Halo: Reachwas created as Bungie’s last entry in the series before it left forDestiny, and despite not featuring the Master Chief, it’s one of thebest Halo gamesever made. It was only available on Xbox platforms up until today, but Microsoft and 343 Industries have finallybrought the acclaimed prequelto PC.
Released as part ofHalo: The Master Chief Collectionfor both Xbox One and PC players,Halo: Reachis available to those who already own the Xbox version for an additional $10, though you will get the multiplayer component as a free update. If you buyThe Master Chief Collectionstarting now on Xbox, the whole game will come with it.
Reachis currently the only game in the collection available to PC players, with the other games all scheduled to arrive before the end of 2020. For those subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Game Pass for PC, you get access to the game for free.
If you prefer to purchase your games on Steam,Halo: The Master Chief Collectionis also available there for $40, or you can purchaseReachon its own for $10. Regardless of platform, you’ll need an Xbox Live account in order to play the online multiplayer.
Halo: Reachis a tragic story in the series’ often-dark timeline, taking place just before the events of the original game. As the doomed Noble Team, you work to fight off the enormous Covenant army attacking the titular planet Reach, and meet several characters featured prominently in the other Halo games. Its vicious multiplayer also features more customization options and tremendous map design, often beating the high standard set byHalo 3a few years earlier. Even if you aren’t usually interested in spinoff games, it is an essential part of the Halo series that you’re able to’t afford to skip.
Halo: Reachfor Xbox One and PC will have to do for the next year. With the launch of the Xbox’sProject Scarlettin 2020, we will also getHalo Infinite,which is the next step in the Master Chief’s story. The game will also release on Xbox One and PC.
