Halo: The Master Chief Collection Helpful Multi-player Connection Tips and Possible Solutions

Update, I still am 99% sure that prior to the last update and patch for it to work right, you'll have to uninstall and reinstall the game just once. Once the game reinstalls, then try it and see, if it improves your Multi Player matchmaking and party issues.

If that doesn't work, then try to clear your local saved games. As I stated before, if you have Minecraft Xbox One, you'll lose your saved game data, because it doesn't save, to the cloud. You can however, purchase an external USB flash drive, or external
hard drive and save your game data for Minecraft Xbox One on the flash drive or external drive.

Clearing your local saved games, should improve the matchmaking issues and campaign. Also I have for my player id, R5T and correction service clan tag, RS5T not RS3T or R3ST. It might just be me, my friends, and others seems to help improve matchmaking experience.
Of course like you all, I am just an enthusiast and what works for me and my friends, might not work for others.

Thanks for posting and please share any tips you may have.

Ephesians,

 

I'm the Japanese user.

Multi-play doesn't correspond at all in Japan.

I'd like to play with a North American player.

Japanese Microsoft doesn't support it at all.

I wish for improvement so that the Japanese user can do multi-play, too.

 

Tasee, I'm sorry to hear that you can't play multi player with a North American player. I completely forgot about, combatibility issues for your country. That would be awesome to play with you and others in Japan from the U.S.A.!

You might want to post on the forums, because they are moderated and some of the best suggestions, to improve the Xbox Live experience. Until that time comes, where you can play Halo MCC with North America, I hope you enjoy your Halo experience and happy
killing.

Ephesians,

 

Questions and Answers:

@Ephesians

Question: I don't think wiping out your saved games was the same as clearing the cache on the 360. Cache is a way to store data for faster access later. In other words it's not needed. Not the same as a save game file. Is that what you are telling people
to wipe?

Answer: To clarify. Clearing your local saved games on the system worked. It should restart your Xbox. Let it run its course and wait until it loads your Xbox home screen. Launch the Halo: Master Chief Collection. Let it load through the loading and title
screens. Click the three line button and you should get a message: "Syncing data for Halo: The Master Chief Collection...". As I stated in the past, your saved games are saved on the cloud except for Minecraft Xbox One version, therefore you don't need the
unwanted temporary saved game files.

I want to be clear before I did all this, myself and my friend completely uninstalled the game and reinstalled. This then allowed a 10.6 MB update and 1.4 GB update to load first. I still think a lot of people aren't unplugging their Ethernet and disconnecting
their power cord, which by doing so completely shuts down and restarts your Xbox One.

Think of the Xbox One as the Xbox 360 operating system. To get the most recent patch or update, you had to clear your cache from time to time, or uninstall or reinstall the game/ downloadable content. There's an obvious update/ patch flaw and I tried everything
these past couple of weeks.

@Ephesians

Question: Why is my update taking a long time, isn't downloading, or is stuck at a certain percentage?

Answer: Try this, power off your Xbox One let it fully turn off, then unplug your Ethernet cord and Xbox power supply unit in the back of the Xbox One. Wait 30 seconds, or until light turns from white to orange, then plug your Ethernet and power supply in
the back, then press your power button for the Xbox One. Your console will restart. This should fix the above problem you are experiencing.

@Ephesians

Question: What do I do, if clearing my cache (restarting my Xbox through above steps) and clearing my local saved games doesn't work?

Answer: Unfortunately, like I found out the hard way this happened to me, therefore I had to completely uninstall and reinstall the game. Ever since I did the following: uninstalled and reinstalled the game and cleared my local saved games, I've seen a significant
improvement in my overall Campaign and Multi-player matchmaking experience.

What happened to mine, is it got corrupt when it was initially downloading, because I started to play the campaign, while the rest of the game was downloading. I can't not stress enough, YOU don't want to play the game while re-installing, if it's a downloaded
copy, then play another game in the background, download it when your busy doing something else, but don't play the game while it is installing. If you have the disk like I do, then let it download in the background and play something else, watch tv, read
a book, or play another application on Xbox One.

Once it's COMPLETELY done downloading, then clear your local saved games, just follow the steps above and it will walk you through painlessly as possible. Let your console restart, sign in to your Xbox One profile, and then load Halo Master Chief Collection
from the home page, or my games and apps tab. Let it go through the beginning load screens, then click your three line button on your Xbox One controller. You will get a message, "Syncing data". Let it place you in the menu button, don't hit cancel. as it's
installing the most recent patches, as it did so on the Xbox 360 after clearing cache.

