[Update] During Microsoft's X019 event last night, it was confirmed that Halo Reach is launching on Xbox One and PC on December 3rd. The shooter will also be joining Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass library. Check out the game's launch trailer in 4K down below:
[Original story] Halo Reach Xbox One as part of Halo: the Master Chief Collection is possibly launcing later today following Microsoft’s X019 event.
As spotted by gaming-achievement website TrueAchievements, the release dates for Halo Reach on Xbox One and PC have recently been altered with the Xbox Store page now mentioning today’s as the title’s release date. The highly-anticipated PC version is now listed for a December 3 release.
Last year, 343 Industries and Microsoft announced that Halo: The Master Chief Collection would be coming to PC in 2019. In addition, it was announced that Bungie’s Halo Reach would be added to the Collection on both PC and Xbox One.
Microsoft and 343 Industries are rolling the Master Chief Collection for PC in phases with the first being Halo: Reach. As covered earlier this month, the Halo Reach PC flight is still underway and was recently extended to (at least) November 18. Those interested in the game's PC requirements on Steam should check our article right here.
Microsoft’s Xbox X019 gaming event in London kicks off tonight and based on the new Xbox Store listing, Reach is making its way to Microsoft’s Xbox One console tonight as well with Microsoft announcing its release during the event.
Released in 2010 for the Xbox 360, Halo Reach is Bungie’s last Halo development before signing a 10-year publishing deal with Activision.
“Halo: Reach” follows the story of Noble Team, a squad of heroic Spartan soldiers as they make their final stand on planet Reach, humanity’s last line of defence between the terrifying Covenant and Earth. Representing the best-in-class multiplayer elements that have become the hallmark of the “Halo” series, “Halo: Reach” offers the most action-packed multiplayer experience yet on Xbox LIVE. The “Halo: Reach” experience is completed with an intense campaign, an unparalleled suite of features and stunning new visuals powered by ground-breaking new technology.