Bungie has called Halo: Reach its 'most powerful ever title' in an exclusive new Official Xbox Magazine feature.
The 10-page preview of the title, which appears in OXM 57 - on newsstands today - includes an extensive hands-on, as well as interviews with key Bungie figures.
Reach's creative director Marcus Lehto told the mag: "Halo Reach is probably the most powerful title we've built to date with regards to story, character, new gameplay features we're throwing at the player, and new experiences overall."
The article includes details of new NPCs - as well as beefed-up old ones, such as the marines that fight alongside you.
"The Halo 3 marine was nothing to write home about, so that was a serious kick in our pants to do something better," added Lehto.