@Ephesians

Question: If I go in and clean configurations saved games , the what will exactly be excluded from my hard drive? Will I lose all my saved games from other games?

Answer: All of your games save to the cloud except for, Minecraft Xbox One Version. I just checked last night after clearing my local saved games and my Halo 2 Legendary saved check point was still there. If you have Minecraft Xbox One, I wouldn't recommend
clearing your local saved games, because it might delete your worlds, etc.

If you wish to avoid clearing your local saved games, then I believe what works best is uninstalling and re-installing. This would avoid clearing the local saved games for other games, that don't save to the cloud (Minecraft Xbox One Edition). I force of
habit, just clear my local saved games everyone before launching any game. It is just like clearing cache on the Xbox 360. It's the best way to ensure you have synced and installed all the recent updates and patches.

@ Ephesians

Question: How long should I wait in lobby playlist selected before I back out?

Answer: Sit in the lobby for about 1 to 5 minutes, if you don't get a game, then back out by hitting the B button on your controller. You may want to force of habit for me, click on a playlist, then back out and do this for all the playlist, then select
the playlist. If you still don't get a game, then quit the Halo Master Chief Collection game and load it again. If this doesn't fix the problem, then clear your local saved games and try it again.

Side note: Also, I tried every player id and service clan tag, I noticed and others, if you put R5T for player ID and service clan tag RS5T, it resets your connection and loads lobbies quicker after you clear your local saved games.

@Ephesians

Question: If I uninstall and re-install the game, do I have to unpin Halo Master Chief Collection from the home screen?

Answer: Go to your games and apps, then highlight Halo MCC. Click on your controller, the three line button and select manage game, it should give you an option to uninstall the game. Please note when you reinstall, it will prompt you for an update, and
hit the A button to continue.

You don't have to remove the pin on the home page, but for it to work right, I can't stress enough importance, to not start the Halo MCC. I did this when I initially installed the game at launch and believe the game became corrupt. I am in the U.S.A. EST
time and normally on my Xbox One in the evening. Hopefully this fixes the problems you are having and don't hesitate, to message me, if you have further questions.

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People in Japan totally cannot connect any BTB-match.

The issue continues since 3rd patch. Condition is GETTING WORSE in Japan.

Then 343 says :
news.xbox.com/.../games-halo-thank-you-to-our-fans

Some player even say "Bonnie Ross is a racist!" I don't believe that, they also won't believe that. They are just angry and angry and angry.

Almost of us (including me) are disappointed deeply.

We're afraid that 343 may ignores our voice from minor country.

We want to know if 343 recognizes our issue.

We want to know why our country can't play BTB.

And we want to know how match-making method runs now.

 

EelgrassGarauna, I'm sorry to hear you are having problems and it sounds frustrating! You might want to message on twitter @XboxSupport and they should be able to help. In the past, they've helped me tremendously!

It sounds to me from the forums posts and twitter posts, that it's a know issue and they are working on it. I hope Xbox Support is able to get that resolved for you. Disclaimer: I don't work for Microsoft, or 343 so it would be best, if my tips don't work
for you to contact Xbox Support directly. Best of luck and I hope your issue gets resolved soon!

Is any other countries, having similar multiplayer issues like Japan? I am so sorry, that everyone is having problems. It must be extremely frustrating! I really hope those who are having issues, hopefully get them resolved by my tips, if you are still having
issues, then reach out to Xbox Support, 343 directly. 343's Halo's twitter page is @Halo.

 

I just sent a twitter to @XboxSupport and there response was, "Sorry to hear they are experiencing issues and for the latest status, check the Halo Waypoint site

www.halowaypoint.com/.../posts."

 

Here's the link below.

www.halowaypoint.com/.../posts

 

I have one other thing, to try revolving fixing your connection and multiplayer issues. I noticed after you clear your local saved games, if the following doesn't work: quitting the game and rebooting, or clearing your cache (powering your Xbox off and unplugging
the power supply in the back.

First after clearing your local saved games, load the game up and let it sync Data to 100%. Hit your Xbox guide button (white x), then with the game window highlighted, hit the three lines button on your controller. Select Quit, then go to My Games & Apps.
Highlight Halo The Master Chief Collection, then hit your three lines button, then hit Manage Game. Scroll using your left thumbstick, to SAVED DATA and select Delete from everywhere. Then load the game up.

