@developer: Will Steam and Windows Store versions be cross-compatible?

[[-NoE-] Mortis Angelus]

I just want to know the answer to this simple question: If I purchase Master Chief Collection on Steam, can I play multiplayer/co-op with someone owning a Windows Store version of the MCC?

I ask, because of the fiasco that was Halo Wars. I bought Halo Wars on steam, just to realize I could not co-op with my friend owning the Windows store version.

Bonus question: Will it be cross compatible with Xbox-players?

[Eichenberg]

Highly likely for crossplay between Steam and Windows considering a Microsoft account(xbox live) is needed, but still need more info to confirm it or if Xbone would be included.

[trollpatrol117[HMRD]]

I hope so. Would certainly add a boost to the multiplayer community, and help keep it going for a longer time.

If it does, I believe that having filters to include servers that have console, pc, or both, along with filters for controller, mouse, or both are necessary to minimize loud mouth brats about how bad of an idea putting this on pc is (and, you know, not dealing with hackers if you don't want to. That's pretty much what console is for: avoiding hackers. :^ ) )

[[-NoE-] Mortis Angelus]

I don't care that much about xbox-cross-play to be honest, considering the controller vs kbm advantage. But I still think it would be good if they could implement that.

However, my main concern is that steam-windows store cross compatibility. I really, REALLY hope they don't screw this up. Then again... We did get Halo 5.... :/

[Socks with jandals]

it wont matter.. only idiots would buy the microsoft store version.... just joking. kinda. not really.

99% of people will buy it on steam

[[-NoE-] Mortis Angelus]

Strike_3 の投稿を引用：

it wont matter.. only idiots would buy the microsoft store version.... just joking. kinda. not really.

99% of people will buy it on steam

Well... Most ppl I know bought Halo Wars on Win Store... So.... I guess we have to wait and see; it wouldn't be unlike microsoft to pull some idiotic thing to make it cross compatible with win store version and xbox version, but leave out steam. I can't remember, but wasn't Halo wars cross compatible between Win Store and Xbox?

[Socks with jandals]

-NoE- Mortis Angelus の投稿を引用：

Strike_3 の投稿を引用：

it wont matter.. only idiots would buy the microsoft store version.... just joking. kinda. not really.

99% of people will buy it on steam

Well... Most ppl I know bought Halo Wars on Win Store... So.... I guess we have to wait and see; it wouldn't be unlike microsoft to pull some idiotic thing to make it cross compatible with win store version and xbox version, but leave out steam. I can't remember, but wasn't Halo wars cross compatible between Win Store and Xbox?

Damn, that's a good point. I'd still prefer the steam version though, I absolutely strongly dislike the ms store. Cross compatibility would be nice though, but I don't know that many Xbox one players anyway so it's all good, and I'm sure the steam halo online user base will still be plenty high.

[Hardcore Games™]

I have Halo Wars in my Steam collection

[Pyrocitor]

Also consider that owners of the MCC [edit: I mean existing owners of it on Xbox one] might given the game on PC as a play-anywhere title, and that would be handled via the windows store.
Cross-play between the windows store and steam version is important for long-term playerbase.

Would also allow me to reconnect with old friends who went different ways in 2013.

[Sparhawk122]

Yes mate. Steam and Windows users will be able to play with or against each other. It's 2019 🙈😅

[[-NoE-] Mortis Angelus]

Sparhawk122 の投稿を引用：

Yes mate. Steam and Windows users will be able to play with or against each other. It's 2019 🙈😅

Source? Or did you just give a reply without reading the entire foundation for my concern?

Strike_3 の投稿を引用：

-NoE- Mortis Angelus の投稿を引用：

Well... Most ppl I know bought Halo Wars on Win Store... So.... I guess we have to wait and see; it wouldn't be unlike microsoft to pull some idiotic thing to make it cross compatible with win store version and xbox version, but leave out steam. I can't remember, but wasn't Halo wars cross compatible between Win Store and Xbox?

Damn, that's a good point. I'd still prefer the steam version though, I absolutely strongly dislike the ms store. Cross compatibility would be nice though, but I don't know that many Xbox one players anyway so it's all good, and I'm sure the steam halo online user base will still be plenty high.

Look at Rocket League. The best thing with that game is the borderless, cross-platform nature, opening up a much larger playerbase.


I also just remembered another fiasco: Tekken 7 on steam. NOT cross compatible with console versions. For no reason at all.

[Sparhawk122]

OMFG. It's the same platform. PC.

[Pyrocitor]

Sparhawk122 の投稿を引用：

OMFG. It's the same platform. PC.

It's happened in games before.
Halo wars 1 didn't let you play with Windows store players.
However it didn't use a Windows account login, which mcc on Steam does.

[Socks with jandals]

-NoE- Mortis Angelus の投稿を引用：

Sparhawk122 の投稿を引用：

Yes mate. Steam and Windows users will be able to play with or against each other. It's 2019 🙈😅

Source? Or did you just give a reply without reading the entire foundation for my concern?

Strike_3 の投稿を引用：

Damn, that's a good point. I'd still prefer the steam version though, I absolutely strongly dislike the ms store. Cross compatibility would be nice though, but I don't know that many Xbox one players anyway so it's all good, and I'm sure the steam halo online user base will still be plenty high.

Look at Rocket League. The best thing with that game is the borderless, cross-platform nature, opening up a much larger playerbase.


I also just remembered another fiasco: Tekken 7 on steam. NOT cross compatible with console versions. For no reason at all.

i dont know if they will want to add cross platform to an fps. keyboard and mouse will anhilate all the console players. but i guess they could have an option for console only players or cross platform.

[shlizzrd]

Pyrocitor の投稿を引用：

Sparhawk122 の投稿を引用：

OMFG. It's the same platform. PC.

It's happened in games before.
Halo wars 1 didn't let you play with Windows store players.
However it didn't use a Windows account login, which mcc on Steam does.

I also see that people are forgetting about call of duty infinite warfare, which didn't support crossplay with MS store and steam. Resulting in the MS store offering to refund everyone that had the game on the MS store..

[Socks with jandals]

Sodda の投稿を引用：

Pyrocitor の投稿を引用：

It's happened in games before.
Halo wars 1 didn't let you play with Windows store players.
However it didn't use a Windows account login, which mcc on Steam does.

I also see that people are forgetting about call of duty infinite warfare, which didn't support crossplay with MS store and steam. Resulting in the MS store offering to refund everyone that had the game on the MS store..

really? wow. so the people who bought on ms store could only verse the sparse few others that bought it on ms store or inferior console players on gamepad? no wonder they had to offer a refund. not being able to verse pc gamers on pc... jeeze.