Summary
The reveal of theNintendo Switch 2has made it easier to believe the leaks claimingHalo: The Master Chief Collectionis coming to the console. Prior to Nintendo officially unveiling theSwitch 2, various leakers sounded off on the company’s plans for the console’s big reveal. While leaks should always be taken with a grain of salt, one leaker’s information was proven to be right on the money.
Leaker Nate the Hate claimed that theSwitch 2 revealwould happen on January 16, and as it turns out, his prediction was correct. While it could have simply been a coincidence, it still adds credibility to other claims made about the upcoming console, like what games may be in development for the Switch 2.
Nate the Hateand others have claimed that they’ve heardHalo: The Master Chief Collectionis in development for the Nintendo Switch 2. Since these insiders were correct about the Switch 2 reveal date, it does make it easier to believe that they are correct aboutHalocoming to Switch 2 as well. WithHalobeing Microsoft’s flagship franchise, some may scoff at the idea ofThe Master Chief Collectionreleasing on a competing console, but if the leaks are accurate, that’s exactly what’s happening.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is Rumored for the Switch 2
For Nintendo diehards that may have never played aHalogame,The Master Chief Collectionwould be the perfect way to dive in to the series. For those unfamiliar with the collection, it bundles remastered versions ofHalo 1andHalo 2(with the option to play with original graphics) withHalo 3,Halo 3: ODST,Halo: Reach, andHalo 4. Basically, it gives fans the ability to play almost all themain seriesHalogamesand two beloved spin-offs in one package.Halo 5: GuardiansandHalo Infiniteare missing fromThe Master Chief Collection, but there’s always a chance those games could either be added to the lineup or get their own ports to the Switch 2 down the line.
Years ago, it would have been unheard of forHaloto jump ship to competing consoles like the Switch 2, but Microsoft is adopting a multi-platform strategy for its games. While Xbox has insisted that it will continue producing hardware and that anext-generation console is in development, it seems that it is trying to maximize the potential profit it can get from software sales. BringingHalo: The Master Chief Collectionto the Switch 2 would definitely make some waves, and it will be very interesting to see if this particular leak comes true like the other Switch 2 leaks.
Nintendo Switch 2
The successor to 2017’s Nintendo Switch continues down the same path as its predecessor, providing a hybrid experience that supports both home and handheld gaming. Launching on July 06, 2025, with games like Mario Kart World, the basic Nintendo Switch 2 bundle comes with the console, Joy-Con 2, straps for the controller, a dock, an AC adapter, an HDMI cable, and a Joy-Con 2 grip.
