Halo CE 1749

This is the 1749 build of Halo: Combat Evolved fully ported to the Master Chief Collection. 1749 is a pre-release beta version of Halo CE dated for August 15th 2001, 3 months before the final Xbox release. Despite being so close to the release date, this build will look and feel wildly different. Everything from models to sounds to AI and weapon balancing will be significantly changed.

VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/yEJrDhJ5PjA

Steam Workshop:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3309337678

This port features BOTH the 1749 single player campaign and the 1749 multiplayer. Coop campaign is also fully working.

IMPORTANT:

Please read the section on softlocks and confusing sections. ALL 1749 softlocks have been fixed for this port, but there are several sections where it’s unclear how to proceed even for seasoned CE vets. Read this section before starting so you don’t get stuck.

WARNING VERY DIFFICULT:

This build was before all in-game balancing was tuned. As a result, the higher difficulties are extremely difficult. There's triple the amount of enemies in certain sections and you have less health and shields overall. Recommend sticking with Normal or Heroic unless you really want a challenge.

FEATURES:

- Single Player Campaign (including coop)

- Multiplayer

- All original 1749 softlocks have been FIXED

- Difficulty (Legendary is extremely hard)

- In-game Models

- Cutscenes

- Vehicles (including janky physics)

- Sounds and Dialogue

- Beta Health and Weapon Balancing

- New Encounters

WHAT TO EXPECT

This build will feel like a fever dream, almost everything you encounter will look and feel completely different than what you’re used to. Here’s some examples:

- All Covenant speak English (including Hunters)

- Blue Elites and Armored Marines have variations in their armor. Some will spawn without shoulder or leg guards

- Beta health pack models (same one from the CE manual)

- AI reacts lightning quick, you literally cannot sneak up on them

- Chief has much less health and shields on Legendary (extremely difficult)

- Double/Triple the amount of enemies in certain sections on Legendary (again, very difficult...)

- Very few health and ammo pickups

- Plasma Pistol and Needler animations are unfinished

- Cutscenes are unf