[featured_image] Download Download is available until [expire_date] Version 1.11 Download 8 File Size 7,449.91 MB File Count 1 Create Date 07/08/2023 Last Updated 10/06/2025 Halo Custom Edition Halo: Combat Evolved Custom Edition - Play Guide Welcome back to the ring, Spartan! This README will guide you on how to get started with Halo: Combat Evolved Custom Edition and provide essential information on how to play and adjust settings. Installation There's no traditional installation process for this version of Halo: Combat Evolved Custom Edition. Simply copy the entire game folder onto your computer. Once copied, the game is ready to be played! About the Game Halo: Combat Evolved Custom Edition is a standalone, free-to-play version of the classic first-person shooter that allows players to enjoy its robust multiplayer with enhanced modding capabilities. It retains the core gameplay that defined a generation, offering fast-paced action and iconic weaponry. Classic Halo Gameplay: Experience the definitive sandbox combat of the original Halo, featuring the iconic "30 seconds of fun" design philosophy. Iconic Arsenal: Wield familiar weapons like the Assault Rifle, Magnum, Shotgun, Rocket Launcher, and the alien Covenant weaponry. Vehicle Combat: Take control of a variety of vehicles, including the Warthog, Scorpion tank, Ghost, and Banshee, to dominate the battlefield. Multiplayer Focus: While the campaign isn't included in Custom Edition, its strength lies in its multiplayer, featuring various game modes across classic and custom maps. Extensive Modding: The "Custom Edition" truly shines with its support for community-created maps, game modes, and content, providing endless replayability. Adjusting Settings To optimize your Halo: Combat Evolved Custom Edition experience: Launch the Game: Start Halo: Combat Evolved Custom Edition using StartGame.bat. Options Menu: From the main menu, navigate to the "Settings" or "Options" menu. Video/Graphics Settings: Resolution: Set this to your monitor's native resolution for the sharpest image. Refresh Rate: Match this to your monitor's refresh rate if possible. Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Detail Levels: Adjust these to balance visual fidelity with your system's performance. Halo CE is an older game, but higher settings can still look good. V-Sync: Toggle this on or off to prevent screen tearing; for competitive play, many prefer it off for lower input lag. Aspect Ratio: Ensure this is set correctly (e.g., "Widescreen" or "Standard") to avoid a stretched image. Audio Settings: Volume Controls: Adjust master volume, music volume, and sound effects volume. Positional audio is important for hearing enemy footsteps and gunfire. Control Settings: Mouse Sensitivity: This is critical for accurate aiming in an FPS. Experiment to find your comfortable setting. Invert Mouse: Toggle if you prefer inverted Y-axis controls. Key Bindings: Customize your keyboard and mouse controls for movement, weapon actions, grenades, melee, and vehicle controls. Multiplayer Settings: Player Name: Set your desired in-game name. Allow Console: Enable this if you want to access the in-game console (usually by pressing the ~ or ` key) for advanced commands or server connection. Experiment with these settings to find what works best for your system and playstyle. Starting the Game To launch Halo: Combat Evolved Custom Edition after initial setup, the recommended way to start the game is by running StartGame.bat. You'll find this file in the main game directory. For convenient access, we strongly advise creating a shortcut to StartGame.bat on your desktop.
