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{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{Game infobox
|name= ''Minecraft''
|image=[[File:MC Bedrock Cover Art.jpg|300px]]
|primary-dev=[[minecraft:Mojang Studios|Mojang Studios]]
|support-dev=[[minecraft:4J Studios|4J Studios]]
|writer=
|composer=
|publisher=
|engine=
|platform=Windows/Mac/Linux, Nintendo, Chromebook, [[Xbox]], Amazon Fire, iOS, PlayStation, Android.{{Ref/Site|Id=MCNETAbout|URL=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/about-minecraft|Site=Minecraft.Net|Page=About Minecraft|D=7|M=8|Y=2024}}
|releasedate=18 November 2011{{Ref/Twitter|Id=TwitterNotchMCR|notch|137672451927715840|notch|Y=2011|M=11|D=18|Quote=And Minecraft 1.0 is out. No longer beta. Thank you, everyone. =D}}
|genre=Sandbox, survival{{Ref/Reuse|MCNETAbout}}
|modes=Single-Player, Multiplayer{{Ref/Reuse|MCNETAbout}}
|rating=
}}
'''''Minecraft''''' is a game developed by [[minecraft:Mojang Studios|Mojang Studios]] that was released on [[2011#November|November 18, 2011]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=TwitterNotchMCR}} It is a 3D creative survival sandbox game that uses blocks, pixel art, and a blocky aesthetic, focused on gathering resources and surviving in randomly generated [[minecraft:Terrain features|terrain]].{{Ref/Reuse|MCNETAbout}} Since [[2012#July|July 16, 2012]], starting with the Xbox 360 Edition of the game; Minecraft has included Halo-themed items via [[minecraft:Skin pack|skins]], a [[minecraft:Mash-up pack|mash-up pack]], and [[minecraft:Character Creator|Character Creator]] items.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Twitter4JSSK1|4JStudios|727601612441559045|4J Studios|Y=2012|M=7|D=16|Quote=Minecraft Skin Pack 1 is live! You can get it at [removed link], or wait until it rolls out around the world.}} This page documents all things related to '''[[Halo_(disambiguation)|Halo]] in Minecraft'''.

==Overview==
===Summary===
{{Main|wikipedia:Minecraft|l1=Minecraft (Wikipedia)|minecraft:Minecraft|l2=Minecraft (Minecraft Wiki)}}
{{Article quote|Build anything you can imagine, uncover eerie mysteries, and survive the night in the ultimate sandbox game. In Minecraft, every playthrough is different, and unforgettable adventures await behind every corner. Explore and craft your way through an infinite world that’s yours to shape, one block at a time.{{Ref/Reuse|MCNETAbout}}}}

===Halo's history in Minecraft===
To coincide with the addition of the then newly added Skin Selector in Minecraft on Xbox 360,{{Ref/Site|Id=MCF360Updates|URL=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/minecraft-editions/minecraft-xbox-360-edition/mcx360-discussion/2064202-mcxbla-title-update-change-logs|Site=Minecraft Forums|Page=MCXBLA Title Update Change Logs|D=16|M=6|Y=2024}} 4J Studios released on July 16, 2012 Skin Pack 1 which featured three Halo themed skins, this was the start of Halo's appearances in Minecraft.{{Ref/Reuse|Twitter4JSSK1}} Throughout the following years a handful of Skin Packs featuring Halo-themed skins.{{Ref/Site|Id=MXBSP4|URL=http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-Us/Product/Skin-Pack-4/2f60a7a0-8010-49b1-8b57-851ac41f34cf|Site=Marketplace.Xbox.Com|Page=Skin Pack 4|D=13|M=3|Y=2013}} On [[2014#May|May 28, 2014]], a mash-up pack was released for Minecraft based around Halo,{{Ref/Site|Id=HWBMashUp|URL=https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/halo-mash-up-pack-available-now|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Mash-Up Pack Now Available|D=13|M=10|Y=2014}} this mash-up pack often gets updated with major releases, and has items released outside it to coincide with the updates.{{Ref/Site|Id=MCNMasterChief2021Update|URL=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/the-minecraft-master-chief-mash-up-pack-back|Site=Minecraft.net|Page=THE MINECRAFT MASTER CHIEF MASH-UP PACK IS BACK|D=10|M=12|Y=2021}}

