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About this mod
This mod overhauls a ton of weapon and vehicle sounds for Halo 3. It mostly ports sound effects used in the Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul into Halo 3 since there was a huge demand for it and the creator has been inactive for a while now. But there are also some other mod sounds as well as completely new SFX made from scratch.
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Halo 3 (ODST) Definitive Audio Overhaul
Description:
Description:
Halo 3 has a lot of strenghts, but sound design in some aspects isn't one of them. For a long time I was dissatisfied with the dull and lackluster weapons sounds of Halo 3 after coming from Halo 2 Anniversary and the absolute brilliant Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul mod by imperiousMarxist2. The mod hasn't seen an update for over a year now and a lot of people in the comments asked for a Halo 3 and ODST port (including me). So, I decided to do it myself and after a week of probably very unhealthy PC screen time I'm confident enough to make this mod public. Since there are a lot of weapons and vehicles that are not featured in Halo Reach, there were quite a few sounds that I had to get from elsewhere or straight up create from scratch. Therefore I see this as a "Best of Weapon Audio Mods" and my definitive way of playing Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST. Credits also go to mauskal's Roaring Gunfire mod where I extracted some sounds as well, because they were too good not to be used. It actually served as the base for my mod. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
EDIT: HALO 3: ODST MOD FIXED. It was previously unusable after an MCC update that introduced Flood Firefight. I had to add every file again from scratch and just did minor playtesting. Therefore, it's possible that some files haven't been replaced properly (although unlikely). Thanks for the patience and enjoy!
Changelog:
Version 2.3: - Brute Plasma Rifle:
Same as the normal Plasma Rifle, but faster.
- Covenant Carbine:
Firing sounds are from H2A mixed with the Covenant Carbine of Halo 5.
- Fuel Rod Cannon:
Firing sounds from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul mixed with the Halo 5 version.
- Plasma Rifle:
Firing sound ported from the Halo 5 Brute Plasma Rifle mixed with the H2A Plasma Rifle.
- Shotgun:
Firing sounds from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul mixed with the Halo 5 Shotgun. Using it is much more satisfying now imo.
- Spiker:
Added additional Machine Gun sounds to give the weapon more punch and weight. Firing sounds have already been changed by the Roaring Gunfire mod based of the original sounds mixed with the sounds in the Halo Landfall trailer. I also added a little fling to every sound to make it sound a little sharper.
Additional Changes:
Reload sounds for some weapons are now much more in sync. Changed the jetpack sounds of the Brutes to sound closer to the Jetpacks in Halo Infinite. Although I'm not 100% happy with it yet. Expect further changes in the future.
Version 2.2:
- Brute Shot:
Equip and reload sounds have been replaced with their counterparts from H2A.
- Needler:
Firing sounds are the firing sounds from H2A mixed with the firing sounds from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul to be much closer to what a Needler should sound like.
- Plasma Pistol:
Charging sounds are the original iconic humming sounds mixed with the charging sound from H2A. Overheat exit sounds are from H2A.
- Spiker:
Reload sounds have been tweaked with custom sounds by me.
- Additional changes:
New footstep sounds for almost every surface in Halo 3. I felt like the original sounds didn't convey the feeling that you're a big, heavy spartan in a massive armor running around.
New concrete and wet concrete footstep sounds in Halo 3: ODST. The quieter original sounds make sense for a smaller ODST, therefore I didn't change the rest. However, I just didn't like the original sounds for concrete and wet concrete.
Version 2.1:
- Battle Rifle:
Firing sounds have been replaced with their counterparts from H2A MP mixed with the DMR firing sounds from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Brute Shot:
Fixed an issue where one of the firing sounds was replaced with a reload sound (only in ODST).
- Magnum:
Ready sounds have been replaced with the ready sounds from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Plasma Rifle:
Ready sounds have been replaced with their counterparts from H2A.
- Additional changes:
New concrete footsteps from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul have been added. Volume of Frag Grenade explosions has been increased.
Version 2.0:
A ton of sounds have been updated and new ones have been added, such as all grenade sounds. Therefore, we jumped from version 1.2 straight to version 2.0.
- Beam Rifle:
Overheat and zoom sounds have been replaced with their counterparts from H2A.
- Brute Shot:
Fire and explosion sounds have been replaced with their counterparts from H2A.
- Covenant Carbine:
Reload sounds from H2A are featured alongside my custom reload sound. Enjoy the variety!
- Warthog Turret:
Firing sounds have been replaced with the sounds from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Firebomb Grenade:
Explosion sounds are the original sounds mixed with custom sound from me. Fire sounds are custom sounds from me.
- Flak Turret:
Was unintentionally replaced by the new Fuel Rod Cannon sound. Now features the original sounds again.
- Frag Grenade:
Explosion sounds have been replaced by Frag Grenade sounds from H2A, Halo 5 and Halo Infinite.
