

[@dss1095]

best firefight and pretty difficult, played on xbox but was a pain to get friends together

[@darthnick427]

That Lost Platoon description actually made me sad.....the poor animals :(

[@GasmaskGhost]

the monkeys are still alive

[@ebr8308]

7:55 How dare that Drone hit that Grunt for no reason! He was just walking and minding his own business!

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Religious problems, 'nuff said.

[@Jedi_Spartan_38]

"Welcome to New Mombasa. Bip, Bap, Bam! This is Firefight!" 5:15 "Ma'am, I need an actual Rally Point." 10:46 Did that happen before or after Romeo and Buck were there? It would have been cool if there was an Easter Egg for that part of Sadie's Story.

[@griffingower1883]

sadie's story takes place before alpha 9 dropped and got scattered across the city

[@icantthinkofagoodusername4464]

ODST takes place after the city was evacuated of civilians during Sadie's story, hence why the NMPD is empty when you get there. Who knows though, there might be two dead guys on the campaign level that are meant to be the NMPD officers that were shot.

[@itscs1175]

If you're talking about the landing pad evacuations, I Believe organized evacuations started after Kinsler was killed by the refugees and Citizens since he was giving orders to the corrupt cops preventing them from boarding the Maglev Monorails and leaving New Mombasa. sometime between kinsler's death and In Amber Clad (Master chief) arriving

[@majorassentinel2187]

“The Time has come for Lore with our Savior.”

[@AxxLAfriku]

GAGAGAGAGAGA!!! I watched this video and it is really not that good compared to my perfect videos. GAGAGAGAGA!!! This is NOT self-promotion! This is the reality! This is the world! We are the people! Don't disl****ke my vide*****s, my dear ni

[@eliasguerrero6238]

Indeed

[@generalgrievous2440]

Our lore and savior

[@misfortunatefortune3033]

Hello there

[@lexiplays1252]

-God

[@Spud1189]

Ok off topic question but does anyone else suck at ODST firefight when they’re with other people but are great when they are on their own?

[@ernestobustos5718]

No

[@guyinplaid3472]

Nah mate I just suck in general

[@mclegends117]

Yes

[@meleefox3218]

I sucked for the most part. But after I finally got Endure, I quit ODST Firefight altogether.

[@showedkiller4561]

*Yes*

[@meleefox3218]

I remember when I got the Endure Achievement. I solo'd it at Rally Point Night... And I'm going to let you know, that took me hundreds of tries to finally get it; I was at my wit's end, trying to do hit and run tactics, keep my back to the walls and hoping I don't get sniped by Jackals or bombarded by Wraith mortars and Fuel Rod guns, while picking up as many grenades as possible to take down Brutes and Hunters and trying to headshot as many Grunts and Jackals as possible with just a Covenant Carbine and a Plasma Pistol to immobilize the Wraiths. In short, don't do what I did; just go to the Nature Reserve and steal a Chopper.

[@Dashx64]

the indoor ONI map is where its at. Theres no lame vehicle cheese, kill the covenant or be killed. Got endured back in the day and just earned it yesterday in MCC both on ONI sword base.

[@flex9696]

"Where Exotic Wildlife used to freely roam. Alien Invaders now desecrate it with their filthy footsteps" Luc, you absolute reference god....

[@jackcolson4745]

Luke, that silent shadow warrior opening _always_ gets me. It is flawless

[@fru1tb1rd90]

I wish there were more firefight maps. I hope it comes back in infinite

[@adolfgaming1761]

“WeLcOmE tO wArZonE FiReFigHt sPaRtAn!”

[@fru1tb1rd90]

@@adolfgaming1761 Oh no please no

[@masterguns1482]

I just love how he has this wide range of vocab to make the atmosphere sound interesting always making us know that it is the iconic hidden Xperia.

[@devinbrooks3930]

I think this is easily one of your best written and most enjoyable videos. Keep it up!

[@InternalAffairs244]

Would love to see unsuspecting Covenant invasion forces mauled by tigers in the nature reserve

[@MB0704]

wtf lol

[@RelatedGoat]

I literally told luc on twitter "I like ya cut g" and he replied with "I don't like it lol, but thanks."

[@privatepessleneck]

why did the drones make a hive? didn't they know the covenant would glass the place later?

[@MB0704]

sssh... dont tell bungie...