==Mash-up pack==
{{Main|minecraft:Mash-up pack|l1=Mash-up pack (Minecraft Wiki)}}
===Master Chief Mash-up pack===
{{Main|Master Chief Mash-up}}
The '''Master Chief Mash-up''', previously known as the '''Halo Mash-up''', is a Mash-up pack created by [[minecraft:4J Studios|4J Studios]], with the help of [[Microsoft Studios]], [[343 Industries]] and Mojang.{{Ref/Reuse|HWBMashUp}}

==Skin packs==
{{Main|minecraft:Skin pack|l1=Skin pack (Minecraft Wiki)}}
===Skin Pack 1===
{{Main|minecraft:Skin Pack 1|l1=Skin Pack 1 (Minecraft Wiki)}}
{{Quote|Customize your character with this selection of stunning skins!|Marketplace Description}}{{Ref/Site|Id=MXSP1|URL=http://marketplace.xbox.com:80/en-US/Product/Skin-Pack-1/551dafc8-d8db-4f7c-ba33-ad83e96b291b|Site=Marketplace.Xbox.Com|Page=Skin Pack 1|D=18|M=7|Y=2012}}

'''Skin Pack 1''', also named '''Classic Skin Pack 1''' on PlayStation consoles, and '''Skin Pack 1 - Classic''' on Bedrock Edition, was the first Skin Pack released for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition releasing on July 16, 2012.{{Ref/Reuse|Twitter4JSSK1}} This Skin Pack coincided with the Title Update 3 for the Xbox 360 edition, making use of the then newly added Character Skin Selector.{{Ref/Site|Id=MCF360Updates|URL=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/minecraft-editions/minecraft-xbox-360-edition/mcx360-discussion/2064202-mcxbla-title-update-change-logs|Site=Minecraft Forums|Page=MCXBLA Title Update Change Logs|D=16|M=6|Y=2024}} The Skin Pack contains various skins, such as some unique skins, a few based on Minecraft itself, and the majority based on various games, such as characters from Fable, Gears of War, Banjo-Kazooie, and most notably three Halo themed skins.{{Ref/Site|Id=playXBLASK1|URL=https://playxbla.com/minecraft-skins-coming-monday-july-16th|Site=playXBLA|Page=Minecraft Skins Coming Monday, July 16th!|D=16|M=7|Y=2012}}

When Skin Pack 1 was originally released on PlayStation {{C|PlayStation 3, and shortly after eventually PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita}} on March 27, 2014, on the PlayStation specific version of the Skin Pack all licensed Skins tied to Xbox where replaced with skins themed around PlayStation franchises.{{Ref/Site|Id=PlayStationStoreSK1|URL=https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP4433-CUSA00265_00-KSP0000000000002|Site=PlayStation Store|Page=Minecraft Skin Pack 1|D=16|M=6|Y=2024}} The Skin Pack with the skins untouched was later made available for Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo Switch on January 30, 2018.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Twitter4JSSK1WiiU|4JStudios|958270978026590208|4J Studios|Y=2018|M=1|D=30|Quote=Also available today for Nintendo Switch and Wii U - Skin Pack 1 :)}} Eventually PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Vita finally got the original pack on March 27, 2018.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Twitter4JSSK1PS|4JStudios|978558494726131712|4J Studios|Y=2018|M=3|D=27|Quote=Classic Skin Pack 1 is now available for PlayStation consoles!}}

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|[[File:MC Skin Pack 1 Master Chief.png|100px]]<br>Master Chief
|A Skin inspired by the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI]] [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] wore in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
|In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Master Chief".
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|[[File:MC Skin Pack 1 Covenant Brute.png|100px]]<br>Covenant Brute
|A Skin inspired by the [[Jiralhanae Minor]] from ''[[Halo Reach]]''.
|In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Covenant Brute".
|-
|[[File:MC Skin Pack 1 Covenant Grunt.png|100px]]<br>Covenant Grunt
|A Skin inspired by the [[Unggoy Minor]] from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', using elements from later versions such as the red eyes from ''Halo 3''.
|In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Covenant Grunt".
|}

===Skin Pack 4===
{{Main|minecraft:Skin Pack 4|l1=Skin Pack 4 (Minecraft Wiki)}}
{{Quote|This fourth skin pack brings you a fresh bunch of exciting skins for you to customise your Minecraft character with!|Marketplace Description}}{{Ref/Reuse|MXBSP4}}

