Halo: The Master Chief Collection remains one of the best gaming bundles in the industry. Microsoft’s collection features six chapters of the beloved Halo franchise, making Halo: The Master Chief Collection a must-have for fans of the series. As a flagship series for Microsoft and the Xbox, Halo has maintained a strong presence in pop culture, and it may be expanding its horizons soon.
Rumors about Halo potentially being ported to non-Microsoft platforms have been buzzing around for a while now. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has made it clear in the past that the company is no longer focused on exclusivity and is instead opting to broaden its reach. This means that Halo could be destined to join other consoles. If this is the case, then Halo: The Master Chief Collection would be best to launch on the Switch 2 this year instead of waiting.
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There Should Be More Games Like Halo 3: ODST
It was a very refreshing take to play as a regular human as opposed to a super soldier. While an ODST is a highly trained soldier, they aren’t on the same level of power as a Spartan and that made confrontations with the Covenant feel more dangerous.
Not only that, but the ambiance and way the story was told in Halo 3: ODST was fantastic. I hope something like that is done again someday.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection Should Strike the Switch 2 Iron While It’s Hot
The Switch 2’s Release is Right Around the Corner
- The console is scheduled to launch on June 5.
- The Switch 2 will be priced at $450 or a bundle of $500 that includes Mario Kart World.
- Nintendo has already confirmed many major third-party franchises, like Cyberpunk 2077 and Borderlands 4.
Between Phil Spencer’s teases that not even Halo is off limits to be ported and the other heavy-hitter third-party titles already confirmed, The Master Chief Collection seems like a shoo-in for the Switch 2. However, waiting for Halo to reach an important milestone may not be the best move.
The Master Chief Collection includes Halo Combat Evolved: Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo 4, and Halo: Reach.
Halo’s 25th Anniversary
- Halo: Combat Evolved turns 25 on November 15, 2026.
If The Master Chief Collection is destined to get a Switch 2 port, Microsoft may be tempted to wait for the first game’s 25th anniversary as a way to celebrate. This may be the wrong decision, though. Right now, the Switch 2 has taken up a lot of space in the industry. It’s a hot topic that has ignited both excitement and anger, and despite the controversy, the buzz around the Switch 2 could give a Master Chief Collection announcement a bigger push.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has made it clear in the past that the company is no longer focused on exclusivity.
Even though the price point of the Switch 2’s games has a lot of fans frustrated, the console is still bound to be one of the biggest points of conversation throughout the rest of the year. Nintendo has shaken up an already packed year for the industry, and Microsoft would be wise to jump on the hype train by bringing The Master Chief Collection into the mix. Launching such a port on the franchise’s 25th anniversary makes sense on the surface, but the general excitement for the Switch 2 is likely to have died down by then.
Rumors have also suggested that fellow Microsoft exclusive Gears of War could be coming to other consoles.
Halo Has Yet to Be Confirmed For the Switch 2
It’s important to note that this is purely speculation. Despite teases and hints that the Halo franchise could be destined for other consoles, Microsoft has yet to actually deliver. As the year continues, it will be interesting to see if Microsoft finally does pull the trigger on expanding Halo‘s audience, but right now, it’s merely a rumor.
The Switch 2 has added even more to a busy year, and the confirmation of The Master Chief Collection coming to the Nintendo console would be massive news. As the launch of the Switch 2 draws closer, it will be fascinating to see if The Master Chief Collection plays a role in ringing in the console’s first year.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
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- Released
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November 11, 2014
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Violence, Blood and Gore, Language
- Publisher(s)
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Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
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Saber3D Engine for the single player portion of Halo: CE Anniversary and Halo 2 Anniversary; Unreal Engine 4 for UI and player customization; Halo Engine