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Why was the game released and left in the state it was?
https://www.reddit.com/r/halo/comments/77q13s/halo_mcc_what_happened_and_what_happens_next/?sort=top
There is a detailed explanation linked above on why the game went unpatched for so long and why it has the problems it did in the first place by Frank O'Connor that I recommend reading. The long and short of it is that, after resolving issues not caught in testing the game, the MCC got to a state where matchmaking worked for a significant percentage of users and changing that had the risk of breaking things for everyone as they were tied to how XBL was structured (different from the online used in the original games).
Links to the blogs where updates were given on the development of this patch?
Development Update #1 - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update
Development Update #2 - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-2
Development Update #3 - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-3
Development Update #4 - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-4
Development Update #5 - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-5
Final Development Update - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-insider-flight-update
Release Update - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-update
Detailed patch notes?
Listed here.
Is there a PC version of the game?
Yes. The game will be released on PC piecemeal starting with Halo Reach at the end of 2019 and the rest of the titles (in their original release order) coming in 2020.
PC pricing?
Halo Reach, CE, 2, 3 and 4 will be $10 each and Halo 3: ODST will be $5. You can get a bundle of the games for $40 USD.
What platforms will the game release on PC?
Steam and the Windows Store.
Do I need Windows 10 to play the game on Steam?
Windows 7 is supported with the Steam release.
Does Steam and Windows 10 version share a population?
Yes, and you will need to sign into an Xbox Live account on the Steam version.
Crossplay with console?
Being considered but it's not an option at launch.
I bought the game digitally on Xbox One, do I get it for free on the Windows 10 store?
No. They are separate purchases.
Are save data and custom maps/settings shared with the PC and XB1 versions?
Yes. All stats, achievements, Forged maps, and game variants will be shared between all of the games within MCC. The only thing that will not carry over is mid-mission saves.
Split Screen on PC?
No, so far that's console only.
PC specific features?
It will vary from title to title within the collection but for Halo Reach the following is confirmed:
4k UHD
"At least" 60 FPS
Mouse and keyboard support
ultrawide support
adaptive sync support
FOV customization
Will any of those features work their way back to the console release?
343i has mentioned that some things like the FOV customization could come back to the console release but that would come after the PC collection is fully released (if ever).
Is Halo: Reach included in MCC on console?
Not in the base product but it is available as DLC you can play as a part of a Game Pass subscription or purchase separately.
Is Firefight for Halo 3: ODST?
No, but 343 has acknowledged fan demand for the feature to return.
Dedicated Servers?
Yes.
Have the loading screens been changed from the ones originally featured in the MCC?
No. The loading screens featured in the MCC are the same as the ones at the launch of the game.
What happens to the test program now?
The test program will be used in the future to test upcoming changes to the MCC, but the actual test application will remain at parity with MCC proper. Feel free to delete it.
Future tests will be delivered as such...
Do I get anything for having been in the test program?
Yes, you get this upcoming emblem (WIP).
And an MVP variant (WIP) if you were a large contributor to the program.
What is included in this first update?
Intelligent Install
Xbox One X Visual Enhancements
HDR/SDR Calibration Settings
Networking and Matchmaking Improvements (Continuous Matchmaking, Network/Multiplayer API updates)
P1 & P2 Bug Fixes *(co-op)*
LAN Support
UI & UX Updates (Main Menu, Title Screen Video, Button States/Highlight States)
Faster Load Times for all Xbox One console variants.
Has the FOV been adjusted for the games?
For Halo 2 Anniversary the field of view has been adjusted as seen here.
Are the missing visuals from the classic version of Halo:CEA now displayed?
No, but it's something 343i has mentioned as a potential future task.
How does ranking work now with matchmaking?
What happens to my previous ranks in MCC?
All previous rankings for the game have been reset as of this update.
Gamepass?
Yes, as of September 1st, 2019 the Master Chief Collection will be added Gamepass for Xbox One and the games will be added to Game Pass on PC as they release.
What are the confirmed upcoming features?
Confirmed features coming to the MCC include a customs browser and additional "UI & UX updates".
I'm a first time Halo player, what order do I play the games in?
The list of the games in the Master Chief Collection is both the order of release and the chronological order in terms of timeline. Go with this order and if you want to include Reach (which is available with XB1 backwards compatibility outside of the collection) slot that in before Halo 4 as Reach, despite being a prequel to the series, is much more impactful after having played the original Halo trilogy.
I just bought the game but Halo 3: ODST is missing. Why can't I access it?
Halo 3: ODST was given out as an initial make-good on the pour launch state of TMCC for those who came to the collection afterwards the game is a $5 DLC purchase.
I own the disc of TMCC, do I need to redownload the whole game now?
Yes. Just pop your disc in or select the MCC icon on your dashboard to be prompted to get the update.
How do I use the intelligent delivery system?
Launch the MCC, go into options once the game is "Ready to Start" and you can then choose which titles to prioritize the download of or which ones to exclude.
What are the final sizes of each game?
How do I use the new offline LAN feature?
Go into the MCC settings, tab over to 'NETWORK' and change the displayed option to 'LAN'. Now the roster will be populated with users on the same network as your console.
With the multi-disc install option now available to Xbox One games is there an upcoming reprint of TMCC, like Gears 4 before it, that will feature an install disc rather than needing to download the game?
Nothing announced as of now, but one can hope!
Contact info to give feedback for the developers?
