Halo: The Master Chief Collectionis a reimagining of the iconic series' saga, which combines all the game’s entries up toHalo 5into a single handy package. This collection was released exclusively on the Xbox One in 2015 and, since then, has been ported over to PC.
However, 343 Industries have issued an update that teases thatHalo: MCCmay be coming out on other platformssometime in the future, which has obviously sparked the interest of many fans. While nothing can be stated certainly, it’s important to keep expectations in check for now.
RELATED:Xbox Confirms 30 Games Coming As Console Exclusives in 2021
Halo: MCC May Not Be Coming To Other Consoles
To be very clear, the possibility ofHalo: MCCcoming out on Nintendo or Sony consoles is INCREDIBLY slim as of now. It’s not to say that it’s completely impossible, but slim enough that it’s unreasonable to expect so. Upon hearing this news, the PS5 or Switch was the go-to speculation for many people, but that doesn’t quite add up.Halois a long-standing behemoth that has served to sell Xbox consoles from its very beginnings and allowing the franchise to be available on other platforms doesn’t seem financially reasonable, but there’s a catch.
Sony has put a couple of its exclusive franchises on the PC, such as the recent release ofHorizon: Zero Dawn. While the game isn’t necessarily available on an Xbox or a Switch, the PC version has introduced a lot of newer players to the franchise, which ultimately builds upon the hype for thesoon to be releasedHorizon: Forbidden West,a PlayStation exclsuive. Sony and Guerilla Games have both enjoyed another round of success with this release, and Sony has since announced its plans for releasing more of its franchises on PC.
This could very well work for Microsoft as well, with the impending release ofHalo Infinite. Since the Master Chief Collection only contains the earlier games, a release on the other platforms could serve to bring fans up to speed on Master Chief’s Adventures and possibly invest in an Xbox console, inanticipation ofHalo Infinite. Microsoft is leading the charge in blurring boundaries with its Cloud and Play Anywhere schemes, so this decision to expand platforms makes sense, but it begs the question of where it is going.
The Answer May Be “Less' Than Fans Expect
As much as fans would like to seeMaster Chief debut on other consoles, the hints and rumors could very well be pointing to a different plan after all. Many fans believe that the game may not come out on other consoles, but be available via other storefronts such as the Epic Games Store, which is rapidly growing in popularity for a multitude of reasons. Stadia is another option, albeit slim, while xCloud could see it appear in new ways. Really, it could also be something entirely out of the blue too.
An out there possibility implies that the game may even come out on a Tesla vehicle. Recently, Elon Musk has stated that the newest Plaid Model S willplay games such asCyberpunk 2077andThe Witcher 3. So, it isn’t entirely unreasonable to expect such a port. After Elon Musk revealed that he is a big fan of theHalofranchise, Xbox has revealed its plans to collaborate with the billionaire, sharing possibilities of a Tesla Cybertruck based onHalo’s Warthog.
While all of this is just pure speculations from fans, the new storefornts look to have the most chance of turning out true.
Halo: The Master Chief Collectionis available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
