The developers that brought us Halo: The Master Chief Collection have been promising updates to the game for a while. Last week, new playlists were added and it was said that 343 was targeting a late weekend release for the game improving update, but it didn't quite come.
The reported reason for the delay is so that the update can undergo "further testing." While the update never made its late weekend launch, but 343 Industries did release the specifics on what the update would be including.
The update will fix scoring issues in the Halo 3 and Halo 4 campaign, as well as bring several stat improvements to Halo: CE, Halo: 2, Halo: 3, and Halo:4. There are also improvements for matchmaking, parties, multiplayer, controls, the UI and more.
Here are the details in the upcoming update:
Matchmaking:
- Improved matchmaking search success rates.
- Made an update to reduce instances of “Awaiting Privileges” matchmaking errors.
- Made an update to ensure player counts more reliably match the expected numbers for each playlist.
- Fixed an issue where player would sometimes appear to be searching in an incorrect “FIND GAME” screen.
- Added countdown sound effect to the voting timer.
General Multiplayer:
- Made several improvements to party joining through the in-game Roster.
- Made an update to ensure that the mute icon is visible while in Matchmaking.
- Fixed an issue in Halo 4 where players could equip the same weapon as their primary and secondary weapons.
General Campaigns:
- Made several improvements to stat tracking for Halo: CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 4.
- Made changes to Halo 3 and Halo 4 scoring to ensure that players are not penalized for destroying empty vehicles.
General Menu:
- Lowered the music volume level in multiplayer menus.
- Fixed an issue where friend emblems in roster would show up as default when exiting a game session.
- Made updates to UI and menus to improve multiplayer status messaging, such as when a player joins your lobby.
Control Layouts:
- Made an update to the Halo 2: Anniversary “Legacy” Stick Layout.
Stability:
- Made stability improvements across multiple titles for campaign and multiplayer.
