Halo: MCC 20th Anniversary update to add Xbox-themed armor and more
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What you need to know
Halo developer 343 Industries has announced that special 20th Anniversary update is coming soon toHalo: The Master Chief Collection(Halo: MCC) as part of the studio’s celebration of 20 years of Halo. Unlike previous updates to the game that have added large quantities of content at once, the developers are adding several new cosmetics inspired by Halo’s franchise history throughout the months of November, December, and the start of January in 2022. These items will be available in the in-game Exchange store for Season Points that can be earned by completing matches and finishing daily and weekly challenges.
Some of the cosmetics you’ll be able to earn include an armor backpack called “The Beast” that looks like an original Xbox console, shoulder plates that look like Duke controllers, a special Orion armor set that looks identical to the armor seen in the original 1999 Halo reveal, a Grunt Plush backpack, several Xbox-themed weapon skins, and more. Check out the images below for a peek at the upcoming content:
343 Industries has also detailed exactly when each piece of new content will be available in the MCC. You can view the release schedule for everything below. Note that while these cosmetics will eventually leave the Exchange store, the developers have confirmed that they’ll eventually rotate back in at later dates.
Halo: MCC is definitely one of thebest Xbox shootersavailable right now, so it’s great to see the game get some additional content that celebrates Halo’s incredible legacy. The game is available for $40 on both Xbox and PC, and if you’re looking for something to play untilHalo Infinitearrives, Halo: MCC won’t disappoint.
Experience the entirety of Halo history
The Master Chief Collection is a collection of every Halo shooter from the pre-Xbox One era, offering incredible value at an incredible price.
The next big adventure
Halo Infinite will hopefully be an incredible game filled with wonder, adventure, and more. Based on the beta and what was seen at E3 2021, Gamescom, and the official campaign overview, we can’t wait for the full release.
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Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer and Oakland University graduate with a burning passion for video games, of which he’s been an avid fan since childhood. He’s been writing for Team WC since the summer of 2017, and you’ll find him doing news, editorials, reviews, and general coverage on everything gaming, Xbox, and Windows PC. His favorite game of all time is probably NieR: Automata, though Elden Ring, Fallout: New Vegas, and Team Fortress 2 are in the running, too. When he’s not writing or gaming, there’s a good chance he’s either watching an interesting new movie or TV show or actually going outside for once.Follow him on X(Twitter).
