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How to Install Halo 2 Anniversary on PC

PC players now have the ability to install Halo 2 Anniversary and enjoy one of the most iconic first-person shooters of all time.
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Halo 2 is one of the most iconic video games in history, and PC players now have the ability to experience the legendary game with the arrival of the title’s Anniversary edition in the Master Chief Collection for PC. However, players will have to make sure to install Halo 2 Anniversary on their computer before they are able to experience all of the action and excitement that the game has to offer. Fortunately, we have everything you need to know to install Halo 2 Anniversary on your PC covered for you. 

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How to Install Halo 2 Anniversary on PC

Now, players who bought the game separately will be able to download it from either Steam or the Microsoft Store immediately after they have purchased it. However, those who own the Master Chief Collection will have to go into the game to be able to install Halo 2 Anniversary on their PC. 

You will need first need to make sure that the Master Chief Collection is updated to gain access to the second entry in the fan-favorite first-person shooter franchise. Once the Master Chief Collection has been updated through Steam or the Microsoft Store, launch it and make your way to the options and career section. 

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Choose the settings option and then click on the gameplay option. Players can then click on the option to change installed files. Click the two boxes for the campaign and multiplayer of the Halo 2 Anniversary game. Once the campaign and multiplayer boxes for the game have been checked, click the accept selection button right underneath the games. You will then see your PC begin to install the game. Now, you will just have to wait until the installation has completed, and then you will be able to jump into and enjoy the adrenaline-fueled action of this particular game.

There is no doubt that plenty of players will be installing this title on their machines in the next couple of days to enjoy what is considered to be one of the very best games ever to be created. Do not be shocked to see plenty of your friends fragging out after their install of Halo 2 Anniversary has completed. 

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Nicholas Barth
Guides Writer Nicholas enjoys helping fellow members of the video game community learn more about their favorite games. First-person shooters and Battle Royale games are what you can usually find Nicholas playing when he isn't writing. We will congratulate you if you can find a bigger Call of Duty fan than Nicholas, who has been playing since he got Call of Duty 2 with his first Xbox 360. [email protected]