The announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 has added a layer of intrigue to the ongoing speculation that Halo: The Master Chief Collection might find its way to this new console. Before Nintendo officially lifted the curtain on the Switch 2, a flurry of leaks buzzed through the community, revealing supposed details about the big reveal. As usual, leaks come with their fair share of skepticism, but this time, one leaker nailed it.
The leaker known as Nate the Hate confidently forecasted that Nintendo would unveil the Switch 2 on January 16. To everyone’s surprise, he hit the mark. Now, whether this was sheer luck or inside information, it undeniably lends some credibility to the other claims swirling around about this highly anticipated console, including whispers about the games in development for it.
Continuing with the leaks, Nate the Hate and other insiders have mentioned that they’ve heard murmurs about Halo: The Master Chief Collection being made for the Nintendo Switch 2. With their correct prediction of the reveal date still fresh in our minds, it’s tempting to give more weight to these claims about Halo heading to the Switch 2. Normally, the concept of Microsoft’s cornerstone franchise jumping to a competitor might sound improbable, but if these leaks prove accurate, that’s exactly what fans can expect.
For those Nintendo enthusiasts who haven’t experienced Halo yet, The Master Chief Collection presents an ideal entry point to the franchise. It’s a comprehensive bundle that includes remastered versions of Halo 1 and 2—complete with the option to play with their classic graphics—along with Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach, and Halo 4. Although it doesn’t feature Halo 5: Guardians or Halo Infinite, there’s always the possibility those could join the Switch 2 library eventually.
Years ago, the possibility of Halo appearing on a non-Xbox platform would have seemed far-fetched. However, Microsoft’s shift toward a more multi-platform approach indicates a strategy aimed at maximizing game sales revenue. Xbox remains committed to developing hardware, with a next-gen console already in the works, but broadening software availability seems to be a key goal. Should The Master Chief Collection actually make landfall on the Switch 2, it will be exciting to see just how accurate these leaks turn out to be, aligning with earlier revelations about the console itself.
