Tests Could Start as Early as JanuaryÂ
The first game within the Master Cheif Collection launched earlier this month. Since all of the Halo games are going to be added in chronological order, Halo: Reach was the first to become available. However, it has not been very clear what sort of release schedule 343 had in mind for their PC bundle.
Recently 343 Industries has said that they might be starting tests for Halo: Combat Evolved as early as January. This does not mean the original Halo game will be releasing that very month, but it does mean that the ball is starting to roll.
“As we close the year out and start to look at what’s ahead of us in 2020, I wanted to give you an update on the progress we’re making on the other games heading to MCC on PC. Right now, we have a good-sized army of developers working through different development streams to support our efforts across ongoing Reach updates and quality of life improvements in addition to Halo: CE Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, and Forge & Theater support (Reach first). Halo: ODST (Campaign) and Halo 4 are a little further out but rest assured they’re also coming to MCC on PC in 2020.”
“If work continues on its current trajectory, we are looking good to start [Halo: Combat Evolved] flights in January.”
While this does not give fans a solid idea of a release date. It is good to know that the other games in the series are coming along smoothly. Testing can take a long time. There is always a chance that the developers will run into some unforeseen bugs or glitches. Hopefully, everything goes well and we can all experience Combat Evolved once again.
The Halo: Master Chief Collection is available on the PC and Xbox.