Community20 Mar 2026Mod Minute: Zuka ‘Zamamee CampaignWelcome to the MCC Mod Minute, a focused look at a creative mod for Halo: The Master Chief Collection , with details on how to try it out yourself through the Steam Workshop. Earlier this week, we were saddened to learn of the tragic passing of New York Times bestselling author and Halo: The Flood writer William C. Dietz. Though Mr. Dietz only penned one tome in the expansive annals of the Halo…
The Exchange is getting an upgrade! The implementation of the Exchange gave players a new way to unlock gear. Play the game, earn Spartan Points, redeem said points for sweet unlocks. Effective today, almost all of the available Exchange content will be available to grab in perpetuity. That means that if there’s something in the Exchange that you’ve wanted, there’s a good chance it’s there now…
Welcome to the MCC Mod Minute, a focused look at a creative mod for Halo: The Master Chief Collection , with details on how to try it out yourself through the Steam Workshop. Start your engines! Warthog Rally is a retro-style racer that puts you behind the wheel of a variety of custom-made Warthogs, motorcycles, and a few other truly sweet whips on a timed slalom through eight circuits of motor…
A small patch for MCC has been released today, February 28. Resolved Issues This update includes maintenance for the Easy Anti-Cheat implementation in Halo: The Master Chief Collection . Although Easy Anti-Cheat is primarily active in the PC release of Halo: The Master Chief Collection , the changes included in this update require a download on Xbox consoles as well. Known Issues With this upda…
The time has come. In celebration of Halo 2 ’s twentieth birthday, the Digsite modding crew has released their latest content drop which includes two cut missions from the 2004 game. Let’s dive into what’s available on the Steam Workshop for Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC today! E3 2003 "Earth City" “Bet ya can’t stick it.” At E3 in 2003, over twenty-one years ago now, a gameplay demo…
In 2001, the world of console gaming and first-person shooters was forever changed by the release of Microsoft’s Xbox platform with a launch title named Halo: Combat Evolved —a bold subtitle that the game wholly lived up to. As the Master Chief, we set foot on an ancient ringworld named Halo, fought against the Covenant alongside our ragtag Marine allies and trusty guide Cortana, and uncovered…
The Purple Heart honors heroes that have been wounded in service of their country. Today, we remember our heroes and their sacrifices. 💜 Commemorate Purple Heart Day by grabbing the Purple Heart Day nameplate simply by logging on before August 14th!
Ahoy! It’s #InternationalPirateMonth 🏴☠️ Channel yer inner Kig-Yar pirate and hunt for treasure in MCC! Log in now to snag the International Pirate Month nameplate—or risk the plank!
July is Disability Pride Month. 💚🩵🤍💛❤️ We celebrate every Spartan as they are. Whether a person’s disability is visible or hidden under the surface, Halo is a universe where anyone can be a hero! Log in to MCC between now and July 31 and you'll automatically unlock the Disability Pride Month nameplate!
Commemorate a day of freedom and humanity. Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans on June 19, 1865 reminding us to unite to fight oppression for a better future. Log in to MCC between now and July 1 to unlock the Juneteenth nameplate.
This June, we celebrate with our LGBTQIA+ Spartans near and far. Halo is a place where everyone can be themselves and we strive for unity and inclusion for all 🏳️🌈 Celebrate with the Unity nameplate by logging into MCC all month long! 🫰
May is both Mental Health Awareness and Asian Pacific Islander Heritage month! Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to learn and reflect. Be sure to take advantage of opportunities for education, advocacy, and awareness about mental health – whether that's to look after yourself or those around you. May also marks Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We at 343 honor our colleagues and…
Hay there! Celebrate Casimir Pulaski Day, the father of the American cavalry, by unlocking the free nameplate simply by logging in before March 13. Stop horsing around and get your nameplate today 🐎
Happy Women's History Month and International Women's Day (March 8)! During Women's History Month, we recognize all women who, through their talents and passion, have made an impact and brought positive change to our industry, our studio, and our community. We can do it...together. The Women's History Month nameplate is obtained by simply logging in any time between now and March 31, 2024. The…
Whale, whale, whale... 🐳 Let's not blow this out of proportion. Dive into MCC from now until Feb. 25 to grab the World Whale Day nameplate and make a splash! 🐳
Embrace the power of love with the ultimate symbol of affection – the Energy Sword ⚔️💓 Leap into MCC from now until Feb. 21 to grab the #ValentinesDay nameplate and spread the love across the battlefield!
A small patch for MCC has been released today, February 14. To view the full patch notes, please visit the Halo Support Site . The primary goal of this update was to Improve Halo 2 Classic hit registration and projectile speed in online multiplayer matches. Some developer notes: With this update, we’ve resolved an issue that halved the "hitscan range” of weapons in Halo 2 Classic multiplayer. I…
It's Mardi Gras time – get ready to party like it's 2552 ⚜️🎭🎺🍾🎷 Claim the Mardi Gras-themed nameplate in MCC till Feb 20. and show off your festive spirit!
Get ready to ring in the Year of the 🐉! Celebrate Lunar New Year with the free Year of the Dragon nameplate by logging into MCC from now until February 21! 🧧✨
This groundhog has come out of his hole to say he really digs his new animated nameplate 🐾 Pop into MCC from now until February 14 to unlock the GroundHog Day nameplate for free!
It's Black History Month 2024! We stand in solidarity with our colleagues and community in celebration of Black History Month and remain committed to creating a positive and inclusive space to fight against systemic racism. Celebrate Black History Month and add a special nameplate by logging into Halo: The Master Chief Collection between now and February 29, 2024.
On Veterans and Remembrance Day, we honor and appreciate all who served and those who still do 🫡 Simply by logging in from today through December 8, you'll unlock the Veterans Day nameplate. We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.
Waiting for Foehammer... 🧭 There's ALWAYS a new objective, Spartans. Happy Marooned Without a Compass Day! Log into MCC from now until November 20 to unlock this special themed nameplate.
Boo! 👻 Log into MCC from now until November 14 and unlock the Halo-ween nameplate!
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