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Halo: The Master Chief Collection

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First release
Nov 11, 2014
Genres
Shooter · Warfare, Action, Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

The improved and enhanced Halo: The Master Chief Collection features visual enhancements with up to 4K UHD resolution, improved matchmaking, offline LAN, customizable installation options, and faster load times, it’s the definitive way to experience the ultimate Halo saga. Includes the extensive suite of campaign, multiplayer and additional features from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, and Halo 4 - all updated to run at 60FPS.

Also known as Halo: MCC, 光晕大师酋长合集, Halo: Die Master Chief Collection, 헤일로: 마스터 치프 컬렉션
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Storyline
Halo: The Master Chief Collection includes Halo 2: Anniversary, celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the iconic fan favorite. The campaign features a “Classic Mode” to instantly switch between the remastered next-gen graphics and original game, updated sound effects, and completely new cut-scenes created by Blur Studios. Discover new story elements with extended cut scenes, hidden terminal videos, and uncover clues about the story of Halo 5: Guardians. Utilize game-altering Skulls to experience the campaign in a whole new way. For multiplayer you have access to all of the original multiplayer maps from Halo 2 and Halo 2 Vista included, exactly as you remember them. Play on fan favorites including Ivory Tower, Ascension, and Lockout, plus 6 completely re-imagined maps that take full advantage of the capabilities of the Xbox One.*Read more

Halo: The Master Chief Collection includes Halo 2: Anniversary, celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the iconic fan favorite. The campaign features a “Classic Mode” to instantly switch between the remastered next-gen graphics and original game, updated sound effects, and completely new cut-scenes created by Blur Studios. Discover new story elements with extended cut scenes, hidden terminal videos, and uncover clues about the story of Halo 5: Guardians. Utilize game-altering Skulls to experience the campaign in a whole new way. For multiplayer you have access to all of the original multiplayer maps from Halo 2 and Halo 2 Vista included, exactly as you remember them. Play on fan favorites including Ivory Tower, Ascension, and Lockout, plus 6 completely re-imagined maps that take full advantage of the capabilities of the Xbox One.*

Release dates
Xbox One
Nov 11, 2014
Xbox One
Nov 14, 2019
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 03, 2019
All 4 release dates
Xbox Series X|S
Nov 17, 2020
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
33h
Game modes
Split screen, Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person, Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
aliens, vehicular combat, bloody, gravity, construction
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At a Glance

Critic Score
86
Main + Extras (IGDB)
33h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 240,231 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Local co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Shared or split screenIGDB · 1 Nov
  • LAN co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
  • LAN PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 1 Nov

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