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{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Disambig header|the content update released for Halo: The Master Chief Collection|the seasonal update for [[Halo Wars 2]]|Season 7 (Halo Wars 2)}}
{{Disambig header|the content update released for Halo: The Master Chief Collection|the seasonal update for [[Halo Wars 2]]|Season 7 (Halo Wars 2)}}
{{Infobox/Season
{{Infobox/Season
|name=Season 7: Elite
|name=Season 7: Elite
|image=[[File:HTMCC Season7 Emblem.png]]
|image=[[File:HTMCC Season7 Emblem.png|center|x75px]]<br>[[File:HTMCC S7 Keyart Logoless.png|300px]]
|prev=[[Season 6: Raven]]
|prev=[[Series 6: Raven]]
|next=[[Season 8: Mythic]]
|next=[[Series 8: Mythic]]
|start=[[2021 (real world)#June|June 23, 2021]]{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Release|Halo|1405149551409852416|Halo|Quote=It's time to brush up on your Sangheili. Ignite your Energy Swords and prepare your best battlecry - MCC Season 7: Elite, arrives for free in just one week on June 23rd.}}
|start=[[2021 (real world)#June|June 23, 2021]]{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Release|Halo|1405149551409852416|Halo|Quote=It's time to brush up on your Sangheili. Ignite your Energy Swords and prepare your best battlecry - MCC Season 7: Elite, arrives for free in just one week on June 23rd.}}
|end=
|end=[[2021 (real world)#October|October 13, 2021]]{{Ref/Generic|Id=S8Trailer|[[Go Medieval]]}}
|numtiers=100
|numtiers=100
|totalcost={{SeasonPoint|100}} {{C|Standard unlocks}}
|totalcost={{SeasonPoint|100}} {{C|Standard unlocks}}<br>{{SeasonPoint|144}} {{C|All unlocks, including season-specific Exchange content}}
|games=*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
|games=*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
}}
}}
'''Season 7: Elite''' is a [[season]] for ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', released on [[2021 (real world)#June|June 23, 2021]].{{Ref/Reuse|Release}} As of [[2020|December 2020]], plans had been laid internally at [[343 Industries]] for this season.{{Ref/Site|Id=MCCDevUpdateDec2020|D=28|M=2|Y=2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-retrospective-december-2020|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=News, MCC Development Retrospective – December 2020}} This season notably included long-awaited additions to Elite-focused armor customisation in ''Halo 3'', in the form of seven new harnesses, alongside the four [[Champions Bundle]] armors from ''[[Halo 4]]''{{Ref/Site|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021|D=21|M=5|Y=2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/art-of-wort|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=News, Art of Wort Canon Fodder}} and the [[Project KEYSTONE|KEYSTONE]] helmet, based on ''[[Halo Infinite]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] helmet, for ''Halo 4'' as an exclusive item in "The Exchange" store.
'''Season 7: Elite''' is a [[season]] for ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', released on [[2021 (real world)#June|June 23, 2021]].{{Ref/Reuse|Release}} As of [[2020|December 2020]], plans had been laid internally at [[343 Industries]] for this season.{{Ref/Site|Id=MCCDevUpdateDec2020|D=28|M=2|Y=2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-retrospective-december-2020|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=News, MCC Development Retrospective – December 2020}} The season's name and emblem are related to the [[Sangheili]]  species, with the emblem being a [[Type-1 energy sword]] and an Sangheili's eye in the sword's handle. This season notably included long-awaited additions to Elite-focused armor customisation in ''Halo 3'', in the form of seven new harnesses, alongside the four [[Champions Bundle]] armors from ''[[Halo 4]]''{{Ref/Site|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021|D=21|M=5|Y=2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/art-of-wort|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=News, Art of Wort Canon Fodder}} and the [[Project KEYSTONE|KEYSTONE]] helmet, based on ''[[Halo Infinite]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] helmet, for ''Halo 4'' as an exclusive item in "The Exchange" store.


In addition to the new customization content, Season 7 also introduced changes to the classic ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' graphics to better reflect the original [[Xbox]] version of the game, rather than the [[2003]] [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|PC port]] which introduced [[List of discrepancies between Halo: Combat Evolved versions|many graphical issues]]. Furthermore, the season also features improvements to the ''[[Halo Online]]'' maps [[Waterfall]] and [[Edge]], which have been added to ''[[Halo 3]]'' matchmaking, and general bug fixes,{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/243780d3b80b4bb6ac7917a8942286db/topics/mcc-development-flighting-updates/3e3252e1-297a-4590-a7ab-67c133b3d37d/posts?page=5|Id=MCCFridayDevBlog|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Forums, MCC Development & Flighting Updates|D=13|M=5|Y=2021}} with Edge being finally added as a playable map with this Season.
