HALO 4 UNSC Weaponry Specs Breakdown & Gameplay Video

The countdown has begun for the landmark entertainment event millions of fans worldwide have been anticipating for more than four years. Halo 4, the hotly anticipated sequel to the iconic franchise that has shaped entertainment history, will launch worldwide on Nov. 6, 2012.

Halo 4 marks the return of legendary hero Master Chief, named by Fast Company as “one of the most popular characters in gaming history,” and aims to set a new standard for blockbuster interactive entertainment with the launch. Set four years after the events in Halo 3, Master Chief returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe.

Developed by 343 Industries, Halo 4 marks a new beginning for the landmark entertainment franchise that has sold more than 40 million games worldwide and inspired multiple New York Times best-selling novels, live-action shorts, comic books, action figures and apparel.

A new gameplay video has been released detailed the game's weapons:

ASSAULT RIFLE
DESIGNATION: MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System
MANUFACTURER: Misriah Armory
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 32 rounds
- Standard fully automatic firearm of all UNSC branches, effective at both close-range and mid-range combat.

BATTLE RIFLE
DESIGNATION: BR85 Heavy-Barrel Service Rifle
MANUFACTURER: Misriah Armory
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 36 rounds
- Utilizes precise, three-round burst functionality, making it a formidable mid-range, semi-automatic weapon.

DMR
DESIGNATION: M395 Designated Marksman Rifle
MANUFACTURER: Misriah Armory
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 14 rounds
- Premiere marksman rifle of the UNSC, offering impressive single-fire accuracy at reasonably long distances.

MAGNUM
DESIGNATION: M6H Personal Defense Weapon System
MANUFACTURER: Misriah Armory
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 8 rounds
- UNSC's personal sidearm of choice due to its excellence at close-range to mid-range engagements.

SHOTGUN
DESIGNATION: M45D Tactical Shotgun
MANUFACTURER: Misriah Armory
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 6 rounds
- Dominant close-quarters weapon specializing in boarding actions, breach maneuvers, and urban operations.

SAW
DESIGNATION: M739 Light Machine Gun
MANUFACTURER: Misriah Armory
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 72 rounds
- Squad automatic weapon used in protracted engagements where sustained or suppressive fire is required.

STICKY DETONATOR
DESIGNATION: M363 Remote Projectile Detonator
MANUFACTURER: Acheron Security
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 1 round
- Single-hand, short-range explosives launcher which can detonate remotely and at the operator's discretion.

RAILGUN
DESIGNATION: Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920
MANUFACTURER: Acheron Security
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 1 round
- Powerful linear accelerator that fires explosive rounds at tremendous speed to efficiently eliminate targets.

SPARTAN LASER
DESIGNATION: Weapon/Anti-Vehicle M6 Grindell/Galileian Nonlinear Rifle
MANUFACTURER: Misriah Armory
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 4 shots
- Formidable nonlinear coherent light rifle that is highly proficient at destroying vehicles over impressively long distances.

ROCKET LAUNCHER
DESIGNATION: M41 SSR Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon
MANUFACTURER: Misriah Armory
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 2 rockets
- Devastating from close-range to mid-range, capable of tracking airborne vehicles after locking onto them.

SNIPER RIFLE
DESIGNATION: Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Materiel
MANUFACTURER: Misriah Armory
MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 4 rounds
- Considered the UNSC's best long-range rifle, boasting formidable stopping power and unparalleled accuracy.

Halo 4 will be released on Xbox 360 on Nov. 6, 2012.