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*PLEASE NOTE THAT SPOILERS ARE CONTAINED INSIDE THIS ARTICLE FROM HALO 2 (most notably the legendary ending)*

After beating Halo 2 on legendary, at first you may seem disappointed. There's no different ending, no extras to be seen, and no true unlockables (the level you unlock can also be unlocked on Heroic). Yet, if you pay close enough attention to the credits, you may find what will be an important easter egg that'll blow you're mind... On the bottom of the credits, at the very end, you'll find an interesting tid-bit of information... "Coming February 9th". Now, what could this mean?

This may mean a 2005 release date, but with just 3 months left this seems doubtful (but definitely in the realms of possibility). This is more likely a release date for 2006.

Other possibilities include that February 9th could be the official announcement of Bungie's next project or the first wave of downloadable content for Halo 2. Also, Bungie has expressed that Halo 3 may not be its next project but was in the realms of possibility.

Will Halo 3 come out in a mere 3 months, or possibly another year? What does the date mean, is Halo 3 finally here? One thing is for sure, the only way you'll know is on February 9th, when something special from Bungie is sure to come.

*Added Nov. 17th 2004*

We are currently getting photographs (or possibly a video) of the date on the credits. Also, another interesting bit of information found on some forums.

"If you check ilovebees.com, you'll notice that the new countdown matches up with Feb 9th, 2553"

Not proof, but interesting, nonetheless

Also, more speculation on the date is a theory that it may be something important to the plot, not an actual release date of any kind.

Utopian Gamers does not know what "February 9th" means, but are only offering opinions on the possibilities. We are speculating on the date and realize it is most likely NOT a release date for Halo 3, but something else.

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