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Primary developer: |
Mojang Studios |
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Support developer(s): |
4J Studios |
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Release date(s): |
18 November 2011 |
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Genre(s): |
Sandbox, survival |
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Mode(s): |
Single-Player, Multiplayer |
Minecraft is a game developed by Mojang Studios that released on November 18, 2011. 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. Since July 16, 2012; Minecraft has has long had Halo themed items included via skins, mash-up packs, customisation items. This pages documents all items of Halo in Minecraft.
Overview
Summary
- Main articles: wikipedia:Minecraft, minecraft:Minecraft
| “ | Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs. Scale craggy mountains, unearth elaborate caves and mine large ore veins. Discover lush cave and dripstone cave biomes. Light up your world with candles to show what a savvy spelunker and master mountaineer you are! | ” |
Halo's history in Minecraft
To coincide with the addition of the then newly added Skin Selector in Minecraft on Xbox 360,[1] 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.[2] Throughout the following years a handful of Skin Packs featuring Halo-themed skins.[3]
Halo Mash-Up: Minecraft Evolved
- Main article: Minecraft/Master Chief Mash-up
The Halo Mash-Up: Minecraft Evolved, also known as Minecraft: Halo Edition, and on some platforms as Master Chief Mash-Up, as well also being referred to as the Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition - Halo Mash-Up Pack, for the Xbox 360 edition of Minecraft is a mash-up pack created by 4J Studios, with the help of Microsoft Studios, 343 Industries and Mojang.[4]
Skin Packs
Skin Pack 1
- "Customize your character with this selection of stunning skins!"
- — Marketplace Description[5]
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.[2] This Skin Pack coincided with the Title Update 3 for the Xbox 360 edition, making use of the then newly added Character Skin Selector.[1] 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.[6]
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.[7] The Skin Pack with the skins untouched was later made available for Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo Switch on January 30, 2018.[8] Eventually PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Vita finally got the original pack on March 27, 2018.[9]
| Name/Icon | What is it? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 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". |
 Covenant Brute |
A Skin inspired by the Jiralhanae Minor from Halo Reach. | In Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, the skin is called "Halo Covenant Brute". |
 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[3]
Skin pack 4 was released on March 13 2013.[10] This Skin Pack contained various skins, from Gears of War, Assassin's Creed, and two Halo themed skins.[11]
| Name/Icon | What is it? |
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 Red Spartan |
A red coloration of the Skin Pack 1 "Master Chief" skin. |
 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[12]
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.[13] This Skin Pack contained various skins, from Dust an Elysian Tale, Rare titles, Lionhead games, and three Halo themed skins.[14] When the Skin Pack reached PlayStation, the licensed skins were removed in favour of PlayStation skins.[15]
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.[16]
| Name/Icon | What is it? | Notes |
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 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". |
 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". |
 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
On December 1st, 2021, around the time the Master Chief Mash-Up Pack was updated, twelve Character Creator items were added themed around Halo.[17]
Tops
| Name/Icon | Rarity | Creator | Release date | How to obtain | What is it? |
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 Superintendent Shirt |
Common | Minecraft | December 1, 2021 |
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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? |
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 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. |
 UNSC Marine Helmet |
Rare | Minecraft | December 1, 2021 | 280 Minecoins | A CH252 helmet used by UNSC Marine Corps. |
 Flood Beanie |
Rare | Minecraft | December 1, 2021 | 280 Minecoins | A Flood Pod infector hat. |
 Sgt Johnson's Cap |
Rare | Minecraft | December 1, 2021 | 280 Minecoins | A military hat inspired by the one Sergeant Major Avery Johnson wore. |
 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. |
 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? |
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 Red Multiplayer Flag |
Epic | Minecraft | December 1, 2021 | 400 Minecoins | A red 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Master Chief |
Common | Minecraft | December 1, 2021 | 160 Minecoins | |
 Superhero Landing |
Uncommon | Minecraft | December 1, 2021 | 310 Minecoins | An emote based around the post Master Chief does on the cover of Halo 4. |
 Swinging Energy Sword |
Uncommon | Minecraft | December 1, 2021 | 310 Minecoins | An emote based around an energy sword being swinged. |
Miscellaneous
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.[18]
Gallery
Miscellaneous
The Halo inspired Spash text in the Xbox One Edition of Minecraft.
Skin Pack 1
Banner used on the Xbox 360 Marketplace.
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 PlayStation 4 version of the Skin Pack.
Icon for the Bedrock version of the Skin Pack.
An angled look at 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 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.
Banner used on the Xbox 360 Marketplace.
Icon for the Xbox 360 Edition version of the Skin Pack.
Icon used for the Skin Pack for the Xbox One Edition version.
Skin Pack 4 promotional image.
Screenshot of the two Halo skins facing off.
Skin Pack 4 promotional image.
Screenshot of some of the Skin Pack 4 skins.
In-game look at the skins.
2nd Birthday
Graphic used to advertise 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 for the Bedrock version of the Skin Pack.
All three of the skins featured in the pack.
Screenshot showing the skins being used.
Screenshot showing the three Halo skins being used.
Character Creator
Moa Hat
Angled view of the hat.
Back angled view of the hat.
Front view of the hat.
Back view of the hat.
Side view of the hat.
Sources
- ^ a b Minecraft Forums, MCXBLA Title Update Change Logs (Retrieved on Jun 16, 2024) [archive]
- ^ a b 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]
- ^ a b Marketplace.Xbox.Com, Skin Pack 4 (Retrieved on Mar 13, 2013) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Halo Mash-Up Pack Now Available
- ^ Marketplace.Xbox.Com, Skin Pack 1 (Retrieved on Jul 18, 2012) [archive]
- ^ playXBLA, Minecraft Skins Coming Monday, July 16th! (Retrieved on Jul 16, 2012) [archive]
- ^ PlayStation Store, Minecraft Skin Pack 1 (Retrieved on Jun 16, 2024) [archive]
- ^ Twitter, 4J Studios (@4JStudios): "Also available today for Nintendo Switch and Wii U - Skin Pack 1 :)" (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2018) [archive]
- ^ Twitter, 4J Studios (@4JStudios): "Classic Skin Pack 1 is now available for PlayStation consoles!" (Retrieved on Mar 27, 2018) [archive]
- ^ 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]
- ^ playXBLA, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition Skin Pack 4 is Coming…Wednesday, March 13th! (Retrieved on Jul 16, 2012) [archive]
- ^ Marketplace.Xbox.Com, 2nd Birthday Skin Pack (Retrieved on May 9, 2014) [archive]
- ^ Twitter, 4J Studios (@4JStudios): "There's also a new Free #MinecraftXBLA 2nd Birthday Skin Pack available from tomorrow!" (Retrieved on May 8, 2014) [archive]
- ^ playXBLA, Happy Birthday – Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition Turns Two Today (Retrieved on May 17, 2014) [archive]
- ^ 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]
- ^ Minecraft.net, BETTER TOGETHER FAQ (Retrieved on Sep 20, 2017) [archive]
- ^ Minecraft.net, THE MINECRAFT MASTER CHIEF MASH-UP PACK IS BACK (Retrieved on Dec 10, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Minecraft: Xbox One Edition - Splash: "Keep your head down, there's two of us in here now. Remember?"