Breakpoint

Breakpoint is a multiplayer map that will be featured in the Noble Map Pack for Halo: Reach. It is set in an ONI research site.

The map is set in an area similar to the outside of Dr. Halsey's lab from the level The Package. In Invasion gametypes it appears that Elites will again be taking the role of infiltrators and Spartans will be defending the site against Covenant forces.

Breakpoint has many vehicles like all other invasion maps, confirmed vehicles include the Wraith, M12 FAV, Mongoose, Type-26 GSA, Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle and the UH-144 Falcon.

The site is a "modular archaeology lab" set atop an icy precipice. There are many different types of weapons in Breakpoint. Which is why this map will support both Invasion and Big Team Battle gametypes.

Trivia

 * Win the Phase 2 of an Invasion Game in matchmaking by playing as Elites will unlock the Achievement You Blew It Up! and worth 13 Gamerscore.
 * This is the first map to feature the Rocket Warthog in Multiplayer Matchmaking.
 * Breakpoint is located on Reach, only having recently been uncovered during the Covenant's glassing.
 * The designers of the Breakpoint said that "The Forerunner structure managed to get inside the planet, because the forerunners where always teleporting everywhere, and sometimes into the insides of planets" however, they said that this was not canon, and that it was just speculation.
 * Some new forge objects included in this map are 2 new barricades, Barricade Heavy and Jersey Barricade, which the Jersey Barricade is also on the map Tempest. However, the Jersey Barricade was originally exclusive to Sword Base (level).
 * When viewing Breakpoint from aerial view, the map bears a striking resemblance to the Halo: Combat Evolved map, Sidewinder.
 * This map features two rocket launchers, one spartan laser, one grenade launcher, and two snipers; the most "power weapons" on one map.
 * The Phantom can be destroyed. However the flooring will still be intact.