The most-seen of the Halo 2 maps to date, Zanzibar is an asymmetrical map on a beach setting, perfect for games like Assault. The defending team has protective structures and walls, including a working gate, while the assaulting team starts on the beach with vehicles and must press through a choke point to reach the base. The large fan structure conceals a plasma sword that can be retrieved by a variety of methods (including rockets or grenades).

The successor to Blood Gulch (hence the name) has more varied terrain, a more complex underground base system including a Banshee hangar, and more obstructed views between the two base areas.

The logo for the 7th Column.

The Rampancy.net logo, designed by Tyson "Ferrex" Green, founder of The Core and Rampancy.net and currently working at Bungie Studios.

Jason Jones described Halo 2 as like Halo 1.. except on fire and going 130 mph through a hospital zone while being chased by ninjas... that were also on fire.