1.31 12:00PM Update
Rather than updating this forum post moving forward, we will be providing updates in longer-form blog posts. Please read the 1.31 Halo Community Update here, and stay tuned to for further updates.
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1.27 2:00PM Update
Work on the upcoming Halo: The Master Chief Collection content update continues, and we will provide further updates on availability directly to selected Xbox One Preview program participants via the Preview Dashboard announcements page.
As we mentioned last week, the upcoming content update will include changes to the matchmaking experience and party system. In addition to these changes, we continue to work on additional game-specific updates and more that will be made available in future content updates. Please stay tuned to this thread for the latest information.
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1.21 2:30PM Update
In recent weeks, we have been conducting extensive internal testing of an upcoming content update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Given the scale of the update, which includes changes to the matchmaking experience and party system, we are expanding testing to include select members of the Xbox One Preview program to ensure the official release is the best possible experience for all players. For more details, head here: http://aka.ms/CUbetatestfaq
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1.19 12:00PM Update
The latest content update, that focuses on UI, matchmaking, game-specific multiplayer and campaign (Including improvements to Halo 2: Anniversary network performance), controls, and stability is now available. Read the full patch notes here: http://aka.ms/jan19update
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1.17 3:30PM Update
Our upcoming content update is undergoing further testing, and will be available within the next few days. We’ve made the full patch notes available here: http://aka.ms/jan17update
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1.14 7:00PM Update
The Halo 4 and Team Hardcore playlists are now available in Matchmaking. As always, playlists data and feedback will determine which playlists become permanent additions to the playlist lineup.
Our next content update is now targeting a late weekend release in order to conduct additional testing. This content update will include improvements to UI, Matchmaking, game-specific multiplayer items, controls, and more. We’ll continue to post updates via this thread, and provide full patch notes once the update has cleared the certification process.
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1.12 4:20PM Update
Our next content update, which includes updates to UI and a variety of other areas, remains on track for delivery later this week. Additionally, final tests are underway for the Halo 4 and Team Hardcore playlists, and we are aiming to make these available within the next few days. Team Hardcore will launch with Halo 2 Classic variants only, and Halo 3 maps and game types will be integrated in a future update. Other fan favorite playlists are also in the works, including Team Snipers, Team Doubles, an objective-only playlist, and more.
Additional content updates are on the way, and will include added improvements for matchmaking, parties, and other top community items. Please stay tuned to this thread for updates.
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1.6 5:30PM Update
As we had mentioned before the holidays, the team continues to work on upcoming Halo: The Master Chief Collection updates to improve the existing experience and add new content. We’ve continued this work through the holidays, and have multiple content updates in the works. Our next content update, which will address UI and a variety of other areas, is currently on track for delivery next week. We will provide additional info regarding the exact ETA and final details of the upcoming content update once the certification process is completed.
Additionally, this Thursday, we’ll be updating MCC to include new achievements for Spartan Ops, as well as some additional ones for multiplayer. These will become available this Thursday, 1/8.
Improving your experience with Halo: The Master Chief Collection remains our top priority, and we thank you for your continued feedback and reports on community forums and elsewhere as we prioritize updates for each CU. We will continue to provide the latest information via this thread.
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Rather than updating this forum post moving forward, we will be providing updates in longer-form blog posts. Please read the 1.31 Halo Community Update here, and stay tuned to for further updates.
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1.27 2:00PM Update
Work on the upcoming Halo: The Master Chief Collection content update continues, and we will provide further updates on availability directly to selected Xbox One Preview program participants via the Preview Dashboard announcements page.
As we mentioned last week, the upcoming content update will include changes to the matchmaking experience and party system. In addition to these changes, we continue to work on additional game-specific updates and more that will be made available in future content updates. Please stay tuned to this thread for the latest information.
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1.21 2:30PM Update
In recent weeks, we have been conducting extensive internal testing of an upcoming content update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Given the scale of the update, which includes changes to the matchmaking experience and party system, we are expanding testing to include select members of the Xbox One Preview program to ensure the official release is the best possible experience for all players. For more details, head here: http://aka.ms/CUbetatestfaq
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1.19 12:00PM Update
The latest content update, that focuses on UI, matchmaking, game-specific multiplayer and campaign (Including improvements to Halo 2: Anniversary network performance), controls, and stability is now available. Read the full patch notes here: http://aka.ms/jan19update
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1.17 3:30PM Update
Our upcoming content update is undergoing further testing, and will be available within the next few days. We’ve made the full patch notes available here: http://aka.ms/jan17update
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1.14 7:00PM Update
The Halo 4 and Team Hardcore playlists are now available in Matchmaking. As always, playlists data and feedback will determine which playlists become permanent additions to the playlist lineup.
Our next content update is now targeting a late weekend release in order to conduct additional testing. This content update will include improvements to UI, Matchmaking, game-specific multiplayer items, controls, and more. We’ll continue to post updates via this thread, and provide full patch notes once the update has cleared the certification process.
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1.12 4:20PM Update
Our next content update, which includes updates to UI and a variety of other areas, remains on track for delivery later this week. Additionally, final tests are underway for the Halo 4 and Team Hardcore playlists, and we are aiming to make these available within the next few days. Team Hardcore will launch with Halo 2 Classic variants only, and Halo 3 maps and game types will be integrated in a future update. Other fan favorite playlists are also in the works, including Team Snipers, Team Doubles, an objective-only playlist, and more.
Additional content updates are on the way, and will include added improvements for matchmaking, parties, and other top community items. Please stay tuned to this thread for updates.
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1.6 5:30PM Update
As we had mentioned before the holidays, the team continues to work on upcoming Halo: The Master Chief Collection updates to improve the existing experience and add new content. We’ve continued this work through the holidays, and have multiple content updates in the works. Our next content update, which will address UI and a variety of other areas, is currently on track for delivery next week. We will provide additional info regarding the exact ETA and final details of the upcoming content update once the certification process is completed.
Additionally, this Thursday, we’ll be updating MCC to include new achievements for Spartan Ops, as well as some additional ones for multiplayer. These will become available this Thursday, 1/8.
Improving your experience with Halo: The Master Chief Collection remains our top priority, and we thank you for your continued feedback and reports on community forums and elsewhere as we prioritize updates for each CU. We will continue to provide the latest information via this thread.
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