New ‘Halo 2’ flight hits Halo Insiders on April 17

Get ready to do some testing!

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What you need to know

What you need to know

Halo: The Master Chief Collectionincludes all the Halo games before Halo 5: Guardians. While the title launched in a somewhat broken state when it came to multiplayer, the games remain stellar experiences even years later. It’s no secret that the titles are coming to PC, and developer 343 Industries is making sure it polishes them up before launch.

If you’re part of the Halo Insider program, then you should be getting a new build on Friday, April 17. 343 Industries said the following on Twitter. Keep in mind that the invites come through Halo Waypoint’s website instead of notifications.

PSA: All Ring 3 blockers have been resolved at this time for Halo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary flighting to begin on Friday, 4/17. We will let folks know when buttons are being pressed for invites to roll out. Stay tuned to get tactical Marines!PSA: All Ring 3 blockers have been resolved at this time for Halo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary flighting to begin on Friday, 4/17. We will let folks know when buttons are being pressed for invites to roll out. Stay tuned to get tactical Marines!— Tyler Davis (@343Postums)April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

It seems like Halo 2 should be launching on PC soon. If you haven’t played the updated versions, give them a go onXbox One X. All of the titles run at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second.

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The Master Chief Collection is a collection of every Halo shooter from the pre-Xbox One era, offering incredible value at an incredible price.

What came before Halo Infinite

Halo 5: Guardians is the predecessor to the upcoming Halo Infinite, featuring a full campaign, tons of multiplayer modes, plenty of items to unlock, and the most expansive version of Forge ever made.

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