AHalo 3player has finally met with an online friend face-to-face for the first time in 16 years. TheHaloseries is as old as the Xbox brand itself, with the originalHalo: Combat Evolvedbeing released as a first-party launch title for the very first Xbox console way back in 2001. In the 22 years since then, the epic tale of the Master Chief has been toldthrough countlessHalosequels, spin-offs, and even a live-action TV series, with the original trilogy by futureDestinydeveloper Bungie still considered by many to be the high point of Microsoft’s blockbuster sci-fi FPS franchise.
Of course,Halo’s lore and single-player components are simply part of the series’ notable legacy.Halois just as well-regarded for its online multiplayer, which has been apioneering force in online gamingever since it was introduced in 2004’sHalo 2and has only evolved in the many sequels released since. Over the past two decades, fans have been able to form squads with other players from all around the world to take onHalo’s many different multiplayer match types, with some even forming strong friendships with people they have never been in the same room with along the way.
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A prime example of this comes from Reddit user THATwasSMART210, who recently met a fellowHalo 3player in real life after being friends with them since the game’s initial release in 2007. THATwasSMART210 shared a picture of the two meeting in a restaurant on r/gaming, prompting a warm reaction from other users. According to THATwasSMART210 (who is standing on the left in his picture), his friend is an aspiring musician from Reading, Pennsylvania, while THATwasSMART210 is a small business owner from San Antonio, Texas who has met several other online acquaintances in his travels.
Naturally, some of the other Reddit users who have commented on THATwasSMART210’s post have shared their own stories ofmeeting onlineHaloteammatesin person. Others took note of how long THATwasSMART210 and his friend have known each other and marveled at the fact thatHalo 3has been out for 16 years as of this writing.
Halohas meant a lot of things to its devoted fans over the past 22 years, be it through thecaptivating saga of Master Chiefand his battles against the Covenant or the many friendships that have been forged on the battlefields of the series’ legendary multiplayer. It’s even more heartwarming to see these players meet in person for the first time, as is the case with THATwasSMART210’s encounter with hisHalo 3squad mate from the past 16 years.
Halo: The Master Chief Collectionis available now for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
