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{{State|dev}}
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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Halo - The Master Chief Collection cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Halo - The Master Chief Collection cover.jpg
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{{mm}} [https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/f3681fbc78fa43878c4aec9a63a46224/topics Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/f3681fbc78fa43878c4aec9a63a46224/topics Official forums]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/976730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/976730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://www.haloinsider.com/ Halo Insider Program]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ntm9hxnlszx | Microsoft Store | Will be available through {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. '''Will probably not feature Xbox Play Anywhere'''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/halo-the-master-chief-collection-for-pc-probably-wont-support-xbox-play-anywhere/|title=PC Gamer - Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC probably won't support Xbox Play Anywhere|date=2019-07-02}}</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ntm9hxnlszx | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 976730 | Steam, Account | Free Xbox Live account required. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 976730 | Steam, Account | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} The games can be purchased either individually as they are released, or in a discounted bundle containing all six games up front (despite an earlier claim that such a package would only be made available when all the games were out).<ref name="Reddit AMA">{{Refsnip|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/b2yhk8/mcc_pc_halo_reach_and_halo_insider_ama/|title=r/gaming - MCC PC, Halo: Reach, and Halo Insider AMA|date=2019-03-19|snippet=&nbsp;
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{{ii}} All versions require a [https://account.microsoft.com/ Microsoft account] for both singleplayer and multiplayer.
'''Video Settings:'''
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{{ii}} The games can be purchased either individually as they are released, or in a discounted bundle containing all six games.
* ''I think we've covered most of these except #1 - we plan to support Windowed Mode, 21:9, 16:9, 16:10, 3:2, 4:3''
 
* ''Yes, support for FOV-sliders is the plan. We will adjust what level of FOV is supported on a title by title basis. As an example, if adjusting the FOV causes significant player/weapon model distortion, we may need to put limits in.''
 
* ''Uncapped framerate is the plan, but the specific level of support will vary by title.''
 
'''Network:'''
 
* ''re: Crossplay - PC players will be able to play together regardless of which store they choose to purchase from. In terms of Xbox One to PC crossplay, it's not something we're currently committing to at launch but it is top of mind and the team is actively investigating this.''
 
* ''re: Dedicated servers for Reach - our goal is to continue using dedicated servers to power the matchmaking experences within MCC. We'll definitely share more details as development progresses.''
 
* ''A custom games browser is of course very important to us and something we're looking forward to bringing to MCC on PC and Xbox One.''
 
* '''Regarding Splitscreen:''' ''This one is tricky and the team is still looking at what can be supported.''
 
'''System Requirements:'''
 
* ''Currently our focus is on Win10 and Win7. Win8 is still being investigated.''
 
&nbsp;
 
}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} Certain elements of upcoming games will be available to select [http://www.haloinsider.com/ Halo Insider] testers on Steam before launch to gather feedback prior to release.
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All titles in the collection will be released one at a time, in the order listed above, to ensure their quality and allow players in without having to wait for the entire collection to be finished.<ref name="announcement">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-pc-halo-reach Halo Waypoint - MCC PC & Halo: Reach]</ref>
 
