r/halo 2d ago

Official Waypoint Blog Anvil Operation Launch

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https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/anvil-operation-launch


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Welcome to Anvil, Spartan. Let’s get you acquainted with your new Operation.

A new 20-tier Operation Pass, an exciting new Big Team Battle mode, a refresh of The Exchange, an upcoming Waypoint Chronicle, and more await!


ANVIL: A BRIEF HISTORY

Halo Encyclopedia 2022 artwork by Sam Brown depicting Anvil Station [Imgur] Halo Encyclopedia 2022 artwork by Sam Brown depicting Anvil Station

What is Anvil all about? Well, listen close—this stuff is your history, after all!

Anvil Station is home to a multispecies partnership between the UNSC and their alien allies from the Arbiter’s Swords of Sanghelios. While wounds from the Covenant War are still fresh for many, there are also emerging generations of both species for whom the war will be but a memory.

On Anvil Station, humans and Sangheili work together to test experimental prototypes, including new Spartan armor variants.

Some of you may remember Season 5 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection back in early 2021, which was also themed around Anvil.


OPERATION PASS

Anvil press kit screenshot of two Spartans in ASSAILER armor [Imgur]

From July 2-30, Operation: Anvil will be active and you’ll be able to acquire the new Sangheili-themed ASSAILER armor, a new emblem, and additional Spartan Points to spend in The Exchange.

For those wondering: ASSAILER takes inspiration from two particular Sangheili helmets in Halo Infinite. The horn is derived from the Enforcer and the mouthguard from the infiltration harness of the Special Operations Elite.

Halo Infinite image of the Premium Operation Pass options for Anvil [Imgur]

Progress your Operation Pass with Match XP and Challenge completions. Additional premium options for the Operation Pass include:

  • 500 credits will make the Operation Pass durable (it will not expire), offers bonus XP during the Operation’s live window, an extra Challenge slot while your pass is equipped, and comes with an exclusive customization item.
  • 2,000 credits instantly unlocks all 20 tiers of the Operation Pass at purchase and includes the exclusive bonus customization item.

Securing either of the above will include the Smash and Grab weapon model for the M41 SPNKr and the Rent Seeker weapon coating.


BTB: SENTRY DEFENSE

BTB: Sentry Defense playlist image depicting Adjutant Resolution looming over a Spartan wielding a sword in the dark with other Spartans on either side [Imgur]

A new Big Team Battle mode has arrived in Halo Infinite. Introducing BTB: Sentry Defense!

Adjutant Resolution, one of Zeta Halo’s submonitors who you met and fought in Halo Infinite's campaign, has decided to jump into some multiplayer action. Two of them—simply known as “sentries” in this context—are on each team; your objective is to protect your sentries and destroy the enemy’s.

Each team has 2,000 points. As damage is dealt to your sentries, the available score drops, and if you reach 0 it’s game over. Each map will have at least one Repair Field that spawns in a neutral location—in addition to providing health regeneration for your fellow Spartans and vehicles, it’ll also repair your sentries.

BTB: Sentry Defense will be playable on:

  • Fragmentation
  • Highpower
  • Deadlock
  • Oasis
  • Scarr
  • Command

COMMAND Credits: Whos Blaze, Sikamikanico, KingBartlett, Okom1, bullet2thehead9, Metal, Total Legend Bookmark

Halo Infinite screenshot of the BTB Forge map Command [Imgur]

Command is a new symmetrical BTB map created by our amazing community cartographers and will also be added to the regular rotation of BTB maps.

With visuals that evoke the Avery J. Johnson Academy we’ve all grown familiar with on the map Live Fire, Command boasts a mix of winding roads for vehicular action along with multi-level structures where you can secure the high ground. You may get some Rat’s Nest vibes from Halo 3 in places.

For more information, check out our BTB: Sentry Defense blog.


WAYPOINT CHRONICLE

Coming later this month, a new Waypoint Chronicle will explore “a day in the life” aboard Anvil Station from the perspective of its multispecies personnel.

As always, this Waypoint Chronicle will be published here on Halo Waypoint, but will also be available as a free PDF and as an audiobook on YouTube. Stay tuned!


March 3, 2560. The human and Sangheili crew of Anvil Station mark the seventh anniversary of the Covenant War’s end as they weigh past burdens with hope for the future.


GIFTS FOR YOU! ****

Simply log into Halo Infinite and you will automatically unlock some rewards themed around Disability Pride Month and Juneteenth.

