MCC Weekly Playlist Updates

[Postums]

Hey Friends,

Unsure of where to find the latest and historical Playlist Updates for MCC? Well, we've got you covered! Here's the forum post linking to each update conducted for 2020.All future updates will be appended here as well for this pinned thread.

https://aka.ms/MCCPlaylistUpdatesPC

Cheers,
Postums

[misplacedyank]

We’re throwing a party and everyone is invited! As Rocket Race drives off into the sunset, you can test your luck by rolling the dice in Fiesta. Will you spawn with a rocket launcher or a pistol? There’s only one way to find out! And for those of you looking to get your hands on that sweet Avalanche skin for your sniper, there’s still time to jump into ranked Recon Slayer and climb the ladder to level 20.

Playlist changes

• Fiesta joins the fray in 4v4 and FFA
  
• Rocket Race retires until next time

Halo Insider Program

If you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program, what are you waiting for? Flighting is your chance to help us improve things. Register today at http://aka.ms/HaloInsider. Be sure to verify your email, choose your preferred platforms for participation, and check our weekly development updates at http://aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC for the latest information regarding upcoming flights.

Grab a party favor and join the Fiesta!

[misplacedyank]

It's time to suit up and take the courts – Grifball is back! Face off against the enemy team and score more points than them to win. For those of you who prefer to wield guns over hammers, jump into ranked Recon Slayer and earn your very own coveted Avalanche Sniper Rifle skin.

Playlist Changes

• Grifball rotates in
  
• Fiesta moves the party to Action Sack

Halo Insider Program

Flighting is your chance to help us improve our games so if you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, what are you waiting for? Register today at https://aka.ms/HaloInsider and be sure to verify your email, choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, etc, you can check our weekly development updates at https://aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.


Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor!

[Postums]

It's the season of thanks and we're serving up a heap of holiday fun. Did we mention the Turkey Shoot nameplate you get just for logging in between now and November 30? Our table is loaded with new offerings like Turkey Fiesta, Turkey Carvers, Wishbone Brawl, Black Friday, and Tryptophan, so let's take a look!

Playlist Changes

• Turkey Time waddles into Halo 3 social FFA
  
• Reach CE Anniversary rotates out
  
• Removed Epicenter from Halo 4 4v4 social and Shatter Slayer/Dominion from Halo 4 Squad Battle
  
• Adjusted rank restrictions for Halo 4 Squad Battle to help search times at higher ranks

Additional Rotations

• Halo 2: Anniversary Hardcore takes the spotlight
  
• Halo: Reach Hardcore and Ranked Recon Slayer exit, stage left

Bonus

• All weekly challenges will award double XP!

Grab a plate, load it up, and enjoy the feast!

Game Mode Breakdown

• Turkey Fiesta – a variation where the more kills you get in a row, the slower you go
  
• Turkey Carvers – All swords, all the time
  
• Wishbone Brawl – Oddball variation where you get points for oddball beatdowns
  
• Black Friday – Melees only
  
• Tryptophan – Infection variant

[misplacedyank]

Welcome to the post-holiday stupor. We, like most of you, have moved on beyond turkey leftovers and are ready for something new. Say goodbye to Turkey Time and hello to your little friend the shotgun. Or sniper. Whichever one you prefer.

Playlist Changes

• Shotty Snipers is back in social 4v4 and FFA
  
• Turkey Time goes back in the oven until next year

Halo Insider Program

Flighting is your chance to help us improve our games so if you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, don't delay! Register today at aka.ms/HaloInsider and be sure to verify your email and choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, and more, you can check our weekly development updates at aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.

[misplacedyank]

Smash enemies, score goals – Grifball has returned. Equip yourself with your trust Gravity Hammer or Energy Sword and take on the opposing team in a battle to plant the bomb. The Double XP rewards continue on as well.

Playlist Changes

• Grifball is back on the court
  
• Shotty Snipers returns to the armory

Halo Insider Program

Flighting is your chance to help us improve our games so if you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, don't delay! Register today at aka.ms/HaloInsider and be sure to verify your email and choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, and more, you can check our weekly development updates at aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.

Jump in and game on!

[misplacedyank]

The holidays are quickly approaching and we've got lots of goods to deliver. We're stuffing your stockings with a playlist update, leaving some new maps under the tree, and more! For the full list of what's coming, check out the blog at https://aka.ms/MCC2020.

