‘Halo 3: ODST Master Chief Collection’ now officially launched for PC

Fans of the Halo series will be excited to know that Halo 3: ODST (Orbital drop shock Troopers), is officially launched and available on Steam, Xbox game pass for PC, and the Microsoft store. This launch is part of the Master Chief Collection.

The collection is for fans who never got to play the game before when it was a console-exclusive game. You will play a team member of the Orbital Drop Shock Trooper unit.

Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Get to the bottom of what happened to the squad and investigate why The Covenant is invading New Mombasa.

Halo 3: ODST – What you need to know

Master Chief Collection specs

This launch comes with some amazing features. Players can do full campaigns in New Mombasa. These campaigns will follow events that happened before Halo 3. There is no multiplayer function, but the original Firefight mode is present.

This Firefight mode will be available as an update for the Xbox One. Enhancements that are featured in the Halo: The Master Chief Collection include; uncapped higher frame rates, customizable controls, and 4K resolution.

Watch: ‘Halo 3: ODST Master Chief Collection’ trailer

343 Industries had this to say at the launch:

“Today, 22 September 2020, we are releasing ‘Halo 3: ODST’ for the PC, This will include an update for the Xbox version that includes Firefight for ODST. We are also happy to introduce the beginning of Season 3 which will incorporate customisation unlocks for titles in the collection, along with a journey of continued challenges to complete.”

Update and price

The update weighs in at a whopping size of 14GB on the Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass, so make sure you have enough space. The Master Chief Collection is available for $39.99 (About R670) so gamers will have access to this loved franchise.

Players get ready to suit up, prepare your weapons and return to the exciting world of Halo.