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Spotlight: June 10, 2021

Canon Fodder


<h4 class="wp-block-heading">ISSUE 114</h4>



<p>Wait, weren’t we just here? Fancy that! That tends to happen when you’ve got a whole marvelous mess of Halo happenings all dropping around the same time. Just last week we released <strong>Issue 113</strong>, which introduced fans to some pretty cool upcoming elements to be encountered in <em>Halo Infinite </em>when it finds its way into your home. And I’m particularly excited about <em>today’s</em> edition of <strong>Canon Fodder</strong> as it’s covering something near and dear to my Halo heart. Let’s keep the preamble short for this one and get right to it, shall we?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ALLIES OF ANVIL</h2>



<p>So the Master Chief Collection has certainly been on a bit of a roll lately, in fact, <strong>Issue 112</strong> covered a bunch of the awesome additions that came to the game as part of Season 6: Raven. In today’s edition, we’re going to do a similar dance, but <em>this </em>time, we’ll be hopefully quenching the thirst of a particularly passionate corner of the fanbase—those dedicated to the noble warriors of Sanghelios.</p>



<p>Let’s take a little preview of some elements we’re hoping to include in <strong>MCC Season 7: Elite</strong>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HARNESS THE POWER, DINO FIGHTERS</h2>



<p>While Season 7 is still in the proverbial oven, some members of the <strong>Halo Insider</strong> program might start seeing some alien content showing up in upcoming flighting builds very soon (which you can keep up with via Postums’ <strong>handy dandy update threads</strong> right here on the Waypoint forums). <strong>And as always, it’s important to remember that just because something appears in a flight <em>doesn’t </em>necessarily mean it will ultimately make the cut when it comes to eventually making it into the full game in a future season</strong>. That being said, let’s take a look at some of the particularly pertinent items that are currently undergoing evaluation.</p>



<p>As we covered a bit further in <strong>Issue 111</strong>, Anvil Station is a clandestine site where members of the UNSC and allied Swords of Sanghelios work together to develop new technologies and strategies in a joint effort that seeks to build upon a foundation of cooperation in hopes to move the futures of both species forward in a positive direction. While you’ve already seen some of the developmental fruits of the UNSC’s labor in the added armor sets of previous MCC seasons, it’s finally time to take a look at some of the combat harnesses developed and/or utilized by our zygodactyl-handed friends.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">KEEPWARD</h3>



<p><em>Analogous in many ways to an Honor Guard, the Keepwards are often tasked with maintaining the safety of a region’s kaidon.</em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ACCORD</h3>



<p><em>One of the first Sangheili combat harnesses designed primarily by human engineers as part of the Anvil Initiative.</em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">GENERAL</h3>



<p><em>Even after the war, many Sangheili warlords chose to don harnesses of high esteem on the battlefield—some looking to fill a power vacuum left by an empire’s fall, others seeking to reclaim a far older sense of honor.</em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">SENESCHAL</h3>



<p><em>Little is known of the Evocati’s seneschal order, but documents uncovered after the Covenant War have begun to shed new light on the true purview of the role.</em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">SCION</h3>



<p><em>Typically held by Sangheili females, the role of scion is most often granted in the event of a kaidon’s death. As Arbiter Thel ‘Vadam has grown in influence, the scion has become an increasingly respected and valued position across their people.</em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">OSSOONA</h3>



<p><em>One of the harness patterns favored by the “Eyes of the Prophets,” many who once held this title are now considered enemies of the keep for traitorous actions during the Great Schism. </em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ARTISAN</h3>



<p><em>While still adept warriors in their own right, Sangheili artisan armorers are accomplished craftsmen who—free from San’Shyuum oversight and coercion—are entering a renaissance period of warsmithing.</em></p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BLADEMASTERS</h2>



<p>Before we let the folks over in the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTQEIXyveioCVzqyMTwp4Q"><strong>Covenant Canon</strong></a> community catch their collective breath, let’s move on to one of my personal favorite additions to Halo 3’s alien arsenal: some newly skinned energy swords. Because nothing makes a season truly Elite like a diverse and expanded range of options for the Sangheili’s most beloved tools of the trade.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">EVOCATI’S EDGE</h3>



