Summary
- The release of Halo: Reach in MCC on both PC and Xbox One on December 3 was a monumental launch for the Halo franchise.
- Fans viewed nearly 3 million hours of Halo streams during launch week.
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection is now available on PC via Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft Store and Steam, and Xbox One.
The long-awaited debut of Halo: The Master Chief Collection (MCC) on PC was worth the wait, thanks to the amazing Halo community as well as a host of all-new players experiencing the Halo universe for the very first time. The release of Halo: Reach in MCC on both PC and Xbox One on December 3 led to a monumental launch for the Halo franchise, with record numbers including:
- Nearly 3 million players of MCC on PC and Xbox One during launch week
- #1 top-selling game on Steam during launch week and the highest-ranking debut for an Xbox Game Studios title on Steam
- #1 most-watched game on Twitch during launch day
When fans haven’t been playing MCC, they’ve been
watching, viewing nearly 3 million hours of Halo streams during launch week,
pushing MCC into the #1 most-watched position on Twitch during launch
day.
PC players and media have
taken notice of Halo’s return on PC, with MCC rated “Very
Positive” across more than 35k Steam Customer
Reviews and The
Washington Post proclaiming MCC on PC as, “the best deal in gaming.”
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is now available on PC via Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft Store and Steam, as well as Xbox One:
- Xbox Game Pass – Join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) and get Halo: Reach, the first chapter in Halo: The Master Chief Collection, today. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST (Campaign), and Halo 4 are also included in your membership and will be available on each game’s respective release date, completing the collection in 2020.
- Microsoft Store and Steam – The Halo: The Master Chief Collection bundle is available for $39.99 USD, which will include Halo: Reach and will automatically update with the remaining titles as they launch next year. Halo: Reach and the remaining titles within Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC can also be purchased individually for $9.99 USD, except for Halo 3: ODST Campaign which can be purchased for $4.99 USD.
- Xbox One – For existing owners of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One, the Halo: Reach Campaign, along with Firefight mode, is now available as a premium add-on for $9.99 USD. The multiplayer components of Halo: Reach – including PVP modes, Forge, and Theater – are automatically included as part of the base content offering of Halo: The Master Chief Collection at no additional cost via a game update. If you’re new to Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One, you can obtain the entire updated and improved collection with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or with Xbox Game Pass for console, or purchase through the Microsoft Store for $39.99.
Stay tuned for more Halo: The Master Chief Collection
news coming in early 2020!
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Microsoft Studios
$39.99
$31.99
Xbox One X Enhanced
Xbox Game Pass
XBOX GAME PASS MEMBERS – Download and play by selecting "Halo: The Master Chief Collection", “Halo 3: ODST” and “Halo: Reach” under "In this bundle".
Improved, refreshed and better than ever; The Master Chief's entire story is now optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Enjoy next-generation features like faster load times, cross-generation play, adjustable FOV, an improved split screen experience and up to 4K resolution at 120FPS.*
Honoring the iconic hero and his epic journey, the Master Chief’s entire story is brought together as Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, and Halo 4 and now Halo: Reach and Halo 3: ODST are all included in one integrated experience.
The Master Chief Collection Digital Bundle is the most expansive Halo experience yet, with a total of 67 campaign missions plus more than 120 multiplayer (including the original Halo Combat Evolved maps), Spartan Ops maps and countless ways to play with community created Forge content. Now updated with Xbox Series X enhancements, this is the collection Halo fans have been waiting for!*
*All Up Disclaimer – Improved split screen and 4K at 120FPS only available on Xbox Series X, 1080p resolution at 120FPS available on Xbox Series S. Some game features, including hidden terminal videos, require broadband internet; ISP fees apply. Online multiplayer features require Game Pass Core membership (sold separately).
*All Up Disclaimer – Improved split screen and 4K at 120FPS only available on Xbox Series X, 1080p resolution at 120FPS available on Xbox Series S. Some game features, including hidden terminal videos, require broadband internet; ISP fees apply. Online multiplayer features require Game Pass Core membership (sold separately).
The Complete Master Chief Story – Honoring the iconic hero and his epic journey, The Master Chief’s entire story is brought together as Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, and Halo 4 are all included with a total of 45 campaign missions plus more than 100 multiplayer maps (including the original Halo Combat Evolved maps) and Spartan Ops maps. Now updated with Xbox One X enhancements to provide up to 4K UHD and HDR support, this is the collection Halo fans have been waiting for!*
Halo 2: Anniversary – Celebrating Halo 2's 10-year anniversary, the iconic fan favorite returns, featuring a fully re-mastered campaign with “Classic Mode” letting you instantly switch between the re-mastered game and the original game from 2004. Uncover new Halo 5: Guardians story elements with extended cut scenes, hidden terminal videos, and utilize all new skulls to experience the campaign in a whole new way. Including all 25 original multiplayer maps just as fans remember them, plus 6 completely re-imagined maps. Play the game that defined online multiplayer on consoles and get ready for the next Halo chapter.
Newly Updated – Recently refreshed with new features such as local offline LAN support, intelligent download of specific content, faster load times, and Xbox One X enhancements such as 4K UHD and HDR support* as well as optimization and refinements to matchmaking, Halo: The Master Chief Collection continues to be the definitive place to experience the origin of the Master Chief saga.
*All Up Disclaimer – Xbox One X required for 4K UHD and HDR support. Some game features, including hidden terminal videos, require broadband internet; ISP fees apply. Online multiplayer features require Game Pass Core membership (sold separately). Halo: Nightfall: 5 episode live action series is streaming only. Xbox One or Windows 8.1 or higher and broadband internet required; ISP fees apply. Must be 17+. Halo: Nightfall dates, content, and features subject to change. See www.xbox.com/halo