Halo: The Master Chief Collection review

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is the best value on this list for shooter fans. The Xbox Store page describes Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3 and Halo 4, plus Halo: Reach and Halo 3: ODST, as one integrated package with 67 campaign missions and more than 120 multiplayer maps. That alone puts it close to Red Dead Redemption 2, and at $39.99 it costs less. It also does something few current shooters do: the capabilities list shared and split screen, 2-player local co-op and up to 4-player local multiplayer, so it still works for couch play on an Xbox One. Halo 2: Anniversary includes a Classic Mode that flips between remastered and original 2004 graphics. The page also lists Halo: Reach at $9.99 and Halo 3: ODST at $4.99 inside the bundle, so confirm what your purchase includes. Game Pass Premium and Ultimate members get it included.

Who it is for

Shooter fans and couch co-op players who want the classic Halo campaigns at a low price.

Price

$39.99 on the US Xbox Store; included with Game Pass Premium and Ultimate.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Microsoft Studios • Action & adventure $39.99+
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3 and Halo 4 in one package
• Store page lists Halo: Reach and Halo 3: ODST in the bundle for 67 campaign missions
• Split screen, local co-op for 2 and online co-op for up to 4
• Online multiplayer for 2 to 16 players with community Forge content
• Halo 2: Anniversary Classic Mode switches between remastered and 2004 graphics

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Six Halo games described on one store page
• Strength: Local split screen, rare among modern shooters
• Strength: Included with Game Pass Premium and Ultimate
• Weakness: Rated Mature 17+
• Weakness: Store page lists Halo: Reach ($9.99) and ODST ($4.99) as separate bundle items, so check what your edition includes
• Weakness: Online multiplayer needs a paid Game Pass tier on console

Key facts

• Developer: 343 Industries
• Release date: November 14, 2019 (this listing)
• US Xbox Store price: $39.99
• Game Pass: Premium and Ultimate
• Capabilities: Shared/split screen, Xbox One X Enhanced

Where it ranks

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is No. 1 in our Best Xbox One Games verdict.