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The ultimate overhaul of Halo 3's graphics and visuals to bring the game to a modern, cinematic standard while still managing to keep the original art style a priority.
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Halo 3 Remastered is my version of what Halo 3 would look like if a remaster or anniversary edition were to ever be created. After 24+ hours, 4 setbacks, and 2 complete do-overs in the making of this Reshade, I am very proud of the effort I put forth in creating this.
Halo 3 Remastered isn't like Halo Reach RTX, or Halo 2 RTX, where enhancing and altering lighting is a priority. Instead, Halo 3 Anniversary focuses on keeping the nostalgia in tune with more modern lighting and color. I took most of my ideas from H2A and H1A where I saw how there was a clear emphasis on keeping the original art style but using more modern and more believable lighting techniques. H3R (in it's highest setting) uses a large array of effects that might tank your performance in heavy areas such as The Covenant and Sierra 117. To fix this, I again installed keyboard shortcuts for the most performance tanking effects (SSDO AO, Lumasharpen, SMAA, AdaptiveFog, DepthHaze, Cinematic DOF, and Deband). H3A comes with 4 versions- Remastered, Remastered (Performance), Legacy, and Legacy Performance. The Legacy versions are meant for those who don't want a complete overhaul of Halo 3 but instead want a more subtle approach to a remaster.
Halo 3 Remastered isn't like Halo Reach RTX, or Halo 2 RTX, where enhancing and altering lighting is a priority. Instead, Halo 3 Anniversary focuses on keeping the nostalgia in tune with more modern lighting and color. I took most of my ideas from H2A and H1A where I saw how there was a clear emphasis on keeping the original art style but using more modern and more believable lighting techniques. H3R (in it's highest setting) uses a large array of effects that might tank your performance in heavy areas such as The Covenant and Sierra 117. To fix this, I again installed keyboard shortcuts for the most performance tanking effects (SSDO AO, Lumasharpen, SMAA, AdaptiveFog, DepthHaze, Cinematic DOF, and Deband). H3A comes with 4 versions- Remastered, Remastered (Performance), Legacy, and Legacy Performance. The Legacy versions are meant for those who don't want a complete overhaul of Halo 3 but instead want a more subtle approach to a remaster.
Deband (Down-arrow on the number pad)
AdaptiveFog (END key on the number pad)
SSDO (Up-arrow on the number pad)
SMAA (PG UP key)
Your game performance is going to be affected by this Reshade, I noticed a maximum of a 15 fps decrease in the most demanding parts of the campaign on enhanced visuals with a 1050ti. If you can run the base game of Halo 3 with 60fps or more than this Reshade should not be a big issue to run.
If you can't run the normal Remastered preset, then consider using the performance version and legacy versions.
I recommend using DepthHaze for areas like Sierra 117, The Ark, Floodgate, Cortana, Sandtrap, and Sandbox.
For AdaptiveFog, I recommend using it in snowy environments like Avalanche and Snowbound.
You should be able to play multiplayer just fine with this Reshade, however, AdaptiveFog, SSDO, DepthHaze, and SMAA might not be functional.For AdaptiveFog, I recommend using it in snowy environments like Avalanche and Snowbound.
If you experience performance issues with any of the presets on, disable Lumsharpen and/or any of the above-listed effects.
Every multiplayer map in Halo 3 is compatible with all presets (Legacy, Performance, and Remastered), if you encounter a problem in any map, please tell me in the posts section and consider adding a screenshot to help me resolve the issue.
Which effects should I download during the installation of Reshade?
ALL OF THEM.
Why do you call it a remaster if it's not official?
Because if H3 ever gets an official remaster, It'll be called Halo 3 Anniversary, Not Halo 3 Remastered.
Q: How do I access the Reshade GUI?
A: By pressing the "Home" key on your number pad.
Q: Do I have to disable Anti-Cheat for this to work?
A: If you want the full experience and immersion, yes.
Q: My game is too bright/dark! what should I do?
A: Turn on/off EyeAdaptation, PPFX Bloom, or Tonemap. You can also experiment with some effects that you think are causing the problem.
Q: My game keeps crashing when loading!
A: Don't enable the preset until in-game, or download the latest drivers.
Q: Does this Reshade work with other Halo games?
A: It will run on other games but I can't guarantee that it'll look very good.
Q: Can I install this through Vortex?
A: I would not recommend it as Reshade isn't meant for Vortex
Q: How long did it really take you to make this Reshade?
A: Around 35 hours.
Step 1- Download ReShade (version 4.5.2 or newer)
Step 2 - Run the executable (ReShade_Setup_x.x.x.exe)
- Click "Select Game"
- Navigate to the game install: \steamapps\common\Halo The Master Chief Collection\MCC\Binaries\Win64
and select MCC-Win64-Shipping.exe
- Select Direct3D 10/11/12
- When asked to install shaders, select "Yes" I recommend downloading all the available shaders.
Step 3 - Drop the Reshade into this folder: (D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Halo The Master Chief Collection\MCC\Binaries\Win64)
Then activate in-game.