'''Skin pack 4''' was released on March 13 2013.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Twitter4JSSP4|4JStudios|311770164699996160|4J Studios|Y=2013|M=3|D=13|Quote=Skin Pack 4 is out today! It should begin rolling out at around 10am UK time and can take some time to be available worldwide.}} This Skin Pack contained various skins, from Gears of War, Assassin's Creed, and two Halo themed skins.{{Ref/Site|Id=playXBLASK4|URL=http://playxbla.com/minecraft-xbox-360-edition-skin-pack-4-is-coming-wednesday-march-13th/|Site=playXBLA|Page=Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition Skin Pack 4 is Coming…Wednesday, March 13th!|D=16|M=7|Y=2012}}

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|[[File:MC Skin Pack 4 Red Spartan.png|100px]]<br>Red Spartan
|A red coloration of the Skin Pack 1 "Master Chief" skin.
|-
|[[File:MC Skin Pack 4 Blue Spartan.png|100px]]<br>Blue Spartan
|A blue coloration of the Skin Pack 1 "Master Chief" skin.
|}

===2nd Birthday===
{{Main|minecraft:2nd Birthday Skin Pack|l1=2nd Birthday Skin Pack (Minecraft Wiki)}}
{{Quote|Minecraft is growing up, time to celebrate together our 2nd Birthday!|Marketplace Description}}{{Ref/Site|Id=MX2ndBSP|URL=http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/2nd-Birthday-Skin-Pack/540592ed-018f-420f-8cb5-5b799ad2f9ab|Site=Marketplace.Xbox.Com|Page=2nd Birthday Skin Pack|D=9|M=5|Y=2014}}

The '''2nd Birthday Skin Pack''', often shortened '''2nd Birthday''', also named the '''The Minecraft 2nd Birthday''' pack, released for a limited time from May 9 to May 18 2014.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Twitter4JS2ndBirthday|4JStudios|464437513692938241|4J Studios|Y=2014|M=5|D=8|Quote=There's also a new Free #MinecraftXBLA 2nd Birthday Skin Pack available from tomorrow!}} This Skin Pack contained various skins, from Dust an Elysian Tale, Rare titles, Lionhead games, and three Halo themed skins.{{Ref/Site|Id=playXBLA32ndBirthday|URL=http://playxbla.com/happy-birthday-minecraft-xbox-360-edition-turns-two-today/|Site=playXBLA|Page=Happy Birthday – Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition Turns Two Today|D=17|M=5|Y=2014}} When the Skin Pack reached PlayStation, the licensed skins were removed in favour of PlayStation skins.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Twitter4JS2ndBirthdayPS|4JStudios|677779344631193601|4J Studios|Y=2015|M=12|D=18|Quote=To celebrate the 2nd birthday of Minecraft on Sony consoles, there's a free 2nd Birthday Skin Pack on PS3 & PS4 :)}}

When the Better Together update released for Minecraft, this Skin Pack was among those that couldn't be transferred due to licensing restrictions, meaning you had to get the skin pack when it is made available on that version.{{Ref/Site|Id=MCNBetterTogether|URL=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/better-together-faq|Site=Minecraft.net|Page=BETTER TOGETHER FAQ|D=20|M=9|Y=2017}}

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|[[File:MC 2nd Birthday Party Red Spartan.png|100px]]<br>Party Red Spartan
|A red coloration of the Master Chief Mash-Up Pack "Master Chief" skin without the damaged breast plate, wearing a blue party crown.
|In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Party Red Spartan".
|-
|[[File:MC 2nd Birthday Party Blue Spartan.png|100px]]<br>Party Blue Spartan
|A blue coloration of the Master Chief Mash-Up Pack "Master Chief" skin without the damaged breast plate, wearing a red cone hat.
|In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Party Blue Spartan".
|-
|[[File:MC 2nd Birthday Party Grunt.png|100px]]<br>Party Grunt
|The Master Chief Mash-Up Pack "Grunt Imperial" skin with a purple cone hat.
|In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Party Grunt".
|}

==Character Creator==
{{Main|minecraft:Character Creator|l1=Character Creator (Minecraft Wiki)}}
On December 1st, 2021, around the time the Master Chief Mash-Up Pack was updated, twelve Character Creator items were added themed around Halo.{{Ref/Reuse|MCNMasterChief2021Update}}
<gallery>
File:MC Character Creator Featured Items 2021.jpg
</gallery>

===Tops===
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|[[File:MC Character Creator Superintendent Shirt.png|100px]]<br>Superintendent Shirt
|Common
|Minecraft
|December 1, 2021
|
*Free at launch for a limited time.
*70 Minecoins
|The shirt features two [[Superintendent]] faces on it. The front shows the default face used, the back uses a face with squint eyes.
|}