July marks the arrival of Disability Pride Month. Disability takes many forms, and whether a person's disability is visible or not, Halo is a universe where anyone can be a hero—we celebrate every Spartan as they are.

Jump into Halo Infinite this month and you will unlock the Disability Pride Month armor coating, visor, and emblem.

Halo Infinite image of three Spartans wearing the Disability Pride Month 2024 armor coating, visor, and emblem [Imgur]

Juneteenth commemorates a historic day of freedom, liberty, and humanity, celebrating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans on June 19, 1865. This celebration reminds us that we must unite to fight injustice and oppression in the name of making a better future.

In case you missed it: From June 18 through July 18, logging into Halo Infinite will award you the Juneteenth 2024 emblem.

Halo Infinite image of a Spartan wearing the Juneteenth 2024 emblem [Imgur]


THE EXCHANGE

The Exchange has been refreshed with a new slate of items! As before, none of the previous items are going away, so you won’t be missing out on anything if you haven’t been able to acquire certain items from the past.

Items added to The Exchange this Operation include:

  • “Iratus Unleashed” – Emblem (Alpha Pack)
  • “Foundation Celebration” – Emblem (NEW)
  • “Eddy the Eagle” – Emblem (NEW)
  • “Ritual Dagger” – Emblem (NEW)
  • “Pocket Nuke” – Emblem (NEW)
  • “Sentry Team Five” – Emblem (NEW)
  • “Barbed Wire” – Backdrop (NEW)
  • “Lone Wolf” – Backdrop (Tactical Ops)
  • “MOD-P CBRN” – Helmet Attachment (Alpha Pack)
  • “HUL-I/BNR/DEWSPRING” – Helmet Attachment (Ultimate Reward)
  • “Vapor Eagle” – Hip Gear (Ultimate Reward)
  • “AAP/GRANIT” – Chest Gear (Ultimate Reward)
  • “Quillhawk” – Helmet Attachment (Alpha Pack)
  • “Athena’s Mirror” – Visor (Alpha Pack)
  • “TACSTAR Model 2490” – Wrist Gear (Alpha Pack)
  • “Wolf Fang” – Chest Gear (Ultimate Reward)
  • “Trapmaster’s Map” – Armor FX (Alpha Pack)
  • “Morrigan” – Helmet (Alpha Pack)
  • “UA/CMA SN5 Type 11” – Shoulder Pads (Alpha Pack)
  • “Olive Rad” – Weapon Coating (Ultimate Reward)
  • “Captain’s pride” – Stance (Yappening)
  • “Sapphire Grey” – Armor Coating (Alpha Pack)
  • “Tawney Prairie” – Armor Coating (Ultimate Reward)
  • “Fire Gunmetal” – Weapon Coating (Alpha Pack)
  • “New Dynasty” – Armor Coating (NEW)
  • “Grey Avarice” – Armor Coating (NEW)
  • “Assailer Vambrace” – Wrist Gear (NEW)

SHOP

Head to Halo Infinite's Shop and you will find this Operation’s new bundle available now, which contains the following items:

Halo Infinite Shop image of the Cutthroat Business bundle [Imgur]

CUTTHROAT BUSINESS

  • Cutthroat helmet
  • Evil Eye helmet attachment
  • Cutthroat Pauldrons shoulder pads
  • Skirmisher Plate chest attachment
  • Piratical Lockbox hip attachment
  • Spinewatch wrist attachment
  • Eayn Geode armor coating
  • Negotiator helmet
  • Epsilon Eyes helmet attachment
  • Thieving Pauldrons shoulder pads
  • Code Enforcer chest attachment
  • Motive Boosterpack hip attachment
  • Seeker-Tracker Markerlight wrist attachment
  • Hunting Pads kneepads
  • Wealth Transfer armor coating
  • Acquisitive Reach weapon model for VK78 Commando
  • Year of the Jackal weapon coating
  • Eminent Privateer Mythic FX

Halo Infinite Shop image of the Field Modifications bundle [Imgur]

FIELD MODIFICATIONS

  • Ökonom helmet
  • TAC/Gregor shoulders
  • Maka Macrobionics hip attachment

That’s a wrap for us here, folks. It’s time to jump into Halo Infinite and experience Operation: Anvil—get yourselves over to BTB: Sentry Defense and start working through that Operation Pass. And stay tuned for the upcoming Waypoint Chronicle for a peek into a day in the life aboard Anvil Station.