[@privatepessleneck]

@@MB0704 I looked it up later, apparently drones make hives to show off they've taken control of a location.

[@MB0704]

@@privatepessleneck oh, ok.

[@Flamingbannas]

they did make the hive really far underground to be fair.

[@MB0704]

@@Flamingbannas yeh, it's sus

[@cplracey1594]

I love Halo 3 ODST was such a good game keep up the beautiful work.

[@jacksnuggs]

endure this time around was more tedious than difficult, but i was able to get it done my second time around.

[@extremelyboredtatsumaki.495]

I love, love the ODST theme, weapons and hud. It pains me it’s never returned. Does anyone know any mods that allow you to play regular Halo 3 campaign as an ODST? Or at least change the hud?? Is that even possible??

[@FlfyCats17]

To my knowledge, modding the hud and player model like that would take a lot of work. In english: Halo's levels are all built individually, all with specific files loaded into them. (In other words, it's not like Skyrim or most other games where you just edit the files and the whole mod comes to life. For even the smallest changes, a whole level needs to be loaded and compiled again) So when 343 brought the ODST weapons into Halo 3 multiplayer, they had to make sure every map had the files injected in them, so the game settings could load the new weapons. With this being said, a mod would first need a way to extract the ODST models and load it into Halo 3, then configuring and replacing the chief model with the right animations in place. That's not even starting on the ODST health and interface systems that aren't even in Halo 3 to begin with. Once we have proper modding tools, I'm sure it will be easy for experienced modders to poke around with and make though. But for now I'm not sure what could be done for that, or if anyone has gone far enough to make that happen.

[@eternalblood811]

Yes check out Rejected Shotgun on KZbin and Twitter

[@gamma9924]

Rejected shotgun did that I think, has player models and everything

[@Aviator.]

imagine if we had a ODST style game where we are not an unstoppible spartan and instead an ODST or Marine and instead of fighting the covenant we run from the flood

[@topdoggaming38]

Like a halo horror game hell yeah but it needs horror style songs with mix normal halo songs

[@kingturt2112]

HiddenXperia says Africa has the most Exotic wildlife Australia: Ha that's nothing compared to our wildlife

[@brycevo]

I absolutely love the Safari Lodge and the entire Reserve

[@Connor8609]

Just want to say I really appreciate your choreography on showcasing these maps. Its really great.

[@javierherrera1136]

What if the Phones rang?

[@arandomduck6295]

We need more MUNKE!

[@dasovietunion3370]

I like how you presented each site in chronological order of the campaign instead of alphabetically like usual

[@nation268]

One reason I’ve always loved ODST and being able to be in a city for the whole game is half the time I’m just playing slow. As I’m waking around the city, I still after these many years just imagine how the city would have looked like in its prime. Great vid once again 😃👍🏽

[@Dashx64]

Whats the point of grinding this season for firefight characters when they dont SPEAK ANYMORE in firefight?! HOW DID THIS GET THRU TESTING???? I mean cmon, who the hell wants to play as a muted Sgt Johnson? I cant yell about being a man anymore, heartbreaking. Only the host in custom firefight can hear any voice lines. In matchmaking its just the injured noises. 343 has yet to even aknowledge this bug, Im dreading that they wont ever change it. FOR THE LOVE OF HALO BRING BACK THE ODST'S DIALOGUE IN FIREFIGHT

[@Arbiter-xw3ng]

Oh my god I was wondering why Johnson was so mute in matchmaking I had no idea it was a bug

[@Dashx64]

Anhad Sharma I did! no 343 responses so far, or any changes on their ODST known issues page.

[@Dashx64]

Anhad Sharma no in matchmaking nobody is speaking. In custom firefight the host can hear the voice lines but the rest cant

[@albertoramos4312]

That might the most badass intro in KZbin's history

[@vahlok1426]

I am so happy they added ODST's firefight back into the MCC. Sure Reach's is better, but ODST was where it all started. So glad it's back.

[@seandubsgaming]

This is quite impressive man, I don't think anyone other than you could have made this. Never knew there was so much lore behind these maps 👀

[@raking316]

Halo 3 odst was a beautiful masterpiece, and I'm glad that you did a video on it

[@Damon00017]

I loved ODST and it has my favorite sound track of all halo games.

[@st.paddymad7085]

For Halo Infinite, I feel like the Silent Shadow should take a few lessons from the Marauder from DOOM Eternal. With Microsoft buying ZeniMax and Bethesda, 343 should team up with id Software to explore endless opportunities.

