Summary<\/h3>\n\n- Halo 2: Anniversary is Available Now on PC as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta), on the Microsoft Store and Steam.<\/li>\n
- Halo 2: Anniversary is the the impeccably remastered edition of the original Halo 2 release alongside Halo: The Master Chief Collection on console in 2014. <\/li>\n
- The game on PC comes equipped with new features, optimizations, customizations and more built for the platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
The last few months have been eventful for Halo fans on PC, as Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em><\/a> released in December 2019 with Halo: Reach<\/em><\/a> and Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary<\/em><\/a> joining its younger sibling in the collection via a surprise release on March 3. The Halo fun continues as Halo 2: Anniversary <\/em>releases today as the next installment in Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em> with Xbox Game Pass, on the Microsoft Store and on Steam. <\/p>\nThe game that changed online multiplayer forever, Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em> is the impeccably remastered edition of the original Halo 2<\/em> game released alongside Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em> on console in 2014. Following the Chief\u2019s victory in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary<\/em>, experience the pivotal battle in the Human-Covenant war to defend Earth, where the Master Chief finds an unlikely ally on a new Halo ringworld and fights to prevent the destruction of humankind. Enjoy legendary multiplayer with seven remastered multiplayer maps from Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em> and 25 multiplayer maps from the original Halo 2<\/em>, as well as the ability to toggle between the remastered graphics in the Anniversary edition and the graphics from the original Halo 2<\/em> campaign. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/halo-2-anniversary-now-available-for-pc-as-part-of-master-chief-collection.png\")
<\/figure>\nHalo 2: Anniversary<\/em> on PC comes equipped with new features, optimizations, and customizations built for the platform. The game looks and plays better than ever at 60 frames-per-second (or greater) with 4K UHD support, and players can fine-tune their experience with a vast array of options, including customizable mouse and keyboard support, ultrawide support, FOV customization and more. <\/p>\nLike all titles in Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em> on PC, players will have a few different ways to experience Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em>\u202fdepending on their platform of choice: <\/p>\n\n- Xbox Game Pass \u2013\u202f<\/strong>Join\u202fXbox Game Pass Ultimate<\/a>\u202for\u202fXbox Game Pass for PC (Beta)<\/a>\u202fand get\u202fHalo 2: Anniversary<\/em>, the next chapter in\u202fHalo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em>. Halo 3<\/em>,\u202fHalo 3: ODST<\/em>\u202f(Campaign), and\u202fHalo 4<\/em>\u202fwill also be included in your membership and will be available on each game\u2019s respective release date, completing the collection in 2020. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Microsoft Store and Steam \u2013<\/strong>\u202f<\/em>The\u202fHalo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em>\u202fbundle is available today for $39.99 USD, which includes Halo: Reach<\/em>\u202fand Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary<\/em>, and now Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em>, plus the remaining titles as they launch next year.\u202fHalo 2: Anniversary<\/em>\u202fcan also be purchased individually for $9.99 USD. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/figure>\nThank you to Halo Insiders who\u2019ve shared feedback and participated in hands-on testing of pre-release builds on our journey to bring Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em> to Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em>! The community\u2019s support and involvement through public \u201cflights\u201d over the past several months has been critical to ensuring Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em> offers the best experience possible. If you\u2019re interested in joining the flighting process for future releases, sign up at HaloInsider.com<\/a>. <\/p>\nFor all the latest on Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em>, <\/a>Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em><\/a> and all things Halo, be sure to stay tuned to Halo Waypoint<\/a> and Xbox Wire<\/a>, and follow @Halo<\/a> on your favorite social media platforms. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n
The last few months have been eventful for Halo fans on PC, as Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em><\/a> released in December 2019 with Halo: Reach<\/em><\/a> and Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary<\/em><\/a> joining its younger sibling in the collection via a surprise release on March 3. The Halo fun continues as Halo 2: Anniversary <\/em>releases today as the next installment in Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em> with Xbox Game Pass, on the Microsoft Store and on Steam. <\/p>\n The game that changed online multiplayer forever, Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em> is the impeccably remastered edition of the original Halo 2<\/em> game released alongside Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em> on console in 2014. Following the Chief\u2019s victory in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary<\/em>, experience the pivotal battle in the Human-Covenant war to defend Earth, where the Master Chief finds an unlikely ally on a new Halo ringworld and fights to prevent the destruction of humankind. Enjoy legendary multiplayer with seven remastered multiplayer maps from Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em> and 25 multiplayer maps from the original Halo 2<\/em>, as well as the ability to toggle between the remastered graphics in the Anniversary edition and the graphics from the original Halo 2<\/em> campaign. <\/p>\n Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em> on PC comes equipped with new features, optimizations, and customizations built for the platform. The game looks and plays better than ever at 60 frames-per-second (or greater) with 4K UHD support, and players can fine-tune their experience with a vast array of options, including customizable mouse and keyboard support, ultrawide support, FOV customization and more. <\/p>\n Like all titles in Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em> on PC, players will have a few different ways to experience Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em>\u202fdepending on their platform of choice: <\/p>\n Thank you to Halo Insiders who\u2019ve shared feedback and participated in hands-on testing of pre-release builds on our journey to bring Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em> to Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em>! The community\u2019s support and involvement through public \u201cflights\u201d over the past several months has been critical to ensuring Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em> offers the best experience possible. If you\u2019re interested in joining the flighting process for future releases, sign up at HaloInsider.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n For all the latest on Halo 2: Anniversary<\/em>, <\/a>Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em><\/a> and all things Halo, be sure to stay tuned to Halo Waypoint<\/a> and Xbox Wire<\/a>, and follow @Halo<\/a> on your favorite social media platforms. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n\n
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