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Mod support for ''Halo'' titles depends depending on the game and platform in question - notably, [[Xbox One]] games have very little modding support. | Mod support for ''Halo'' titles depends depending on the game and platform in question - notably, [[Xbox One]] games have very little modding support. | ||
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! Game | ! Game !! Ability to Mod !! Platform(s) !! Method | ||
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| ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|PC port]]'' and ''[[Halo Custom Edition]]'' || Yes || PC and [[Xbox]] || PC and Xbox: Various mod tools. Halo: Custom Edition is designed for modding and user content, and thus has a wide degree of compatibility. | | ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|PC port]]'' and ''[[Halo Custom Edition]]'' || Yes || PC and [[Xbox]] || PC and Xbox: Various mod tools. Halo: Custom Edition is designed for modding and user content, and thus has a wide degree of compatibility. | ||
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| Halo 2 || Yes || PC, Xbox, and Xbox 360! MCC Version: No || PC: [https://www.xboxchaos.com/topic/3263-assembly-blam-research-tool/ Assembly: The RTE Tool]. See tutorial [https://www.se7ensins.com/members/officialkaden.1377396/#profile-post-420583 HERE]. Xbox Classic: SoftModding. XB360: RGH/JTAG. XB360:Plain Text HDD DLC Map mod swapping. | |''[[ Halo 2]]'' || Yes || PC, Xbox, and Xbox 360! MCC Version: No || PC: [https://www.xboxchaos.com/topic/3263-assembly-blam-research-tool/ Assembly: The RTE Tool]. See tutorial [https://www.se7ensins.com/members/officialkaden.1377396/#profile-post-420583 HERE]. Xbox Classic: SoftModding. XB360: RGH/JTAG. XB360:Plain Text HDD DLC Map mod swapping. | ||
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| Halo 3 || Yes || Xbox 360 but not Xbox One or MCC || Through JTAG/RGH/XDK | | ''[[Halo 3]]'' || Yes || Xbox 360 but not Xbox One or MCC || Through JTAG/RGH/XDK | ||
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| Halo 3: ODST || Yes || Xbox 360 but not MCC || Various tools | | ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' || Yes || Xbox 360 but not MCC || Various tools | ||
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| Halo Reach || Yes || Xbox 360 but not Xbox One || JTAG/RGH/XDK | | ''[[Halo Reach]]'' || Yes || Xbox 360 but not Xbox One || JTAG/RGH/XDK | ||
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| Halo 4 || Yes || Xbox 360 but not Xbox One or MCC || Unpublished/rare tools besides credit editors found online '''THAT WILL GET YOU BANNED FAST'''. | | ''[[Halo 4]]'' || Yes || Xbox 360 but not Xbox One or MCC || Unpublished/rare tools besides credit editors found online '''THAT WILL GET YOU BANNED FAST'''. | ||
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| Halo 5 || Yes/No. Only on Halo 5: Forge for PC. '''''Not Linked here!''''' || XBOX ONE/PC || Unpublished/rare tools by big name YouTubers! Ex: GameCheat13 | | ''[[Halo 5]]'' || Yes/No. Only on Halo 5: Forge for PC. '''''Not Linked here!''''' || XBOX ONE/PC || Unpublished/rare tools by big name YouTubers! Ex: GameCheat13 | ||
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| Halo: The Master Chief Collection || Yes (Can't enter Matchmaking) || PC (Steam) || Assembly | | ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' || Yes (Can't enter Matchmaking) || PC (Steam) || Official mod tools (Combat Evolved, 2, 3), Assembly. | ||
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== Modding Tools == | == Modding Tools == | ||
=== Assembly === | === Assembly === | ||
[[File:AssemblyProgram.png|thumb | [[File:AssemblyProgram.png|thumb|200px|Assembly's Home Screen.]] | ||
[https://github.com/XboxChaos/Assembly/releases Assembly - Releases] | [https://github.com/XboxChaos/Assembly/releases Assembly - Releases] | ||
A tool for Real Time Edits on ''Halo ce'', ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 3: ODST'', ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4''. This program is easy to learn and allows for modding of the preferred choice of ''Halo'' game | A tool for Real Time Edits on ''Halo ce'', ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 3: ODST'', ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4''. This program is easy to learn and allows for modding of the preferred choice of ''Halo'' game | ||
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== By game == | == By game == | ||
=== Halo: Combat Evolved === | === Halo: Combat Evolved === | ||
[[File:Flying Warthog.jpg|thumb | [[File:Flying Warthog.jpg|thumb|200px|A flying Warthog in Halo Custom Edition.]] | ||