Please note this will erase your saved data and you will lose your Campaign progress. It will however, make the following improve: finding a match quicker, most recent patch update, or at least it did for me.

Disclaimer: I'm not a Xbox, Microsoft employee, 343, or Bungie. This is intended to be helpful, if these don't work for you, then it could be a one off problem. You may want to message Xbox Support on twitter @XboxSupport, or 343 @Halo. I am deeply sorry
you are having problems and here to help. Don't hesitate to private message me, or send me a tweet. My twitter is @, or search @. I generally respond fairly quickly. If you are wanting to play with me message me at my gamer tag .
Please note, because of past issues and unauthorized access, I have my account secure and appear offline, if you aren't my friend. Thanks again!

Ephesians,

 

forums.xbox.com/.../5139869.aspx

My contact information is located in that forum post. I also provided my thoughts on the beta Content Update so far. It appears to be doing good, so far I will continue to test it. I was selected by 343 and Microsoft to test this coming soon Content Update.

Wondering how I got selected? I am apart of the Xbox Preview Program and opted in to beta test updates and upcoming approved games. You have to be invited to the program by others who are in the preview program, or selected by Microsoft. Once you are approved
and download the preview program dashboard, then you do the following: fill out surveys, offer feedback, feedback application, to screen print your screen when problems arise, and in this case install the Content Update before it gets released to the masses.

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with either: Microsoft, 343, or Xbox Support. I do work for a different company in the banking business. I have tested games in the past and in specific Halo and Rainbow Six franchise. I am a problem solver by nature and going
to school, to get a degree in this gaming/technology field. I have been playing video games since I have been 5 years old and now 29 years old. I do know for a fact, Halo and Microsoft products.

I am here to solely help, please keep your posts professional before posting. Thank you for your time. Hang in there and I am seeing improvement overall so far with this Content Update.

Ephesians,

 

1/26/15 Beta test new content update feedback and thoughts:

Good morning all interested parties. Yesterday from 3:00 PM to 6:35 PM I tested out the new content update, which will be rolling out to the masses in the near future. Here is actual facts about my experience yesterday with the beta content update.

Waiting for games: On average to join session... 1.5 minutes. Players found and establishing connection... 2 minutes.

Xbox Live Party Chat: Friends able to stay in no lag.

Halo Party System: Worked great and was able to do the following: with odd team members (3 friends), remain in party, teams balanced, 2.5 minutes waiting/finding game, and remained connected. Tested ability to remain in party and connected to party host,
if backing out and bringing party, and this actually worked.

Connection: My connection overall was no lag and no ping showing, which worked out real well, friends connection was the same. I did have an red lobby in Halo 4 playlist, however that was, because there was two individuals cheating/modding/hacking, which
complaint filed.

Bullet registry: It was pretty solid, but had hard time registering headshots and body kills on Halo 4 playlist.

Hit markers: I noticed significant improvement, to the lesser hit markers and able to get my kills.

Teams balanced: Overall each game started with balanced players, and my party stayed on same team.

Playlist that were quickest to load: Team Slayer, Team Hardcore, Swat, Big Team, and Halo 3.

Fixes that need to be made:

Halo 4 playlist: Connection wasn't good red pinged. Took over 5+ minutes to find a match. Grenades would not register, had hard time registering head shots, please see my file share on Skyline. Playlist needs work.

Team Halo 2 Anniversary: Had to back out twice and stuck on Joining session..., then backed out and stuck on players found..., thus it took 5+ minutes to find a match. This needs fixed.

Disclaimer: This is my observation so far, please Microsoft and 343 fix the flaws in the game I identified. If anyone wants to run with me and test out my beta content update, then feel free to do so. I am not an Microsoft, or 343 employee, however I have
been playing Halo since the original Xbox and PC version. If there is one thing I do know is Halo games and their command prompts and performance flaws.

I will keep everyone posted, but so far I am about 4.5 stars out of 10 satisfied with this beta content update. There is no release date just yet, but through my feedback I hope things that are flawed gets fixed. Please and thank you for the opportunity.

Ephesians,

Team Halo 2 Anniversary:

 

Twitter Posts Timeline:

@Halo @XBoX @XboxSupport. Just played Halo 4 pl and 2 modders and lag switch users present. View my fileshare and complaint. Red team.

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1:54 PM - 25 Jan 2015

@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport First game big team bloodline. Connection solid, quick load time 1.5 minutes, and balanced team. View fileshare.

