With Halo: The Master Chief Collection now available, you might be wondering where to begin. One suggestion might be squaring away some cosmetic unlocks for the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta.
There are five different unlocks tied to elements of Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Three of them are tied to game achievements, with the other two awarded simply for watching the Halo: Nightfall live action series.
These will work for both the upcoming beta and the final version. More cosmetic options will be available in the multiplayer test starting on December 29, but those will not carry over to the full version of Halo 5: Guardians. Here’s where you should focus your effort:
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To unlock the Mark VI Gen 1 armor, you’ll need to earn the “Your Journey Begins” achievement. This should be simple, as you only need complete any campaign mission or a single match of multiplayer.
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There’s a “scarred” variety of the classic Master Chief Mjolnir armor, too. This one will become available through the “Cairo Station” achievement, unlocked by beating the level of the same name in Halo 2.
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It’s no accident that the Helioskrill armor looks like a bit like a Covenant Elite. The lore says it was crafted by a member of that race.
Earn it by completing the “Legend” achievement, which is the hardest of this bunch. You’ll need to complete all four campaigns on Legendary difficulty.
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The Nightfall armor will be distributed in two pieces. The helmet is yours for watching the first episode of Halo: Nightfall. The armor becomes available when you’ve watched all five parts.
For more on Halo 5: Guardians, check out our in-depth preview. You can also read our rundown of the biggest changes. For more on The Master Chief Collection achievements, head over to our previous coverage of the full list of 450.