<p><em>Only the most adept blademasters were chosen to wield the Ultra’s holy fire.</em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">NECROPLASMA</h3>



<p><em>The glow of fury for those who refuse to become pawns of the creeping death.</em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">LIGHT OF JOORI</h3>



<p><em>Joori’s warm light helps give Sanghelios life. This blade is for all who defend her.</em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">KAIDON’S GUARD</h3>



<p><em>The Swords of Sanghelios brandish blades bound by honor—to defend a keep not bound by borders.</em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">DARKSTAR</h3>



<p><em>Will Fied call out your name in the Hall of Eternity when your last breath has been spent?</em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BLOODBLADE</h3>



<p><em>Hidden. Active. Deadly. The Silent Shadow have been. The Silent Shadow remain.</em></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">LANCE OF SUBAN</h3>



<p><em>Only Subanese natives may possess blades infused with a shard of the moon’s own bounty.</em></p>



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<p>We look forward to sharing further about MCC’s seventh season in the future, so stay tuned to all your normal Halo haunts to learn more as its ready.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DARK HORSE DEEP DIVES</h2>



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<p>Last issue we mentioned our partners at Dark Horse Comics were re-releasing the <em>Halo Graphic Novel</em>, but that’s not all they’re up to. Also getting another go is <em>Halo: Legacy Collection</em>, a fantastic comic compendium featuring every issue from three different comic mini-series: <em>Halo: Uprising, Halo: Helljumper, </em>and <em>Halo: Bloodline</em>. If you haven’t checked these stories out for yourself, this is the perfect way to jump in. If you are a collector that likes things all in one place, it’s an ideal addition there too! For more details, <a href="https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/3322/relive-legacy-new-halo-collection-dark-horse"><strong>check out the article direct</strong></a> from the Dark Horse’s mouth.</p>



<p>Short and sweet. Or would that be “short and leet?” Anyway, that’s all that we’ve got for today, but I imagine that we’ll have plenty more to talk about in the coming months. We’ll see you then.</p>



<p>Until next time… Live well, play Halo, and wort wort wort!</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/grimbrotherone"><3 Grim</a></strong></p>


GrimBrother One

Art of Wort

Community Update

Spring Scoops


<h4 class="wp-block-heading">ISSUE 113</h4>



<p>Aaaaand we’re back! Another month has passed in 2021(!) and we always appreciate you stopping by your friendly neighborhood Waypoint to say hello. And hey, since we’re both already here, might as well make the trip worth your while, right? How about a little <em>tiny</em> bit of <em>Halo Infinite </em>info (just a little bit)? Is that okay? Actually speaking of Infinite info, before we get started, if you haven’t checked out the latest <strong>Inside Infinite </strong>blog, you should go and do that—it’s a delightful amalgamation of PC talk, pretty pictures, and personal proclamations. Also, if you missed the last issue of Canon Fodder itself, you can check it out <strong>here</strong>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BOSS MITIGATION</h2>



<p>So back in <strong>Issue 108</strong>, we introduced you to a new character by the name of Jega ‘Rdomnai, a Sangheili blademaster loyal to Escharum and the Banished forces. We also mentioned that he was only one of several characters you would encounter in your adventures on Zeta Halo. Some will make their intentions obvious, while others might only give hints at their own deeper history. Each is designed to help introduce you to the nature and evolving presence of the Banished in the Halo universe, and I have a feeling that different folks will find different favorites.</p>



<p>To help hold you over a bit until you learn more in the coming months, here’s a couple of Brute brothers you’re likely to run across. A word of advice: they aren’t big fans of Spartans.</p>



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<p><em>Hyperius concept (David Heidhoff)</em></p>



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<p><em>Tovarus concept (Nuare & Zack Lee)</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SCRAP PARTY</h2>



<p>Also, beefy Brutes tend to need a beefy weapon. Say hello to the Scrap Cannon. Early on, it’s nickname was the “gatling mortar.” What’s that? You don’t enjoy hot metal being hurled at you from uncomfortable distances while you’re just trying to mind your own business and defend humanity? Well, too bad so sad, shouldn’t have made the Brutes mad. Anyway, before I go and make a song out of something else, take a peek at this cool concept art for this deadly and detachable damage-dealer.</p>



