Halo 3: ODSTwill soon begin testing on PC, 343 Industries has confirmed.ODST,which began life as DLC but was expanded into a full title during its development, doesn’t carry quite the same weight as other names in the series, but thesuccess of theHalofranchiseon PC may be enough to give it new life.
Those looking forward to the test don’t have long to wait. The game will begin its first testing period in the first half of August, with a “slice” ofHalo 3: ODSTbeing offered to PC playersin theHaloInsiders program. The test, or “flight” as 343 calls it, will feature a variety of content, from updated customization to a variety of Firefight options, as well as some of the campaign.
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For many,Halo 3: ODST’sFirefight mode will be the main draw, as its where Firefight made its debut.ODSTdidn’t include its own competitive multiplayer, so fans shouldn’t expect a heap of new maps, but it will still offer PC players a healthy chunk of content when it does finally release.
PC players can expect similar updates to what the last few releases have included, with the game supporting things like field-of-view adjustments and resolution scale. However, 343 Industries has more planned for the game in the future, including major features like crossplay and FPS cap adjustments. Crossplay will support matchmaking based on input devices, keeping players on an equal playing field across all platforms. Currently, those features are scheduled to launch this year, as isHalo 4on PC.
The game was a fairly big departure from what the series had done up to that point, withHalo 3: ODSTboasting a large explorable area, missions that could be finished in any order, and a darker, melancholic tone. In many ways, it was a sort ofHalo-noir. It was a successful launch, helping to fill the gap betweenHalo 3andReach,though it was criticized for having a short campaign for a full-priced game.
Initially,Halo 3: ODSTwas offered as DLC for theMaster Chief Collectionwhen it was still exclusive to the Xbox One. Seeing it become a bona fide addition to both the PC and console version is great for fans, though.ODSTandHalo 4are the last games coming to the bundle, so PC players should have the entireMaster Chief Collectionon PC before the year is out.
Halo: The Master Chief Collectionis available now on PC and Xbox One.
