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Minecraft
Cover art for Minecraft Bedrock Edition

Primary developer:

Mojang Studios

Support developer(s):

4J Studios

Platform(s):

Windows/Mac/Linux, Nintendo, Chromebook, Xbox, Amazon Fire, iOS, PlayStation, Android.[1]

Release date(s):

18 November 2011[2]

Genre(s):

Sandbox, survival[1]

Mode(s):

Single-Player, Multiplayer[1]

 

Minecraft is a game developed by Mojang Studios that released on November 18, 2011.[2] It is a 3D creative survival sandbox game that uses blocks, pixel art, and a blocky aesthetic focused around gathering resources and surviving around randomly generated terrain.[1] Since July 16, 2012 starting on the Xbox 360 Edition of the game; Minecraft has has long had Halo themed items included via skins, a mash-up pack, and Character Creator items.[3] This pages documents all items of Halo in Minecraft.

Overview

Summary

Main articles: Minecraft (Wikipedia), Minecraft (Minecraft Wiki)
“ Build anything you can imagine, uncover eerie mysteries, and survive the night in the ultimate sandbox game. In Minecraft, every playthrough is different, and unforgettable adventures await behind every corner. Explore and craft your way through an infinite world that’s yours to shape, one block at a time.[1] ”

Halo's history in Minecraft

To coincide with the addition of the then newly added Skin Selector in Minecraft on Xbox 360,[4] 4J Studios released on July 16, 2012 Skin Pack 1 which featured three Halo themed skins, this was the start of Halo's appearances in Minecraft.[3] Throughout the following years a handful of Skin Packs featuring Halo-themed skins.[5] On May 28, 2014, a mash-up pack was released for Minecraft based around Halo,[6] this mash-up pack often gets updated with major releases, and has items released outside it to coincide with the updates.[7]

Mash-up pack

Main article: Mash-up pack (Minecraft Wiki)

Master Chief Mash-up pack

Main article: Master Chief Mash-up

The Master Chief Mash-up, previously known as the Halo Mash-up, is a Mash-up pack created by 4J Studios, with the help of Microsoft Studios, 343 Industries and Mojang.[6]

Skin packs

Main article: Skin pack (Minecraft Wiki)

Skin Pack 1

"Customize your character with this selection of stunning skins!"
— Marketplace Description[8]

Skin Pack 1, also named Classic Skin Pack 1 on PlayStation consoles, and Skin Pack 1 - Classic on Bedrock Edition, was the first Skin Pack released for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition releasing on July 16, 2012.[3] This Skin Pack coincided with the Title Update 3 for the Xbox 360 edition, making use of the then newly added Character Skin Selector.[4] The Skin Pack contains various skins, such as some unique skins, a few based on Minecraft itself, and the majority based on various games, such as characters from Fable, Gears of War, Banjo-Kazooie, and most notably three Halo themed skins.[9]

When Skin Pack 1 was originally released on PlayStation (PlayStation 3, and shortly after eventually PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita) on March 27, 2014, on the PlayStation specific version of the Skin Pack all licensed Skins tied to Xbox where replaced with skins themed around PlayStation franchises.[10] The Skin Pack with the skins untouched was later made available for Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo Switch on January 30, 2018.[11] Eventually PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Vita finally got the original pack on March 27, 2018.[12]

Name/Icon What is it? Notes
A render of the Master Chief skin from Skin Pack 1.
Master Chief 		A Skin inspired by the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 wore in Halo 3. In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Master Chief".
A render of the Covenant Brute skin from Skin Pack 1.
Covenant Brute 		A Skin inspired by the Jiralhanae Minor from Halo Reach. In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Covenant Brute".
A render of the Covenant Grunt skin from Skin Pack 1.
Covenant Grunt 		A Skin inspired by the Unggoy Minor from Halo: Combat Evolved, using elements from later versions such as the red eyes from Halo 3. In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Covenant Grunt".

