Halo: The Master Chief Collection remains one of Microsoft's most infamous releases. When it launched the game's online functions were unplayable, requiring Microsoft to run a damage control promotion that required months of updates and free content to those who purchased the game in its launch state. Fast forward to 2018 and the game is now playable and Microsoft is providing a new update just in time for it to launch on Xbox Game Pass that will require 73 GB of free space.
The update adds 4K and HDR support and matchmaking improvements thanks to dedicated servers. Rank matchmaking will feature a +/- 10 rank system meaning players who reach rank 10 will match will players between 1 and 20 but higher than 10 will match will players 11-20.
Other noteworthy features include:
Offline Lan Support
Improved Matchmaking options
Intelligence Delivery that adds the ability to add language options to:
Halo: Combat Evolved – Campaign + Multiplayer
Halo 2: Campaign + Multiplayer (includes Halo 2: Anniversary MP (w/ Forge) & Halo 2 Classic MP)
Halo 3: Campaign + Multiplayer (includes Forge)
Halo 4: Campaign + Multiplayer (includes Spartan Ops + Forge)
Faster Load Times
Updated Menus and UI Elements
Visual enhancements – up to 4K UHD w/ HDR on an Xbox One X with compatible TV
Intelligent Delivery – Customize game component and language installation
Offline LAN – Play MCC with minimal latency over a local network
All Matchmade games now run on dedicated servers
Updated network transport layer
Round-to-round Matchmaking
Improved party stability & host migration
Updated Ranked Matchmaking logic
“Join in progress” for Custom Games
Dedicated Server optimizations
LAN enabled
Title Screen / update to background video
Main Menu UI refresh / vertical design
Options refresh / layout update
Networking settings
Audio settings / main menu volume slider
Controller settings
Message of the Day (MOTD) update
HDR / SDR settings
Load time & texture streaming optimizations
Campaign playlist / save bug fixes
Fixed crashes when playing various Remix Playlists in Xbox Live co-op
Fixed issues with earning Achievements for completing levels in Playlists in Halo: CE & Halo 2
Fixed incorrect Mission being displayed as Next Mission in cross-game playlists
Competitive Score & Time now correctly reset when Restarting during Playlists
Split screen Co-op Framerate improvements throughout Halo 1 & 2
Fixed Kills appropriately populating on leaderboards in Campaign missions
Fixed time penalty issues when saving and quitting various missions
Fixed issues resuming missions from a suspended state
Fixed global stats not incrementing properly when completing missions in both singlepayer and co-op
Fixed improper scoring calculations and persistence in stat-history
Fixed multiple co-op related crashes across all Campaigns
Fixed issues displaying duplicate PGCRs when completing a Playlist with Scoring/Timing on
Matched lobbies can now continue playing together after their match ends
Players now begin another search instead of being returned to the Main Menu after games
Parties are now maintained after changing the Game Session Leader
Matchmaking Games no longer continue if entire team quits before a match starts
Fixed players being assigned to the wrong teams from roster changes before match starts.
Fixed win/loss conditions when an entire team quits in both Halo 3 & Halo 4
Improved Betrayal Booting messaging
Fixed multiple maps and conditions that caused performance issues for frames rendered
Fixed issues with players being unable to join each other
Fixed multiple soft locks when joining players in various states
Fixed host migration in lobbies and peer-to-peer games
Fixed crashes and instances where a soft lock can occur when accepting invites
Fixed host being placed in solo game after leaving session
Fixed Oddball issues after host quits game
Fixed scoring disparity issues when host migration occurs
Fixed games not ending appropriately if there is no opposing team on launch of match
Fixed PGCR so it now reports correctly for all gametypes
Fixed multiple medals not appearing in PGCR appropriately
Optimized Voice chat networking to have reduced requirements
Fixed various instances where Achievements wouldn’t appropriately unlock
Fixed crashes when game is suspended during various MP game scenarios
Fixed issues where guests and silver accounts were incorrectly named
Fixed soft lock when removing players from parties
Fixed silver accounts being able to/unable to matchmake with/without a gold profile signed in
Fixed issues where players were kicked out of matchmaking while others in roster continued
Fixed issues related to ranks altering after closing the title just after ranking up
Fixed issue where Xbox One X players would be removed from lobby at end of custom game
Revert gametype settings now functions more reliably across all games
Fixed several Custom Game stats to now correctly update for sessions where player was a client
Enabled Host Migration in Forge for all games
Fixed error where Temporary Gametype Files did not always list original author
All: Added Settings to Pause Menu in Films for all supported games
All: Fixed Dynamic Lighting not rendering in Films of Forge Maps
H3: Fixed issue with Forge objects missing when first loading into a Forge Session
H3: Adjusted object list window to better reflect Halo 3 assets
H3: Adjusted Damage Modifier text to match 360 descriptions
H4: Fixed Bumpers & Triggers not swapping correctly
Physics have been corrected for multiple Forge related items
Correct Player Emblem now displays on Scoreboards in-game
Improved Roster refresh & response time
Improved Host Migration support throughout supported games
Fixed issues with 0’s appearing for Time & Score in Leaderboards
Fixed various medals earned not displaying in the PGCR
Fixed issue where Guest Player’s 4 controller settings were not respected
Fixed various crashes when returning to gameplay after the Xbox is suspended
Voice Chat & Team Chat improvements & fixes
Improved Leaderboard response time
Reorganized Controller Settings Order to place most commonly changed at the top
Fixed Error Message telling players they do not have Xbox LIVE Gold during Xbox LIVE service outage conditions
Fixed error when a Gold Profile player with a Guest profile on the same console attempts to Join other players from an Invite.