PRESS KIT

Download the Anvil Press Kit here!

Anvil Press Kit

Anvil press kit screenshot of a Spartan in ASSAILER armor [Imgur]


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r/halo 2d ago

Official Waypoint Blog HCS Atlanta Major (July 26-28) Tickets Available Now!

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https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/faze2024


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This month, Halo esports is headed to Atlanta, GA!

Join us July 26-28 as FaZe Clan hosts the Halo community at the $250,000 HCS Atlanta Major 2024!

Think you have what it takes to take on the world's best teams? Assemble your squad and grab your Team Pass now!


Contents

Key Info Tickets Team Pass Tournament Format $5,000 FFA HCS Side Events Twitch Drops Travel Event FAQ

HCS Atlanta Major 2024, July 26th to 28th, Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. [Imgur]


Key Info

Date: July 26-28 Location: Atlanta, GA Venue: Gateway Center Arena Tickets: Available Now! Team Pass: Available Now! Watch: Twitch + YouTube 4v4 Prize Pool: $250,000 FFA Prize Pool: $5,000 Side Events: $5,000

Tickets & Team Pass

Join us live from Atlanta - Tickets and Team Passes are AVAILABLE NOW!

3-Day GA Tickets

Purchase Tickets

Discount Codes

In order to provide extra value to fans and also allow fans to support their favorite teams directly, you can use any of the codes below at check out to receive a 10% discount on your tickets. When you save 10%, the Teams receive 10%!

Support your favorite team and get a discount on spectator tickets. If you use a team's code, be sure to share on Twitter and tag the teams so they know you've supported them!

Team Pass

Team Passes are available now!

  • Price: $250
  • Covers (4) Players and (1) Coach.

Team Pass

If you plan on competing at any HCS events, be sure to check out the links below!

Halo players competing in the Open Bracket at the H C S Arlington Major 2024 [Imgur]


Tournament Format

HCS Major tournament structure for 2024 will be similar to the tried-and-true format we used in Year 2.

  • 64-Team Open Bracket
  • 16-Team Pool Play
  • 12-Team Champ Bracket

Open Bracket

It wouldn't be a proper HCS Major without a bustling passion pit.

  • Open Bracket will start and end on Friday July 26th
  • Top 4 teams will advance to Pool Play

Pool Play

Pool Play at the Atlanta Major will feature 12 Auto-Qualified teams and 4 teams from the Open Bracket.

  • 4 Pools of 4
  • Single Round Robin
  • 1st/2nd in Pools go to Winners Round 1
  • 3rd in Pools go to Lower Round 1
  • 4th in Pools is eliminated

The Top 6 teams from the HCS London Major have locked in their respective seeds in Pool Play at the HCS Atlanta Major!

HCS Atlanta Major - Pool Play

HCS Atlanta Major 2024 - Pool Play Teams [Imgur]

CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET

The Championship Bracket is where the best of the best will clash for their share of $250,000 and a paid trip to the HCS Salt Lake City Major!

  • 12-Team Double Elimination
  • Top 6 teams will lock in those seeds at the HCS Salt Lake City Major hosted by Spacestation (September 6-8)

Pro Player, Frosty, sat in front of his monitor on the HCS London main stage. [Imgur]

$250K 4V4 PRIZE BREAKDOWN

  • 1st: $100,000
  • 2nd: $60,000
  • 3rd: $30,000
  • 4th: $17,500
  • 5-6: $8,000
  • 7-8: $5,000
  • 9-12: $2,500
  • 13-16: $1,625

HCS Open Series: Road to Atlanta

The *HCS Open Series : Road to Atlanta *is complete!

GGs to everyone who competed throughout the month of June and congratulations to everyone who qualified - We'll see you in Atlanta!

Road to Atlanta Results

Travel Coverage

Congratulations to each region's Open Bracket Contenders on securing travel coverage to compete at the HCS Atlanta Major!

HCS Atlanta Major 2024 - Open Bracket Travel Coverage Teams [Imgur]

NA Native Gaming EU Anita Max Wynn MX Alpha Esports ANZ Mindfreak

$5,000 FFA Tournament

As with every Major, HCS Atlanta will feature a $5,000 FFA tournament open to all event attendees!

Registration will take place on site.