New Toys/Features

• Ability to filter incoming chat
  
• Halo 3 tech suits available for Spartan Customization

Playlist Update

• Introducing Community Forge Test! Featuring maps from ForgeHub, this category will be live for three weeks with some map/modes making their way into matchmaking after
  
• New maps: Athlon, Mainstage, Mirage, Traumatica, Basilisk, Carnival, Gauntlet, Genesis, and Serpent
  
• Grifball is retired until next month

Additional Updates/Fixes

• Increased respawn time to 10 seconds in H4 Squad Battle objective game types
  
• Reworked Dominion objective ordnance in H4 Squad Battle
  
• Fixed an issue where Active Camo pick-up respawned instantly on Multicog

Halo Insider Program

Flighting is your chance to help us improve our games so if you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, don't delay! Register today at aka.ms/HaloInsider and be sure to verify your email and choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, and more, you can check our weekly development updates at aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.

Community Forge Test Maps/Modes

• Athlon (Foundry) by ArturBloodshot features: Slayer, Multi Flag CTF, KOTH
  
• Mainstage (Foundry) by Sam Malone xbl features: Slayer, Multi Flag CTF, KOTH
  
• Mirage (Foundry) by EvaduR features: Slayer, Multi Flag CTF, Neutral Bomb Assault, KOTH, Oddball
  
• Traumatica (Foundry) by Danger Tanner features: Slayer, Multi Flag CTF
  
• Carnival (Sandbox) by DeeDorr features: Slayer, Multi Flag CTF
  
• Gauntlet (Sandbox) by Sir Veyza and The Grim Dealer features: Slayer, Multi Flag CTF, Neutral Bomb Assault, KOTH
  
• Genesis (Sandbox) by ZombieVillan features: Slayer, Multi Flag CTF, KOTH, Oddball
  
• Serpent (Sandbox) by Kabe features: Slayer, KOTH

If you check out the new Community Forge Test, let us know what you think. In the meantime, game on!

[misplacedyank]

Welcome to 2021, Spartans. It's the future and what better way to start off than with the sport of the future? That's right – Grifball is here!

Playlist Update

• Grifball debuts in the new year
  
• Community Forge Test returns to the lab

We will be closely reviewing and evaluating feedback on the Community Forge Test maps before adding them to matchmaking permanently.

Halo Insider Program

Did you know that you can help us improve our games through flighting? If you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, what are you waiting for? Register today at aka.ms/HaloInsider! Be sure to verify your email address and choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, and more, you can check our weekly development updates at aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.

It's a new year, a new chance to be a better version of you. Let's make the best of it and make it a great one, shall we?

[misplacedyank]

It's time to hang up those hammers and swords and reach for something beefier. Long range target practice and close quarters combat is now in session with the return of Shotty Snipers!

Playlist Update

• Shotty Snipers rotates in to social 4v4 and FFA
  
• Grifball heads back to the locker room

Halo Insider Program

Did you know that you can help us improve our games through flighting? If you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, what are you waiting for? Register today at aka.ms/HaloInsider! Be sure to verify your email address and choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, and more, you can check our weekly development updates at aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.

Ready, aim, fire!

[misplacedyank]

Take a minute to survey your surroundings – Recon Slayer returns to social! For those that prefer hardcore games, Halo: Reach will be rotating in this week as well.

Playlist Update

• Recon Slayer can be found in social 4v4
  
• Shotty Snipers is rotated out

Additional Updates

• Halo: Reach Team Hardcore returns, including a new variation of The Pit
  
• Halo 2 Classic Team Hardcore is rotated out

Halo Insider Program

Did you know that you can help us improve our games through flighting? If you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, what are you waiting for? Register today at aka.ms/HaloInsider! Be sure to verify your email address and choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, and more, you can check our weekly development updates at aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.

As always, play nice, play fair, and have fun!

[misplacedyank]

The fun doesn't stop just because we drop a new season. Consider this your formal invitation to the party!

Playlist Update

• Fiesta time! Party up for 4v4 or solo party in FFA
  
• Rocket Race is retired until next time

Halo Insider Program

Did you know that you can help us improve our games through flighting? If you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, what are you waiting for? Register today at aka.ms/HaloInsider! Be sure to verify your email address and choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, and more, you can check our weekly development updates at aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.

HCS Pro Series

The Halo: MCC Pro Series is back in 2021! This is a weekly online tournament series featuring cash prizes for professional and amateur players alike. Register your team for free at https://aka.ms/PSRegistration and compete in Halo 3 on PC and Xbox. The next event is on Sunday, February 14 so sign up today!

