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It took a while,but the remastered version of the original Halo has finally reached PCs. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is now available as part of the Master Chief Collection through Steam,the Microsoft Store and the Xbox Game Pass PC beta. It boasts the requisite visual tune-ups,including support for 4K and ultra-wide displays,but also throws in modern creature comforts like text chat,customizable key layouts and a 3D model view for customizing your Spartan. You can even flip between classic and Anniversary audio in multiplayer matches,depending on how nostalgic you're feeling.
The launch of Halo: CE also brings tweaks across MCC,such as push-to-talk voice chat,per-game key bindings and an improved crouch mechanic.
The whole collection sells for $40 if you aren't using Xbox Game Pass,although you can buy most individual games for $10. There's little doubt that Halo: CE is the star of the show for many people. It's not just the game that launched the series -- for many,it was their first experience with pioneering gameplay elements that,in some cases,define first-person shooters to this day.
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