FFA PRIZE BREAKDOWN

  • 1st: $2,000
  • 2nd: $1,200
  • 3rd: $800
  • 4th: $425
  • 5th: $200
  • 6th: $150
  • 7th: $125
  • 8th: $100

HCS Side Events

Attendees will have the chance to compete in side tournaments featuring various Halo titles! Registration will take place on site and will be first come, first served.

More details on Side Events featured at the Atlanta Major will be shared at a later date.


Players from Team Spacestation fist bumping after winning a game. [Imgur]

Where to Watch

Catch all the action live July 26-28.


Players of team Optic Gaming competing on the HCS main stage [Imgur]

Twitch Drops

Tune into the HCS Atlanta Major all weekend and you will unlock exclusive Twitch Drops!

Stay tuned to @HCS on socials for more info on which Drops will be available!


Travel

  • Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
  • Ground Transportation : Uber | Lyft
  • Hotels: Click here for a list of nearby hotels.

Renegade, from Faze Clan, poses in front of a red screen while wearing a Faze Clan jersey. [Imgur]

FAQ

Event FAQ

When will the HCS Major Atlanta 2024 take place? The HCS Major Atlanta 2024 will take place July 26-28, 2024.
Where is the event taking place? The HCS Major Atlanta 2024 will take place at the Gateway Center Arena at College Park. - 2330 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337
Where can I purchase tickets? You can sign up for Tickets Pre-sale here.
I can't attend the event, but want to watch online. Where can I tune in? You can tune into these links to watch the action: Twitch A stream - twitch.tv/halo B stream - twitch.tv/hcs C stream - twitch.tv/hcs_red D stream - twitch.tv/hcs_blue YouTube All Streams - YouTube.com/@HCS
Is there an age limit? All 4v4 and FFA Players must be 13 years of age or older to compete at HCS Major Atlanta. Players 13 years of age or older require a signed parental consent form if under the age of 18. Spectators 13 years of age or older require a signed parental consent form if under the age of 18. Spectators under 13 years of age will need to be accompanied by guardian. Children ages 3 and under will not require a ticket, but will require a completed parental consent form and be accompanied by a guardian at all times. Download the Parental Consent Form. Please bring the completed form to the event and have ready to hand in at the ticketing desk.
What time do the doors open? Event Times are TBD.
Where should I park and is parking free? Please refer to the Gateway Center Arena Website for Parking Info. https://gatewaycenterarena.com/getting-here/parking/
Do you have appropriate seating and parking for individuals with medical conditions? The event is ADA compliant and accessible.
Are pets allowed? Only service animals are allowed at the event.
What is your bag policy? There is no limit on bag size at the stadium. All bags will be checked upon arrival. All individuals will be wanded by security upon arrival as well.
Are there any prohibited items? Halo Championship Series Prohibited Items ACCEPTABLE: - Cosplay and other costumes determined to be safe by security - Prop/Replica weapons as part of cosplay or other costumes: Must be submitted to security for review. Cannot contain a functioning bolt mechanism or fire a projectile of any kind. Any bow-type weapons must be unstrung or strung with a low-tensile thread. All prop arrows must have soft, non-metal, blunted tips made out of foam or cardboard only. Cannot be pointed at any individual in such a way to cause fear of harm or distress. Cosplay firearms must have brightly colored safety tips. Must be visibly tagged and visually identified as “safe” or “peace bonded”. - Cell Phones - Action cameras, such as GoPro’s - Prescription medication (you must have the prescription/label in your name with you) PROHIBITED ITEMS* (below list is a guide, not all inclusive): - Illegal or illicit substances, drugs, or drug paraphernalia - Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, guns, ammo, pocket knives, sharp-edge blades, self-defense sprays, or any item deemed as unsafe by security staff. - Flammable items or liquids including aerosols and fireworks - Bags larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″ max - Coolers, sleeping bags, tents, and chairs: An exception will be made for medically necessary items after thorough inspection. - Outside alcohol - Outside food and beverage - Bicycles, skateboards, hover-boards, scooters, or personal motorized vehicles - Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles - Animals except for service animals assisting an individual with a disability. “Comfort,” “therapy” or “emotional support” animals do not meet the ADA definition of a service animal. Security may permit working dogs or other animals as required. - Laser pens, laser pointers, or similar focused light devices - Noisemakers such as megaphones, air horns, sirens, whistles, or other devices which may interfere with others’ experience - Any item that is not lawfully permitted to be carried in the locality or City of Seattle - Additional items may be prohibited at the discretion of Microsoft staff or security *Note: Prohibited items and items determined to not be appropriate for entry into Halo Championship Series will be the responsibility of the attendee and cannot be accepted, stored, or checked by Microsoft or Convention Center.
What are the closest hotels to the event venue? Please use this link to find nearby hotels options and rates.
I have other questions – where’s the best place to ask them? For HCS program and eligibility questions, email us at HCS@ee.gg