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<p><em>Scrap Cannon concept (Daniel Chavez)</em></p>



<p>What? You want <em>more</em>?!</p>



<p>Sheesh… fine.</p>



<p>One more.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WOO PIG SOOIE</h2>



<p>So we heard you like taking Marines on adventures and stuff. Well, let me introduce you to the Razorback. Think of it as the Warthog’s more spacious and robust cousin—perfect for crashing Banished house parties with and taking on scenic drives.</p>



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<p><em>Razorback concept (Darren Bacon & Sparth)</em></p>



<p>For real though that’s all for now.</p>



<p>I mean it.</p>



<p>Don’t look at me in that tone of voice!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE LIGHT STUFF</h2>



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<p>Moving along, in case you hadn’t heard, our most recent novel released not too long ago. Penned by <a href="https://twitter.com/KellyHGay"><strong>Kelly Gay</strong></a>, <em>Halo: Point of Light </em>has provided a wealth of awesome opportunity for community discussion, and it certainly seems to be hitting several solid notes with story fans if online discourse is anything to go by. We’ve seen a number of great reviews, recaps, and author interviews around the community and thought we’d gather up a couple here to help keep the discussion going.</p>



<p>Kicking us off, Windows Central’s resident Halo loremaster <a href="https://twitter.com/BrendanLorLowry"><strong>Brendan Lowry</strong></a> put <a href="https://www.windowscentral.com/halo-point-light-interview"><strong>together a great chat with Kelly</strong></a>, talking about the new novel from another very knowledgeable perspective.</p>



<p>Sticking with the in-print train, <a href="https://twitter.com/paulsemel"><strong>Paul Semel</strong></a> gathered Kelly’s thoughts on the book’s development as well, which you can <a href="https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-halo-point-of-light-author-kelly-gay/"><strong>read right here</strong></a>.</p>



<p>Once you <em>have </em>given the book a proper go, head over to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HaloCanon"><strong>Halo Canon</strong></a> YouTube channel for a spoiler-laden recap and breakdown, which you can check out here:</p>



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<p> Likewise, <a href="https://twitter.com/PodcastEvolved"><strong>Podcast Evolved</strong></a> put out a great author interview and review that you should definitely check out: </p>



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<p>And wrapping this particular train up is <a href="https://haruspis.blog/2021/03/01/halo-point-of-light-an-interview-with-kelly-gay/"><strong>another interview and <em>Point of Light </em>primer</strong></a> from Alex “<a href="https://twitter.com/haruspis"><strong>Haruspis</strong></a>” Wakeford.</p>



<p>If you <em>haven’t </em>grabbed your own copy of the book yet, <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halo-Point-of-Light/Kelly-Gay/Halo/9781982147860"><strong>you can do so here</strong></a>, and don’t forget that if audio books are your jam, this particular one is fittingly narrated by none other than Spark himself, <a href="https://twitter.com/davocal1"><strong>Tim Dadabo</strong></a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CANON-CURIOUS CALLOUTS</h2>



<p>Speaking of community, we wanted to mention a couple of other great podcasts and other aural treasures that have popped up recently-ish—particularly ones that often have a lore and story focus.</p>



<ul><li>One of the newest additions to the fray is <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6zb5aggQnodCEcmcfkKRN6?si=Co6fTnxPSjmGarNF3dxK2A"><strong>The Luminary</strong></a>, a great lore-focused podcast from <a href="https://twitter.com/monicalowry"><strong>@monicalowry</strong></a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Josie_CD"><strong>@Josie_CD</strong></a>. They’re just getting started, so it’s the perfect time to get in on the ground floor.</li><li>Not really rookies anymore, but the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4bADp7ekNH3n82wDlTrT8U?si=fk2Fj6IHSkyuhOmTlkqJZQ"><strong>Sacred Icon Podcast</strong></a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/bryansbane"><strong>@bryansbane</strong></a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/jovialjoshy"><strong>@jovialjoshy</strong></a> is always great for solid conversation about a variety of Halo topics including plenty of lore and universe discussions.</li><li>The <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQrco3qSmVgmLeB71VCaBQ">Installation00</a></strong> YouTube channel started a new series that showcases a dramatized reading of different sections of the <strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Mythos-Guide-Story/dp/1681193566/">Halo Mythos</a></strong> story guide. It’s pretty rad to see the words brought to auditory life in a cool way—definitely give the first couple of entries a watch!</li></ul>



