The February issue of Game Informer magazine will feature new Halo Reach artwork direct from Bungie.  New articles reveal significant gameplay and technical information about the next Halo game.  The series will be seriously updated in the next iteration while returning to its original Halo roots.

Here are some details in a nutshell:

1.  New graphics engine made specifically for Reach.

2.  More frightening and realistic enemies.

3.  The Covenant speak their own language.

4.  Shield and Health pack system from the original Halo will return.

5.  No Spike or Incineration grenades.

6.  Stealth and Assassination techniques.

7.  Combat knife can be used.

8.  Older Spartan Armor used.  Type II and III.

9.  As gameplay progresses so will the destruction of the active game environment.

10.  Spartan “Noble” team name revealed.

11.  Higher level of gameplay and action happening on the screen at once maximizing

        Xbox 360 power cores.

12.  Magnum pistol from original Halo returns, and new Covenant weapons.