Player FAQ

Where can I find the Event Rules? Click Here: HCS Atlanta Major 2024 Rules
Where can I find the Handbook & Code of Conduct? Click Below: - HCS Handbook **** - Code of Conduct
Will there be a Free-For-All (FFA) competition at this event? Yes! The event will feature a free-to-enter Halo Infinite FFA tournament, which will be open for up to 512 players and spectators. Best of luck to those competing for their share of $5,000! Must have a Spectator ticket to participate. Registration will take place on site!
I don't live in the US. Can I still compete in this tournament? To check your specific country’s eligibility, please see the list of eligible countries as listed in the Handbook here.
Is there a limit to the number of teams eligible to compete in this tournament? Yes. The 4v4 tournament open bracket has a max capacity of 64 teams.
When do rosters lock? For Pool Play and Travel Coverage teams: 6:00 PM EST on Monday, July 1st. If teams earned travel coverage via the Atlanta Major Qualifier, they must retain that same roster. For all other teams, roster lock is Monday, July 22nd at 10:00a EST.
What equipment should I bring if I'm competing? All players competing must bring: - Your preferred wired peripheral (Xbox wired Controller or Mouse and Keyboard) - USB cord required for your preferred peripheral - Headset with no power outlet and a 3.5 mm plug - Wired Earbuds (needed for Feature Station and Main Stage play) - If you plan on competing with Keyboard & Mouse, you must submit your model number for each device to hcs@ee.gg ahead of the event. Mixamps will be provided. Bringing backup equipment is recommended.
Which monitors will be used for the tournament? All tournament and warmup monitors will be the Zowie XL2540K model.
How do I earn travel coverage? Lodging and travel coverage will be offered to (12) pool play teams based on previous Major placement, placement in the Atlanta Major Qualifier, and HCS Points. Additionally, (1) NA team & (1) EU team will be granted travel coverage based on aggregate points after the Atlanta Major Qualifiers. Also, (1) ANZ team & (1) MX team will be granted travel coverage based on placing 1st in their respective Atlanta Open Championships. NA Players may qualify through: - Top two (2) placement in the Atlanta Major Qualifier. - Top three (3) in HCS points after the Atlanta Major Qualifier. EU Players may qualify through: - 1st place in the Atlanta Major Qualifier. - Top two (2) in HCS points after the Atlanta Major Qualifier. MX Players may qualify through: - 1st place in the Atlanta Open Championship. ANZ Players may qualify through: - 1st place in the Atlanta Open Championship. For further information including complete tournament format and seeding , please review the Event Rules. Note: Teams who earn travel coverage for the HCS Atlanta Major 2024, via the Atlanta Major Qualifier, must compete with the same roster.
How does travel coverage work? More information on how to use earned travel coverage will be delivered to qualified teams after the completion of the Atlanta Major Qualifier.
What is the Prizing Breakdown? HCS Major 4v4 - $250,000 prize pool 1st: $100,000 2nd: $60,000 3rd: $30,000 4th: $17,500 5th/6th: $8,000 7th/8th: $5,000 9th - 12th: $2,500 13th - 16th: $1,625 HCS Major Free-For-All - $5,000 prize pool 1st: $2,000 2nd: $1,200 3rd: $800 4th: $425 5th: $200 6th: $150 7th: $125 8th: $100
What is the Pro Point Breakdown? Pro Points Breakdown - HCS Major 4v4 (Team Total) 1st - 25,000 2nd - 15,000 3rd - 11,000 4th - 9,000 5th - 6th 8,000 7th - 8th 7,000 9th - 12th 5,500 13th - 16th 4,500 17th - 20th 3,000 21st - 24th 2,000 25th - 32nd 1,800 33rd - 40th 1,600 41st - 56th 1,400 57th - 72nd 1,000 Pro Points Breakdown - HCS Major Free-For-All 1st: 15,000 2nd: 13,500 3rd: 12,750 4th: 12,000 5th: 11,250 6th: 10,500 7th: 9,750 8th: 9,000 9th - 10th: 6,000 11th - 12th: 5,250 13th - 14th: 4,500 15th - 16th: 3,750 17th - 20th: 2,800 21st - 24th: 2,450 25th - 28th: 2,000 29th - 32nd: 1,650 33rd - 40th: 1,300 41st - 48th: 1,125 49th - 56th: 950 57th - 64th: 750 65th - 128th: 375
I have other questions – where’s the best place to ask them? For HCS program and eligibility questions, email us at HCS@ee.gg

