343 Industries is preparing to launch yet another update to its troubled Halo: The Master Chief Collection. According the latest blog the update will be available to download "soon". You can check the contents of the update below.
Microsoft has also started issuing compensation for those players who have been suffering with Halo: The Master Chief Collection extensive multiplayer issues. Previously they told that people will receive Halo 3: ODST and Halo 2: Anniversary Multiplayer Map later this year, but in addition to that all players that used the game online during November 11 though December19 will get a free month of Xbox Live gold and an exclusive in-game nameplate and avatar to boot. People will receive a notification for the gold time during this month.
Matchmaking:
Improved matchmaking search success rates.
Made an update to reduce instances of "Awaiting Privileges" matchmaking errors.
Made an update to ensure player counts more reliably match the expected numbers for each playlist.
Fixed an issue where player would sometimes appear to be searching in an incorrect "FIND GAME" screen.
Added countdown sound effect to the voting timer.
General Multiplayer:
Made several improvements to party joining through the in-game Roster.
Made an update to ensure that the mute icon is visible while in Matchmaking.
Fixed an issue in Halo 4 where players could equip the same weapon as their primary and secondary weapons.
General Campaigns:
Made several improvements to stat tracking for Halo: CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 4.
Made changes to Halo 3 and Halo 4 scoring to ensure that players are not penalized for destroying empty vehicles.
General Menu:
Lowered the music volume level in multiplayer menus.
Fixed an issue where friend emblems in roster would show up as default when exiting a game session.
Made updates to UI and menus to improve multiplayer status messaging, such as when a player joins your lobby.
Control Layouts:
Made an update to the Halo 2: Anniversary "Legacy" Stick Layout.
Stability:
Made stability improvements across multiple titles for campaign and multiplayer.