HALO MCC July Update Patch Notes – July 12, 2023

1. Global:
   • Machinima controls activation time now matches each game’s features.
   • “Zombie Prevention” challenge can now be completed with any precision weapon.
   • Players’ last selected Emblems and Avatars are maintained after the “Game and app history” setting is set to Block.
   • Secondary and Guest players on Xbox consoles receive a warning message after controller disconnection.
   • Post-match Rewards screen now supports ultrawide aspect ratios.
   • Players can view their most recent Post-Game Carnage Report (PGCR) from the Custom Game Browser menu.
   • Background video selections are less likely to reset after relaunching the game.
   • New profiles retain progress made on Campaign playlists, Settings, and Customization.
   • Casimir Pulaski 2023 Nameplate now displays correctly in non-English language settings.
   • Steam Deck players can enter subsequent multiplayer sessions after a non-Steam Deck player exits.
2. Halo: Combat Evolved:
   • Plasma Rifle can now stun enemies more consistently in online Multiplayer matches.
   • Resolved memory leak in Campaign missions.
   • Improved cutscene letterboxing throughout Campaign missions.
   • Objects and characters no longer appear in incorrect positions in the Pillar of Autumn mission’s opening cinematic.
3. Halo 2: Classic Multiplayer:
   • Carrying the flag in Capture the Flag no longer results in pixelated noise on Elites’ arms.
4. Halo 2: Anniversary:
   • Lighting and shadows updated to align with the original Xbox release.
   • Campaign Co-Op sessions are less likely to crash during The Oracle mission.
   • Graphical artifacts no longer appear around the Arbiter’s arms and equipped weapons in the Sacred Icon mission.
   • “Network Disconnect” error message occurs less frequently in Campaign Co-Op during the Quarantine Zone mission.
   • Hunter charging sound effect now consistently plays during Campaign missions.
   • Players are less likely to be stuck at “Respawning in 0” after being killed during matchmaking.
5. Halo 3:
   • Searching for a Shotty Snipers match no longer places players into Recon Slayer matches.
   • Flare equipment produces a significant amount of light, impacting players with light sensitivity.
   • Coordinate controls not supported on mouse and keyboard.
   • Machinima controls not supported on mouse and keyboard.
   • Fuel Rod cannon projectile now consistently appears for all players in multiplayer matches.
   • Firing Fuel Rod cannon towards the ground at a low angle may result in the projectile not appearing.
6. Halo 3: ODST:
   • Flying Camera mode no longer gets stuck to a player using a mounted turret in a theater film.
   • “Bonus Lives Awarded at X points” text consistently appears on the player’s HUD.
   • No message appears in Spectator mode when joining a Firefight match via the Custom Game Browser.
7. Halo: Reach:
   • On-screen button prompts now appear at a higher visual quality.
   • Various improvements to the Long Night of Solace campaign mission.
   • Players no longer experience crashes when entering a passenger seat on modded maps.
   • Skullamanjaro medal now consistently awarded in Headhunter matches.
   • Name of the selected Firefight variant consistently displays during loadout selection.
   • Players spawning outside the map after running out of lives is less likely.
   • “Boot Player” prompt may continue to appear after being dismissed.
   • Movement animations for Brutes and Grunts no longer break after exiting a drop pod.
   • Screens freezing when a player exits a Campaign Co-Op session is less likely.

DOWNLOAD SIZE BY PLATFORM

• Xbox consoles: approximately 27.1 GB or less
• Microsoft Store app or Xbox app on PC: approximately 30 GB or less
• Steam: approximately 12.4 GB or less