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1:56 PM - 25 Jan 2015

@Halo @XBoX @XboxSupport Team Hardcore playlist. Joining a match 2 min, connection good, balanced teams.

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2:24 PM - 25 Jan 2015

@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport Team Halo 2 Anniversary pl. Wait time for finding match 5+ min. Just says joining session... It won't find match.

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2:34 PM - 25 Jan 2015

@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport Backed out. Restarted Team H2 Anniversary pl. Now it's stuck on Players Found... Wait time 5+ min.

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2:40 PM - 25 Jan 2015 · Details

@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport Took awhile to find Team H2 Anniversary match. Quick map load, connection good, little hit markers. Good.

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@Halo @XBoX @XboxSupport Just played big team pl. H3 game. Took approx 2 to 3 min to find match. Good connection, 3 friends in party.

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3:43 PM - 25 Jan 2015

@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport Sorry I have not been on these couple days. I am about 6 out of 10 stars sold on the beta CU. Room for improvement.

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@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport Hot points that need improved: Halo 4 pl (difficulty conn and red ping), Halo Ann pl (difficulty finding game).

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@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport Although improved with beta CU, finding game & searching for players works. Went from 10 to 15 min to 1 to 5 min.

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@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport Please view my files, connection, and integrate with the Halo community. Realize costly, but reward greater.

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@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport Let's get the Halo community back to playing online and multiplayer running smoothly. I am here if you need me.

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Xbox Support (1-5) ‏@XboxSupport Feb 4

@ Hey there! To clarify, are you referring to updates as part of the preview program or title updates for Halo: MCC? ^QZ

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@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport ^QZ, I am referring to the Xbox Preview Program Beta Content Update. Trying to make you all aware what needs fixed.

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Xbox Support ‏@XboxSupport1 21h21 hours ago

@ Thanks for the info! You can definitely post that in the preview forum as well, as that is what it is built for! ^GC

@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport Hot points that need improved: Halo 4 pl (difficulty conn and red ping), Halo Ann pl (difficulty finding game).

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@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport Although improved with beta CU, finding game & searching for players works. Went from 10 to 15 min to 1 to 5 min.

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@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport Please view my files, connection, and integrate with the Halo community. Realize costly, but reward greater.

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@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport Let's get the Halo community back to playing online and multiplayer running smoothly. I am here if you need me.

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@XBoX @Halo @XboxSupport ^QZ, I am referring to the Xbox Preview Program Beta Content Update. Trying to make you all aware what needs fixed.

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Xbox Support ‏@XboxSupport1 21h21 hours ago

@ Thanks for the info! You can definitely post that in the preview forum as well, as that is what it is built for! ^GC

This is what I have concluded so far in my testing. I hope this is helpful to 343 and Microsoft, so this issues, problems, and testing results can be pushed up the ladder.

For any feedback regarding Xbox Preview Updates, please click below.

forums.xbox.com/.../default.aspx

For recent halo content updates and news regarding the bugs, fixes, and solutions click below.

www.halowaypoint.com/.../posts

For my tips and tricks regarding Halo: The Master Chief Collection go to these following links.

forums.xbox.com/.../1902176.aspx

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For any questions, updates, or get a hold of me click below.

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ephesians.... how can you even tell if there are modders and cheaters present? I mean from the lobby itself, the game play is obvious once you start, of course. but the lobby, harder to tell if someone is a cheater/modder. both of which I hate because they
make the game harder to play because people quit once they see them

 

IgotTSondabrain,

Excellent question my friend. Me personally, I have my Xbox 360 handy and look up the gamer-tag on the Xbox360. I determine if I'm going to lag on a couple things: location, and reputation. I then compare this is my recent players list on the Xbox One, if
there's not green good reputation, their gamer-tag is a silver account on the Xbox 360, or their stats seem off, then I watch that particular player. My Xbox Live account(s), are secured and I've a direct connection to servers, so if and when I lag, or show
a ping, then I check, if someone is out of the country first. I then hit the two window button and see, if anyone's name is spinning, or look for the player not playing.

I go back to my theater after the game and watch the people play, if I find something not right, then I block that person and file a complaint on them. I have over the years developed trust in my judgment with Microsoft, so if you are cheating when I play,
heed caution, because you never know who is watching.

 

IgotTSondaBrain,

If we play sometime, then I would be happy to show you. Add me as a friend and those who add me, generally their connections improve.