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{{Game infobox | {{Game infobox | ||
|name= ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' | |name= ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' | ||
|image | |image= [[File:MCC Boxart New.jpg|300px]] | ||
|developer= [[343 Industries]] | |developer= [[343 Industries]] | ||
<br>[[Bungie]] | <br>[[Bungie]] | ||
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In mid-2018, ''The Master Chief Collection'' would undergo a dramatic overhaul, with 343 Industries working to fix the bugs that had plagued the game since its release in 2014, to 2015. Improvements ranged from a UI overhaul, to the improvement of overall game stability, as well as the addition of a match composer, enabling users to fine tune their social game selection. | In mid-2018, ''The Master Chief Collection'' would undergo a dramatic overhaul, with 343 Industries working to fix the bugs that had plagued the game since its release in 2014, to 2015. Improvements ranged from a UI overhaul, to the improvement of overall game stability, as well as the addition of a match composer, enabling users to fine tune their social game selection. | ||
In March 2019, it was then announced that ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' would be remastered and released on the Xbox One as part of the collection, and that ''The Master Chief Collection'' was set to release on PC via the [[Microsoft Store]] and [[Steam]], with ''Reach'' spearheading the release. ''Halo: Reach'' was released simultaneously on both editions of ''The Master Chief Collection'' on December 3, 2019. ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' followed after, and was launched specifically on PC on March 3, 2020 with ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' following on May 12, 2020,<ref name="H2APC">[https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1257717196114935810?s=19 ''Halo on Twitter'':] ''"Halo 2: Anniversary arrives on PC as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on May 12!"''</ref> ''Halo 3'' launching on July 14, 2020,<ref name="H3PC">[https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1280487228897189889 ''Halo on Twitter'':] ''"Finish the fight. Halo 3 arrives on PC as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on July 14!"''</ref> ''Halo 3: ODST'' arriving on September 22, 2020,<ref name="H3ODSTPC">[https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1305491623963320320 ''Halo on Twitter'':] ''"Halo 3: ODST will officially arrive on PC as a part of the Master Chief Collection, on September 22nd. Suit up, strap in, and prepare to return to New Mombassa."''</ref> and ''Halo 4'' finally rounding out the collection on November 17, 2020.<ref name="H4PC">[https://twitter.com/halo/status/1325800422645276673?s=21 ''Halo on Twitter'':] ''"Halo 4 will officially arrive on PC as a part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, on November 17. Wake up, and venture forth into Requiem."</ref> | In March of 2019, it was then announced that ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' would be remastered and released on the Xbox One as part of the collection, and that ''The Master Chief Collection'' was set to release on PC via the [[Microsoft Store]] and [[Steam]], with ''Reach'' spearheading the release. ''Halo: Reach'' was released simultaneously on both editions of ''The Master Chief Collection'' on December 3, 2019. ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' followed after, and was launched specifically on PC on March 3, 2020 with ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' following on May 12, 2020,<ref name="H2APC">[https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1257717196114935810?s=19 ''Halo on Twitter'':] ''"Halo 2: Anniversary arrives on PC as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on May 12!"''</ref> ''Halo 3'' launching on July 14, 2020,<ref name="H3PC">[https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1280487228897189889 ''Halo on Twitter'':] ''"Finish the fight. Halo 3 arrives on PC as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on July 14!"''</ref> ''Halo 3: ODST'' arriving on September 22, 2020,<ref name="H3ODSTPC">[https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1305491623963320320 ''Halo on Twitter'':] ''"Halo 3: ODST will officially arrive on PC as a part of the Master Chief Collection, on September 22nd. Suit up, strap in, and prepare to return to New Mombassa."''</ref> and ''Halo 4'' finally rounding out the collection on November 17, 2020.<ref name="H4PC">[https://twitter.com/halo/status/1325800422645276673?s=21 ''Halo on Twitter'':] ''"Halo 4 will officially arrive on PC as a part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, on November 17. Wake up, and venture forth into Requiem."</ref> | ||