Halo Custom Edition, an expansion to Halo PC, allows users to load and play user-made maps. Because all of the game's assets are stored as "tags" in map files, virtually everything that isn't part of the core game engine can be altered by a mapmaker. This, as one might expect, includes core map geometry, AI scripts, map scripts, textures, weather and skybox effects, sounds, [[weapons]], and [[vehicles]]. This system, combined with the availability of programs that extract tags from official [[campaign]] maps, makes it possible for mapmakers to create custom single-player campaigns, complete with [[cutscene]]s.<ref>[http://www.modacity.net/forums/showthread.php?22692-Lumoria-Episode-1-Released '''Modacity:''' Lumoria Episode 1 Released]</ref> | Halo Custom Edition, an expansion to Halo PC, allows users to load and play user-made maps. Because all of the game's assets are stored as "tags" in map files, virtually everything that isn't part of the core game engine can be altered by a mapmaker. This, as one might expect, includes core map geometry, AI scripts, map scripts, textures, weather and skybox effects, sounds, [[weapons]], and [[vehicles]]. This system, combined with the availability of programs that extract tags from official [[campaign]] maps, makes it possible for mapmakers to create custom single-player campaigns, complete with [[cutscene]]s.<ref>[http://www.modacity.net/forums/showthread.php?22692-Lumoria-Episode-1-Released '''Modacity:''' Lumoria Episode 1 Released]</ref> | ||
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==== Map variants ==== | ==== Map variants ==== | ||
[[Maps|Map variants]], for example, can be created in [[Forge]] and then modded. Forgeable objects can be replaced with any non-terrain objects in a map. Through this method, a variety of development leftovers can be added to maps. These include partially-Forgeable objects from the [[Halo 3 Epsilon]] build ([[ | [[Maps|Map variants]], for example, can be created in [[Forge]] and then modded. Forgeable objects can be replaced with any non-terrain objects in a map. Through this method, a variety of development leftovers can be added to maps. These include partially-Forgeable objects from the [[Halo 3 Epsilon]] build ([[Covenant watchtower]]s{{Ref/Reuse|yt-50-chiefs}} and [[Shade]]s), unused game objects (like [[M41 SPNKR|rocket launcher]] ammo cases and [[Type-33 needler]] ammo pickups on [[Blackout]]), and unused map-specific objects (like a hologram of the [[Installation 00|Ark]] on [[Guardian (map)|Guardian]]). Some vehicles cannot be Forged onto a map, but can be modded onto the map; examples include [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornet]]s and [[Banshee]]s{{Ref/Reuse|yt-70-banshees}} on [[Narrows]], and [[Warthog]]s on [[The Pit]]. Warthog turrets can be placed independently of a Warthog. Map-specific objects (like [[Sandtrap]]'s [[M313 Elephant]]s and [[Guardian (map)|Guardian]]'s birds) can be created and moved using modding. Objective objects, such as [[Type 14 Magnetic/Anti-Tank Mine|bombs]], [[Halo 3 skulls|skulls]] and [[flag]]s, can be modded onto a map, in which case they are available for use in all gametypes. Inactive bipeds ([[Spartan]]s, [[Sangheili|Elite]]s, and [[Monitor]]s{{Ref/Reuse|yt-guardian-mod}}) can also be placed on maps.{{Ref/Reuse|yt-50-chiefs}}{{Ref/Reuse|yt-snowbound-mod}} Even large pieces of map scenery, such as the {{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}} on Sandtrap,{{Ref/Reuse|yt-h3-frigates}} can be modded, though such mods are only visible to the host. | ||
Gametypes also have the .blf (Blam File Header/Blam Library Format) header, which stores information such as the Variant Name, Variant Author, and Variant Description. These fields may be edited to hold any value, including censored terms and control characters, and displayed in the menu. Control characters allow symbols and icons to be inserted into the map's description. An XML-like syntax allows colored text, the current date and time (updated in real-time), and the name of a viewer's gamertag to be inserted into the description. It can become difficult for any information about the file to be verified locally, including the original author. | Gametypes also have the .blf (Blam File Header/Blam Library Format) header, which stores information such as the Variant Name, Variant Author, and Variant Description. These fields may be edited to hold any value, including censored terms and control characters, and displayed in the menu. Control characters allow symbols and icons to be inserted into the map's description. An XML-like syntax allows colored text, the current date and time (updated in real-time), and the name of a viewer's gamertag to be inserted into the description. It can become difficult for any information about the file to be verified locally, including the original author. | ||
