Skal vi krydse fingre for, at Halo: The Master Chief Collection snart er så spilbart, som det burde have været ved lanceringen?
Det mener 343 Industries, der fortæller, at det går ganske godt med den kommende opdatering, der forhåbentlig får rettet spillets sidste problemer blandt andet med matchmaking.
"As we announced previously, this content update includes fundamental changes to the aforementioned systems, and making and validating these changes requires substantial time beyond what was required for prior updates," udtaler 343i på Halo Waypoint.
"We're happy with the progress on the next CU, with significant progress being made on big and small issues, and we're being diligent in gameplay and stress testing to ensure that it is a meaningful update."
Concept artist, Michael Pedro, har også løftet sløret for en smule af detaljerne i den kommende bane, Relic:
Relic is based on the concept of a lone, ancient Forerunner monolith standing amid a vast ocean on Delta Halo. While this new incarnation of Relic certainly stays true to its origins, there are several thematic updates which should provide a new experience in familiar territory.
- The mysterious weathered Forerunner architecture has been updated to reflect the aesthetic depicted in Halo 2 Anniversary.
- The mood and drama of the environment has been increased significantly; thick cloud cover dots the island terrain with dapples of cool shadow, while ominous thunderheads loom on the horizon.
- The island itself is revealed to be an underwater landmass of sand, rock, and coral that has been recently exposed by significant tidal changes.
- The UNSC have built a modular research platform atop the remains of the Forerunners' ancient monument.
Ultimately, as with the other multiplayer maps produced for Halo 2: Anniversary, the goal is to add yet another layer of depth and mystery to what are already memorable, fan-favorite locations.