In addition to the new customization content, Season 7 also introduced changes to the classic ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' graphics to better reflect the original [[Xbox]] version of the game, rather than the [[2003]] [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|PC port]] which introduced [[List of discrepancies between Halo: Combat Evolved versions|many graphical issues]]. Furthermore, the season also features improvements to the ''[[Halo Online]]'' maps [[Waterfall]] and [[Edge]], which have been added to ''[[Halo 3]]'' matchmaking, and general bug fixes,{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/243780d3b80b4bb6ac7917a8942286db/topics/mcc-development-flighting-updates/3e3252e1-297a-4590-a7ab-67c133b3d37d/posts?page=5|Id=MCCFridayDevBlog|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Forums, MCC Development & Flighting Updates|D=13|M=5|Y=2021}} with Edge being finally added as a playable map with this Season.
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**[[PREFECT-class Mjolnir|Prefect]]
**[[PREFECT-class Mjolnir|Prefect]]
**[[ODST armor (MJOLNIR)|ODST]]
**[[ODST armor (MJOLNIR)|ODST]]
*16 new [[Weapon skins (Halo 4)|weapon skins]] previously cut from ''Halo 4'', or only available exclusively via [[McFarlane Toys/Halo 4 Series 2|''Halo 4'' Series 2]] figurines.
*16 new [[Weapon skins (Halo 4)|weapon skins]] previously [[Cut Halo 4 customization|cut from]] ''Halo 4'', or only available exclusively via [[McFarlane Toys/Halo 4 Series 2|''Halo 4'' Series 2]] figurines.
**2 for the [[MA5D assault rifle|Assault Rifle]]
**2 for the [[MA5D assault rifle|Assault Rifle]]
**3 for the [[BR85HB battle rifle|Battle Rifle]] (One unlockable via challenge)
**3 for the [[BR85HB battle rifle|Battle Rifle]] (One unlockable via challenge)
**4 for the [[M395 DMR|DMR]]
**4 for the [[M395 DMR|DMR]]
**1 for the [[Type-55 storm rifle|Storm Rifle]]
**1 for the [[Kelos'vaarda-pattern storm rifle|Storm Rifle]]
**1 for the [[Type-51 carbine|Carbine]]
**1 for the [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Carbine]]
**1 for the [[Z-130 Suppressor|Suppressor]]
**1 for the [[Z-130 Suppressor|Suppressor]]
**4 for the [[M6H magnum|Magnum]]
**4 for the [[M6H magnum|Magnum]]
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! style="width: 25%"|Game
! style="width: 25%"|Game
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
| 71 || {{SeasonPoint|1}} || Birthday Party armor effect || [[File:HR_BirthdayParty_Effect_Icon.png|75px]] || [[File:HTMCC Halo4 Emblem.png|120px]]
| 71 || {{SeasonPoint|1}} || Birthday Party armor effect || [[File:HR BirthdayParty Effect Icon.png|75px]] || [[File:HTMCC Halo4 Emblem.png|120px]]
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
| 72 || {{SeasonPoint|1}} || Mandible nameplate|| [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Mandible.png|frameless|center]] || [[File:HTMCC Emblem.png|120px]]
| 72 || {{SeasonPoint|1}} || Mandible nameplate|| [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Mandible.png|frameless|center]] || [[File:HTMCC Emblem.png|120px]]
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===Challenge and Exchange unlocks===
===Challenge and Exchange unlocks===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
|-align="center"
|-align="center"
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|<center>[[File:H3 EnergySword EvocatisEdge Skin.png|75px]]</center>
|<center>[[File:H3 EnergySword EvocatisEdge Skin.png|75px]]</center>
|Evocati's Edge
|Evocati's Edge
|[[Season 7: Elite|Season 7]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Elite Swordplay<br/>Complete the Nice Slice and Keep Killer Challenges to earn the Evocati's Edge energy Sword skin.  
|Season 7 [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Elite Swordplay<br/>Complete the Nice Slice and Keep Killer Challenges to earn the Evocati's Edge energy Sword skin.  