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=== Halo: Reach === | === Halo: Reach === | ||
Players in ''Halo: Reach'' have been able to use offline mods to unlock armor pieces prematurely,<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=10555626 '''Bungie.net: Halo Reach Files:''' Haunted Helmet Mod] (''film'')</ref> "fly" [[UNSC | Players in ''Halo: Reach'' have been able to use offline mods to unlock armor pieces prematurely,<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=10555626 '''Bungie.net: Halo Reach Files:''' Haunted Helmet Mod] (''film'')</ref> "fly" [[UNSC frigate]]s in [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=9655390&player=JumboDragonfly '''Bungie.net: Halo Reach Files:''' Flying The Frigate] (''film clip'')</ref> (by "attaching" the Frigates to [[Sabre]]s), "fly" the [[Pillar of Autumn]] on its titular level (using the same method, but with a Banshee),<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=7971331 '''Bungie.net: Halo Reach Files:''' Flying The Pillar of Autumn] (''film clip'')</ref><ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=8145865 '''Bungie.net: Halo Reach Files:''' [Hack<nowiki>]</nowiki> 戦艦オータム - 操縦 ☆] (''film clip'')</ref> pilot [[Seraph]]s and other normally-unusable vehicles,<ref name="reach-secret-vehicles">[http://halo.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=9905110 '''Bungie.net: Halo Reach Files:''' Secret Vehicles] (''film clip'')</ref><ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=8407846&player=JumboDragonfly '''Bungie.net: Halo Reach Files:''' Flying The Transport Jet] (''film clip'')</ref><ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=8123935&player=JumboDragonfly '''Bungie.net: Halo Reach Files:''' Flying The Longsword] (''film clip'')</ref> use [[Kig-Yar|Jackal]] shields{{Ref/Reuse|reach-secret-vehicles}} and other normally-unusable items, and use a [[Bungie]]-exclusive font glyph (the Bungie logo) as a Service Tag. | ||
Devkit mods also revealed hidden functionality in the Beta. One could join and host Local and [[System Link]] games, and break into the [[custom game]] lobby via the [[Theater]] lobby. (Gametype settings were entirely non-functional, though whether this is due to the Beta or due to the devkit mods is unclear.) As in ''Halo 3'', weapons could be altered to fire different projectiles or spawn new objects, like vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|yt-get-a-jtag}} | Devkit mods also revealed hidden functionality in the Beta. One could join and host Local and [[System Link]] games, and break into the [[custom game]] lobby via the [[Theater]] lobby. (Gametype settings were entirely non-functional, though whether this is due to the Beta or due to the devkit mods is unclear.) As in ''Halo 3'', weapons could be altered to fire different projectiles or spawn new objects, like vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|yt-get-a-jtag}} | ||
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== Bungie takes action == | == Bungie takes action == | ||
{{main|Archive:Bungie With Teeth}} | {{main|Archive:Bungie With Teeth}} | ||
[[File:Suspended.jpg| | [[File:Suspended.jpg|thumb|350px|The consequence of using mods online]] | ||
This has become such a widespread problem in the [[Matchmaking]] system that [[Bungie]] was forced to resolve the problem by releasing auto-updates which ban hackers from the system and terminate their accounts. Bungie has banned thousands of players and is working to clean up the rest, earning in the process the moniker 'Banhammer.' Several sites offer a list of cheaters and hackers. | This has become such a widespread problem in the [[Matchmaking]] system that [[Bungie]] was forced to resolve the problem by releasing auto-updates which ban hackers from the system and terminate their accounts. Bungie has banned thousands of players and is working to clean up the rest, earning in the process the moniker 'Banhammer.' Several sites offer a list of cheaters and hackers. | ||
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==''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''== | ==''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''== | ||
Modding is officially supported by ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' for ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', and ''[[Halo 3]]''. While anticheat is disabled, players cannot enter matchmaking and progression progress is not saved to the ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'' servers. However, players will not be punished for any mods run while anticheat is disabled. Some mods such as menu background replacers can be run with anticheat enabled without penalty. | |||
