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You Can Now Play Halo 5 Multiplayer For Free on PC

Halo 5 Forge, the free Hao 5 map making tool on Windows, has gotten a huge update, one that effectively makes it a free multiplayer game.

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XanderZane3046d ago

It just the Forge app only. You create the maps using the Forge application and then you can test it out with friends online. That's about it. I wonder if gamers can download those maps from the PC and play them with Halo 5 on the XBox One? I'll have to look into that. Please make more maps on the PC so we can play them on our XBox One. Enjoy.

Fishy Fingers3046d ago (Edited 3046d ago )

No. It's just user made maps. Basically just let's you 'open' (test) your map up to the community rather than individually inviting players.

Far from the 'real' or full Halo 5 package/experience.

But for free it's cool nonetheless and gets the PC community more engaged ahead of the inevitable Halo 6.

game4funz3046d ago

This is what I am hoping for.
Halo 6 on pc and couch co op returns.

Hopefully they drop Locke and concentrate on Master Cheif and Cortana like they did with Halo 4.

Artemidorus3047d ago

So make it free for Xbox users

UltraNova3047d ago

No Gold sub and free Halo MP on xb1? Dream on buddy.

This smells like the 2nd divisive step where xbox console owners get the sour end of the deal (1st being free online on PC for the same games).

Artemidorus3046d ago

So it's better to play on PC, free and runs better.

Xbox Live is an outdated subscription.

Fishy Fingers3046d ago (Edited 3046d ago )

Better unless you want actual 343 created content. This is purely user created MP maps.

Looking at benchmarks it also pretty demanding so you'll need a ok/decent rig (GTX970) if you want it to 'run better' at a sensible res.

Yeah agree on the subscription, but they're the norm for consoles now so don't expect any change on that front. Lasted a few weeks on PC if I remember right.

UltraNova3046d ago

Ok I see. Subs on consoles suck but at least we get some free games.

Charybdis3046d ago (Edited 3046d ago )

Props to 343 give credits where credits are due listening to halo fans feedback with their continual updates even if it may be a divisive step .Making forge also free on xbox one sounds like a good idea hope they will also implement this idea.

ABizzel13046d ago

@Fishy

It only needs a 970 to run everything max in 1080p @ 60fps.

You can run Halo 5 with a GTX 760 = GTX 950 = GTX 1050, which are budget cards at this point in 1080p @ 60fps High / Medium settings, which is still above the XBO version.

It's actually a decent port, just missing some traditional PC features since I picked it up last. You can even do Forge editor in 60fps on a 750ti (multiplayer is unlikely to run at 60fps on the 750 though, unless you drop to 720p).

freshslicepizza3046d ago

you have to manually invite people so i can understand why they can get away with a paid service like xbox live that handle matchmaking, achievemnets and tracking for all your friends on all games. there really is no unified store on the pc.

anyways i will see if i can try it out

LexHazard793046d ago

@ultra, we dont get free games (well xbox 360 owner do or did)

All you get is access to those games via subscription.

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Fishy Fingers3047d ago

I only recently learned you could even get Forge on PC (bit noob when it comes to Xbox) so I've been meaning to download. This is just the extra motivation to get it done.

TheColbertinator3046d ago

This is good. Test them out on PC first to get things sent to Xbox Live. Nonetheless it's free so kudos to 343

ShowanW3046d ago

@gamin_cousin

This is basically user created content (map editor) for Halo 5.
This allows gamer to create maps using Forge Editor test (now with a mp component)
And anything you do on the Forge Editor on PC, you can send over to the Xbox Side

Create and test on PC... Like the results, send it over to Xbox...

Paytaa3046d ago (Edited 3046d ago )

Forge controls are easier with mouse precision. Making maps on PC is fsster and then send it to Xbox to play. That was kind of the whole point of Halo 5: Forge.

game4funz3046d ago

User created content... later gets put on the xbox. Not much to be confused about.

