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Halo Infinite

The Halo community spans different games, artistic mediums, and locales across the globe. But the cosplay community uniquely manages to combine all three – and, that’s why we’re thrilled to reveal our latest Cosplay Guide, featuring the freshly revealed Spartan Mk. VII Armor, which you may have spotted in our Halo Infinite Multiplayer Reveal just a couple of days ago.  



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As a reminder, if you’re also interested in perfecting your ODST look in addition to your freshly minted Spartan – or, you’re just on the hunt for some more reference material, be sure to check out our guide for Halo 3: ODST’s Rookie. But now, without further ado, let’s take a look at the Mk. VII.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SPARTAN MK. VII [GEN3]</h2>



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 Created with input from Dr. Halsey herself, the latest Mark VII iteration refreshes the Mjolnir technical architecture with breakthroughs in neural interfaces, shield emitters, fusion power, and armor formulation.



The Mark VII designation refers to a number of prototype platforms that test the ever-evolving Mjolnir Generation 3 standard. The most recent design to bear the name was selected by Dr. Halsey from Materials Group’s KEYSTONE development program. 



To download the full guide, be sure to click either of the links just below:



<ul><li><a href="https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/CosplayGuides/mk7_cosplayguide_fullsize-a95f71a129ae4094aef3ea0b6121fca4.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mark VII | Cosplay Guide (Full)</a></li><li><a href="https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/CosplayGuides/mk7_cosplayguide_mobile-c9b71de988af42f9b6f6010ef44a2417.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mark VII | Cosplay Guide (Mobile)</a></li><li>NOTE: ‘Full’ file size may be large on mobile devices. If you’re on your phone, please consider waiting until you’re on your PC before you download.</li></ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SHOW US YOUR BUILDS!</h2>



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We’d love to see what you’ve been building! Whether you’re kicking off a brand-new build of our freshly released Spartan Mk. VII, you’ve got an ODST already built and ready to go, or if you’re just looking to share your art with the Halo community, be sure to share it with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/Halo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> using <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HaloSpotlight" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#HaloSpotlight</a>! That hashtag makes it much easier for us to find your works of art, and to highlight them to the community.



And of course, thank you to our fans for truly becoming a part of our world. Whether you’re just firing up a casual match of BTB with friends, you’re stepping foot into the campaigns for the very first time, or you know the lore like the back of your hand – we wouldn’t be here without each and every one of you. Thank you.



Stay safe out there,



–<a href="https://twitter.com/asalisbury" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andy</a>

Andy Salisbury

Official Cosplay Guide: MARK VII

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Inside Infinite – April 2021

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

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



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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:



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



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.



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



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 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.



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



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



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 Halo Online map that’s now available in Halo 3. As of today, you can play Waterfall in custom games! Where are you going to dive in first?



Time for some wetwork, Spartan.



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



Ready to take it up a level? Arriving with Season 6, Escalation Slayer is available in Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo: Reach, and Halo 4! 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. 



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.



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



The customization options in MCC 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.



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). 



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.



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



As with all seasons for MCC, 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 (exactly like with previous season passes) – 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.



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



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:



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



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Unity 2021: 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.



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



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:



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Package Deal: Compete the Non-Prophet Organization and Story Scorey Challenges.



Reward: “Another Sunrise” Animated Visor and +77,000 XP.



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 Double Up: Complete the Spree Real Estate and Nerdy Thirty Challenges.



Reward: “Gen2 Azure” Techsuit and +77,000 XP.



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 Best At Both: Complete the Point Guard and Ranked Beats Everything Challenges.



Reward: “Sword and Board” Back Accessory and +77,000 XP.



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!



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



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>:



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



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.)



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>!



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:



<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>



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

MCC SEASON 6: RAVEN HAS LANDED

Hey Friends,



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!



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!



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



In this FAQ what does Mods or Modding refer to? This is an easy one! Mods and modding in this FAQ refers directly to MCC modding.



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



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? Anything contained within MCC is allowed to be used for modding efforts.



In the EULA, it mentioned “No competing services” what does this mean? This is defined clearly in the Competing Service section of the EULA.



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



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? 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.



Is there any type of content that isn’t allowed? 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.



When we are modding, is pineapple allowed? Always!



Can we port assets, maps, and sounds from Halo Online or the Eldewrito mod? 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.



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? 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.



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? 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.



Who owns my mods? The details for this are outlined clearly in the Ownership of Our Game and Other Things section of the EULA.



If I use a mod that has been found to be breaking the EULA, am I also breaking the EULA? Will I get banned? 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.



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



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? We will work with that individual to take it down in a case like this rather than blanket banning.



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



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.