Skin Pack 4

"This fourth skin pack brings you a fresh bunch of exciting skins for you to customise your Minecraft character with!"
— Marketplace Description[5]

Skin pack 4 was released on March 13 2013.[13] This Skin Pack contained various skins, from Gears of War, Assassin's Creed, and two Halo themed skins.[14]

Name/Icon What is it?
Render of the Red Spartan from Skin Pack 4
Red Spartan 		A red coloration of the Skin Pack 1 "Master Chief" skin.
Rendee of Skin Pack 4 Blue Spartan.
Blue Spartan 		A blue coloration of the Skin Pack 1 "Master Chief" skin.

2nd Birthday

"Minecraft is growing up, time to celebrate together our 2nd Birthday!"
— Marketplace Description[15]

The 2nd Birthday Skin Pack, often shortened 2nd Birthday, also named the The Minecraft 2nd Birthday pack, released for a limited time from May 9 to May 18 2014.[16] This Skin Pack contained various skins, from Dust an Elysian Tale, Rare titles, Lionhead games, and three Halo themed skins.[17] When the Skin Pack reached PlayStation, the licensed skins were removed in favour of PlayStation skins.[18]

When the Better Together update released for Minecraft, this Skin Pack was among those that couldn't be transferred due to licensing restrictions, meaning you had to get the skin pack when it is made available on that version.[19]

Name/Icon What is it? Notes
Crop of the Party Red Spartan from the 2nd Birthday Skin Pack.
Party Red Spartan 		A red coloration of the Master Chief Mash-Up Pack "Master Chief" skin without the damaged breast plate, wearing a blue party crown. In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Party Red Spartan".
A crop of the 2nd Birthday Party Blue Spartan .
Party Blue Spartan 		A blue coloration of the Master Chief Mash-Up Pack "Master Chief" skin without the damaged breast plate, wearing a red cone hat. In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Party Blue Spartan".
A crop of the Party Grunt Skin from the 2nd Birthday skin pack.
Party Grunt 		The Master Chief Mash-Up Pack "Grunt Imperial" skin with a purple cone hat. In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Party Grunt".

Character Creator

Main article: Character Creator (Minecraft Wiki)

On December 1st, 2021, around the time the Master Chief Mash-Up Pack was updated, twelve Character Creator items were added themed around Halo.[7]

  • MC Character Creator Featured Items 2021.jpg

Tops

Name/Icon Rarity Creator Release date How to obtain What is it?
Icon for the Minecraft Character Creator item "Superintendent Shirt".
Superintendent Shirt 		Common Minecraft December 1, 2021
  • Free at launch for a limited time.
  • 70 Minecoins
 The shirt features two Superintendent faces on it. The front shows the default face used, the back uses a face with squint eyes.

Headwear

Name/Icon Rarity Creator Release date How to obtain What is it?
Icon for the Minecraft Character Creator item "Flaming Recon Helmet".
Flaming Recon Helmet 		Epic Minecraft December 1, 2021 400 Minecoins A Mark VI RECON-class Mjolnir helmet that has blue flames similar to a reoccurring armor effecct in the series.
Icon for the Minecraft Character Creator item "UNSC Marine Helmet".
UNSC Marine Helmet 		Rare Minecraft December 1, 2021 280 Minecoins A CH252 helmet used by UNSC Marine Corps.
Icon for the Minecraft Character Creator item "Flood Beanie".
Flood Beanie 		Rare Minecraft December 1, 2021 280 Minecoins A Flood Pod infector hat.
Icon for the Minecraft Character Creator item "Sgt Johnson's Cap".
Sgt Johnson's Cap 		Rare Minecraft December 1, 2021 280 Minecoins A military hat inspired by the one Sergeant Major Avery Johnson wore.
Icon for the Minecraft Character Creator item "Master Chief Helmet".
Master Chief Helmet 		Rare Minecraft December 1, 2021 280 Minecoins A MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V helmet, similar to the helmet on the "Combat Evolved Master Chief" skin in the Master Chief Mash-Up pack.
Icon for the Minecraft Character Creator item "Moa Hat".
Moa Hat 		Rare Minecraft December 1, 2021 280 Minecoins (Currently Delisted) A hat based around the head of a Moa.

Back Items

Name/Icon Rarity Creator Release date How to obtain What is it?
Icon for the Minecraft Character Creator item "Red Multiplayer Flag".
Red Multiplayer Flag 		Epic Minecraft December 1, 2021 400 Minecoins A red multiplayer flag.
Icon for the Minecraft Character Creator item "Blue Multiplayer Flag".
Blue Multiplayer Flag 		Epic Minecraft December 1, 2021 400 Minecoins A blue multiplayer flag.

