Halo: MCC update is 306MB on Steam for PC gamers, 60GB on Xbox One

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (also known as Halo: CEA) launched on the PC not too long ago, part of the family of Halo games included in the Halo: Master Chief Collection -- but now there's a new update that fixes some issues.

343 Industries pushed out the update for PC and Xbox One gamers, and while the PC version (on both the Microsoft Store/Xbox Game Pass for PC) comes in at just 1.79GB, the Steam version is much smaller at 306MB... but holy balls, the Xbox One update for Halo: Master Chief Collection is a hefty 58.9GB.

What does patch deliver? You will get an option in the Settings menu to change between the original audio from Halo: Combat Evolved, to the new audio from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary edition. If you're an old school Halo fan like me, you will enjoy that original audio.

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The update from 343 Industries also includes some things that gamers wanted to be fixed: HUD has been re-positioned, respawn sound effects in Halo: Combat Evolved have been reduced, the usual bug fixes and stabilization, and more. I have a full list of the update details and new features below:

File Size

• Microsoft Store/Xbox Game Pass for PC: 1.79 GB update
• Steam: 306.0 MB update
• Xbox One: 58.95 GB update

Halo: CEA New Features

• New spartan customization 3D model viewer for H: CEA
• A new option in your settings to toggle between either the classic Halo: Combat Evolved (H: CE) multiplayer audio or updated H: CEA audio when playing multiplayer
• The main menu background video has been updated to celebrate H: CEA joining MCC on PC.
• Additional Competitive and Social matchmaking options for H: CEA.

Halo: CEA Resolved Community Issues

• Improved game stability resolving several crashes.
• Player became invisible in a Ghost by boarding the vehicle while entering a teleporter.
• HUD positioning better reflects legacy.
• Respawn beep sound effects have a lower pitch than in legacy Halo: CE.
• Multiple remastered sound effects playing in H: CE multiplayer when set to "Classic."
• Added ability to set primary and secondary weapon in custom games.
• Sometimes controller vibration continues when pausing the title.
• Player name appearing during camouflaged states better reflects legacy.
• Plasma projectiles from Type-25 Spirit are now aligned with the turrets.

The PC version of Halo: Combat Evolved 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.