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



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

Postums

MCC’S EULA: THE FAQ

INSIDE INFINITE – MARCH 2021

INSIDE INFINITE – FEBRUARY 2021

INSIDE INFINITE – JANUARY 2021

Hey Friends,



<a href="https://twitter.com/343Postums" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Postums</a> here to welcome you to the blog, and to shout from the rooftops that Season 5 is upon us! This blog will be breaking down everything you need to know about what is coming with this latest season for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which you can get <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo-the-master-chief-collection-pc#purchaseoptions">right now</a> on <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass/pc-games">Xbox Game Pass for PC</a>, the <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/halo-the-master-chief-collection/9ntm9hxnlszx?activetab=pivot:overviewtab">Microsoft Store</a>, and <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/976730/Halo_The_Master_Chief_Collection/">Steam</a>.



Today, we’ll be going over the following:



<ul><li>Season 5 Summary, and Seasonal Sitrep videos</li><li>A breakdown of what’s to come in this latest season</li><li>A closer look at timed Nameplates and challenge-exclusive rewards</li><li>And of course, a rundown on today’s game update</li></ul>



The light is green Spartans. Let’s dive on in!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MCC’S SEASON 5 – ANVIL</h2>



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Season 5 of MCC, titled “Anvil”, is finally here! With it comes a slew of new content, a game update, and a new option for disabling new armors, should you so choose. Thank you everyone for voicing your feedback and letting us know you wanted such a feature – we took this to heart and were able to push and get this into the game update today. Thank you to players who continue to constructively let us know what you want us to focus our attention on. 



But now, to introduce you to what’s on the horizon, check out our Season 5 launch trailer: 



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From new armor customization for both Halo 3 and Halo: Reach, there are a lot of new ways players can suit up and get ready to finish the fight.



My personal two favorite pieces from this season are the long lost AKIS helmet that comes in the GRD variant, and having the fabled Mister Chief making an appearance as a MARINER variant! There are over 80 pieces players can customize their Spartans with, and we look forward to seeing them in matches here shortly. Additionally, Anvil has a wide assortment of all-new challenges and content players can experience starting today!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MCC GAME UPDATE</h2>



Today’s game update is more akin to a “hotfix” patch that is very lightweight and includes a short list of bug fixes, and as previously stated – a new option for turning on and off the visibility of new armors and weapon skins for Halo 3, for those that want to preserve the legacy experience. (If you opt to turn off cosmetics, any players in your game who are wearing new armor will appear as default Mark VI.)



For a full list of Patch Notes and Known Issues, please check out the links below for the full details:



<ul><li>Patch Notes</li><li>Known Issues</li></ul>



As always, if you do end up running into any sort of issue while playing the game, please make sure to head on over to the Halo Support site and submit a ticket. This helps us see what the top issues are and what we need to prioritize for future game updates, so please let us know! (Of course, one ticket per-issue, please. It helps us better sort and track each individual item.)



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TIMED CONTENT DURING SEASON 5</h2>



Season 5 brings with it a slew of new content, with an exclusive set available only for specific times, and a few others as a part of specific challenges. These will give you some new opportunities to spice up your Spartans and online personas in MCC. Read on below to get a look at what you can expect – and, for some info on how to add them to your armory.



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



Below are the two unique timed Nameplates that you will need to just log-in to earn. Be sure to hop in during the months of February and March in 2021 to snag these two and show your support to your fellow Spartans for Black History Month and Women’s History Month:



Black History Month: February is Black History Month, log in during the month of February 2021 to secure the Nameplate just below.



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Women’s History Month: In the month of March 2021, you can log in at any time to snag the all-new Women’s History Month Nameplate below.



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



This season includes 12 unique seasonal challenges and four of them include customization items as rewards. Check out their details below:



Because You Begged – Perform an Assassination against an Elite to survive a fall that would’ve been fatal in the Halo: Reach campaign.



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Reward: Mister Chief Mariner Helmet and 77,000 XP



Release the Geese! – Complete the Halo 3 mission “Halo” on Legendary with all players in Mongeese at the end of the mission.



Reward: Hazard Pay Mongoose skin and 77,000 XP.



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Challenge: Combo Maker – Complete the “Guilty Shot” and “Who, What, Win” challenges. “Guilty Shot” requires you to get 343 headshot medals with the Battle Rifle in matchmade games which earn you 3 Season Points and 50,000 XP. “Who, What, Win” requires you to win 25 ranked matchmade games and earns you 3 Season Points and 50,000 XP. When completing these two, it will fulfill the requirements for the Seasonal Challenge “Combo Maker” with the rewards below.



Reward: Lucky Shot BR skin and 77,000 XP.



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Challenge: Strong in the Week – Complete 30 weekly challenges.



