Concept art shows off Halo 4’s War Games Map Pass

$24.99 for three map packs

Season passes can be a gamble, even with higher-profile games. That’s why I’ve yet to pay up front for content that might not turn out to be great despite the savings associated with doing so.Halo 4will get in on that action with its War Games Map Pass, priced at $24.99 and included with limited-edition copies of the game (but not theHalo 4Xbox 360 bundle).

This pass gets you three map packs — due out around December, February, and April, respectively — at 15 percent off. So, if you aren’t the kind of person who gets obsessed overHalo‘s brand of multiplayer, this one’s probably not for you. Concept art for some of the maps and more detailed descriptions can be found below.

Crimson Map Pack (December release timeframe)

Majestic Map Pack (February release timeframe)

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

Castle Map Pack (April release timeframe)

Also included in the “Halo 4” War Games Map Pass are two unique in-game helmets (‘Scanner’ and ‘Strider’) that feature new geometry, and an exclusive in-game emblem (‘Falcon’).

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.