Halo 1 is up on Steam for $9.99, includes 4K and uncapped FPS

Halo: Combat Evolved is now available on PC for just $10, complete with platform optimizations to ensure high FPS and smooth gameplay.

Yesterday 343 Industries pulled a surprise worthy of a Grunt birthday party: They launched Halo 1's anticipated PC port on Steam and the Microsoft Store.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary can be purchased separately for $10 and also comes included in the $40 Master Chief Collection, which packs six Halo games in one purchase. It's also included as part of Microsoft's $10 a month Game Pass subscription on PC.

343 Industries has baked in a number of features to ensure Halo: CE plays, looks, and feels better than ever before. The game will hit 4K 60FPS on PC, and supports uncapped frame rates, 21:9 ultrawide monitor support, mouse and keyboard optimizations (thankfully crouch behavior has been fixed). There's also a bunch of other PC-specific settings like FOV sliders and V-sync toggling.

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Uncapped FPS is still listed as experimental and hasn't yet been officially refined.

Remember, every game in the Halo MCC isn't technically finished and the entire thing is still a work in progress even after each game releases. 343i plans to roll out a ton of updates in the game's lifetime, many of which gamers are still waiting on today (basic features like inviting people to your party after a game and theater mode are absent still).

Also remember the PC version is a remaster of the Gearbox port. It's basically Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary's campaign mixed with the classic PVP experience Gearbox designed on PC way back when. So some maps like Sidewinder now include a fusion rifle and a flamethrower.

Halo: CE on PC includes the following features:

• PC Settings/Optimizations: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is now optimized for PC and looking better than ever at up to 4K UHD and at 60+ FPS.* Other PC native settings include customizable mouse and keyboard support, ultrawide support, FOV customization, and more.
• Campaign: Experience the second chapter in the Halo saga and fight your way as the Master Chief through 10 unforgettable missions.
• Anniversary Features: Toggle between the remastered graphics in the Anniversary edition and the graphics from the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign.
• Multiplayer: Continue your Halo adventure with Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary's iconic multiplayer featuring an updated progression system and over 19 unforgettable maps.