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Modder recreates Halo Infinite in Halo 5 Forge, looking almost as good as Xbox Series X

DSOGaming writes: "Blttserz has recreated a part of the Halo: Infinite map in Halo 5 Forge which looks almost as good as what Microsoft showcased during its Xbox Series X event."

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Godmars2901762d ago

Considering the presentation, is that really a good thing...?

starchild1762d ago

It actually doesn't look nearly as good. I can't believe what poor judges of graphical fidelity some people are.

CantThinkOfAUsername1762d ago

Unless you play on PC, I guess that makes sense. Consoles sacrifice graphical fidelity (draw distance and resolution in particular) for stable performance, and most console players haven't seen higher graphical fidelity to compare to, so they don't have the ability to judge properly.

Godmars2901761d ago

Unfortunately, like this poor quality video, there isn't any footage of the Series X version of Infinity to compare it to.

NeoGamer2321762d ago

That is actually a good comparison. It shows how much more advanced the graphics fidelity is in Halo Infinite vs Forge.

The Forge version looks nice but the graphics look more like Ever Wild. The Halo Infinite version looked realistic in comparison.

ssj271762d ago

Lol denial on this boy and the free agrees is unmatched hahahaha
Even with delay hahhaahaha ghhhhlllol

Livingthedream1762d ago

What denial?? It's an observation the fact that halo infinite is significantly larger and the visuals are on that level is pretty damn good. Thanks to the complaints they're going to push a more realistic look which is sad because actual Halo fans were really digging the current look and presentation.

starchild1762d ago

Naw, dude. I mostly game on PC and don't own an Xbox of any kind, but it's easy to see how much better Halo Infinite looks. Much higher quality assets, farther draw distance, better lighting and materials, higher polygon models, more geometric complexity in general, etc.

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thesoftware7301762d ago

That's pretty cool!

Yeah but looking at that do really show that infinite really had a solid overall look.

medman1762d ago

Compared to what? When you compare crap to crap and call crap the winner, you are the one who loses.

NeoGamer2321762d ago

You obviously did not even compare it the the Infinite gameplay....

Halo Infinite gameplay starts at about the 4:33 mark of this video on you tube:

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

I think the guy did a really good job of re-creating the scenes. But, graphically there is no comparison between the Forge version and the actual gameplay.

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Elda1762d ago

Looks more like artsy/painting/indie graphics,the demo from last month looks better with model graphics.

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9 Triforce Collectibles That Will Entice Any Gamer – NYCC 2016

After scoping out the hordes of cases filled with high-end collectibles, TriForce’s displays and items immediately shined through. Like last year’s display, famous characters from a multitude of games, spanning genre, platform, and style. Below are nine collectibles that will entice any gamer - some of which are being seen for the first time at New York Comic Con.

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illgrillchill3171d ago

I see there's a slight resemblance - perhaps he was Murphy's grandfather in the war...

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Halo 5: Forge's and Forza Horizon 3's encrypted protection system has been cracked

DSOGaming writes: "As we’ve already reported, Halo 5: Forge and Forza Horizon 3 use Microsoft’s new encrypted protection system. Well, good news for all interested in modding these games as this encryption system has been cracked."

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solvemymaze3178d ago

If there's encryption, there will always be someone (or a group) ready to crack it wide open. I can't say I'm surprised.

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meche3343178d ago

if its cracked now. remove it. its using too much cpu while playing the game

franwex3178d ago

I don't know why you got so many down votes. The system IS using a lot of CPU power that could be used to improve the performance. The only people punished are the people who are legitimately purchasing the game.

badz1493178d ago

Welcome to PC gaming...?

Princess_Pilfer3177d ago

I've *totally* never pirated a game I already owned just to get around BS DRM. Totally.

FreeSpeech693178d ago

Wait consoles also has DRM, at least on PC it can be defeated! #EndAllDRM

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ShadowKnight3178d ago

It was just a matter of time. Expect more games

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