Fan-Made Halo 3: Reclaimer Launcher Brings 64-Player Multiplayer to PC
Halo 3: Reclaimer is a free standalone multiplayer launcher that loads Halo 3 from a Steam Master Chief Collection install, with community-run servers.
A fan-made standalone multiplayer launcher for Halo 3 on PC, called Halo 3: Reclaimer, has been released. The free project loads the game from a Master Chief Collection installation on Steam and runs on its own servers maintained by the community, according to xda-developers.com.
The build supports up to 64 players in a single game, and four players can play together online on one PC. It adds a server browser that downloads mods from the server being joined, pre-match map and mode voting, and expanded Forge options. Spartan customization is also revamped and allows any color.
Halo 3: Reclaimer does not include a campaign or matchmaking. Those looking to play the original single-player content or use standard matchmaking still need the Master Chief Collection itself.
Older context
Pre-match map and mode voting is a fan-favorite Halo feature that had not appeared since 2012's Halo 4, and Halo 3 was originally built for 16 players. A decompilation of Halo: Combat Evolved previously led to a 128-player browser-based port and native versions for Windows, Linux, PS5, and Android. In earlier years, Halo Infinite did not live up to expectations, and Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) was basically shut down, with series development handed to Activision.
Quick answers
Is Halo 3: Reclaimer free?
Yes. It is a free standalone multiplayer launcher for Halo 3 on PC.
Do I need the Master Chief Collection to play it?
Yes. Halo 3: Reclaimer loads the game from a Master Chief Collection installation on Steam.
How many players does it support?
It supports up to 64 players in one game, and four players can play together online on one PC.