Microsoft Studios and 343 Industries announce Master Chief MJOLNIR avatar armor and "Grunt Funeral" game-modifier skull as an exclusive pre-order bonus during a guest-filled panel at San Diego Comic-Con.

If you're looking to pre-order your own copy of Halo: Anniversary Edition, then the following details on the exclusive Master Chief MJOLNIR avatar armor and "Grunt Funeral" game-modifier skull, that you'll receive for free when you pre-order the high-definition remake, might just sweeten the deal.

Featuring a bounty of new features, including cooperative play over Xbox LIVE, a bundle of some of the most beloved multiplayer maps in Halo history reimagined, a Classic mode that let you play the original version, new challenges and new story to uncover, Halo: Anniversary launches exclusively on Xbox 360 for an estimated retail price of $39.99 (US) on Nov. 15, 2011.

Read on for the complete details on the exclusive pre-order offer, and check out the new trailer which will give you a glimpse at some gameplay with the game-modifier skull enabled.

Halo: Anniversary - Pre-Order Bonuses

• Master Chief Avatar Armor – Heroes Never Die, and to honor the 10th anniversary of John 117, you will finally be able to transform your Xbox LIVE Avatar into the iconic hero by outfitting it with Master Chief’s signature MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.
  
  
• Grunt Funeral Skull – An exclusive, game modifying skull that changes the rules of the game for an explosively humorous experience, “Grunt Funeral” sends Halo’s most lowly and lovable enemy out in a blaze of glory. And plasma. And then more glory. Once the skull has been activated, every Grunt’s methane tank will explode like a plasma grenade when killed. Watch out for the Grunt chain reaction!”