{{ii}} All titles in the collection will be released one at a time, in the order listed above, to ensure their quality and allow players in without having to wait for the entire collection to be finished.<ref name="announcement">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-pc-halo-reach Halo Waypoint - MCC PC & Halo: Reach]</ref>
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==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Remove the video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-12-03}}</ref>||fix=
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\MCC\Content\Movies}}.
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# Delete or rename {{file|FMS_logo_microsoft_7_1_.bk2}}.
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'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Players can use the '''Anti-Cheat Disabled (Mods and Limited Services)''' option to speed up the launch even further.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-12-03|comment=Verified the presence of the option on both Steam and the Microsoft Store versions of the game.}}</ref>
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\MCC\}}
{{Game data/config|Steam|}}
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{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\MCC\}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Local settings are shared between the Steam and Microsoft Store versions.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-12-03|comment=Verified by launching both versions and seeing what settings carried over.}}</ref>
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.Chelan_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs\}}
{{Game data/saves|Steam|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\976730\remote\{{p|uid}}\Saves\}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Saves cannot be transferred between the versions.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-12-03|comment=The saves of each version uses a separate file structure from the other version.}}</ref>
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
 +
{{Image|HaloMCC-Settings-Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 +
{{Image|HaloMCC-Settings-Gameplay.png|In-game general gameplay settings.}}
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= Will support 16:9 and 16:10 ratios.<ref name="announcement"/><ref name="Reddit AMA"/>
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = Centered HUD is an option. Cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}}. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1711-halo-reach-ultrawide-cutscenes/ this tool] as a workaround.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Will support 21:9 resolutions, and a centered UI.<ref name="announcement"/><ref name="Reddit AMA"/><ref name="July Update">{{Refurl|url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-july-2019|title=Halo Waypoint - MCC Development Update - July 2019|date=2019-08-29}}</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Spanned HUD is an option. Cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}}. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1711-halo-reach-ultrawide-cutscenes/ this tool] as a workaround.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          = Will support 4k.<ref name="announcement"/>
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  = FOV values may vary per title due to design decisions.<ref name="announcement"/><ref name="Reddit AMA"/>
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|fov notes                  = Supports between 70° and 120° with separate values for Player and Vehicle FOV ({{term|Hor+}}). The view model does not scale with higher FOVs.<ref>[https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037448411-Halo-Reach-PC-Known-Issues-12-3-19 Halo: Reach (PC) Known Issues - 12/3/19 – Halo Support]</ref> Falcon FOV is locked at 78°.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
|windowed notes            = Will support Windowed Mode.<ref name="Reddit AMA"/>
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
|borderless windowed notes  = Will support Borderless Windowed Mode.<ref name="April Update">{{Refurl|url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-april-2019|title=Halo Waypoint - MCC Development Update - April 2019|date=2019-05-01}}</ref>
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic                = limited
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = 0x, 2x, and 8x is available via by changing the Graphics Quality to Performance, Original, or Enhanced respectively.
|antialiasing              = unknown
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|antialiasing              = limited
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = Can only be changed by altering the Graphics Quality to Performance, Original, or Enhanced.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              = Will support 60 FPS.<ref name="announcement"/>
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = Developers are aiming for uncapped FPS in all titles - this may be impacted by engine limitations and therefore could be subject to change.<ref name="Reddit AMA"/><ref name="April Update"/><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-november-2019|title=Halo Waypoint - MCC Development Update - November 2019|date=2019-11-23|snippet=We know this is a very important feature for the community, and with some recent refinements, '''VFR will be included at launch.'''}}</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = Supports 60 FPS or Unlimited. Cutscenes are capped at 60 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2019-12-05}}</ref> Unlocking framerate [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhxJ2m_2iB4 causes frame-doubling] for everything but mouse input for the camera.
|hdr                        = true
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|hdr                        = unknown
|hdr notes                  = Will support HDR.<ref name="announcement"/>
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|hdr notes                  = {{cn|This needs to be verified as the game does not seem to support HDR display output based on my testing. // Aemony|date=2019-12-03}}
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Support for FOV adjustment and variable frame rate may change per title due to limitations.<ref name="April Update">{{Refurl|url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-april-2019|title=Halo Waypoint - MCC Development Update - April 2019|date=2019-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-november-2019|title=Halo Waypoint - MCC Development Update - November 2019|date=2019-11-23|snippet=We know this is a very important feature for the community, and with some recent refinements, '''VFR will be included at launch.'''}}</ref><ref name="Reddit AMA">{{Refsnip|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/b2yhk8/mcc_pc_halo_reach_and_halo_insider_ama/|title=r/gaming - MCC PC, Halo: Reach, and Halo Insider AMA|date=2019-03-19|snippet=&nbsp;
 +
'''Video Settings:'''
 +
* ''Yes, support for FOV-sliders is the plan. We will adjust what level of FOV is supported on a title by title basis. As an example, if adjusting the FOV causes significant player/weapon model distortion, we may need to put limits in.''
 +
* ''Uncapped framerate is the plan, but the specific level of support will vary by title.''
 +
'''Network:'''
 +
* ''re: Crossplay - PC players will be able to play together regardless of which store they choose to purchase from. In terms of Xbox One to PC crossplay, it's not something we're currently committing to at launch but it is top of mind and the team is actively investigating this.''
 +
* ''re: Dedicated servers for Reach - our goal is to continue using dedicated servers to power the matchmaking experences within MCC. We'll definitely share more details as development progresses.''
 +
* ''A custom games browser is of course very important to us and something we're looking forward to bringing to MCC on PC and Xbox One.''
 +
* '''Regarding Splitscreen:''' ''This one is tricky and the team is still looking at what can be supported.''
 +
'''System Requirements:'''
 +
* ''Currently our focus is on Win10 and Win7. Win8 is still being investigated.''
 +
&nbsp;
 +
}}</ref>
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
 +
{{Image|HaloMCC-Settings-KBMControls.png|In-game keyboard and mouse control settings.}}
 +
{{Image|HaloMCC-Settings-GamepadControls.png|In-game general gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Input settings
 