Ticket FAQ

What types of payment do you accept? Online and onsite? All major credit cards are accepted. Cash payments will not be accepted at the event.
How will I get my tickets if I buy them online? You will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite with a QR code and printable tickets. Digital or print tickets will be accepted and scanned at the door at the event.
Do you offer refunds? We offer refunds up till 7 days before the event. Note: Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
What if the event is cancelled? If the event is cancelled all tickets purchased will be refunded in full.
Can I show my tickets on my phone at the door or do I need to have the physical tickets with me? Digital or print tickets will be accepted and QR codes scanned upon entry. You must have all members of the parties accounted for with multiple tickets present to check in at the same time. Tickets are only scanned once. Fans will receive a wristband that corresponds with their ticket type.
Do you offer military or senior citizen discounts? If you are purchasing a ticket online - please use the code MILITARY or SENIOR to receive 10% off your ticket. For the Military discount, please be prepared to present your Military ID. For a senior discount, you must be 55+ years of age. Any questions about codes or eligibility please email HCSeventsNA@ee.gg.
What does general admission mean? General Admission (GA) refers to seating or standing areas that are not assigned or reserved.
Will my seats be together? Seating or standing areas are occupied on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is my multi-day ticket good for either or both days? 3 Day GA tickets are acceptable for all days of the event. You will receive a wristband or credentials that you must keep with you for all of the days to re-enter.
The name on the ticket doesn't match the attendee’s name. Is that okay? This is allowed, however you must have all members of the parties accounted for with multiple tickets present to check in at the same time. Tickets are only scanned once.

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r/halo 8h ago

Gameplay Halo 3 physics still go crazy

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r/halo 11h ago

Gameplay Halo 2 Anniversary on 4:3 crt feels natural

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r/halo 11h ago

Fan Content Samus Aran, Master Chief, and Doomguy roll up and team up to genocide the enemy by filmbionicx. So Metroid x Halo x Doom Crossover

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r/halo 14h ago

Fashion The New Dynasty coating is perfect with the Banished Trophy shoulder.

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It always seemed wrong to me that a Spartan would paint their trophy to match their armor. This coating allows it to stay banished red.


r/halo 3h ago

Discussion Happy Independence Day!

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With the best portrait ever made, happy July 4th! What are some of your favorite Halo/July 4th memories?


r/halo 13h ago

Gameplay Um....what happened?

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r/halo 21h ago

Discussion wtf is this zesty ass pose-

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r/halo 6h ago

Media Sniper jackal snipes elite team mate

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r/halo 8h ago

Discussion Happy 4th of July!

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r/halo 16h ago

Discussion MCC vs Infinite - Which do you play more?

134 Upvotes

I'm curious what r/halo is mainly playing?

I play MCC+Halo: Custom Edition the most but I'm also a milennial who grew up during the "golden age" of Halo in the '00's so that has a lot of influence on my preferences.

Edit: Have to give love to Halo Wars as well (the first one, at least)


r/halo 6h ago

Help - General Anyone know if the Dell - XPS 15 15.6” FHD+ Laptop - Intel Core i7 - Intel Evo - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 - 1TB SSD will work for halo master chief collection or any halo games?

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Wanting to get a dell computer for college but I am curious if the halo games from steam will work for it. I just want to do campaign, no online.


r/halo 12h ago

Discussion If they are going to bring Halo to Playstation they should just re-release the MCC.