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<p> Before we go, our friends at Dark Horse Comics recently announced a re-release of an absolutely marvelous momento for Halo lore fans: the <em>Halo Graphic Novel</em>. Originally developed in-house at Bungie and released way back in 2006, this gem features awesome stories and incredible art—but has also been pretty darn tough to find these days. If you’ve been wanting to add a copy to your own collection, here’s a new chance to do so! </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Legends never die! New edition of the graphic novel that introduced Halo to comics arrives this summer. Includes 4 classic Halo stories by Simon Bisley, Lee Hammock, Tsutomu Nihei, Ed Lee, Andrew Robinson, Jay Faerber, Brett Lewis, Moebius. More: <a href="https://t.co/58mox2tElG">https://t.co/58mox2tElG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HaloGear?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HaloGear</a> <a href="https://t.co/wRfvn1eGo4">pic.twitter.com/wRfvn1eGo4</a></p>— Dark Horse Comics (@DarkHorseComics) <a href="https://twitter.com/DarkHorseComics/status/1383095364941660160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p> And for a deeper dive on the history of the <em>Halo Graphic Novel</em>, check out yet another awesome video by the Halo Canon YouTube channel. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EXTENDED APPRECIATION</h2>



<p>Actually, speaking of cool ways to celebrate additional Halo lore, our friends at <a href="https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/halo/sets"><strong>Mega Construx</strong></a> have started showing off more awesome Halo sets, including new items like the Banished Brute Chopper, which also features Spartan-II stalwart Fred-104 to celebrate Blue Team’s epic conflict in the <strong><em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Shadows-Reach-Master-Chief/dp/1982143614">Halo: Shadows of Reach</a> </em></strong>novel alongside the Banished war chief Escharum. Make sure you’re following the <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/halogear">HaloGear</a> </strong>social channels for further details and keep a close eye out for more sets like this yet to come!</p>



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<p>And with that, we wrap up today’s festivities. Hope you have a great week! We’ll see you soon.</p>



<p>Until next time… Live well, play Halo, and this is my favorite blog on the Citadel.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/grimbrotherone"><3 Grim</a></strong></p>


Peek Design

Spotlight: May 6, 2021

Esports


<p>Welcome back! This is the fourth installment in our blog series, <em>Designing the Halo Esports Ecosystem</em>. The goal of this blog series is to detail how we are working to develop a healthy and sustainable ecosystem for Halo esports. If you’re interested in our philosophical approach to esports as a fan, player, team, tournament organizer, or sponsor, then this blog series is for you! If you’re hoping to learn specifics about format and roadmap, stay tuned — more info will be released as we get closer to the launch of Halo Infinite.</p>



<p><strong>If you’re new to the series and want to get caught up, don’t worry, we’ve got your back. You can read the first three installments here:</strong></p>



<ul><li><strong>January Installment</strong> – Overarching goals and approach</li><li><strong>February Installment</strong> – Tournament Operators</li><li><strong>March Installment</strong> – Viewership</li></ul>



<p>So today we’re going to talk about sponsors!</p>



<p><em>Tashi, are you serious? Are we really talking about sponsors today?</em></p>



<p>Yes we are! Why? Because sponsors in the ecosystem are critical. They’re a key component that impacts everyone from fans to players to teams and everyone in-between.</p>



<p>Ok, let’s get into it!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WHY ARE SPONSORS IMPORTANT?</h2>