- Ghost:
Firing sound has been replaced with the Ghost firing sound from Halo Infinite.
- Mauler:
Reload sounds are the original sounds mixed with SAW reload sounds from Halo 5.
- Machine Gun Turret:
Firing sounds have been replaced with the sounds from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Plasma Grenade:
Explosion sounds have been replaced with their counterparts from H2A. Chargins sounds are the original sounds mixed with the charging sounds from Halo Infinite.
- Scorpion Tank:
Firing sound is the original sound mixed with a grenade explosion sound from Halo Infinite.
- Silenced Magnum:
Firing sounds are the original sounds mixed with the Recon Magnum firing sounds from Halo 5.
- Silenced SMG:
Firing sounds are the original sounds mixed with the Recon Magnum firing sounds from Halo 5. Reload and ready sounds have been replaced with their counterparts from H2A.
- SMG:
Reload and ready sounds have been replaced with their counterparts from H2A.
- Spartan Laser:
Firing and overheat sounds are the original sounds mixed with the Spartan Laser sounds from Halo 5. Zoom sounds have been replaced with their counterparts from Halo 5.
- Spiker:
Reload sounds are the original sounds mixed with custom sounds made by me.
- Spike Grenade:
Explosion sounds are the original sounds mixed with the Spike Grenade explosion sounds from Halo Infinite.
Version 1.2:
- Plasma Cannon:
Firing sounds are the original sounds layered with the Plasma Repeater and Plasma Pistol from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Ghost:
New Boost sound based of the original Boost sound layered with new sounds created by me has been added.
- Rocket Launcher:
Explosion sounds are from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul layered with the original explosion sounds.
- Shotgun:
Ammo pickup sound has been changed back to the original pickup sound due to some audio issues.
Version 1.1.:
All changes have been overhauled by Version 1.2.
Version 1.0:
- Assault Rifle:
Firing, reload and equip sounds have been ported from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Banshee:
Primary firing sounds are the original sounds layered with the Plasma Pistol sounds from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Battle Rifle:
Reload, equip and zoom sounds from the DMR of Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Beam Rifle:
Firing sounds are the original Halo 3 sounds layered with the firing sounds of the Needle Rifle from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul. Equip sounds from the Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Brute Chopper:
Firing sounds have already been changed by the Roaring Gunfire mod.
- Covenant Carbine:
One reload sound is the original sound layered with the reload sound of the Needle Rifle from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Energy Sword:
Equip sounds have been ported from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Flamethrower:
Firing (literally since it's fire...nevermind) sounds completely made from scratch by me.
- Fuel Rod Cannon:
Reload and equip sounds have been ported from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Gravity Hammer:
"Firing" sounds have been ported from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Hornet:
Primary firing sounds have already been changed by the Roaring Gunfire mod to my surprise. Secondary firing sounds are the original sounds layered with the missile launcher sounds from Halo Reach.
- Magnum:
Firing and reload sounds have been ported from Halo Reach - Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Mauler:
Firing sounds have been made completely from scratch by me inspired by oldscool revolvers and shotguns.
- Missile Pod:
Firing sounds are the original sounds layered with the missile launcher sounds from Halo Reach.
- Needler:
Reload and equip sounds have been ported from Halo Reach: Ultimate Audio Overhaul. Reload sounds have also been layered with the original sounds.
- Plasma Pistol:
Firing, overheat and equip sounds have been ported from Halo Reach: Ultimate Audio Overhaul with some layering modifications by me.
- Plasma Rifle:
Overheat sounds have been ported from Halo Reach: Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Rocket Launcher:
Firing, equip and zoom sounds have been ported from Halo Reach: Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Sentinel Beam:
Firing and overheat sounds have been made completely from scratch by me. I took inspiration from the Sentinel Beam in Halo Infinite and wanted to make it sound much more violent and powerful. The original sounds are so pathetic compared to Halo 2 Anniversary, Halo 5 or Halo Infinite.
- Shotgun:
Firing, reload and equip sounds have been ported from Halo Reach: Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Silenced Magnum:
Reload and zoom sounds are ported from Halo Reach: Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- SMG:
Firing sounds have already been ported by the Roaring Gunfire mod based off the Halo 2 Anniversary SMG.
- Sniper Rifle:
Firing, equip, zoom and reload sounds have been ported from the Halo Reach: Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
- Spartan Laser:
Equip sounds ported from Halo Reach.
- Wraith:
Firing sounds are the original sounds layered with the firing sounds from Halo Reach and the firing sound of the Concussion Rifle from Halo Reach: Ultimate Audio Overhaul.
Installation:
1. Go to (YOUR STEAM DIRECTORY)\SteamApps\common\Halo The Master Chief Collection\halo3\fmod\pc
2. Backup or rename "sfx.fsb" (e.g. to sfx_original.fsb).
3. Place the mod's "sfx.fsb" into the folder.
4. Start MCC and enjoy.
For ODST it's the same, only you have to go to your \halo3odst folder.