Halo 4
by 343 Industries · published by Microsoft Studios
Released November 6, 2012 on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.
About Halo 4
Halo 4 marks the start of an epic new saga within the award-winning Halo universe. The Master Chief returns in this award-winning first-person shooter developed by 343 Industries. Shipwrecked on a mysterious world, faced with new enemies and deadly technology, the Chief returns to battle against an ancient evil bent on vengeance and annihilation...the universe will never be the same.
Four years after the events of Halo 3, the Master Chief returns in this award-winning first-person shooter. Battle through the campaign and explore the Forerunner planet, Requiem, as the Chief faces off with an ancient evil. Test your skills against familiar Covenant foes and new Promethean enemies in solo mode or with up to three friends on split-screen. With Xbox Live Gold Membership, access the online multiplayer and Spartan Ops missions.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-975 | AMD A12-9800 APU |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTS 450 | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Storage | 55 GB available space |
Halo 4 FAQ
When did Halo 4 come out?
Halo 4 was released on November 6, 2012 for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.
Is Halo 4 on PlayStation 5?
No. Halo 4 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.
Is Halo 4 on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Halo 4 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.
Is Halo 4 on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Halo 4 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.
Who is making Halo 4?
Halo 4 is developed by 343 Industries and published by Microsoft Studios.
Is Halo 4 multiplayer?
Yes. Halo 4 supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and split screen.
How much does Halo 4 cost?
Halo 4 costs $9.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Halo 4 good?
Steam players rate it "Mixed" — 57% of 2,845 reviews are positive. Critics average 88/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Halo 4?
The minimum GPU is GeForce GTS 450 | Radeon R7 Graphics. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Halo 4 system requirements page.
Halo series
17 games in release order
