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What order should I play Halo?

With series newcomers in mind, these brief plot synopses contain only mild spoilers such as broad plot points, settings, and character introductions.
  1. Halo Wars (2531) ...
  2. Halo: Reach (2552) ...
  3. Halo: Combat Evolved (2552) ...
  4. Halo 2 (2552) ...
  5. Halo 3: ODST (2552) ...
  6. Halo 3 (2552–2553) ...
  7. Halo: Spartan Assault (2554) ...
  8. Halo 4 (2557)
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What Halo should I play first?

If you're totally new to Halo games, we recommend starting with a Campaign. To experience the games in the order they released, start with the Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary campaign.
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Should I play Halo Master Chief Collection first?

Halo 1's official title is “Halo: Combat Evolved” and it's already in the Master Chief Collection. And yes, you should play it first. It introduces many of the original trilogy's main characters, establishes the game's enemies, and explains what exactly Halo is.
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Do I need to play Halo in order before Infinite?

Halo Infinite is a great game with awesome shooter combat, and can be enjoyed without prior knowledge of the series. Its story is fairly complicated however, and leverages previous games to further its plot. That's all you need to know about how much Halo Infinite's story relies on prior games in the series.
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Should I play Halo 3 or ODST first?

It really depends on what you're into. If you're into the whole story then play ODST first as it is a Halo 2 side story. If you don't care about a side story you can play 3 first to clean up the main story and then play ODST.
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Which Halo Game Should You Play First Before Halo Infinite?

Why is Halo 3: ODST so hard?

ODST is actually toughest at the outset, because it's hard to accept that, as a lone wolf ODST, you just shouldn't try and stand toe-to-toe with every enemy you encounter. It takes some time to acclimate, and once you do, caution is often the smarter choice over the usual Halo bravado.
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Why is Halo ODST so good?

6) Halo 3: ODST

In the campaign, you play as The Rookie, a regular human who can't jump as high, move as fast or take as much damage as Master Chief is able to. But rather than being a downside, it's exactly what makes ODST so great.
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Is Master Chief playable in Halo 5?

Master Chief is a playable character in the series of military science fiction first-person shooter video games Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 4, Halo 5: Guardians and Halo Infinite.
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Should I play Halo in release or chronological order?

I highly recommend you begin with the FPS titles, specifically in this order: Halo: Reach, Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3 ODST, Halo 3, Halo 4, and finally Halo 5: Guardians. After you play these, I suggest playing the Halo Wars series, going in order from Halo Wars to Halo Wars 2.
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Which Halo is the best?

Every Halo Game, Ranked From Worst To Best (According To Metacritic)
  • 8 Halo 5: Guardians – 84.
  • 7 Halo: The Master Chief Collection – 85.
  • 6 Halo 4 – 87.
  • 5 Halo Infinite - 87.
  • 4 Halo: Reach – 91.
  • 3 Halo 3 – 94.
  • 2 Halo 2 – 95.
  • 1 Halo: Combat Evolved – 97.
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What is the point of Master Chief collection?

Each of the six games in The Master Chief Collection brings its own multiplayer maps, modes and game types. With more than 120 multiplayer maps and countless ways to play with community-created Forge content the Collection has the most diverse and expansive Halo multiplayer experience to date.
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What Halo games are not in The Master Chief Collection?

Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach were not released alongside the original Halo: The Master Chief Collection (MCC) in 2014.
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Is The Master Chief Collection The full games?

The Master Chief's iconic journey includes six games collected in a single integrated experience that's optimized for both PC and Xbox Series X|S.
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What is the most popular Halo game mode?

Capture the Flag is a game mode that's been a staple of the franchise since the original Halo: Combat Evolved. The mode doesn't function any differently than in any other multiplayer game, but Halo's scale and combat flow have made this one of the most popular game modes for decades.
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Can I skip the first Halo game?

It's perfectly fine to skip the game or play it much later. I suggest at least one full playthrough just so you know what goes on. There's nothing wrong with playing it on Normal or even Easy.
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Is Halo worth playing from the beginning?

- Halo Combat Evolved has the most simple story, but it is indeed a great experience, getting to explore the ring and take in the semi-open worldness some levels have. Many levels are repeated through the campaign and there are many same-looking corridors though... hard to get through at times.
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How does Halo series fit into the timeline?

The Halo TV series on Paramount+ is set in the Silver timeline, keeping it separated from the games.
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In what order should I play Halo Reddit?

Playing all of the main FPS Halo games, what order should I play them in?
  • Halo: CE (and anniversary)
  • Halo 2.
  • Halo 3.
  • Halo 3: ODST.
  • Halo Reach.
  • Halo 4.
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Is Cortana attracted to Master Chief?

It's a romance. It should be called Halo: A Love Story. Cortana and Master Chief are in love, and the latest installment in the series — Halo 4 — reinforces that story.
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What is Master Chief's last name?

Master Chief Spartan John-117 has no last name.
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Can Master Chief take off his armor?

A SPARTAN's Mjolnir armor protects the soldier from most attacks while augmenting their physical abilities. Since SPARTANs were made for battle, they are often seen on the front lines outfitted in their armor. Like most of his fellow SPARTANs, the Master Chief removes his helmet only when it needs repairs.
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Do Spartans respect ODST?

ODST's are humans that gave up their normal lives and voluntarily signed up to fight, and yet Spartans get much more recognition and respect than ODSTs.
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Are ODST stronger than Marines?

ODSTs are much tougher and stronger than the baseline Marines. Although they only appear in a few select missions, they are strong boon when they arrive on the battlefield.
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Is Halo 3: ODST depressing?

The game's mood is very melancholy. A lot of it takes place at night, in an evacuated city on Earth called New Mombasa (in Kenya). You start out as the “Rookie,” who's trying to find out what happened to his missing squadmates.
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