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Halo: The Master Chief Collection New Update Now Available, Full Patch Notes Released

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the collection including several entries of the Halo series released last year on Xbox One in all regions, has received a brand new update a few hours ago.

The new update comes with plenty of changes and fixes as well as new content such as the remake of the Halo 2 Classic multiplayer map Relic, now called Remnant, support for the additional Halo 3: ODST campaign, 100 new achievements for ODST and Remnant and more.

Full patch notes have also been made available and you can check them out right below.

NEW FEATURES AND CONTENT

  • Remnant [Remake of the Halo 2 Classic multiplayer map Relic] is now available for all users
  • 100 New Achievements added for ODST and Remnant.
  • Players can now search for Gamertags and access file share, by selecting their own Gamertag in the Active Roster. 
  • Enables DLC addition of Halo 3: ODST campaign (available separately via the Xbox Store).

RANKING

  • Improved skill matchmaking for parties in ranked playlists
  • Made an updated to ensure that parties are no longer separated onto different teams in ranked playlists
  • Improved rank stability to prevent ranks from incorrectly resetting

QUIT AND LOSS PENALTIES

  • Quit and loss penalties are now applied immediately in matchmaking

HALO: CE

  • Resolved Assault Rifle and Shotgun registration issues
  • Fixed an issue with vehicle audio in split-screen
  • Reduced occurrences of players falling out of map
  • Improved stability while title is in “suspend” mode
  • Improved music playback for Campaign

HALO 2 CLASSIC

  • Fixed an issue where playlist scores posted to Leaderboards incorrectly
  • Improved host migration handling in for peer-to-peer custom game matches

HALO 3

  • Added UI support for Halo 3 voice chat in matchmaking
  • Improved Campaign stability
  • Fixed an issue where the scoring HUD would not display in Campaign
  • Fixed an issue where some players could experience a delayed spawn into a matchmade game

HALO 4

  • Fixed an issue where the scoring HUD would not display in Campaign

PARTIES & ROSTER

  • Added support for displaying parties as a group in the roster
  • Improved handling of dedicated servers
  • Team colors are preserved after every match in custom games
  • Fixed a host migration issue for Custom Games
  • Improved handling of player joinability and leader promotions through Active Roster
  • Improved stability of 16 player parties

FORGE

  • Improved Forge Stability with large number of players on high budget maps
  • Added support for Infection within Halo 3 Forge maps
  • Fixed an issue where “Place at Start” did not function correctly in Halo 3
  • Fixed an issue where controller settings were not respected in Halo 2: Anniversary

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Improvements to achievement unlocking throughout title
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the Blast Can achievements from unlocking in matchmaking

UI, STABILITY, & MISC

  • Made improvements to stat tracking for all titles
  •  Improved functionality of unlock notifications
  •  Improved voice chat functionality throughout all titles
  •  Improved PGCR stats/details and stat uploading reliability
  •  Fixed issues where local & shared files may not appear under “My Files”
  •  Improved Stability of Co-op play in Campaign Playlists
  •  UI now sorts achievements, nameplates, and avatars based on what you have unlocked
  •  Improved Scoring functionality during Co-Op Campaign sessions
  •  Improved Spartan Ops performance
  •  Improvements made to mission progression in Campaign Playlists
  •  Improved Rival functionality in Campaign Playlists
  •  Improved stability for Halo 2: Anniversary map loading in matchmaking
  •  Final scoreboard is now displayed during outro loading screen after a match

Halo: The Master Chief Collection includes several entries of the Halo series: Halo: Combat Evolved, the anniversary edition of Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 4. All four campaign can be played in single player and co-op mode via split-screen or Xbox Live. Each campaign also comes with multiple difficulty levels and gameplay modifiers known as Skulls.

Despite including several excellent titles, the Halo: The Master Chief Collection has been at the center of controversy due to the many technical issues that afflicted the game at launch, making the online experience pretty much broken. The game’s online mode was so unplayable that Microsoft issued an apology for the issues and offered a free month of Xbox Live Gold to all those affected as well as a free downloadable copy of the Halo 3: ODST Campaign. Codes for the campaign have started going out earlier today.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is now available in all regions on Xbox One. The new update is also available for download right now.

 

As a long time gamer, Francesco has survived more zombie invasions, meteor strikes, magic spells than he can count. He still keeps fighting today to bring hope into countless gaming worlds. Or destruction, depending on his mood. Writing about video games was only the natural step for such a dangerous life.

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Helldivers 2 has quickly become one of Sony’s top-selling games in the US

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Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.

According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.

He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.

Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.

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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship

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Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.

The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.

There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.

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Will Stellar Blade be available for PC?

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It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.

The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.

Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?

In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.

Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.

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Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.

Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.

In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.

Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.

It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.

However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.

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