Halo 2 Anniversary PC has now been made available as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection and with it comes a major update for the collection across both PC and Xbox One.

　　As of today, Halo 2 and Halo 2 Anniversary have joined The Master Chief Collection on PC and are available for download through the Microsoft Store and Steam. The popular shooter is also available as part of the Xbox Game Pass.

　　As said, alongside making Halo 2 available on PC, Microsoft and 343 Industries have released a new major update for The Master Chief Collection across all platforms. This update packs improvements across the board alongside a new Spartan customization viewer for Halo 2, a theater for both Halo 2: Anniversary and Halo: Reach, and numerous fixes.

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　　We’ve included the full list of changes that comes with this major update down below:

Halo: The Master Chief Collection PC/XO Update May 12

　　Improvements have been across the board from previous flights. Below are additional resolved issues that come with today’s update and the platform (Xbox Only, PC Only, or All Platforms):Global (PC Only)

　　Resolved issues installing the Extended Language PackHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (All Platforms)Several instances of UE4 errors when playing MultiplayerMagnum Pistol spread increased when playing at higher than 30fpsTerminals stopped being interactable during continuous campaign sessionsHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (PC Only)

　　Some Campaign Steam Achievements were not unlocking correctly for mission completion, par time, and scoreHalo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary (All Platforms)

　　Crash before reaching the last area in Delta HaloResolved cutscene audio being distorted when continuing to the next campaign mission in Classic graphicsResolved corrupted textures in the tunnels on OutskirtsLoading screens now appropriately fade out before loading into gamesElite armor now displays lights appropriately in multiplayerDynamic light casts proper shadows in Halo 2The "Action" key now functions appropriately when bound to "Mouse Wheel Up/Down"Corrupt textures on Lockdown have been resolvedLooping audio when activating the waterfall on Shrine is resolvedGhosts explosion sounds are now present in Anniversary MultiplayerHalo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary (PC Only)

　　Team colors are now appropriately displayed in all in-game UI menusPlayers can now bind fire secondary and any vehicle function to the same keyGameplay audio levels now mirror other titles more closelyResolved throwing grenade, zoom, and zoom in actions taking priority while dual-wielding instead of firing your secondary when mapped to the same keyLeaves now render appropriately when using NVIDIA hardwareEmblems now appear on scoreboards in Halo 2 multiplayer gameplayWhen using crosshair centered it no longer alters positioning when zooming in with binocularsUniversal medals now display appropriately and do not show double medals for Halo 2: AnniversaryWhen firing while dual-wielding it is no longer inverted unless set appropriatelyWith the rocket launcher equipped and conducting the idle animation audio plays correctly when the barrel spinsOn Bloodline, the electric charge audio for the EMP is now playing correctlyMouse movement is no longer slower with Unlimited frame rate enabledMuzzle flash appear correctly on weapon barrels after swapping between Anniversary and Classic graphicsHalo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary (Xbox Only)

　　Playlist progression is now awarded correctly to co-op playersSentinel Beam VFX now appear correctly when switching between weaponsSword equip SFX now play appropriatelyInfected players now appropriately display having a shield bar when shields are set to Normal in Custom GamesForge UI now appropriately displays "Start New Round" when selecting to begin a new roundKill medals now appropriately display in-game alongside killing spree medalsHalo 3 (Xbox Only)

　　Performance improvements for players experiencing framerate drops in gameplayHalo 4 (Xbox Only)

　　The Mantis missile charge was missing its VFXHalo: The Master Chief Collection is available now globally on PC and Xbox One.