Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Co-Development: Summer 2021:

During our time with the Master Chief Collection we focused on: 

• Extended localization, adding community-requested languages to an already extensive library of localization options. 

• Color accessibility support for all 3 types of colour-blindness (protanopia, deuteranopia, tritanopia). This went beyond just applying shaders uniformly, since we wanted to preserve graphical fidelity while providing deeper customization options for each filter. 

• Subtitle customization; unifying the subtitle system across several different engines while looking into options like high contrast text, font scaling, and creating pipelines to get the community engaged with improving the overall fidelity of the subtitles. 

These features were implemented for both console and PC as part of a single project. 

Co-Development - 2022:

Following on from our great collaboration last year, 343 reached out to Abstraction again to work together on more accessibility features to continue through all of 2022.

The covered features aim to improve the experience of not only people with disabilities but also add quality of life improvements for a wider, general, audience.

Visual, auditory, motor, and gameplay related accessibility features are all being taken into consideration and investigated to see how we can enhance Halo without changing its identity or giving unfair advantages in multiplayer.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is a monumental tribute to the saga of one of gaming's most iconic heroes. This comprehensive compilation offers players the chance to experience the journey of Master Chief from his initial battles in Halo: Combat Evolved to the dramatic twists of Halo 4.

Enhanced for modern platforms, the collection features remastered graphics, improved multiplayer functionality, and seamless integration of classic maps and missions. Whether you're reliving the epic campaigns or engaging in legendary multiplayer battles, Halo: The Master Chief Collection delivers unparalleled sci-fi action. It's a celebration of the legacy and enduring appeal of the Halo universe, inviting veterans and newcomers alike to partake in the adventures that shaped a generation of gamers.