[@Ikcatcher]

Last time I was this early, Regret’s ship was still over New Mombasa

[@TheGavn8er]

Ok ok ok I know you’ve probably heard this at least 50 times today, but that intro scene is SICK AS FUCK GOD DAMN IVE NEVER SEEN SOMETHING SO BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for your time

[@joshuapurdy7065]

In the last cutscene it shows a carrier about to glass the location of last exit where the squad was before they fled in the phantom, and then In a few scenes after it shows the whole wide shot of new Mombasa and the ark but the place where the carrier glassed last exit not even a minute ago looks untouched and the carrier is nowhere to be seen, unless it’s the one on the right but either way it’s like nothing happened

[@Tores444]

Man I would absolutely love a remake of ODST like Halo 2

[@DiamondDuk]

Yes! More map lore!

[@SnakierElm62]

THAT INTRO DAMN

[@DiamondDuk]

This came out while I was playing ODST firefight XD

[@lawsonryan24]

didnt ask

[@A_Random_Commenter_]

Craig The Brute Toxic

[@-K.a.r.e.n.]

@Craig The Brute TF is wrong with you

[@lawsonryan24]

@@-K.a.r.e.n. eternal crisis

[@nihilist6806]

I needed an ODST video today thank you!

[@mister3speed727]

Your new intro is so badass!

[@friendlyneighborhoodinquis1682]

hiddenXperia vid on my birthday? Awesome!

[@lance9800]

Dude, this was so enjoyable to watch

[@dextergrif1052]

I noticed that throughout the game on various monitors and when you access the Superintendent it inputs Dare’s password on everything. This even happens on the screens in NMPD HQ. I’m wondering if Alpha-Nine’s armor had some sort of tracker on them so that when the Superintendent scanned them it inputs Dare’s password and allows them to open doors in the building and get where they need to go. Food for thought

[@terranghost2773]

I loved Halo 3 ODST alot it's my favorite Halo game that I played.

[@andresherrera2902]

HiddenXperia, if you need help with ODST firefight, I'm done to help you mate if you want

[@vegavictoria6768]

*obligatory “for a brick, he flew pretty good” reference*

[@itscs1175]

*Brick

[@kisekiguy4243]

Imagine being his grandkid and hearing his awesome halo stories

[@LS1056]

That soundtrack fit that city neo-noir vibe so much and loved it

[@SgtPhoenix9635]

Lost Platoon is my favourite firefight map

[@NoiriumIdk]

I actually finished Endure earlier, I recommend the map Alpha Site. Noob combo is highly recommended and stacking power weapons in the elevator between rounds is a good strategy. Rockets for Chieftains after they are hit with plasma pistols and also for Hunters, fuel rods as backup and even as a main weapon. Spike grenades and plasmas for lighter infantry (mainly brutes.). War Chieftains can be jumped over and hit in the back. If you didn't know an invincible Chieftain can be killed with an assassination. During bonus rounds move back to the outer areas and pick off grunts while they spawn on the platforms above main area. Spray red drones with plasma pistol or brute plasma rifle shots to break their shields and finish with headshots. You want to save your lives for the Black Eye rounds, you'll need them.

[@ogTianZiTene]

What a day, you posted this as I finished completing the Endure seasonal challenge!

[@joseand5814]

And yet they still haven't fix any Of the Audio issues when playing Campaign or other stuff in MCC yes I've tried everything tk find a fix but nothing nk audio coming from cutsences, weapons Etc

[@chrrmin1979]

Been too long since ive seen this channel. Missed you bro. Damn that intro is dope

[@Stu.motive]

The intro still gives me chills :O

[@Davis171]

I think halo 3 ODST was really awesome cus how the smooth jazz really relaxed me btw HIDDEN keep up the good work man

[@AnimeShinigami13]

your narration makes a really good background while cleaning the kitchen. had to get a splinter out first. note to all, if splinter is stuck good, make solution of baking soda and water, soak bandana, and wrap splinter for about 5 minutes first.

[@yorhano.2typeb141]

7:29 "A vast dark featureless brutalist building with an aggressive shape and silhouette" It's a giant square

[@SteezyMPeezy]

I haven’t been recommended one of your videos in so long man wtf had to check if i was still subscribed

[@gartcw9955]

I never noticed that uplift space elevator is in various states of destruction in the backdrop of almost every ff map.

