Halo: MCC to stop getting seasonal updates once Halo Infinite launches
343 can’t feasibly focus on two games at once.
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What you need to know
Halo developer 343 Industries has announced in a newblog postthat onceHalo Infinitelaunches on Dec. 8, 2021, seasonal updates for Halo: MCC will stop as the studio shifts its focus to the new title. In the post, the developers explain that keeping both games updated with seasonal updates and content offerings is not ideal for the studio. Therefore, 343 Industries is adopting a new approach.
Under this new plan, Halo Infinite will receive seasonal updates while content, feature, and stability updates for Halo: MCC will “land when they’re ready based on development status and studio roadmap alignment.” The developers have confirmed that future updates will continue to be free for all players.
The post also confirms that the release of Halo MCC: Season 8 later this Fall will mark the final official update for the game that’s coming this year. This new update is expected to include a brand new Halo 3 map as well as several new “out there” armor sets for Halo 3 inspired by mythology and fantasy. You can basicallymake Spartans look like Skyrim characterswith the new gear, which is something we definitely haven’t been able to say about Halo customization before. The Season 8 update is also expected to include fixes for several MCC bugs and exploits.
Overall, it’s a bummer to hear that seasonal updates for the MCC are ending, although the gamehashad anincredible Great Journey in 2020and 2021. It’s one of thebest Xbox shootersavailable, and you should definitely check it out if you haven’t already.
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