===Headwear===
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|[[File:MC Character Creator Flaming Recon Helmet.png|100px]]<br>Flaming Recon Helmet
|Epic
|Minecraft
|December 1, 2021
|400 Minecoins
|A Mark VI [[RECON-class Mjolnir]] helmet that has blue flames similar to a reoccurring [[Armor effects|armor effecct]] in the series.
|-
|[[File:MC Character Creator UNSC Marine Helmet.png|100px]]<br>UNSC Marine Helmet
|Rare
|Minecraft
|December 1, 2021
|280 Minecoins
|A [[CH252 helmet]] used by [[UNSC Marine Corps]].
|-
|[[File:MC Character Creator Flood Beanie.png|100px]]<br>Flood Beanie
|Rare
|Minecraft
|December 1, 2021
|280 Minecoins
|A [[Flood]] [[Pod infector]] hat.
|-
|[[File:MC Character Creator Sgt Johnsons Cap.png|100px]]<br>Sgt Johnson's Cap
|Rare
|Minecraft
|December 1, 2021
|280 Minecoins
|A military hat inspired by the one [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]] wore.
|-
|[[File:MC Character Creator Master Chief Helmet.png|100px]]<br>Master Chief Helmet
|Rare
|Minecraft
|December 1, 2021
|280 Minecoins
|A [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V]] helmet, similar to the helmet on the "Combat Evolved Master Chief" skin in the Master Chief Mash-Up pack.
|-
|[[File:MC Character Creator Moa Hat.png|100px]]<br>Moa Hat
|Rare
|Minecraft
|December 1, 2021
|280 Minecoins {{C|Currently Delisted}}
|A hat based around the head of a [[Moa]].
|}

===Back Items===
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|[[File:MC Character Creator Red Multiplayer Flag.png|100px]]<br>Red Multiplayer Flag
|Epic
|Minecraft
|December 1, 2021
|400 Minecoins
|A red [[multiplayer]] [[flag]].
|-
|[[File:MC Character Creator Blue Multiplayer Flag.png|100px]]<br>Blue Multiplayer Flag
|Epic
|Minecraft
|December 1, 2021
|400 Minecoins
|A blue multiplayer flag.
|}

===Emotes===
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|[[File:MC Character Creator The Master Chief.png|100px]]<br>The Master Chief
|Common
|Minecraft
|December 1, 2021
|160 Minecoins
|
*[username] is The Master Chief
*[username]: We make our own luck, but I'll always be there when you need me. The Master Chief
|The alternative text string references ''[[Halo Legends]]'' [[The Package]] by quoting John-117 after he wakes up [[Catherine Halsey]].
|-
|[[File:MC Character Creator Superhero Landing.png|100px]]<br>Superhero Landing
|Uncommon
|Minecraft
|December 1, 2021
|310 Minecoins
|
*[username] is doing a Superhero Landing
*[username]: Wooo! Superhero Landing! You know that's really hard on your knees.
|An emote based around the pose Master Chief does on the cover of [[Halo 4]]. The alternative text string references [[Wikipedia:Deadpool|Deadpool]] by quoting the titular character after a character does a superhero landing.
|-
|[[File:MC Character Creator Swinging Energy Sword.png|100px]]<br>Swinging Energy Sword
|Uncommon
|Minecraft
|December 1, 2021
|310 Minecoins
|
*[username] is Swinging Energy Sword
*[username]: I need a weapon. Swinging Energy Sword
|An emote based around an energy sword being swinged. The alternative text string references ''[[Halo 2]]'' by quoting John-117 after the Covenant start their assault on Earth.
|}

==Main Menu==
At some point, the quote "Keep your head down, there's two of us in here now. Remember?" spoken by [[Cortana]] in the level [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' was added as one of the various [[minecraft:Splash|Splash]] text.{{Ref/Generic|Id=MCSplash|Heading=[[Minecraft: Xbox One Edition|Minecraft: Xbox One Edition]]|Subheading=[[minecraft:Splash|Splash]]|Detail="Keep your head down, there's two of us in here now. Remember?"}}

When the Master Chief Mash-up pack was getting updated in December 2021, the Marketplace icon was updated to be Halo themed. The icons were made by Aleesa Tana, where they only had a three day turn around and no access to the Mash-up pack so they used the knowledge their partner had.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLocalUnits|URL=https://cara.app/post/adb0c82f-ff9f-47bd-b6f2-36ddf32a919a|Site=Cara.app|Page=Aleesa Tana(@aleesatana) Halo Marketplace Buttons|D=26|M=8|Y=2024}}