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<p>If you’re a team or tournament organizer, or even a developer/publisher like us, you’re investing a significant amount of money when you’re participating in esports. For example, as a team, you’ve got to pay players, coaches, managers, other support staff, and potentially more for things like team houses and facilities. Ultimately, each team needs to evaluate if the value they’re getting from being part of an esport is worth that investment. So as a team (or tournament organizer), how are you able to make money to ensure you can continue to participate in esports? One of the main ways esports organizations generate revenue is through sponsorship, and as the architects of the Halo ecosystem, we are actively trying to make it easier for teams, tournament organizers, and others to deliver value to their sponsors. To be extra clear, the ecosystem does not work without sponsors.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">OUR APPROACH</h2>



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<p><strong> For Halo esports, we think about sponsors primarily in four different ways:</strong></p>



<ol><li>How can we secure our own sponsorship for the HCS to help offset costs of operating the league? (Staff, league events, paying tournament operators, etc)</li><li>How can Halo help the people investing in the ecosystem (teams, tournament operators, etc) provide value to their sponsors?</li><li>How can we connect the dots between sponsors and those investing in the ecosystem?</li><li>How can sponsors provide value to fans and players?</li></ol>



<p>So let’s get into it!</p>



<ol><li>Generating revenue for 343 Industries is not the core reason why the HCS exists or why we decided to invest in Halo esports. As mentioned in the first ecosystem blog, we want to provide epic entertainment to Halo fans around the world and we want to keep Halo fans interested in playing as well as watching. At the same time, therefore, we need to operate a responsible and sustainable ecosystem that can last for years and years. In terms of revenue, sponsors are one of the ways that we are helping create a sustainable ecosystem. Sometimes we reach out to sponsors to strike a deal, and sometimes sponsors reach out to us to strike a deal because they’re excited about the league and Halo Infinite.</li><li>We understand that sponsors are super critical for teams and tournament organizers, and even though those sponsors might not be directly sponsoring the HCS league, we still want to help where we can. Let’s take teams for example. Teams provide value to sponsors by fielding a roster in a game that has strong viewership, creating video and other social content, etc., and it all helps build awareness for the team’s sponsors. The way we see it, the more we can help teams provide value to their sponsors, the more teams can continue to invest in Halo. So, for example, partnered teams will have the option to place their own sponsors’ logos in certain graphics during our official Halo Infinite HCS broadcasts. Why is this helpful? Because now a team can go to their sponsors and say, “here’s the extra value that we’re providing to you.” It’s great for sponsors, it’s great for teams, and it’s great for the league, too. This also has an impact on players and fans: as more teams are able to sustain long-term participation in Halo, they in turn can keep salaried players on their rosters and can continue to produce entertainment and value for fans. It’s all interconnected.</li><li>We also want to help connect sponsors with the others in the ecosystem (teams, tournament operators, etc), as well as see where there might already be overlap in terms of sponsorship. For example, if a tournament operator already has a partnership with a sponsor, and we’re also interested in working with that sponsor, then it ends up being a great opportunity for extra collaboration with all three parties working together. This is just a small example of the “1 + 1 = 3” philosophy that is so important.</li><li>Lastly, working with sponsors for us is not about sticking a logo on a graphic and calling it good. It’s important to us that our sponsors are driving real value to fans and players, at our live events as well as online. For example, to deliver a great in-person experience, we want to partner with a monitor manufacturer that makes high quality hardware that players onsite will have a great competitive experience on. For other sponsors, we may want to create customized video content that we air on the broadcast and on social media that will entertain fans. This is a critical component to how we work with sponsors and we think sponsors appreciate that approach as well.</li></ol>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CONCLUSION</h2>



<p>We hope this blog painted a picture of why sponsors are so critical and how we are approaching working with sponsors. The examples today predominantly touched on teams and tournament organizers, but you can extrapolate the approach and philosophy to pro players and content creators as well.</p>



<p>As always, we are interested to hear what folks think, so feel free to send any comments on <a href="https://twitter.com/Tashi343i" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter </a>as well.</p>



<p>Until next time,</p>



<p>Tashi</p>


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RAMBLING RAVEN


<p>Today, we’re thrilled to welcome the arrival of the latest season for <em>Halo: The Master Chief Collection</em> – Season 6: Raven!</p>