{{Input settings
|key remap                = true
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|key remap                = limited
|key remap notes          = Will support key remapping.<ref name="announcement"/>
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|key remap notes          = '''Open text chat''' ({{key|J}}) and '''Push to Talk''' ({{key|V}}) keys can not be rebound. Pause function can not be rebound (by design).
 
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option      = true
|acceleration option notes = Mouse Smoothing also supported.<ref name="April Update"/>
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|acceleration option notes = Mouse Smoothing also supported.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Look, Vehicle, and Zoomed Mouse Sensitivity values.<ref name="April Update"/>
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Look, Vehicle, and Zoomed Mouse Sensitivity values.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
|mouse menu notes          = Will support full UI control with a Mouse.<ref name="April Update"/>
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|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Separate values for Look and Flight.<ref name="April Update"/>
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = Separate values for Look and Flight.
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = false
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller remap notes    = Limited to presets, see [[#Controller remapping|Controller remapping]].
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|invert controller y-axis notes= Separate values for Look and Flight.
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers        = true
|xinput controllers notes  = Will support XInput controllers (e.g the Xbox One Controller).<ref name="announcement"/>
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|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers        = true
|other controllers notes  = Will support generic PC controllers.<ref name="announcement"/>
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|other controllers notes  =  
|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts      = xbox
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[Glossary:Remapping|Controller remapping]]===
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 +
====Universal====
 +
{{ii}} The '''Universal''' Presets apply to all games in the collection.
 +
<gallery>
 +
HaloMCC-Gamepad-UNI-Default.png|In-game "Universal Default (Recon)" gamepad scheme.
 +
HaloMCC-Gamepad-UNI-Reclaimer.png|In-game "Universal Reclaimer" gamepad scheme.
 +
HaloMCC-Gamepad-UNI-ZnS.png|In-game "Universal Zoom & Shoot" gamepad scheme.
 +
HaloMCC-Gamepad-UNI-BJ.png|In-game "Universal Bumper Jumper" gamepad scheme.
 +
HaloMCC-Gamepad-UNI-GT.png|In-game "Universal Green Thumbs" gamepad scheme.
 +
</gallery>
 +
 +
====Halo Reach====
 +
<gallery>
 +
HaloMCC-Gamepad-HR-Default.png|In-game "Default" gamepad scheme for Halo: Reach.
 +
HaloMCC-Gamepad-HR-Boxer.png|In-game "Boxer" gamepad scheme for Halo: Reach.
 +
HaloMCC-Gamepad-HR-GT.png|In-game "Green Thumbs" gamepad scheme for Halo: Reach.
 +
HaloMCC-Gamepad-HR-BJ.png|In-game "Bumper Jumper" gamepad scheme for Halo: Reach.
 +
HaloMCC-Gamepad-HR-Recon.png|In-game "Recon" gamepad scheme for Halo: Reach.
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==Audio settings==
 
==Audio settings==
 +
 +
{{Image|HaloMCC-Settings-Audio.png|In-game general audio settings.}}
 +
 
{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Menu Music, Game Music, Effects, and Voice Chat.<ref name="October Update"/>
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|separate volume notes    = Menu Music, Game Music, Effects, and Voice Chat.
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = 7.1<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-12-03|comment=Determined by using [[Special K]] and Razer Surround; basically through the process that is described [[Glossary talk:Surround sound#Virtual audio device|here]].}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = unknown
 
|closed captions          = unknown
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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}}
 