60 Upvotes

It’s been almost ten years since MCC was released and I think it’s time for an upgrade. It would be the perfect way to introduce Halo to people on Playstation, especially those who have never had an opportunity to try the classic Bungie games. They should also do a re-release for the Xbox and make it cross play. This would give it a massive new pool of players and revitalize the game’s population. They should aim to keep the games almost 1:1 to their originals with slight quality of life changes and some technical upgrades. Some examples would be fixing the jump delay in CE and fixing shot registration accrosss the board. I think the gameplay holds up well enough that with some slight upgrades the population would remain healthy for a long time. Imagine you’re primarily a PlayStation user and your first experience with Halo 3 multiplayer is the same game it was back in 2007 that people still love and play today except you’re playing at 60fps with a 90fov and all your shots are actually registering. I feel the game should also have a limited playlist selection to keep the population from spreading too thin. Have one ranked list for all the games and one quick play and one BTB list with match composer to select what games you want. Possibly a rotating list as well for things like infection. Definitely need a customs browser day one as well. They should also have a progression system with exp where you can unlock all the old customization items just by playing. They could then add a shop with new cosmetics to purchase. I think with all this a re-release of the MCC on playstation and Xbox would actually do very well. So, what are your thoughts? Do you think if Microsoft is going to bring Halo to the PlayStation they should go all out on a full remake of one game or just give them the MCC with minor updates? If you’d prefer MCC what ideas would you have to make it a better experience for new and returning players?


r/halo 1d ago

Gameplay Warthog

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r/halo 1h ago

Gameplay That snipe felt good

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r/halo 8h ago

Discussion Follow up on why I got wrongfully suspended today

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To follow up why I got wrongfully suspended after a match today, I was playing and a player on my team is seen hacking in the game. This player by the end of the game had 87 kills and the game lasted around few minutes since other teammates were upset along with myself. I reported the hacker and when the game finally ended I was suspended.


r/halo 15h ago

Discussion Hot take: I like infinite more than any other Halo

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I wanted to share my experience and thoughts on why Halo Infinite has become my favorite game in the Halo series, even though I've dedicated almost 300 hours to the Halo Master Chief Collection (MCC).

I've spent countless hours in MCC, enjoying the classic Halo experience across different games. My favorite titles within MCC are Halo 2 Classic and Halo Combat Evolved, but I've found it incredibly difficult to find matches for these games. Most matches on MCC tend to be for Halo Reach and Halo 3, which is great, but it means I rarely get to play my preferred games.

In contrast, Halo Infinite has provided a much more seamless and enjoyable experience for me. Here are some reasons why:

  1. More Fun and Diverse Game Modes: Infinite offers a variety of game modes that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting. Whether I'm in the mood for some quick action or a strategic battle, there's always something fun to play.

  2. Better Matchmaking Times: One of the biggest advantages of Infinite is the significantly reduced match-finding time. Unlike MCC, where I often struggle to find matches for certain games, Infinite's matchmaking is quick and efficient, allowing me to jump into games almost immediately.

  3. Higher Kill Rates: I find that I get the most kills in Halo Infinite compared to any other Halo game. I'm not sure why this is the case—maybe it's the gameplay mechanics or the flow of the matches—but it makes the game even more enjoyable for me.

Despite my love for Halo Infinite, I do sometimes wonder if something is wrong with my playstyle since I only seem to excel in this game. For reference, I am a PC gamer, and I have not tried Halo 5 yet, although it looks really fun from what I've seen.

I’d love to hear from others who have had similar experiences or insights. Is there something specific about Infinite that makes it more enjoyable for you? Or any tips on finding matches in MCC for Halo 2 Classic and Combat Evolved?

Thanks for reading, and I look forward to your thoughts!


r/halo 4h ago

Gameplay Which equipment is your favorite and why? Mine is Grappling hook

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r/halo 13h ago

Discussion I was just playing Halo Reach Legendary (ONI Sword Base), and I stumbled across this weird black thing floating in this certain area. It only appeared after I died and went back to that previous checkpoint, and it was there every time I went back to the checkpoint. Any explanation?

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r/halo 15h ago

Discussion Light up the night with celebrations, Spartan! Happy 4th of July

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r/halo 16h ago

Fashion Why have zecs when you can wear spec ops armor.

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r/halo 4h ago

Gameplay Unexpected cluster luck

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r/halo 7h ago

Discussion Ce anniversary

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Wow so I just finished the campaign first halo I've ever finished I understand now why it's so beloved, the flood shows absolutely no mercy they came at me in wave upon wave. I'm a huge dead space fan and necromorphs and the markers are nothing compared to the flood, poor captain Keys. Ps I know where 343 industries got their name from the library was brutal died so much.


r/halo 13h ago

Gameplay Just thought this was funny.

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r/halo 17h ago

Gameplay 2 Spartans came close and exploded!

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r/halo 1h ago

Fan Content The final armor versions of my Spartan OCs-Spartan Team Taupe-descriptions in comments

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