Why did Bungie change the name of Halo: Recon to Halo: ODST? Product Manager Ryan Crosby explains that the new name just provides for a better reflection of the said game.

The ODSTs play a pivotal role in the human-Covenant struggle, and we want to make sure that everyone understands that you play as a member of this elite unit. While Halo 3: ODST is an extension of Halo 3, playing as an ODST makes this experience quite different from others within the Halo universe.

And there you have it, another one of our neat little trivia posts here at QJ. Hopefully we'll be hearing more about ODST in the near-future, so we can at least get a clearer picture of what he meant when he said it provides for a clearer reflection of the game. Keep it posted here on QJ.

P.S. In case you didn't know, ODST stands for Orbital Drop Shock Trooper.

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