[@Sneedingen]

I think that in the next season on the mcc 343 should add a bunch of marine skins for halo 3 odst

[@reapa233]

Holy fuck that intro is fire

[@Sawn_YT]

That intro is badass😤😤😤

[@xzty4909]

more fun lore time to learn !!

[@thathomieyouknowme1884]

Intro is so clean

[@echo6romeo113]

Love the new intro!!!

[@dewitnow1765]

That intro is so good.

[@markandres6869]

What a coincidense i was just playing a couple missions on halo 3 odst what a day it is

[@nanaya1398]

Damn it. You just gave me flashbacks to getting Endure back in the day. So many god damn disconnects and losses at the very end. Yet, myself and three other people who I met through Halo managed to get it done on Alpha Site. Fuck that achievement was hard

[@sofaking1627]

I haven't even considered re-doing the Vidmaster achievements. Would be kinda cool to find a squad for Endure and Annual again. Deja Vu and Classic could be doable too. Might be a fun idea

[@Maineabeast]

Halo is such a beautiful universe even in ruins

[@chadgardner3624]

Hey Luke you should do a lore video about the prototype suit from halo legends that would be really cool

[@TANKTheImmortal]

That new intro is 🔥🔥🔥

[@moose7375_]

WOAH!! I like the new intro!!

[@Epsilon_Ai_Unit]

I love your videos

[@michaelandreipalon359]

9:34: Odd that these plaques (also seen in the campaign) deem Catherine Halsey and Margaret Parangosky as KIA for some reason. Also, Preston Cole's birthday there is stated as April 4, 2484, when in fact he was stated to be born in November 3, 2470, not to mention the implication that Admiral Stanforth reached his rank at 17 years old. At least they kinda predicted James Ackerson's death in advance, though.

[@1256813790]

you are an excellent narrator!

[@liamfrankum5649]

THAT INTRO IS 🔥

[@thejadedrabbitTJR]

new look, poggers!

[@DOM-JDC]

Can’t wait for halo 4 map lore!

[@ledzep22100]

When you first saw the uplift natrure reserve where you blinded by it's majesty

[@reddtundra2567]

lovin' that intro

[@epicforger12345]

My favourite iteration of firefight

[@barnaclejones822]

Honestly we need a mode where its the full New mombasa map from ODST and you can just walk around at night with the ODST soundtrack playing killing randomly deployed squads of covenant. I could legit fall asleep to that and still be shooting.

[@DougJK]

Oh hell yeah, always hyped for lore vids! Edit: Still can’t get over that intro by the way. Also, I’ve been playing ODST so much on PC the past couple days. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to playing Halo with a mouse & keyboard lol.

[@MishraArtificer]

Meanwhile, as someone who's played Combat Evolved for the PC for the last decade and change...I still can't get used to how imprecise the xBox controller is.

[@samfire3067]

I love this lore vídeo

[@iconsumehumans8168]

U shall worship craig U shall pray to him 5 times a day And take his blessings🙏🏼

[@chonkychief1400]

I agree. Praise Craig

[@orlandof.3220]

Are you gonna do the lore behind the Halo 4 maps? I never played halo 4’s multiplayer so it would be interesting to see.

[@kostakatsoulis2922]

I still want forge maps for these

[@funkykelly7130]

kool new intro bruv

[@mdhdb3171]

Welcome to hiidenxperia, bip bap bam!

[@SoldiersDoingThings]

I really wish marines would drop in from pelicans to help you through the rounds

[@itscs1175]

on the map Installation 01 on Reach they do

[@witherwolf3316]

"Barriers to protect it from mortar fire..." Barriers are easily destroyed by a single grenade explosion

[@Mothlord03]

Holy moly the new intro

[@jordannieuwenhuize]

Hey hiddenXperia, do you think you could do a video about how halo installations are constructed? We saw a halo installation being made in halo 3 using large plates, beams with large circular sections as well as large structures (which I wonder what these would be for?) during the warthog run. In halo wars 2 we saw Anders pull up a section of installation 09 with a banished squad on it and it was hexagonal. Now in halo infinite demo we saw hexagonal pillars and large sections being separated apart from the main installation similar to wars 2. So I am wondering if each installation is made differently or is it 343s decision for that?

[@SteelKitsune]

I want to see a Lore video on the Drones