Parties now merge more gracefully when another Party’s host accepts an Invite
Fixed multiple issues associated with resuming game from suspended state
Fixed many different situations that would result in crashes
Fixed players getting disconnected from squads in many different situations
Fixed various issues caused with multiple controllers connected during and after gameplay
Fixed incorrect and/or missing callout for Rosters
Fixed issues using ‘Save As’ to create new map variants in Forge not working in all scenarios
Fixed sorting of temporary Gametypes
Fixed improper hero image displaying in next mission for Campaign playlists
Fixed load time increases when local files storage is full
Fixed issues where players in parties would lose audio in various loading situations
Fixed multiple instances of debug text being present across the title
Fixed being returned to Main Menu after completing a Halo 1 Level in Cross-Game Playlists
Various Text & HUD fixes
Improved FOV for Split screen
Fixed rare mission progress loss when player selects Save & Quit during Halo 1 Playlists
Fixed various Halo 1 map weapon spawns not matching Xbox Retail
Improved Magnum shot registration issues in networked matches
Fixed bullet magnetism being incorrectly applied to teammates in Matchmaking
Fixed a Host/Client score discrepancy on PGCR for King of the Hill matches
Fixed enemy placement varying when restarting checkpoints
Fixed Score & Time UI disappearing if Captain Keyes dies in Truth & Reconciliation
Fixed double Halos appearing in Halo: CE Pillar of Autumn outro cinematic
Fixed weapon fire rates not matching H2 for original Xbox
Beating the Prophet of Regret to death with your fists now grants Campaign Scoring points
Fixed FOVs to match original Xbox setting for both single player and split screen
Returned original Xbox Connection & Host Migration screens for nostalgia
Fixed rare issue with matches starting before all players have joined
Fixed Steaktacular medal for H2C Matchmaking
Campaign no longer resumes in Legacy graphics if player is set to Remastered graphics
H2: Fixed invalid Team Color options appearing as selectable in various custom game modes
Enabled Host Migration for H2A Custom Games
Fixed Blood Thirsty! Achievement not unlocking when blasted in Matchmaking
Fixed issues with Kill Feed not updating for every kill
Fixed control mapping for Banshee tricks when using Universal Bump & Jump
Fixed Kill camera in Custom Games on large-budget Forge maps
Ninja Redux Achievement can now be earned during FFA games
Blast Resort gametype now respects player’s Rounds to Win settings in Custom Games
Fixed issue with incorrect HUD displaying for clients in Monitor Mode
Fixed object misalignment issue when snapping to coordinates
Fixed Pause Menu navigation controlling Films menus at the same time
Fixed players being taken to the Custom Game menu when exiting Forge sessions
Fixed numerous issues with Halo 2 Anniversary Campaign Co-op
Fixed Halo 3 default Gamma/Contrast settings
Improved lighting bloom to better reflect the Xbox 360 version’s presentation
Re-ordered Custom Gametypes so Slayer appears first
Guerilla Achievement unlock conditions improved
King of Crows Achievement unlock conditions improved
Who Needs Them? Achievement unlock conditions improved
Reduced time for post-credit cinematics to play after completing final mission
Fixed issues with Suicide Penalty not applying in certain gametypes
Fixed several option descriptions to match Xbox 360 text in custom games
Fixed incorrect button prompt on screen during final Didact quick time event
Weapon Skins can now be selected independently per loadout
Fixed bullet refunding issues when playing matches on dedicated servers
Adjusted default Gamma settings to better match original presentation
Fixed Tutorial prompts for Mantis melee button for various control layouts
Fixed grenade button prompt during final Didact encounter
Corrected Score values for various vehicles (Phantoms, Pelicans)
Fixed stereo playback for various language audio
Improved rubber banding during Broadsword sequence for co-op
Fixed rare respawn issue on Ravine
Various Achievement unlock condition improvements
SPOPS: Skulls now have names & descriptions displayed in menu
Theater Improvements
The team is aware of and actively working on/investigating the following issues for future MCC updates:
Campaign and playlist progress counters may read as 0s across the board on initial launch
Intelligent Delivery prioritization can be lost if console enters Connected Standby during install
Halo 4 Forge objects exposed to the global light source may appear incorrectly
Some career stats do not update until the title is relaunched
Corrupted installation can occur through Intelligent Delivery installation
Aim sensitivity feels faster in update compared to previous MCC retail
Players idling in match are not always automatically removed from the game
Elites are not dual wielding in various Campaign missions
Players with high ping times may be unable to find a game
Objects will pop-in during the Halo 4 Campaign
Players can go out-of-sync when moving from mission to mission in Halo 2 co-op Campaign when there is an original Xbox One hosting and an Xbox One X client
Players may need to reacquire previously collected ODST audio logs before receiving Achievements related to them
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is now available for Xbox One.
Adam Siddiqui, NoobFeed
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| Platform(s): | Xbox One, Xbox 360 |
| Publisher(s): | Microsoft Studios |
| Developer(s): | 343 Industries |
| Genres: | First-Person Shooter |
| Themes: | Action, Adventure |
| Release Date: | 2014-11-11 |
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