Along with game-based releases, ''Reach's'' December release would start the first in a long line of content-based [[Season|seasons]] for the game. Starting with [[Series 1: Noble]] in 2019, each season would bring approximately 50 to 100 tiers of additional content such as armor, weapon skins, and additional cosmetics in the form of a free [[Battle Pass]]. These would continue well past the collection's completion in 2020, with the most recent, [[Series 9]], being released in mid-2022. Additionally, smaller events featuring their own cosmetics would be held, such as [[Halo 20th anniversary|the 20th anniversary event]] for the ''Halo'' franchise in 2021. | |||
Both the [[Xbox One]] and Microsoft Store versions are included with [[Xbox Game Pass]] Ultimate. The Steam edition of ''The Master Chief Collection'' supports [[Steam reward]]s, which can be viewed [[Steam reward/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|here]]. | Both the [[Xbox One]] and Microsoft Store versions are included with [[Xbox Game Pass]] Ultimate. The Steam edition of ''The Master Chief Collection'' supports [[Steam reward]]s, which can be viewed [[Steam reward/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|here]]. | ||
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Each title was tested by Insider members during flights. Flights for ''Halo: Reach'' took place in August 2019. Flights for ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' took place in February 2020. Flights for ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' took place in April 2020. Flights for ''Halo 3'' took place in June 2020. Flights for ''Halo 3: ODST'' took place in August 2020. Flights for ''Halo 4'' took place in October 2020. | Each title was tested by Insider members during flights. Flights for ''Halo: Reach'' took place in August 2019. Flights for ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' took place in February 2020. Flights for ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' took place in April 2020. Flights for ''Halo 3'' took place in June 2020. Flights for ''Halo 3: ODST'' took place in August 2020. Flights for ''Halo 4'' took place in October 2020. | ||
===Xbox Series X/S | ===Xbox Series X/S optimization=== | ||
On October 20, 2020, it was announced ''The Master Chief Collection'' would be optimized for Xbox Series X and S consoles. Some of the optimizations ''MCC'' on the Series X and S has are split-screen improvements, up-scaling to 4K on Series X, a buff to 120 FPS in campaign and multiplayer, cross-gen play, and adjustable field of view. This is a free-update for both ''MCC'' owners and Xbox Game Pass users, and it was released on November 17, 2020.<ref>[https://www.windowscentral.com/halo-master-chief-collection-hits-120-fps-xbox-series-x-series-s '''Windows Central''' - ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection targets up to 4K, 120 FPS on Xbox Series X, Series S'']</ref> | On October 20, 2020, it was announced ''The Master Chief Collection'' would be optimized for Xbox Series X and S consoles. Some of the optimizations ''MCC'' on the Series X and S has are split-screen improvements, up-scaling to 4K on Series X, a buff to 120 FPS in campaign and multiplayer, cross-gen play, and adjustable field of view. This is a free-update for both ''MCC'' owners and Xbox Game Pass users, and it was released on November 17, 2020.<ref>[https://www.windowscentral.com/halo-master-chief-collection-hits-120-fps-xbox-series-x-series-s '''Windows Central''' - ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection targets up to 4K, 120 FPS on Xbox Series X, Series S'']</ref> | ||
===Co-op | ===Co-op campaign=== | ||
Both online and split-screen co-op campaign play are supported in all six games. Currently, split-screen is not available on PC, however, cross-play co-op is possible. The campaign co-op breakdown is as follows:{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin61914}} | Both online and split-screen co-op campaign play are supported in all six games. Currently, split-screen is not available on PC, however, cross-play co-op is possible. The campaign co-op breakdown is as follows:{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin61914}} | ||
*''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' – 2 players max, split-screen or online | *''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' – 2 players max, split-screen or online | ||