To mod ''The Master Chief Collection'', there are several programs available. Due to the games in the collection being those available for the Xbox 360, Assembly is compatible with ''MCC'' files and tags. A full list of useful software is below; | To mod ''The Master Chief Collection'', there are several programs available, both official and unofficial. Due to the games in the collection being those available for the Xbox 360, Assembly is compatible with ''MCC'' files and tags. A full list of useful software is below; | ||
*''[https://www.nexusmods.com/halothemasterchiefcollection/mods/1 Assembly]'' - Used for | *''[https://www.nexusmods.com/halothemasterchiefcollection/mods/1 Assembly]'' - Used for editing tags in-game within ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 3: ODST'', ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4''. | ||
*''[https://www.gildor.org/en/projects/umodel UE Viewer]'' - Useful for extracting icons, meshes and textures from the ''Unreal Engine 4'' menus of ''The Master Chief Collection''. | *''[https://www.gildor.org/en/projects/umodel UE Viewer]'' - Useful for extracting icons, meshes and textures from the ''Unreal Engine 4'' menus of ''The Master Chief Collection''. | ||
*''[https://github.com/Lord-Zedd/MCCTexturePackDumper/releases/tag/1.0 MCC Texture Pack Dumper]'' - Useful for extracting texturepack files from ''The Master Chief Collection'' containing many UI elements such as emblems, [[Nameplates/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|nameplates]] and more. | *''[https://github.com/Lord-Zedd/MCCTexturePackDumper/releases/tag/1.0 MCC Texture Pack Dumper]'' - Useful for extracting texturepack files from ''The Master Chief Collection'' containing many UI elements such as emblems, [[Nameplates/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|nameplates]] and more. | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Mod Tools]]'' - officially-released modding toolset available for download on [[Steam]]. | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Mod Tools]]'' - officially-released modding toolset available for download on [[Steam]]. | ||
*''[[Halo 2 Mod Tools]]'' - officially-released modding toolset available for download on [[Steam]]. | |||
*''[[Halo 3 Mod Tools]]'' - officially-released modding toolset available for download on [[Steam]]. | |||
A large selection of user-created mods can be found at ''The Master Chief Collection'' on [https://www.nexusmods.com/halothemasterchiefcollection Nexus Mods]. | A large selection of user-created mods can be found at ''The Master Chief Collection'' on [https://www.nexusmods.com/halothemasterchiefcollection Nexus Mods]. | ||
==''Halo Wars'' series modding== | ==''Halo Wars'' series modding== | ||
[[File:HWDE Spectre Mod.png|thumb|A | [[File:HWDE Spectre Mod.png|thumb|A {{Pattern|Wuzum|Spectre}} modded into ''Halo Wars: Definitive Edition''.]] | ||
Thanks to the PC releases of ''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]]'' and ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', modding can also be conducted on these games - however no official mod tools exist for these games. Nonetheless, a number of community mod tools have been developed to assist in creating custom content for ''Halo Wars''. | Thanks to the PC releases of ''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]]'' and ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', modding can also be conducted on these games - however no official mod tools exist for these games. Nonetheless, a number of community mod tools have been developed to assist in creating custom content for ''Halo Wars''. | ||
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*[https://halowarsmodding.github.io/ ''Halo Wars'' Modding Wiki] - a wiki based around modding of ''Halo Wars: Definitive Edition''. | *[https://halowarsmodding.github.io/ ''Halo Wars'' Modding Wiki] - a wiki based around modding of ''Halo Wars: Definitive Edition''. | ||
*[https://halo-wars-modding.weebly.com/ ''Halo Wars'' Modding] - a blog with comprehensive tutorials surrounding the modding of ''Halo Wars'' and ''Halo Wars 2''. | *[https://halo-wars-modding.weebly.com/ ''Halo Wars'' Modding] - a blog with comprehensive tutorials surrounding the modding of ''Halo Wars'' and ''Halo Wars 2''. | ||
*[https://discord.gg/ | *[https://discord.gg/GuvUCgqz8d ''Halo Wars'' Modding Discord server] - a Discord server dedicated to modding ''Halo Wars'' games. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HTMCC-H3-ModdedEnforcers.jpg|[[Enforcer]]s fighting an [[ODST]] on [[Sandtrap]]. | |||
File:H3 Modded Guardian.jpg|A [[Guardian Sentinel]] on [[Guardian (map)|Guardian]]. | |||
File:HTMCC-H3-ModdedDidact.jpg|The [[Ur-Didact]] on Sandtrap. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||