}}
  
 +
{{Image|HaloMCC-Settings-Accessibility.png|In-game general accessibility settings.}}
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Reach: Subtitles only appear in cutscenes, not in gameplay.
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}{{L10n/switch
 
}}{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
  |interface = true
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  |interface = limited
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Not available in '''Reach'''.
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}{{L10n/switch
 
}}{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = true
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  |interface = limited
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Not available in '''Reach'''.
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |language  = Latin American Spanish
 
  |language  = Latin American Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = limited
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    = Voiceovers for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary were never made, and is therefore not included.
 
  |notes    = Voiceovers for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary were never made, and is therefore not included.
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 +
 +
{{Image|HaloMCC-Settings-Network.png|In-game general network settings.}}
 +
 
{{ii}} Online features require a free [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account].
 
{{ii}} Online features require a free [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account].
 
{{ii}} Supports cross-play between Microsoft Store and Steam versions. PC/Xbox cross-play is being looked into but is unlikely to be in place at launch.<ref name="Reddit AMA" />
 
{{ii}} Supports cross-play between Microsoft Store and Steam versions. PC/Xbox cross-play is being looked into but is unlikely to be in place at launch.<ref name="Reddit AMA" />
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = false
 
|local play          = false
|local play players  = 0
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|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    = Will be investigated to see if it can be supported post-launch.<ref name="Reddit AMA" />
 
|local play notes    = Will be investigated to see if it can be supported post-launch.<ref name="Reddit AMA" />
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}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
|matchmaking        = true
 
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Revision as of 10:36, 7 December 2019

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Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Halo: The Master Chief Collection cover
Developers
Lead development 343 Industries
Original games (exc. Halo 4) Bungie
Windows Ruffian Games
Windows Splash Damage
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
Engines
Halo Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Release dates
Windows December 3, 2019*[1]
Halo: The Master Chief Collection guide on StrategyWiki
Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Wikipedia
Halo
Halo: Combat Evolved 2003
Halo 2 2007
Halo: Spartan (series)
Halo Online 2015*
Halo 5: Forge 2016
Halo Wars (series)
Halo Recruit 2017
Halo: The Master Chief Collection (series)
Halo Infinite 2021

Key points

See the Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions section for the included original and remastered ("Anniversary") Halo titles, and their respective release dates.
Forge and Theater for Halo: Reach will arrive in 2020.[2]

General information

Official website
Official forums
Steam Community Discussions
Halo Insider Program

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Game Pass for PC
Windows
Steam
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Windows
All versions require a Microsoft account for both singleplayer and multiplayer.
The games can be purchased either individually as they are released, or in a discounted bundle containing all six games.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Halo: Reach Release Date: December 3, 2019
Windows
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Release Date: TBA
Windows
Halo 2: Anniversary Release Date: TBA
Windows
Halo 3 Release Date: TBA
Windows
Halo 3: ODST Release Date: TBA
(Campaign only)
Windows
Halo 4 Release Date: TBA
Windows
All titles in the collection will be released one at a time, in the order listed above, to ensure their quality and allow players in without having to wait for the entire collection to be finished.[3]

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Remove the video files[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\MCC\Content\Movies.
  2. Delete or rename FMS_logo_microsoft_7_1_.bk2.

Notes

Players can use the Anti-Cheat Disabled (Mods and Limited Services) option to speed up the launch even further.[5]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Microsoft Store %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\MCC\
Steam %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\MCC\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/976730/pfx/[Note 1]
Local settings are shared between the Steam and Microsoft Store versions.[6]

Save game data location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.Chelan_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs\
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\976730\remote\<user-id>\Saves\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/976730/pfx/[Note 1]
Saves cannot be transferred between the versions.[7]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Used to save Mid-Mission Checkpoints in Campaign and Playlists.[8]
Xbox Cloud
Progress will transfer between the Xbox One and PC versions (Mid-Mission Checkpoint progress is not retained as not compatible).[8]

Video settings

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game general gameplay settings.
In-game general gameplay settings.

Template:Video settings

Support for FOV adjustment and variable frame rate may change per title due to limitations.[9][10][11]

Input settings

In-game keyboard and mouse control settings.
In-game keyboard and mouse control settings.
In-game general gamepad settings.
In-game general gamepad settings.

Template:Input settings

Controller remapping

Universal

The Universal Presets apply to all games in the collection.