Reward: Quickdraw Nameplate, 4 Season Points, 200,000 XP.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ANVIL SEASON BATTLE PASS CONTENTS</h2>



To help us dive into the nitty-gritty, we thought we’d shake things up a bit and drop a brief Season 5 Seasonal Sitrep. I tried to channel my inner Frankie with the shaved head and all, and this was my first video of this nature ever, so hopefully y’all enjoy!



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With Season 5, “Anvil”, we are bringing online over 100 total items for player customization across a 100 tier (and, entirely free) Season Pass where you use Season Points to unlock each tier. This season will include the following types of content:



<ul><li>All New Armors for Halo 3 & Halo: Reach, including the long–lost GRD.</li><li>New Weapon Skins for Halo 3 for your Battle Rifle, Assault Rifle, Magnum, and more.</li><li>And a slew of new Nameplates to customize your online persona.</li></ul>



To acquire and unlock the 100 tiers for Anvil, you will need to obtain Season Points just like in previous seasons. For newcomers, Season Points can be earned by ranking up your Global Rank for the first 100 Tiers in MCC or by completing daily, weekly, and some of the seasonal challenges.



It’s worth noting, you do not have to unlock these immediately. Season Points are retained indefinitely and can be used on any and all previous seasons interchangeably.



It’s also worth noting that there is some lore behind the new armors coming to MCC! My good friend Jeff Easterling (or as many know him, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne" target="_blank">GrimBrotherOne</a>) has a couple of Canon Fodder blogs, Pen Umbra and Armor Online which share all of the fun and unique stories behind each piece. Be sure to check them out if you are interested in learning more about some of Season 5’s unlocks!



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



Season 5 kicks off today and will run for roughly 2 months, so make sure to get online and tackle those timed unlocks and earn your free rewards! And for those that haven’t joined in on the fun yet, you can get MCC <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo-the-master-chief-collection-pc#purchaseoptions">right now</a> on <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass/pc-games">Xbox Game Pass for PC</a>, the <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/halo-the-master-chief-collection/9ntm9hxnlszx?activetab=pivot:overviewtab">Microsoft Store</a>, and <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/976730/Halo_The_Master_Chief_Collection/">Steam</a>.



I know there are quite a few that I’m eyeing to unlock. I’m looking to create a flock of mongeeses decked out in Hazard Pay and of course, working on getting some more splatter medals. I look forward to seeing y’all sporting this season’s new content and will be sure to check out the cool content this community creates from these new additions!



We appreciate you taking the time to come read up on the latest and greatest going on in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. As always Spartans, we will see you online!



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

GRD IS HERE: MCC SEASON 5 NOW LIVE

Inside Infinite – December 2020

Here at 343 Industries, we love our community and we love armor. But, unsurprisingly, there are members of our community who love armor just as much (if not more) than we do. They spend hours meticulously crafting and perfecting their own custom armor sets to eventually wear in real life. They are cosplayers.



Today, we’re happy to release our first official cosplay guide to help support this community of talented creators. With Halo 3: ODST joining Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and ODST armor being a more approachable starting point than a full suit of Mjolnir, we decided to focus this first guide on everyone’s favorite new guy – the Rookie.



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



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Born on Luna at the very start of the war, the Rookie has never known a life without the threat of the Covenant. Leaving the shelter of the Sol system, he eventually joined the UNSC Marine Corps. Soon after, the Rookie volunteered and was accepted for the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODST), despite his initial lack of combat experience.



After completing ODST training, the Rookie served in a Rapid Offensive Picket within the 26th Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). After the fall of Reach, the Rookie was assigned to the 65th Shock Troops Division for emergency defensive operations near Earth.



To download our official cosplay guide for the Rookie and jump feet first into the world of cosplay, look no further than the links below!



<ul><li><a href="https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/CosplayGuides/h3odst_cosplayguide_rookie_full-cf711784cefd46f1942179552d484811.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">The Rookie | Cosplay Guide (Full)*</a> </li><li><a href="https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/CosplayGuides/h3odst_cosplayguide_rookie_mobile-3205b69a031a4a4f9ced2dee4dff173a.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">The Rookie | Cosplay Guide (Mobile)</a></li></ul>



*File size may be large for mobile devices. Please consider waiting until you’re on a computer to download this file.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FROM THE TEAM</h2>



To help bring this cosplay guide to life, we enlisted the support of many people across our Franchise, Content, and Consumer Products teams. From finding old builds of Halo 3: ODST, to pulling renders of Rookie’s armor, to assembling them inside the guide, this wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of many talented individuals.



