Microsoft apologizes for broken 'Halo' multiplayer with more 'Halo

You know Halo: The Master Chief Collection's multiplayer has been, well, problematic since launch despite numerous patches. We know it and Microsoft does, too. That's why it's making it up to everyone who's played it with freebies. Those include a remastered Halo 3: ODST campaign, an overhauled "Relic" multiplayer map from Halo 2 and a free month of Xbox Live Gold. The former two won't be available for some time yet, but 343 Industries head Bonnie Ross notes on Xbox Wire that they'll be available gratis for anyone who's played between MCC's November launch and today. What's more, you'll also get an exclusive in-game nameplate and avatar for your troubles. And before you ask about ODST's killer wave-based multiplayer mode, "Firefight" making a return, the official FAQ is out to crush more than a few dreams (ours included) -- the outfit says it doesn't have any plans to include it for now.

Halo: ODST date was a placeholder, not arriving next week for the

Microsoft chose to delay Halo Infinite over splitting it into

Gamespot Interview: Halo Infinite's Split-Screen Co-Op Has Been

Why are so many video games broken at launch?

343 Industries, Who Owns 343 Industries

343 Founder Bonnie Ross Apologises For Halo Infinite Delay

Microsoft chose to delay Halo Infinite over splitting it into

Former Halo Infinite Dev Blasts Management Over Layoffs

Halo fans bid farewell to Halo 3 multiplayer as Microsoft shuts

Halo Infinite review: Call it Halo for olds like me

Halo Infinite review: Call it Halo for olds like me

Halo Tournament Canceled Due to Broken Connectivity

First Halo 3: ODST Xbox One Screenshot Revealed