Halo Reach

Audio settings

In-game general audio settings.
In-game general audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

In-game general accessibility settings.
In-game general accessibility settings.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Reach: Subtitles only appear in cutscenes, not in gameplay.
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Not available in Reach.
Portuguese
Russian
Not available in Reach.
Spanish
Voiceovers for Halo 2: Anniversary were never made, and is therefore not included.
Latin American Spanish
Voiceovers for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary were never made, and is therefore not included.

Network

In-game general network settings.
In-game general network settings.
Online features require a free Microsoft account.
Supports cross-play between Microsoft Store and Steam versions. PC/Xbox cross-play is being looked into but is unlikely to be in place at launch.[11]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
Will be investigated to see if it can be supported post-launch.[11]
LAN play
16 Co-op, Versus
Co-op limited to 4 players (2 players in Halo: CE and Halo 2)[12]
Online play
16 Co-op, Versus
Co-op limited to 4 players (2 players in Halo: CE and Halo 2)

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Hosted on 343i's Dedicated Servers.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Online matches are hosted on 343i's Dedicated Servers.
Self-hosting
Can host Custom Game lobbies.
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 4811, 52390-52397, 52401-52425, 52460-52638, 52855, 53070, 53274, 53490, 53719, 53962, 54085-54090, 54175, 54382
UDP 4379, 7551, 61421
This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11.1
Shader Model support 5.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Interface Unreal Engine 4 Used for the Main Menu UI and Customization UX.
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Xbox Live, Steamworks
Anti-cheat Easy Anti-Cheat Players have the option to launch the game without anti-cheat to play with custom modifications. Matchmaking is disabled in this mode.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) AMD Ryzen 7 2700U 2.20 GHz
Intel Core i7 8750H 2.20 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
(Windows Store: 24.93 GB)
Video card (GPU) Radeon Vega 10 Mobile
Intel UHD Graphics 630
1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11.1 compatible
Shader model 5.0 support
Support for Windows 8 is still being investigated.[11]
May be differences in System Requirements between the Windows Store and Steam versions of the game.[8]

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Halo Waypoint - Halo: Reach Arrives December 3rd - last accessed on 2019-11-14
  2. Halo Waypoint - MCC Development Update - November 2019 - last accessed on 2019-11-23
    "PC Forge and Theater are coming online for Halo: Reach later next year"
  3. Halo Waypoint - MCC PC & Halo: Reach
  4. Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-12-03
  5. Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-12-03
    Verified the presence of the option on both Steam and the Microsoft Store versions of the game.
  6. Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-12-03
    Verified by launching both versions and seeing what settings carried over.
  7. Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-12-03
    The saves of each version uses a separate file structure from the other version.
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 Halo Waypoint - MCC Development Update - October 2019 - last accessed on 2019-10-31
  9. Halo Waypoint - MCC Development Update - April 2019 - last accessed on 2019-12-03
  10. Halo Waypoint - MCC Development Update - November 2019 - last accessed on 2019-11-23
    "We know this is a very important feature for the community, and with some recent refinements, VFR will be included at launch."
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 r/gaming - MCC PC, Halo: Reach, and Halo Insider AMA - last accessed on 2019-03-19
    "  Video Settings:
    • Yes, support for FOV-sliders is the plan. We will adjust what level of FOV is supported on a title by title basis. As an example, if adjusting the FOV causes significant player/weapon model distortion, we may need to put limits in.
    • Uncapped framerate is the plan, but the specific level of support will vary by title.
    Network:
    • re: Crossplay - PC players will be able to play together regardless of which store they choose to purchase from. In terms of Xbox One to PC crossplay, it's not something we're currently committing to at launch but it is top of mind and the team is actively investigating this.
    • re: Dedicated servers for Reach - our goal is to continue using dedicated servers to power the matchmaking experences within MCC. We'll definitely share more details as development progresses.
    • A custom games browser is of course very important to us and something we're looking forward to bringing to MCC on PC and Xbox One.
    • Regarding Splitscreen: This one is tricky and the team is still looking at what can be supported.
    System Requirements:
    • Currently our focus is on Win10 and Win7. Win8 is still being investigated.
     
    "
  12. Halo Waypoint – The Halo Bulletin E3 2014 - last accessed on 2019-03-19