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The ''Master Chief Collection'' allows players to select single a three-digit [[Service Tag]] and a [[Emblems|multiplayer emblem]] which are used for all games in the collection. Nearly all emblems found in the constituent games are available for use. | The ''Master Chief Collection'' allows players to select single a three-digit [[Service Tag]] and a [[Emblems|multiplayer emblem]] which are used for all games in the collection. Nearly all emblems found in the constituent games are available for use. | ||
At launch, players could select an armor permutation for each of the six multiplayer modes. The ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'' armor permutations mirrored the original games, however the ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 4'' was much-simplified; specifically, players could no longer customize individual armor pieces, but instead must choose from complete armor sets. ''Halo 4'' armor and weapons skins | At launch, players could select an armor permutation for each of the six multiplayer modes. The ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'' armor permutations mirrored the original games, however the ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 4'' was much-simplified; specifically, players could no longer customize individual armor pieces, but instead must choose from complete armor sets. ''Halo 4'' armor and weapons skins were also not found in the collection, nor were the DLC customization elements, specifically the [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]], [[PREFECT-class Mjolnir|Prefect]], [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]], and [[ODST armor#MJOLNIR GEN2.2FODST|ODST]] armor permutations featured in the [[Champions Bundle]]. The Resistor [[Tactical packages|tactical package]], and the Recharge and Survivor [[support upgrades]] were also not originally included. | ||
Players can customize five [[loadout]]s for ''Halo 4'' multiplayer | Players can customize five [[loadout]]s for ''Halo 4'' multiplayer, and unlike the original game, all five loadouts and all loadout options are unlocked by default. | ||
===Updated customization=== | ===Updated customization=== | ||
Due to the launch of ''Halo: Reach'' and | Due to the launch of ''Halo: Reach'' and Series 1: Noble as part of the collection in 2019, the decision was made to allow for full armor customization as in the game's Xbox 360 release, with a new customization system designed to retain the feel of the older systems while blending it with more modern unlock systems, using the power of Unreal Engine 4. This system was later extended to ''Halo 3'' with the launch of [[Series 2: Spark]]. In this system, players can earn {{SeasonPoint|Season Points}} (now called Spartan Points) while playing multiplayer, Firefight and campaign to unlock armor pieces for use. Additionally, the launch of Series 2 saw the addition of [[Skins (Halo: Combat Evolved)|skins]] to ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', with a variety of new texture skins for all useable weapons and vehicles alongside visor color options available for players in the game's multiplayer. | ||
[[Series 3: Recon]] saw the addition of four new character models for ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Firefight mode, and added visor colors and weapons skins for ''Halo 3'', while [[Series 4: Reclaimer]] saw the addition of more weapon skins and new vehicle skins for ''Halo 3'', and added several of the weapons skins originally available in ''Halo 4's'' Xbox 360 version, including two new never-released skins and the skins released in the Champions Bundle (which are now available for use in ''Spartan Ops''); however, skins that originally came with McFarlane Toys, and the four armor permutations featured in the Champions Bundle were not included in the Season. Additionally, new armor pieces for ''Halo: Reach'' were planned to be included in Season 4, but were delayed (the armor effects for the Elites were added on ''Reach'' with this season, however), with 343 Industries expressing desire to include both ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4'' armor permutations in future seasons. 343 Industries also plans to include full armor customization for the Elites on ''Halo: Reach''. | |||
On December 2020, an update for Season 4 was released, adding three techsuits [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|permutations]] for ''Halo 3'' (GEN1, GEN2, and GEN2 Tinted). [[Series 5: Anvil]] included several Spartan armor pieces for ''Halo: Reach'', including the [[AKIS]] helmet (nicknamed "GRD" by the community), alongside the new [[Mariner]] helmet, the [[Armor accessories/EXO|EXO]] chest piece, and six chest variants with a prosthetic arm. It also included twelve new Spartan armor permutations for ''Halo 3'', based on armors from the cancelled ''[[Halo Online]]''; this update also added new customization options for ''Halo 3'', allowing customize forearms and legs. [[Series 6: Raven]] added new six ''Halo Online'' armor sets and four ODST armor variants based on the models used by [[Fireteam Raven]] in their [[Halo: Fireteam Raven|namesake game]], alongside 15 new animated visors, three new GEN2 techsuits variants, and seven new backpack customization options. | |||
