Directly from the 343 Matchmaking Systems Team:
343i said:4 vs 4
Pre-set game loadouts
Forced respawn timers
No instant respawn
Ordnance on re-supply timers
Join-in-progress off
No split-screen play
Friendly fire on
Max party size 4 with big party matching enforced
No guests allowed
This playlist will be launched around the same time as the new CSR, or competitive skill rank, which is another step in the right direction towards competitive play. It seems that 343i is really working hard to recapture that competitive aspect that has always been a significant part of the Halo series, and I personally cannot wait. What do you think, MLG?
To read more about the new playlist, read this post.
For more info on the new CSR system, check the most recent Halo Bulletin.