|[[File:HTMCC Halo3 Emblem.png|120px]]
|[[File:HTMCC Halo3 Emblem.png|120px]]
|-align="left"
|-align="left"
|<center>[[File:HTMCC H3 TintedSmoke Techsuit.png|75px]]</center>
|<center>[[File:HTMCC H3 TintedSmoke Techsuit.png|75px]]</center>
|GEN2 Tinted Smoke techsuit
|GEN2 Tinted Smoke techsuit
|[[Season 7: Elite|Season 7]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Nightcrawler <br/>Complete the Bedtime Stories and Caesar Dressing challenges to earn the Gen2 Tinted Smoke techsuit.
|Season 7 [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Nightcrawler <br/>Complete the Bedtime Stories and Caesar Dressing challenges to earn the Gen2 Tinted Smoke techsuit.
|[[File:HTMCC Halo3 Emblem.png|120px]]
|[[File:HTMCC Halo3 Emblem.png|120px]]
|-align="left"
|-align="left"
|<center>[[File:H4 BattleRifle PXL Skin.png|75px]]</center>
|<center>[[File:H4 BattleRifle PXL Skin.png|75px]]</center>
|Pixel Battle Rifle skin
|Pixel Battle Rifle skin
|[[Season 7: Elite|Season 7]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Pixel Perfect <br/>Complete the Brain Burst and Quattro King Challenges to earn the Pixel Battle Rifle skin.
|Season 7 [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Pixel Perfect <br/>Complete the Brain Burst and Quattro King Challenges to earn the Pixel Battle Rifle skin.
|[[File:HTMCC Halo4 Emblem.png|120px]]
|[[File:HTMCC Halo4 Emblem.png|120px]]
|}
|}
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===Menu artwork trailer===
===Menu artwork trailer===
{{Main|Battle The Heretics}}
{{Main|Battle The Heretics}}
On June 15, 2021, a trailer known as ''[[Battle The Heretics]]'' was released on YouTube Twitter to announce the release date of Season 7 and showcase the menu background for the season, depicting a [[Type-26C Banshee]] in keeping with the Sangheili theme of the season. The video is accompanied by some voiceover of [[pilot]]s of the [[Anvil Initiative]]'s [[Union Wing]].{{Ref/Reuse|Release}}{{Ref/YouTube|V-nqMDkwpFc|HALO|Battle The Heretics <nowiki>|</nowiki> Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Season 7}}
On June 15, 2021, a trailer known as ''[[Battle The Heretics]]'' was released on YouTube Twitter to announce the release date of Season 7 and showcase the menu background for the season, depicting a {{Pattern|Irdnekt|Banshee}} in keeping with the Sangheili theme of the season. The video is accompanied by some voiceover of [[pilot]]s of the [[Anvil Initiative]]'s [[Union Wing]].{{Ref/Reuse|Release}}{{Ref/YouTube|V-nqMDkwpFc|HALO|Battle The Heretics <nowiki>|</nowiki> Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Season 7}}


===Trailer===
===Trailer===
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To showcase the release of Season 7 and its new customisation content, a trailer for the update was released on [[2021 (real world)#June|June 23, 2021]].
To showcase the release of Season 7 and its new customisation content, a trailer for the update was released on [[2021 (real world)#June|June 23, 2021]].


==Patch==
==Patch notes==
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|title1=June 23 (season launch) patch notes (Version 1.2398.0.0)
|title1=June 23 (season launch) patch notes (Version 1.2398.0.0)
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======''Halo: Combat Evolved''======
======''Halo: Combat Evolved''======
*Fixed an issue where the suicide respawn time penalty was not applied if the player died from falling in any way.
*Fixed an issue where the suicide respawn time penalty was not applied if the player died from falling in any way.
*Fixed an issue where the Anniversary visuals in the Halo: Combat Evolved campaign would slowly degrade after each mission load on Xbox Series X|S.
*Fixed an issue where the Anniversary visuals in the Halo: Combat Evolved campaign would slowly degrade after each mission load on Xbox Series X and S.
*Removed the “Off” option from the Unified Medal Display for Halo: Combat Evolved. This did the same thing as “Original” as there were no medals in the original Xbox version.
*Removed the “Off” option from the Unified Medal Display for Halo: Combat Evolved. This did the same thing as “Original” as there were no medals in the original Xbox version.
*Fixed an issue where zooming in with a scoped weapon would cause the HUD to jitter at higher FOVs.
*Fixed an issue where zooming in with a scoped weapon would cause the HUD to jitter at higher FOVs.