You need an Xbox network account to play online on any platform that offers Halo: The Master Chief Collection, but you might need an additional type of account depending on what platform you use. Check your platform below.

Note: Creating new accounts if you have been banned violates Xbox Community Standards and is not permitted.

Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S Console

To play Halo: The Master Chief Collection online on an Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S console:

• You need an Xbox network account. If you don’t have one, you can create one for free.
• You need an active Game Pass Subscription.

If you forgot your Xbox network account login information, Xbox Support can help.

Microsoft Store (PC)

To play Halo: The Master Chief Collection online on a PC through the Microsoft Store:

• You need an Xbox network account. If you don’t have one, you can create one for free.
• If you bought the game on the Microsoft Store, you do not need an active Game Pass subscription to play.
• If you’re using Game Pass for PC to access the game, you will need an active subscription for a Game Pass that includes Halo: The Master Chief Collection. You can check the Halo: The Master Chief Collection on the Xbox Store to see which Game Passes it's available on.

If you forgot your Xbox network account login information, Xbox Support can help.

Steam Games (PC)

To play Halo: The Master Chief Collection online on a PC through Steam:

• You need an Xbox network account. If you don’t have one, you can create one for free.
• You do not need an active Xbox Live Gold subscription to play. 

If you forgot your Xbox network account login information, Xbox Support can help.