[[Series | [[Series 7: Elite]] added seven ''Halo Online'' armors for the Elites and seven new GEN2 techsuits variants into ''Halo 3'', alongside the four armors only available in the Champions Bundle and ''Reach'''s armor effects into ''Halo 4''. A new helmet, [[Project KEYSTONE|KEYSTONE]], was also introduced into ''Halo 4'' with the season's launch, promoting the then-upcoming ''Halo Infinite''. | ||
[[Series 8: Mythic]], the last major season for ''The Master Chief Collection'', saw the addition of multiple unique [[Fractures]]-based armor sets, skins, and accessories for ''Halo 3'' and ''Reach''. It also saw ''The Master Chief Collection's'' first and only event, that being the 20th anniversary event, celebrating the ''Halo'' franchise's 20th birthday in 2021. With the event came two unique armor sets: [[MIRAGE-class Mjolnir|Mirage]], and [[ORION armor|ORION]]. | |||
[[ | Series 9 followed Series 8, and detoured in many ways. Lacking the traditional free battle pass-style, all content was available through [[The Exchange]] and its weekly rotations. The update featured [[Stance|poses for player models]], and multiple Fractures-based armor sets for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. It would also see the reintroduction of the previously missing Resistor tactical package, and Recharge and Survivor support upgrades for ''Halo 4''. | ||
===Unlockables=== | ===Unlockables=== | ||
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''The Master Chief Collection'' also features over 300 unlockable player customization options, including [[emblems]], [[nameplates]] and [[avatars]] for use in game lobbies and player profile pages. There are various ways to unlock these items, although most are earned by completing achievements. Additional unlockable items include 15 terminal videos and a customizable clan tag. For every unlocked achievement, the player receives a high-resolution image from the remastered ''Halo 2'' cinematics, concept art, level images, or a frame from a terminal. These images can be used for one's personal Xbox One background.<ref name="live and let pie">[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/168 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''The Halo Bulletin: Live and Let Pie'']</ref> | ''The Master Chief Collection'' also features over 300 unlockable player customization options, including [[emblems]], [[nameplates]] and [[avatars]] for use in game lobbies and player profile pages. There are various ways to unlock these items, although most are earned by completing achievements. Additional unlockable items include 15 terminal videos and a customizable clan tag. For every unlocked achievement, the player receives a high-resolution image from the remastered ''Halo 2'' cinematics, concept art, level images, or a frame from a terminal. These images can be used for one's personal Xbox One background.<ref name="live and let pie">[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/168 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''The Halo Bulletin: Live and Let Pie'']</ref> | ||
With the introduction of | With the introduction of Seasons and Challenges on ''MCC'', the amount of unlockable nameplates increased. Some seasons included challenges to unlock limited elements, like the Acrophobia skull. | ||
===Additional PC features=== | ===Additional PC features=== | ||
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===''Halo 3''=== | ===''Halo 3''=== | ||
{{Main|Halo 3}} | {{Main|Halo 3}} | ||
Following the release of ''Halo 3'' onto the PC version of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'', more story elements have appeared that exclusive to this | Following the release of ''Halo 3'' onto the PC version of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'', more story elements have appeared that are exclusive to this port. A number of which are carried over from ''[[Halo Online]]''. | ||
{{Appearances/Halo 3/MCC}} | {{Appearances/Halo 3/MCC}} | ||
===''Halo: Reach''=== | ===''Halo: Reach''=== | ||
{{Main|Halo: Reach}} | {{Main|Halo: Reach}} | ||
''Halo: Reach'' has been updated with new content as part of | ''Halo: Reach'' has been updated with new content as part of its inclusion into ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. This includes several new story elements. | ||
{{Appearances/Halo: Reach/MCC}} | {{Appearances/Halo: Reach/MCC}} | ||