Classic Halo Trilogy Receives a Brand-New Release on November 10

Halo fans have had plenty to follow this year. Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to remake Master Chief’s first adventure for a new generation, a tabletop adaptation is in development, and Halo Infinite continues to receive occasional updates even after its major content support ended.

Now, a new hardcover collection will give readers another way to explore the universe. Halo: The Master Chief Omnibus arrives Nov. 10 from Gallery Books, bringing together three bestselling novels, a new foreword, and additional material.

The collection includes Eric Nylund’s The Fall of Reach and First Strike, as well as William C. Dietz’s The Flood. Together, the books explore humanity’s war against the Covenant and add context to the story of John-117, the Spartan super-soldier known as Master Chief.

What are the three Halo novels about?

The Fall of Reach traces the origins of the Spartan-II program, following John-117’s training and transformation into Master Chief. It also recounts the Covenant’s devastating assault on Reach, a vital human military stronghold.

The Flood revisits the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, expanding on Master Chief’s battle with the Covenant on the mysterious Halo ring. It also introduces the Flood, a parasitic lifeform that threatens the entire galaxy.

First Strike connects the events of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2. After the first Halo ring is destroyed, Master Chief and other survivors try to make their way back to Earth while learning more about the Covenant’s plans.

Whether readers are discovering the series for the first time or returning to its early stories, the omnibus offers a closer look at the characters and conflicts behind the original games. Halo: The Master Chief Omnibus is scheduled for release in hardcover on Nov. 10.

Source: Polygon