==Gallery==
===Main Menu===
<gallery>
File:MC Splash Text Halo.png|The Halo inspired Spash text in the Xbox One Edition of Minecraft.
File:MC Menu December 2021.jpg|Minecraft as seen in December 2021.
File:MC Marketplace Icon Halo Default.gif|The Marketplace icon as it was in December 2021 if it wasn't hovered over.
File:MC Marketplace Icon Halo Hovered.gif|The Marketplace icon as it was in December 2021 if it was hovered over.
</gallery>

===Skin Pack 1===
<gallery>
File:MC Skin Pack 1 Banner.png|Banner used on the Xbox 360 Marketplace.
File:MC Skin Pack 1 icon Xbox 360.jpg|Icon for the Xbox 360 Edition version of the Skin Pack.
File:MC Skin Pack 1 icon.jpg|Icon for the Xbox One Edition version of the Skin Pack.
File:MC Skin Pack 1 Icon PlayStation 4.jpg|Icon for the PlayStation 4 version of the Skin Pack.
File:MC Skin Pack 1 Bedrock Icon.jpg|Icon for the Bedrock version of the Skin Pack.
File:MC Skin Pack 1 Skins angled.png|An angled look at the skins.
File:MC Skin Pack 1 Skins in use.png|A screenshot used to showcase the skins.
File:MC Skin Pack 1 Skins Promo.jpg|A promotional image used to show off skins in the pack.
File:MC Skin Pack 1 Skins Promo 2.jpg|A promotional image used to show off skins in the pack.
File:MC Skin Pack 1 Skins in use 1.jpg|A screenshot used to promote the skin pack.
File:MC Skin Pack 1 Skins in use 2.jpg|A screenshot used to promote the skin pack.
File:MC Skin Pack 1 Skins in use 3.jpg|A screenshot used to promote the skin pack.
</gallery>

===Skin Pack 4===
<gallery>
File:MC Skin Pack 4 icon.jpg|Icon used for the Skin Pack on Xbox 360.
File:MC Skin Pack 4 Banner.png|Banner used on the Xbox 360 Marketplace.
File:MC Skin Pack 4 icon Xbox 360.jpg|Icon for the Xbox 360 Edition version of the Skin Pack.
File:MC Skin Pack 4 icon Xbox One.png|Icon used for the Skin Pack for the Xbox One Edition version.
File:MC Skin Pack 4 Skins Promo.jpg|Skin Pack 4 promotional image.
File:MC Skin Pack 4 Skins facing off.jpg|Screenshot of the two Halo skins facing off.
File:MC Skin Pack 4 Promo 2.jpg|Skin Pack 4 promotional image.
File:MC Skin Pack 4 Skins example.jpg|Screenshot of some of the Skin Pack 4 skins.
File:MC Skin Pack 4 Skins.png|In-game look at the skins.
</gallery>

===2nd Birthday===
<gallery>
File:MC 2nd Birthday Skins icon.png|Graphic used to advertise the skin pack.
File:MC 2nd Birthday Skins icon Xbox 360.jpg|Icon for the Xbox 360 Edition version of the Skin Pack.
File:MC 2nd Birthday Skins icon Xbox One.jpg|Icon used for the Skin Pack on the Xbox One Edition of the game.
File:MC 2nd Birthday Bedrock Icon.jpg|Icon for the Bedrock version of the Skin Pack.
File:MC 2nd Birthday Skins.png|All three of the skins featured in the pack.
File:MC 2nd Birthday Skins in-use.jpg|Screenshot showing the skins being used.
File:MC 2nd Birthday Skins in-use 2.jpg|Screenshot showing the three Halo skins being used.
</gallery>

===Character Creator===
====Moa Hat====
<gallery>
File:MC Character Creator Moa Hat Angled.png|Angled view of the hat.
File:MC Character Creator Moa Hat Back angled.png|Back angled view of the hat.
File:MC Character Creator Moa Hat Front.png|Front view of the hat.
File:MC Character Creator Moa Hat Back.png|Back view of the hat.
File:MC Character Creator Moa Hat Side profile.png|Side view of the hat.
</gallery>

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

==See also==
*[[minecraft:Minecraft|Minecraft]] on [[minecraft:|Minecraft Wiki]]
*[[wikipedia:Minecraft|Minecraft]] on [[wikipedia:|Wikipedia]]
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