343 Industries today unveiled at Gamescom the Halo Channel an all-new interactive digital network that provides unprecedented, personalized access to the Halo universe. The Halo Channel is home to all your Halo content and entertainment, and includes an abundance of interactive features that allows fans to immerse themselves in Halo like never before.
Available on Xbox One and Windows 8.1 devices on November 11th with a version heading to Windows Phone 8.1 shortly after.
343 Industries has also partnered with Twitch to bring you a robust viewing experience of Halo broadcasts, allowing players to follow their favourite players and launch into the game with a press of a button. In addition the Halo Channel can display stats and data during matches, allowing you to monitor players in real-time.
Interact with Halo content with a personalized viewing experience, social sharing, Halo Encyclopedia integration and a best-in-class video platform. Instantly connect with the Halo community and your friends through social media, sharing your favourite Halo moments and content. Pull up the Halo Encyclopedia and learn more about the scene you’re watching, including characters, weapons, vehicles, locations and more.
Unlock a variety of exclusive in-game content for upcoming Halo titles – including Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo 5: Guardians – by watching original Halo programming and entertainment, participating in some of the interactive community polls or trying your hand at trivia that will test your knowledge of the Halo universe.
Sync your Windows 8.1 device to your Xbox One, and use it as a controller or a second screen where you can access the Halo Channel. At any time, you can begin your viewing experience on one screen and seamlessly continue it on another.