Emotes

Name/Icon Rarity Creator Release date How to obtain What is it?
Icon for the Minecraft Character Creator item "The Master Chief".
The Master Chief 		Common Minecraft December 1, 2021 160 Minecoins
Icon for the Minecraft Character Creator item "Superhero Landing".
Superhero Landing 		Uncommon Minecraft December 1, 2021 310 Minecoins An emote based around the pose Master Chief does on the cover of Halo 4.
Icon for the Minecraft Character Creator item "Swinging Energy Sword".
Swinging Energy Sword 		Uncommon Minecraft December 1, 2021 310 Minecoins An emote based around an energy sword being swinged.

Main Menu

At some point, the quote "Keep your head down, there's two of us in here now. Remember?" spoken by Cortana in the level The Pillar of Autumn in Halo: Combat Evolved was added as one of the various Splash text.[20]

When the Master Chief Mash-up pack was getting updated in December 2021, the Marketplace icon was updated to be Halo themed. The icons were made by Aleesa Tana, where they only had a three day turn around and no access to the Mash-up pack so they used the knowledge their partner had.[21]

Gallery

Main Menu

  • The Halo inspired Spash text in the Xbox One Edition of Minecraft.

    The Halo inspired Spash text in the Xbox One Edition of Minecraft.

  • Minecraft as seen in December 2021.

    Minecraft as seen in December 2021.

  • The Marketplace icon as it was in December 2021 if it wasn't hovered over.

    The Marketplace icon as it was in December 2021 if it wasn't hovered over.

  • The Marketplace icon as it was in December 2021 if it was hovered over.

    The Marketplace icon as it was in December 2021 if it was hovered over.

Skin Pack 1

  • Banner used on the Xbox 360 Marketplace.

    Banner used on the Xbox 360 Marketplace.

  • Icon for the Xbox 360 Edition version of the Skin Pack.

    Icon for the Xbox 360 Edition version of the Skin Pack.

  • Icon for the Xbox One Edition version of the Skin Pack.

    Icon for the Xbox One Edition version of the Skin Pack.

  • Icon for the PlayStation 4 version of the Skin Pack.

    Icon for the PlayStation 4 version of the Skin Pack.

  • Icon for the Bedrock version of the Skin Pack.

    Icon for the Bedrock version of the Skin Pack.

  • An angled look at the skins.

    An angled look at the skins.

  • A screenshot used to showcase the skins.

    A screenshot used to showcase the skins.

  • A promotional image used to show off skins in the pack.

    A promotional image used to show off skins in the pack.

  • A promotional image used to show off skins in the pack.

    A promotional image used to show off skins in the pack.

  • A screenshot used to promote the skin pack.

    A screenshot used to promote the skin pack.

  • A screenshot used to promote the skin pack.

    A screenshot used to promote the skin pack.

  • A screenshot used to promote the skin pack.

    A screenshot used to promote the skin pack.

Skin Pack 4

  • Icon used for the Skin Pack on Xbox 360.

    Icon used for the Skin Pack on Xbox 360.

  • Banner used on the Xbox 360 Marketplace.

    Banner used on the Xbox 360 Marketplace.

  • Icon for the Xbox 360 Edition version of the Skin Pack.

    Icon for the Xbox 360 Edition version of the Skin Pack.

  • Icon used for the Skin Pack for the Xbox One Edition version.

    Icon used for the Skin Pack for the Xbox One Edition version.

  • Skin Pack 4 promotional image.

    Skin Pack 4 promotional image.

  • Screenshot of the two Halo skins facing off.

    Screenshot of the two Halo skins facing off.

  • Skin Pack 4 promotional image.

    Skin Pack 4 promotional image.

  • Screenshot of some of the Skin Pack 4 skins.

    Screenshot of some of the Skin Pack 4 skins.

  • In-game look at the skins.

    In-game look at the skins.

2nd Birthday

  • Graphic used to advertise the skin pack.

    Graphic used to advertise the skin pack.

  • Icon for the Xbox 360 Edition version of the Skin Pack.