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<p><strong>With Season 6, we’ve got a heap of new content shipping out, and we can’t wait for you to get your hands on it. This time around you can look forward to:</strong></p>



<ul><li>100 new tiers of content for Season 6 (including brand new armor, back accessories, animated visors, and more)</li><li>Waterfall, a <em>Halo Online</em> map now playable in custom games for<em> Halo 3</em></li><li>The Exchange</li><li>A brand-new game variant for <em>Halo 2: Anniversary</em>, <em>Halo: Reach</em>, and <em>Halo 4</em> – Escalation Slayer</li><li>The ability to change your teams mid-game in custom matches across all titles in <em>MCC</em></li><li>And more!</li></ul>



<p>Ready for a full rundown? We’ve got you covered. Read on and make sure you’re all set and ready to go Raven mad.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MCC SEASON 6: RAVEN</h2>



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<p> With Season 6, we’re celebrating the heroic exploits of Fireteam Raven with unique themed armor sets, vehicle skins, weapon skins – and, we’re adding in even more customization options with some brand-new in-game back accessories, animated nameplates, and animated visors! (And of course, if you wanted to move in lockstep with Fireteam Raven out of game, we’ve got a full Press Kit with wallpapers, screenshots, and more.</p>



<p>Below, we’ve got a full rundown of what you can expect when you jump in later today.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">DON’T GO CHASING WATERFALL</h3>



<p>If you’ve been paying attention to our latest MCC Dev & Flighting Updates, you likely know that we’ve been testing a lot of new stuff, including a <em>Halo Online</em> map that’s now available in <em>Halo 3</em>. As of today, you can play Waterfall in custom games! Where are you going to dive in first?</p>



<p>Time for some wetwork, Spartan.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ESCALATION SLAYER</h3>



<p>Ready to take it up a level? Arriving with Season 6, Escalation Slayer is available in <em>Halo 2: Anniversary,</em> <em>Halo: Reach</em>, and <em>Halo 4</em>! Putting a fresh twist on a current favorite, show your combat versatility as you continue to get a new weapon with each kill while racing to the final round. </p>



<p>Escalation Slayer is available now in-game and will rotate through our weekly playlists from time to time (be sure to follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/Halo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/Halo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="http://facebook.com/Halo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a> to make sure you’re kept in the loop for the latest playlist updates), and you can dive in right now in custom games.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">INTRODUCING: THE EXCHANGE</h3>



<p>The customization options in <em>MCC</em> span far and wide – from classic looks, to brand new items in each successive Season Pass, we’re always looking at ways to make sure that you’ve got a way to get fresh new gear, while also limiting the perils of FOMO.</p>



<p>With The Exchange, we’re going to be rotating items from previous Seasons through each week – and, we’re even going to use this as an avenue to show off some brand new items, that aren’t in the Season Pass. The first Exchange-exclusive set will be the Rhine armor set (unlocked as a bundle, available all season long), and the Rhine weapon skins (unlocked separately from the armor bundle, notably). </p>



<p>Make sure to check in often! We’re going to be rotating stock through the Exchange regularly, so be sure to give it a glance when you get a chance.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TIMED CONTENT DURING SEASON 6</h2>



<p>As with all seasons for <em>MCC</em>, we’re going to have some items that will be available through in-game seasonal challenges first! Granted, the entire season pass isn’t going anywhere (<em>exactly like with previous season passes</em>) – and worry not, if you’re pressed for time or unable to get them unlocked, there’s a chance you’ll see them land in The Exchange in a future season.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">TIMED NAMEPLATES</h3>



<p>Just below, you can find a quick rundown on two Nameplates that will be available for an exclusive timeframe during Season 6. (So, for the completionists among you, take note!) This time around, we’ve got:</p>



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<p><strong>Hog Wild:</strong> To celebrate Earth Day, and to get the honorary Nameplate, be sure to log in between April 21<sup>st</sup> and April 25<sup>th</sup>!</p>



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<p><strong>Unity 2021:</strong> To celebrate every single Spartan, and to stand together as one, be sure to log in at any time during the month of June 2021.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">TIMED SEASONAL CHALLENGES</h3>