RSVP or not, the choice is yours, but the party won't be the same without you!

[misplacedyank]

Swap those party hats and kazoos for Gravity Hammers and Energy Swords – Grifball is back!

Playlist Update

• Grifball is here
  
• The Fiesta moves to Action Sack

Halo Insider Program

Did you know that you can help us improve our games through flighting? If you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, what are you waiting for? Register today at aka.ms/HaloInsider! Be sure to verify your email address and choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, and more, you can check our weekly development updates at aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.

HCS Pro Series

The Halo: MCC Pro Series is back in 2021! This is a weekly online tournament series featuring cash prizes for professional and amateur players alike. Register your team for free at https://aka.ms/PSRegistration and compete in Halo 3 on PC and Xbox. The next event is on Sunday, February 14 so sign up today!

See you on the courts!

[misplacedyank]

From up close and personal to long range engagements, the choice is yours. Choose wisely and watch those corners!

Playlist Update

• Shotty Snipers rotates into 4v4 or FFA
  
• Grifball courts are put away until next time

Halo Insider Program

Did you know that you can help us improve our games through flighting? If you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, what are you waiting for? Register today at aka.ms/HaloInsider! Be sure to verify your email address and choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, and more, you can check our weekly development updates at aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.

HCS Pro Series

The Halo: MCC Pro Series is back in 2021! This is a weekly online tournament series featuring cash prizes for professional and amateur players alike. Register your team for free at https://aka.ms/PSRegistration and compete in Halo 3 on PC and Xbox. Grab your squad and sign up today!

Polish those scopes and keep that aim steady!

[misplacedyank]

Start your engines and wait for the green light – Rocket Race is here! Ranked Team Hardcore playlists also see an update with Halo 2: Anniversary taking center stage.

Social Playlist Update

• Rocket Race rotates in
  
• Shotty Snipers rotates out

Competitive Playlist Updates

• Halo 2: Anniversary Team Hardcore rotates in
  
• Halo: Reach Team Hardcore rotates out

Halo Insider Program

Did you know that you can help us improve our games through flighting? If you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, what are you waiting for? Register today at aka.ms/HaloInsider! Be sure to verify your email address and choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, and more, you can check our weekly development updates at aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.

HCS Pro Series

The Halo: MCC Pro Series is back in 2021! This is a weekly online tournament series featuring cash prizes for professional and amateur players alike. Register your team for free at https://aka.ms/PSRegistration and compete in Halo 3 on PC and Xbox. Grab your squad and sign up today!

And with that, we're off to the races!

[misplacedyank]

As you drive your Mongoose to the garage for some much needed service post Rocket Race, you can grab a complimentary party favor and join us for a Fiesta!

Playlist Update

• Fiesta returns to 4v4 and FFA
  
• Rocket Race goes in for a tune-up

Halo Insider Program

Did you know that you can help us improve our games through flighting? If you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, what are you waiting for? Register today at aka.ms/HaloInsider! Be sure to verify your email address and choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, and more, you can check our weekly development updates at aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.

HCS Pro Series

The Halo: MCC Pro Series is back in 2021! This is a weekly online tournament series featuring cash prizes for professional and amateur players alike. Register your team for free at https://aka.ms/PSRegistration and compete in Halo 3 on PC and Xbox. The next event is Sunday, March 7th so grab your squad and sign up today!

We look forward seeing you at our party!

[misplacedyank]

Suit up, Spartans! The party is over and it's time to arm yourselves with Gravity Hammers and Energy Swords. That's right – Grifball is here.

Playlist Update

• Grifball returns
  
• Fiesta is moved to Action Sack

Halo Insider Program

Did you know that you can help us improve our games through flighting? If you have not yet registered for the Halo Insider program yet, what are you waiting for? Register today at aka.ms/HaloInsider! Be sure to verify your email address and choose your preferred platforms for participation. For the latest information on upcoming flights, flight status, and more, you can check our weekly development updates at aka.ms/FridayDevFlightUpdateMCC.

HCS Pro Series

The Halo: MCC Pro Series is back in 2021! This is a weekly online tournament series featuring cash prizes for professional and amateur players alike. Register your team for free at https://aka.ms/PSRegistration and compete in Halo 3 on PC and Xbox. Grab your squad and sign up today!

You know the drill – Score more points than the enemy to win!