To celebrate the collaborative nature of this first guide, I spoke to a few people on the project about their roles and what they’re looking forward to seeing from the cosplay community. Let’s see what they have to say! 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">WHAT WAS YOUR ROLE IN BUILDING THIS COSPLAY GUIDE?</h3>



Quinn Spence (Franchise): I was responsible for pulling together all of the old Rookie 3D models and textures, as well as making the new high res character renders you see throughout the guide.



Kenneth Peters (Franchise): I did a pass on the guide to give it some canonical flair. Most cosplay guides have little-to-no context for the material, but I felt it important to go the extra mile, and let you know in exactly which pocket the Rookie stores his “pogey bait.”



<a href="https://twitter.com/ZaraVarin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Zara Varin</a> (Consumer Products): I’m an avid cosplayer and armor making enthusiast in my own time, in addition to all the overlap it shares with the awesome things I get to work on here at 343. I’ve also worked on similar guides in the past and build out these sorts of references for myself every time I undertake a new costume or prop build. A great deal of my input was advocating for not only what I would hope to see included in this sort of reference, but what other cosplayers (like our illustrious <a href="https://www.405th.com/">405th Infantry Regiment</a>) have mentioned wanting, too.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">WHAT ASPECTS WERE YOUR FAVORITE ELEMENTS OF THE GUIDE?</h3>



Zara: Gosh I adore the whole thing; some of the lore blurbs still make me laugh and I noticed details on this character model I’d never seen before while working on this. I love being able to include a lot of individual component breakouts and angles that are almost impossible to see in-game; those sorts of details are things I know I’ve spent long hours agonizing over and doing some wild things to try to get reference for my own cosplay. It was important to me that we showed as much as possible, even if that meant having to break the fourth wall a bit; with the Rookie, for instance, revealing the details of areas usually covered by armor also showed parts of the character model where geometry simply doesn’t exist because there was no reason for it to in a final optimized game asset. Fiddly situational stuff like that is the sort of thing I want to make sure we include however we can in future guides, depending on what the unique challenges are for each character.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">WHAT ARE YOU EXCITED TO SEE FROM FANS, FROM THIS OR FUTURE GUIDES?</h3>



Quinn: I’m really happy with the level of detail we were able to put into this guide – I know both how challenging and rewarding it is to bring characters from digital designs to physical outfits, and I’m beyond excited to see the different solutions fans come up with!



Kenneth: The industry and creativity of our community never fails to impress and humble, and I sincerely hope that this guide can help in the creation of new art and artifacts.



Zara: As far as what I’m most excited to see from fans: ALL OF IT. I essentially live in a fandom blanket fort built out of all my favorite things (Halo obviously included!), and I’m always so delighted to see what folks make!



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



One of the coolest elements of video games is the unique way they can make you feel like you’re truly immersed inside your favorite universe or franchise. From Spartans and Spectres to Gears and Grey Wardens, it can be exhilarating to step inside the experience to truly become your favorite character. 



For some fans though, their passion for truly becoming part of the universe is on an entirely different level.



Halo has been incredibly blessed to have such a massive and engaged cosplay community, with dedicated members all over the world pouring their heart, soul, and skills into bringing the universe to life. We’re always impressed by the lengths that cosplay creatives will go to in order to lend a helping hand to others. Whether it’s assisting someone on their first build, bringing extra foam and Velcro to share at an event, or making an appearance at a moment’s notice to support a good cause, cosplayers are very often at the forefront of what it means to truly be a community.



Guides like these are one way we would like to continue our own involvement in these endeavors—compiled by dedicated 343 team members from across the studio eager to help provide some additional assistance to fans through official assets, reference shots, material guides, turnarounds, contextual information, stats, details, and more. We hope you enjoy this particular contribution to your own creative process, and we can’t wait to see what you make next.



 – 343 Industries



That colorful closing crafted by the creative <a href="https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">GrimBrotherOne</a>, whose help with assembling this blog was invaluable, will be included at the start of this cosplay guide and potentially the ones yet to come. His involvement, just like that of so many others, aided in bringing this project to life. More importantly though, those aforementioned words are equally felt by the entire studio, and will sit prominently within this cosplay guide as a reminder of how much we appreciate this passionate community. It was quite the undertaking to find and crack open builds of Halo 3: ODST from 2009 to find those perfect models of the Rookie, but we’re extremely proud of the result and we hope you all enjoy.



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Before we wrap this up, I wanted to implore you to share any and all of your cosplay creations with us using #HaloSpotlight on <a href="https://twitter.com/Halo">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Halo/">Instagram</a>. It’s the easiest way for us to spot your fantastic work and may even land you in a <a href="https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news?categoryName=Halo%20Community%20Spotlight" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Halo Community Spotlight</a> here on Waypoint!



Until next time,



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://twitter.com/Unyshek">– UNY</a></h4>