<p><strong>With the arrival of the latest season, you can get your hands on the following unique items first through some brand-new seasonal challenges! This time around:</strong></p>



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<p><strong>Package Deal:</strong> Compete the Non-Prophet Organization and Story Scorey Challenges.</p>



<p>Reward: <strong>“Another Sunrise” Animated Visor and +77,000 XP.</strong></p>



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<p> <strong>Double Up:</strong> Complete the Spree Real Estate and Nerdy Thirty Challenges.</p>



<p>Reward: <strong>“Gen2 Azure” Techsuit and +77,000 XP.</strong></p>



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<p> <strong>Best At Both:</strong> Complete the Point Guard and Ranked Beats Everything Challenges.</p>



<p>Reward: “<strong>Sword and Board” Back Accessory and +77,000 XP.</strong></p>



<p>Note, that all of the above challenges are live already – and, will be available for the duration of the season. So while you don’t need to get them right this second, bide your time to make sure you grab them before they’re gone!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RAVEN SEASON PASS</h2>



<p>This season has 100 brand new tiers of content for you to unlock! To give you a quick rundown of what to expect, we’ve got the latest episode of Seasonal Sitrep, brought to you by our very own <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://twitter.com/343postums" target="_blank">Postums</a>:</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BYE, BYE, BIRDY</h2>



<p>We wanted to take the chance to close this blog out by thanking our Halo Insiders, who helped make all this possible. Whether it’s helping us out with flights or providing feedback, you’re a group whose benevolence is beyond measure. (Interested in joining their ranks? Make sure your Halo Insider profile is up-to-date right over here, and you’ll be doing yourself a great favor in upping your eligibility for future flights.)</p>



<p>Season 6 will be live for roughly two months, and you can join in on all the excitement <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo-the-master-chief-collection-pc#purchaseoptions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">right now</a> on <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass/pc-games" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Xbox Game Pass</a>, the <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/halo-the-master-chief-collection/9ntm9hxnlszx?activetab=pivot:overviewtab" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Windows Store</a>, and <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/976730/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steam</a>!</p>



<p><strong>In the meantime – we’ll see you all online. As always, if you have any issues please be sure to send a report over to Halo Support, who will get you taken care of straight away. Or, to make sure you’ve got the latest and greatest intel so you’re prepared for the front lines:</strong></p>



<ul><li>MCC Season 6 Full Patch Notes</li><li>MCC Known Issues</li><li>MCC Modding EULA</li><li>MCC Modding EULA FAQ</li><li>Want to give us some feedback? Got a bug to report? Let us know right here!</li></ul>



<p>Stay safe out there,<br>–<a href="http://twitter.com/asalisbury" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andy</a></p>


MCC SEASON 6: RAVEN HAS LANDED


<p>Hey Friends,</p>



<p>With the rollout of Season 6 and our first iteration of modding support which allows Halo Custom Edition maps to be supported in MCC, we also released a brand-new End User License Agreement (EULA) right here!</p>



<p>We have taken some time ahead of this launch and put together this basic FAQ to answer questions that players may have around the EULA for modding Halo: The Master Chief Collection (MCC). If there are any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to ask us in this pinned forum thread and we will work to circle back in time. Without further ado, let’s dive on into it friends!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EULA FAQ</h2>



<p><strong>In this FAQ what does Mods or Modding refer to?<br></strong><em>This is an easy one! Mods and modding in this FAQ refers directly to MCC modding.</em></p>



<p><strong>I like making money for mods I build. Is selling my mods or being paid for them allowed?<br></strong><em>At this time no, we will continue to evaluate the desire to support this and keep an open mind toward the future.</em></p>



<p><strong>Are any and all assets such as music, textures, as well as models from previous (and future) Halo games allowed to be used in mods?<br></strong><em>Anything contained within MCC is allowed to be used for modding efforts.</em></p>



<p><strong>In the EULA, it mentioned “No competing services” what does this mean?<br></strong><em>This is defined clearly in the Competing Service section of the EULA.</em></p>



