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Throughout its history, Halo: The Master Chief Collection has seen a huge variety of player customisation options. Many of these options have been removed from the game in subsequent updates, though several have never been useable.
Armor
Preserve
- Main article: Preserve
One of several pieces of equipment cut from the original release of the Anniversary Map Pack for Halo: Reach in 2011, the "Preserve" chest can be found in the files of the collection, fully-textured. Unlike its siblings in the EXO/TSCS chest and AKIS & Mariner helmets, this chest has yet to be implemented for use as an armor permutation.
A custom render of this cut chest.
Blackguard Tearful Bishop
- "The faith of the newly converted burns bright enough to consume any truth.[1]"
The Tearful Bishop helmet was available as part of the flighting test for Season 8: Mythic, though was cut from the final release for unknown reasons. The helmet would have been available as part of the Blackguard series of Fractures armor for Halo 3 and Halo: Reach.[1] The helmet would be re-added into the MCC in the November 3 update, but the name was changed to "Blackguard Fallen Equerry", and the cross-shape visor and description were altered.
The original Tearful Bishop helmet.
The original Tearful Bishop helmet in Halo Reach.
The redesigned Fallen Equerry helmet icon.
Belos Valorous
In the original flights for Season 8, the Valorous shoulder piece for the Belos Fracture set featured a large V symbol. In the final release, this was changed to the Season 8 lion emblem, for unknown reasons.
The old Valorous shoulder, as depicted in the Season 8 Flight.
The final revision of the Valorous shoulder.
Evalach's Lament
With the release of Season 8, the Evalach's Lament back accessory was altered for unknown reasons. During the flight, it was painted with a cross, while the final version was changed to be four squares.
The old Evalach's Lament back accessory.
The final revision of the Evalach's Lament back accessory.
Sword and Board back accessory
Featured in the release of Season 6: Raven, the Sword and Board back accessory in the Season 6 Flight originally was blue and provided two Machetes on the shield, while in the final game it changes color depending on the player's primary color, and features one Machete rather than two.
The original Sword and Board icon.
The updated Sword and Board icon.
The original Sword and Board during gameplay.
The updated Sword and Board during gameplay.
Azure Techsuit
Introduced with the release of Season 6: Raven, the Azure techsuit used a bright teal coloration during the Season 6 flight. In the final release, this would be changed to a more deep blue.
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The Azure techsuit during the flight.
The Azure techsuit after release.
Rhine
- Main article: RHINE-class Mjolnir
Named the "Rhino" armor in the files, this Halo Online armor set was changed prior to its release as shown by its unused icon images, which display it having no gold, no forearms and different shoulders. This also could mean that Rhine was originally unlockable via the Season 6 Pass.
Original Rhine design in-game from the Season 5 December Patch.
Cut Rhine helmet design.
Cut Rhine chest design.
Cut Rhine left shoulder design.
Cut Rhine right shoulder design.
Cut Rhine legs design.
Operator
- Main article: OPERATOR-class Mjolnir
One of many cut Halo Online armor sets intended to be included in Halo 3, this set's icons were included in the flight files for Season 7, though it ultimately has yet to be released. This set can be seen in the Season 5 Trailer.
A Spartan using the Operator helmet on Avalanche in the Season 5 trailer.
Operator as it appeared in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
Operator helmet.
Operator chest.
Operator left shoulder.
Operator right shoulder.
Operator forearms.
Operator legs.
Spectrum
Another cut Halo Online armor set intended to be included in Halo 3, this set's icons were included in the flight files for Season 7, though it ultimately has yet to be released. This set can be seen in the Season 5 Trailer.
The Spectrum helmet in the Season 5 trailer.
Spectrum as it appeared in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
Spectrum helmet.
Spectrum chest.
Spectrum left shoulder.
Spectrum right shoulder.
Spectrum forearms.
Spectrum legs.
Defender
- Main article: DEFENDER-class Mjolnir
Named "Utility" in the files, the icons for this Halo Online iteration of the DEFENDER-class Mjolnir were included in the flight files for Season 7, though it was ultimately never released.