    Icon for the Xbox 360 Edition version of the Skin Pack.

  • Icon used for the Skin Pack on the Xbox One Edition of the game.

    Icon used for the Skin Pack on the Xbox One Edition of the game.

  • Icon for the Bedrock version of the Skin Pack.

    Icon for the Bedrock version of the Skin Pack.

  • All three of the skins featured in the pack.

    All three of the skins featured in the pack.

  • Screenshot showing the skins being used.

    Screenshot showing the skins being used.

  • Screenshot showing the three Halo skins being used.

    Screenshot showing the three Halo skins being used.

Character Creator

Moa Hat

  • Angled view of the hat.

    Angled view of the hat.

  • Back angled view of the hat.

    Back angled view of the hat.

  • Front view of the hat.

    Front view of the hat.

  • Back view of the hat.

    Back view of the hat.

  • Side view of the hat.

    Side view of the hat.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e Minecraft.Net, About Minecraft (Retrieved on Aug 7, 2024) [archive]
  2. ^ a b Twitter, notch (@notch): "And Minecraft 1.0 is out. No longer beta. Thank you, everyone. =D" (Retrieved on Nov 18, 2011) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c Twitter, 4J Studios (@4JStudios): "Minecraft Skin Pack 1 is live! You can get it at [removed link], or wait until it rolls out around the world." (Retrieved on Jul 16, 2012) [archive]
  4. ^ a b Minecraft Forums, MCXBLA Title Update Change Logs (Retrieved on Jun 16, 2024) [archive]
  5. ^ a b Marketplace.Xbox.Com, Skin Pack 4 (Retrieved on Mar 13, 2013) [archive]
  6. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Halo Mash-Up Pack Now Available (Retrieved on Oct 13, 2014) [archive]
  7. ^ a b Minecraft.net, THE MINECRAFT MASTER CHIEF MASH-UP PACK IS BACK (Retrieved on Dec 10, 2021) [archive]
  8. ^ Marketplace.Xbox.Com, Skin Pack 1 (Retrieved on Jul 18, 2012) [archive]
  9. ^ playXBLA, Minecraft Skins Coming Monday, July 16th! (Retrieved on Jul 16, 2012) [archive]
  10. ^ PlayStation Store, Minecraft Skin Pack 1 (Retrieved on Jun 16, 2024) [archive]
  11. ^ Twitter, 4J Studios (@4JStudios): "Also available today for Nintendo Switch and Wii U - Skin Pack 1 :)" (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2018) [archive]
  12. ^ Twitter, 4J Studios (@4JStudios): "Classic Skin Pack 1 is now available for PlayStation consoles!" (Retrieved on Mar 27, 2018) [archive]
  13. ^ Twitter, 4J Studios (@4JStudios): "Skin Pack 4 is out today! It should begin rolling out at around 10am UK time and can take some time to be available worldwide." (Retrieved on Mar 13, 2013) [archive]
  14. ^ playXBLA, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition Skin Pack 4 is Coming…Wednesday, March 13th! (Retrieved on Jul 16, 2012) [archive]
  15. ^ Marketplace.Xbox.Com, 2nd Birthday Skin Pack (Retrieved on May 9, 2014) [archive]
  16. ^ Twitter, 4J Studios (@4JStudios): "There's also a new Free #MinecraftXBLA 2nd Birthday Skin Pack available from tomorrow!" (Retrieved on May 8, 2014) [archive]
  17. ^ playXBLA, Happy Birthday – Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition Turns Two Today (Retrieved on May 17, 2014) [archive]
  18. ^ Twitter, 4J Studios (@4JStudios): "To celebrate the 2nd birthday of Minecraft on Sony consoles, there's a free 2nd Birthday Skin Pack on PS3 & PS4 :)" (Retrieved on Dec 18, 2015) [archive]
  19. ^ Minecraft.net, BETTER TOGETHER FAQ (Retrieved on Sep 20, 2017) [archive]
  20. ^ Minecraft: Xbox One Edition - Splash: "Keep your head down, there's two of us in here now. Remember?"
  21. ^ Cara.app, Aleesa Tana(@aleesatana) Halo Marketplace Buttons (Retrieved on Aug 26, 2024) [archive]

See also

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