Summary
While games likeFortniteandDead by Daylighthave pushed them to the forefront of the gaming industry, crossovers have been a part of the video game landscape for decades. From 1990’sAlex Kidd in Shinobi World, to 1993’sBattletoadsandDouble Dragoncrossover, to the prolificMarvel Vs. Capcomseries, video game crossovers have been around for a long time, and for a franchise as big asHalo, it’s only natural that the Sci-Fi shooter has seen its own fair share of collaborations over the years.
Debuting all the way back in 2001,Halohas remained one of the biggest Sci-Fi gaming franchises around, even despite some disappointing recent entries. With some incredible world-building, some iconic character and enemy designs, and a beautiful score, theHalofranchise cemented its legacy almost immediately, and it’s a legacy that quickly found its way into other video games.
Every Major Halo Crossover Explained
One of the first widely documentedHalocrossovers came in the form of a playable Spartan fighter in2005’sDead or Alive 4. Available after beating every character’s story once, Spartan-458 and her stage Nassau Station look as though they’ve been ripped right fromHalo 2, and her moveset is just as faithful to the source material, allowing the player to use plasma grenades, Active Camo, and deliver tongue-in-cheek moves like the “Grunt Punt.”
Minecraft
Released back in 2014,Minecraftreceived a rather expansiveHalocrossover DLC that addedsixHalo-themed mapsto the game, along with an eye-watering 56Halo-themed character skins, and 31Halomusic tracks, all of which were made exclusively available for the Xbox 360 version of the game. In 2015,Minecraft’sHalopack received a free update that addedHalo 5: Guardianscontent, and in 2021, another free update came to the pack, this time addingHalo Infinitecontent.
Killer Instinct
Added to the game in its third season, the Arbiter was a playable guest fighter in2013’sKiller Instinctreboot. Technically not the same Arbiter as the one inHalo 2,3, andHalo 5: Guardians,Killer Instinct’s Sangheili warrior still has a plethora of well-themed attacks ranging from the ability to extend combos via plasma grenades and a few shots from a Covenant Carbine, to the ability to unleash devastating Energy Sword attacks.
Forza Horizon 3 and 4
Originally available as a limited-time bonus for those who playedHalo: The Master Chief Collectionon its initial release,Forza Horizon 3included a drivable Warthog.Forza Horizon 4upped the ante by not only letting players purchase the Warthog using in-game cash, but also offering a unique showcase event titled “The Halo Experience,” which saw players drive the Warthog as the Master Chief in a race set on the ring-world of Halo, with a Pelican flying just above their heads and Cortana issuing commands in their ear.
Super Bomberman R
While PlayStation got a Ratchet and Clank Bomber and Steam got a P-Body Bomber, those who boughtSuper Bomberman Ron the Xbox One received access to the exclusive Master Chief Bomber playable character. After its initial release, an Arbiter and a Grunt Bomber were also made available as DLC forSuper Bomberman R.
Gears 5
Originally available only to those who purchased the game’s Ultimate Edition,Gears 5’sHalo Reachpackcan still be used by anyone playing the game via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This pack addsHalo Reach’s Kat and Emile toGears 5’s multiplayer, where they essentially only act as cosmetic skins, albeit ones with unique voicelines.
Fortnite
Originally released in Chapter 2 Season 5, the Master Chief has a skin inFortnite. Costing 2600 V-Bucks for the bundle,Fortnite’s Master Chiefalso came with a Pelican glider, a Gravity Hammer pickaxe, and an emote that saw the Chief riding a miniature Warthog. Unfortunately, the Master Chief has actually become a bit of a rareFortniteskin, having last appeared in the Item Shop over 600 days ago.
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Back in June 2022,Microsoft Flight SimulatoraddedHalo’s Pelicanto the game for free, simply requiring players to download the aircraft via the in-game marketplace.
Fall Guys
In the same month asFlight Simulator’s free Pelican DLC,Fall Guysadded a fewHalo-themed cosmetics to the game. These included the Master Chief, a Grunt, a Brute Chieftain, and a pink-colored version of the Master Chief’s armor adorned with cat ears.
Brawlhalla
In July 2023,Brawlhallaadded the Master Chief and Arbiter as playable characters, replacing the game’s base characters Isaiah and Sidra, respectively. Along with these reskins, players could purchase a variety of item skins, emoji skins, avatars, and a unique Grunt Explosion KO Effect.
Rainbow Six Siege
The latest high-profileHalocrossover,Rainbow Six Siegeadded the Master Chiefto the game via an elite skin for Sledge. Based on hisHalo Infiniteappearance, the Master Chief also came with a number of weapon skins that gave some of Sledge’s guns aHalomakeover.