Defender in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
Defender helmet.
Defender chest.
Defender left shoulder.
Defender right shoulder.
Defender forearms.
Defender legs.
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Extractor
Another cut Halo Online armor set intended to be included in Halo 3, this set's icons were included in the flight files for Season 7, though it was ultimately never released.
Extractor in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
Extractor helmet.
Extractor chest.
Extractor left shoulder.
Extractor right shoulder.
Extractor forearms.
Extractor legs.
Knight
Another cut Halo Online armor set intended to be included in Halo 3, this set's icons were included in the flight files for Season 7, though it was ultimately never released.
Knight in-game during the Season 5 December Patch.
Knight helmet.
Knight chest.
Knight left shoulder.
Knight right shoulder.
Knight legs.
Blaster
Another cut Halo Online armor set intended to be included in Halo 3, this set's icons were included in the flight files for Season 7, though it was ultimately never released.
Blaster in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
Blaster helmet.
Blaster chest.
Blaster left shoulder.
Blaster right shoulder.
Blaster forearms.
Blaster legs.
Strider
One of many armor sets created for the now-cancelled Halo Online, the Strider armor appeared briefly in the game files for Season 5: Anvil, though has since seemingly been removed.
Strider as it appeared in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
Skins
The following skins for Combat Evolved have been made unavailable for use.
Unreleased
Skins with the following filenames were shown as icons in the files of the collection for a time when Season 2: Spark launched, though have since been removed. All resembled pink placeholder textures.
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Removed
Two skins for the Halo: Combat Evolved Warthogs, both referencing Jurassic Park, were later removed from the game in the Season 5: Anvil update for unknown reasons. The skins were replaced with the Park Ranger and Field Medic skins, respectively.
| In-game | Type | Appearance Name | Original Unlock Requirements | Description | Removal details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Warthog | Park Ranger | Season 2, Tier 11 ( 1) |
Spared no expanse. | Removed during the Season 5: Anvil update and replaced with a new Park Ranger skin. |
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Rocket Warthog | Clever Girl | Season 2, Tier 29 ( 1) |
Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. | Removed during the Season 5: Anvil update and replaced with the Field Medic skin. |
Nameplates
The following nameplates were changed or removed from The Master Chief Collection at various points, or were never available to use.
Unreleased
| Name | In-game Appearance |
|---|---|
| Came... From... Behind |  |
| Guilty Spark |  |
| Boat Cops |  |
| Dreamhack |  |
| NEEDS NAME |  |
| Warthog Tread |  |
| Gator Chops |  |
| White Tiger |  |
| Tank Tread |  |
| Crock Skin |  |
| Dead End |  |
| MJOLNIR |  |
| Phalanx |  |
| Rubricae | N/A |
| Happy Halodays |  |
Removed
| Name | Unlock Requirements | Status | In-game Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVP | Play Halo: The Master Chief Collection before December 19, 2014. | Replaced by "Fronk" on 20 September 2018. |  |
| Pro | Play Halo: The Master Chief Collection before December 19, 2014. | Replaced by "Halo Championship Series" on 20 September 2018. |  |
| Rank 44 | Reach rank 44 | Removed in the first patch. |  |
| Rank 45 | Reach rank 45 | Removed in the first patch. |  |
| Rank 46 | Reach rank 46 | Removed in the first patch. |  |
| Rank 47 | Reach rank 47 | Removed in the first patch. |  |
| Rank 48 | Reach rank 48 | Removed in the first patch. |  |
| Rank 49 | Reach rank 49 | Removed in the first patch. |  |
| Rank 50 | Reach rank 50 | Removed in the first patch. |  |
| Sirens | Season 3, Tier 39 ( 1) |
Removed after the Season 3 Flight and before the launch of Season 3, due to real-world police controversy. |  |
| Dino Tracker | Season 3: Recon, Tier 45 ( 1) |
Removed during the December 2020 patch along with other Jurassic Park references in skins. Replaced with a new nameplate of the same name in the same requirement. |  |
Sources
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Myths & Mysteries (Retrieved on Oct 14, 2021) [archive]