The Rocket Launcher returns from Halo: Combat Evolved with a new feature for the Multiplayer version of the game - vehicle and turret tracking. Simply "paint" the target with a red, focused reticle for several seconds; the rocket will spiral towards and track down the hapless pilot like a swarm of angry hornets.

Splash damage for the Rocket Launcher is significantly reduced from Halo: Combat Evolved, although a direct hit is an assured kill.