<p><strong>Can MCC mods use assets from other 343 Industries games, or Microsoft products?<br></strong><em>Only the assets contained within the retail version of MCC are allowed for use in modding efforts.</em></p>



<p><strong>Do we have to use a specific program or tool to make our mods? Are we still allowed to use HEK, Assembly, Reclaimer, or other tools readily available?<br></strong><em>You are allowed to use whatever legally obtained tools you have at your disposal to create mods for MCC. We are planning to release updated tools for several titles that should largely be able to do what you’ll need in order to successfully mod some of the games in MCC. We will continue to update as feedback is received. We also plan to set up a git repository where the community will be open to improve some of the tools in the future. We will share more information around this as we get closer to having it ready.</em></p>



<p><strong>Is there any type of content that isn’t allowed?<br></strong><em>You would need to provide irrefutable proof that you created the assets and that you have express permission to use the likeness, style, etc of what you’re trying to create. Remember, it’s not just about creating something from scratch but many of these popular IP’s also have very clear guidelines about what is and is not OK to use in the recreation of their properties. Even if you can prove that it’s 100% yours and you have explicit permission to use, we will always reserve the right to pull content out of the modding ecosystem as outlined in the EULA.</em></p>



<p><strong>When we are modding, is pineapple allowed?<br></strong><em>Always!</em></p>



<p><strong>Can we port assets, maps, and sounds from Halo Online or the Eldewrito mod?<br></strong><em>As long as those assets are your original creations and can be proven as so, they are fine to use. If they are from the base game that is not MCC they cannot be used.</em></p>



<p><strong>If this EULA says “No assets from other games” but the developer of the game who owns those assets has given you explicit permission, is it allowed?<br></strong><em>If the developer has given explicit open permission in an open and verifiable forum then yes, these would be useable. If they have only given you permission to use them, we would need to be able to verify that with the creator and also verify their intended permission goes beyond just your own personal use – once it’s a mod, it’s out there for everyone and then would also transfer useability to us. It’s a very complicated path and if its unable to be proven, we reserve the right to remove them as outlined in the EULA.</em></p>



<p><strong>Say a flight features a new model or gun. Then this model or gun never makes it to release. Can we take that and add it via mods?<br></strong><em>Archiving assets from flights for future use is against our terms of service for flighting. We highly value everyone’s feedback during the flighting process but sometimes items are pulled for reasons outside of them just not being ready. In doing this you could be potentially opening yourself up to legal action. There is potential for us to release “unreleased” assets like this in the future that have been vetted and will be available for open use in modding.</em></p>



<p><strong>Who owns my mods?<br></strong><em>The details for this are outlined clearly in the Ownership of Our Game and Other Things section of the EULA.</em></p>



<p><strong>If I use a mod that has been found to be breaking the EULA, am I also breaking the EULA? Will I get banned?<br></strong><em>If you have downloaded a mod and played with it, but it is later deemed to break the EULA, it will not apply to you. However, if you take it, modify it, and replace it – you are then complicit and actions can be taken against your account. If you think it breaks the EULA, chances are it does.</em></p>



<p><strong>Can content from older builds of the game be re-used/added back?<br></strong><em>As outlined above, any content that is part of the released version of MCC can be used in modding.</em></p>



<p><strong>If something isn’t mentioned in the EULA, but is against it later down the line, will someone who was unaware be punished for the mod/have to take it down?<br></strong><em>We will work with that individual to take it down in a case like this rather than blanket banning.</em></p>



<p><strong>Can I upload my mods anywhere I want? Or do I have to put them in a specific place?<br></strong><em>While we do plan to facilitate an ecosystem for mods within Steam Workshop, you are free to share your mods as you see fit.</em></p>



<p>We understand there will be more questions that come up from the community relating to the EULA, mods, and what players can and can’t do. We will do our best to answer these as mods expand, new features are brought online, and the ecosystem expands.</p>



<p>Thank you for stopping in and taking a look! As always, we will see you online!</p>



<p>Cheers,<br><a href="https://twitter.com/343postums" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Postums</a></p>


Postums

MCC’S EULA: THE FAQ