14 DAY TRIAL // With Halo: The Master Chief Collection less than a week away, Microsoft and 343 Industries have released the science fiction first-person shooter video game compilation's launch trailer.
As if there weren't enough hype surrounding the incoming collection already, the launch trailer showcases the updated HD visuals of the remastered editions of Halo 1 through 4, as well as the extras that players will be getting in the massive pack, which will be a must-buy for every Xbox One owner out there.
Halo has become one of the most influential video game series ever created, blending a compelling storyline, set in a rich sci-fi universe, with challenging and satisfying first-person shooter gameplay.
The games were veritable platform sellers for Microsoft's computer entertainment systems, and many Xbox and PC gamers no doubt remember them fondly.
A solid offering for Xbox One owners
Halo: The Master Chief Collection bundles together Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, and Halo 4, enabling users to relive some of their best gaming moments with updated visuals and improved mechanics, as well as offering a whole new generation the chance to experience the Halo saga.
In addition to the original experience, developer 343 Industries also packed in a lot of extra content, such as a full multiplayer suite numbering more than 100 maps for players to test their skills on, including some reworked classics and some brand new ones that have never seen the light of day before.
You will get to see Master Chief's heroic struggle to balance the forces of the universe and save Earth and mankind, and will enjoy an unforgettable journey, delivering a compelling story set in one of the most complex and fascinating fantasy universes ever created.
A lot of enticing extras
Furthermore, those who purchase Halo: The Master Chief Collection will also be graced with Halo: Nightfall, the live-action series exploring the origin story of Agent John Locke, one of the key characters in the upcoming Halo 5: Guardians.
What's more, the collection will also grant buyers exclusive access to the upcoming Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta test, scheduled to take off at the end of December, and running through the first half of January next year.
Throughout the games, the developers have scattered numerous Easter eggs pertaining to the lore of the upcoming Halo 5: Guardians, setting the scene for the next installment in the Halo franchise and offering veteran gamers an incentive to fire up the old shooters again.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection will make its debut exclusively on the Xbox One home console from Microsoft on November 11, worldwide.