MCC CAMPAIGN FEEDBACK THREAD
MCC MULTIPLAYER FEEDBACK THREAD
MCC MISC FEEDBACK THREAD
MCC Trello Board
Why was the game released and left in the state it was?
https://www.reddit.com/r/halo/comments/77q13s/halo_mcc_what_happened_and_what_happens_next/?sort=top
There is a detailed explanation linked above on why the game went unpatched for so long and why it has the problems it did in the first place by Frank O'Connor that I recommend reading. The long and short of it is that, after resolving issues not caught in testing the game, the MCC got to a state where matchmaking worked for a significant percentage of users and changing that had the risk of breaking things for everyone as they were tied to how XBL was structured (different from the online used in the original games).
Links to the blogs where updates were given on the development of this patch?
Development Update #1 - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update
Development Update #2 - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-2
Development Update #3 - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-3
Development Update #4 - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-4
Development Update #5 - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-5
Final Development Update - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-insider-flight-update
Release Update - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-update
Detailed patch notes?
Listed here.
Is there a PC version of the game?
Yes. The game will be released on PC piecemeal starting with Halo Reach at the end of 2019 and the rest of the titles (in their original release order) coming in 2020.
PC pricing?
Halo Reach, CE, 2, 3 and 4 will be $10 each and Halo 3: ODST will be $5. You can get a bundle of the games for $40 USD.
What platforms will the game release on PC?
Steam and the Windows Store.
Do I need Windows 10 to play the game on Steam?
Windows 7 is supported with the Steam release.
Does Steam and Windows 10 version share a population?
Yes, and you will need to sign into an Xbox Live account on the Steam version.
Crossplay with console?
Being considered but it's not an option at launch.
I bought the game digitally on Xbox One, do I get it for free on the Windows 10 store?
No. They are separate purchases.
Are save data and custom maps/settings shared with the PC and XB1 versions?
Yes. All stats, achievements, Forged maps, and game variants will be shared between all of the games within MCC. The only thing that will not carry over is mid-mission saves.
Split Screen on PC?
No, so far that's console only.
PC specific features?
It will vary from title to title within the collection but for Halo Reach the following is confirmed:
4k UHD
"At least" 60 FPS
Mouse and keyboard support
ultrawide support
adaptive sync support
FOV customization
Will any of those features work their way back to the console release?
343i has mentioned that some things like the FOV customization could come back to the console release but that would come after the PC collection is fully released (if ever).
Is Halo: Reach included in MCC on console?
Not in the base product but it is available as DLC you can play as a part of a Game Pass subscription or purchase separately.
Is Firefight for Halo 3: ODST?
No, but 343 has acknowledged fan demand for the feature to return.
Dedicated Servers?
Yes.
Have the loading screens been changed from the ones originally featured in the MCC?
No. The loading screens featured in the MCC are the same as the ones at the launch of the game.
What happens to the test program now?
The test program will be used in the future to test upcoming changes to the MCC, but the actual test application will remain at parity with MCC proper. Feel free to delete it.
Future tests will be delivered as such...
Do I get anything for having been in the test program?
Yes, you get this upcoming emblem (WIP).
And an MVP variant (WIP) if you were a large contributor to the program.
What is included in this first update?
Intelligent Install
Xbox One X Visual Enhancements
HDR/SDR Calibration Settings
Networking and Matchmaking Improvements (Continuous Matchmaking, Network/Multiplayer API updates)
P1 & P2 Bug Fixes *(co-op)*
LAN Support
UI & UX Updates (Main Menu, Title Screen Video, Button States/Highlight States)
Faster Load Times for all Xbox One console variants.
Has the FOV been adjusted for the games?
For Halo 2 Anniversary the field of view has been adjusted as seen here.
Are the missing visuals from the classic version of Halo:CEA now displayed?
No, but it's something 343i has mentioned as a potential future task.
How does ranking work now with matchmaking?
What happens to my previous ranks in MCC?
All previous rankings for the game have been reset as of this update.
Gamepass?
Yes, as of September 1st, 2019 the Master Chief Collection will be added Gamepass for Xbox One and the games will be added to Game Pass on PC as they release.
What are the confirmed upcoming features?
Confirmed features coming to the MCC include a customs browser and additional "UI & UX updates".
I'm a first time Halo player, what order do I play the games in?
The list of the games in the Master Chief Collection is both the order of release and the chronological order in terms of timeline. Go with this order and if you want to include Reach (which is available with XB1 backwards compatibility outside of the collection) slot that in before Halo 4 as Reach, despite being a prequel to the series, is much more impactful after having played the original Halo trilogy.
I just bought the game but Halo 3: ODST is missing. Why can't I access it?
Halo 3: ODST was given out as an initial make-good on the pour launch state of TMCC for those who came to the collection afterwards the game is a $5 DLC purchase.
I own the disc of TMCC, do I need to redownload the whole game now?
Yes. Just pop your disc in or select the MCC icon on your dashboard to be prompted to get the update.
How do I use the intelligent delivery system?
Launch the MCC, go into options once the game is "Ready to Start" and you can then choose which titles to prioritize the download of or which ones to exclude.
What are the final sizes of each game?
How do I use the new offline LAN feature?
Go into the MCC settings, tab over to 'NETWORK' and change the displayed option to 'LAN'. Now the roster will be populated with users on the same network as your console.
With the multi-disc install option now available to Xbox One games is there an upcoming reprint of TMCC, like Gears 4 before it, that will feature an install disc rather than needing to download the game?
Nothing announced as of now, but one can hope!
Contact info to give feedback for the developers?
MCC CAMPAIGN FEEDBACK THREAD
MCC MULTIPLAYER FEEDBACK THREAD
MCC MISC FEEDBACK THREAD
MCC Trello Board
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