Halo: The Master Chief Collection Server Hosting
Requires Project Reclaimer · Up to 127 Players
- Requires Project Reclaimer and your own Halo: MCC on Steam. Every player needs both
- Up to 127 players per server: 64v63 teams or a 127-player free-for-all
- Playlists with lobby voting, Forge maps, Workshop mods and custom game modes
- Nightly offsite backups and DDoS mitigation included
Not a stock MCC server: Project Reclaimer client required · From $6.14/month · 48-hour free trial
Halo: The Master Chief Collection Server Rental: Plans and Prices
Renting a Halo: The Master Chief Collection server costs from $6.14 a month. All plans include DDoS mitigation, nightly backups, free web hosting, and 24/7 expert support. No hidden extras.
Ryzen & EPYC CPUs at 4.5 GHz. Right for most Halo servers.
Our fastest CPUs, 5.0 GHz+. For busy servers with lots of players, with the most headroom.
- Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe SSD
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe SSD
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe SSD
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Extreme hardware, 5.0 GHz+Our fastest CPUs at 5.0 GHz+, for the most headroom with big builds and a full server.
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe SSD
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Extreme hardware, 5.0 GHz+Our fastest CPUs at 5.0 GHz+, for the most headroom with big builds and a full server.
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe SSD
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Extreme hardware, 5.0 GHz+Our fastest CPUs at 5.0 GHz+, for the most headroom with big builds and a full server.
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe SSD
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
Dial in exactly what you need.
- Up to 127 player slots
- Normal or Extreme hardware
- Your choice of RAM
- NVMe or NVMe Pro SSD
- CPU priority up to Realtime
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
48-hour money-back guarantee on all plans.
48-Hour Free Trial
Full access. No restrictions. Try the complete service. If it isn't right for you, no charge and no questions asked.
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Everything You Need to Run Your Halo: The Master Chief Collection Server
Players Need Project Reclaimer to Connect
This server runs on Project Reclaimer, a community-made game client, so players can't join it from the normal MCC menus. Every player, including you, needs all three of these:
- Their own Steam copy of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, with Halo 3 Campaign and Halo 3 Multiplayer installed
- The Project Reclaimer client, downloaded from projectreclaimer.dev (Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit)
- The same Project Reclaimer version as the server
Project Reclaimer contains no game files and loads Halo 3 from each player's own MCC installation.
Halo, Whenever Your Group Plays
A Project Reclaimer server only exists while its program is running. On your own PC that means only while your PC is on. Our servers stay online 24/7, so anyone in your group can load up a game whenever they like.
- Always online, no host PC needed
- Listed in the client's Server Browser, so players find it by name
- Password-protected servers if you want them private
Up to 127 Players, Your Own Playlist
Halo 3 was built for 16 players. A Project Reclaimer dedicated server holds up to 127, with 64 against 63 in team games, in any game type and in Forge. Build a rotation of maps and game types and let players vote on what comes next, or lock a server to a single map and mode.
- Playlists with three random games per ballot, weighted as you choose
- Scripted modes such as Gun Game, Growth and Zone Control
- Forge maps and Steam Workshop mods: players who lack a mod download it through Steam when they join
- Halo 3 campaign co-op servers (up to 16 players), and Halo 3: ODST campaign and Firefight if ODST is installed in MCC
Set Up the Server Your Way
Project Reclaimer keeps its server settings in one file, dedicated.toml. Open it in the Gamepanel's config editor.
- Per-game rules, sprint settings and anti-cheat overrides
- Admins by player ID, with kick and ban from the game or the console
- Vote-kick, a ping limit and VPN blocking, with anti-cheat on by default
- Welcome messages, passwords and remote console (RCON) for your own tools
Full Control at Your Fingertips
Our custom-built Gamepanel puts every server function one click away. Start, stop, restart and monitor your server from any browser, with no SSH or technical knowledge required.
- Config editor for dedicated.toml
- Web-based live console and logs
- Scheduled restarts and updates, so you can keep up with new Project Reclaimer versions
One Subscription, Any Game
Don't cancel, just switch. Move your server to any of 250+ supported games whenever you like. Your slots and billing cycle carry over.
- 250+ games in the catalogue
- All slots and settings transfer
- No cancellation or new order needed
Why Host Your Halo: The Master Chief Collection Server With PingPerfect
Setup starts automatically as soon as your order is paid. Small games are ready in under a minute; big games with large downloads can take 10 minutes or more.
Ryzen & EPYC CPUs chosen for highest single-core speed. High-speed DDR5 RAM, picked for stability.
Real technicians, 24/7/365. Typical response under 10 minutes. Backed by 1,500+ knowledgebase articles.
Hand-picked gaming datacenters with low, stable ping, wherever your crew is based.
Every server comes with free web hosting. Build a community hub, forums, or announcements page.
Change the game your server runs at any time, no cancellation, no new order required
Nightly offsite backups at 4AM server time. Restore your progress if a save corrupts.
High-capacity, always-on DDoS mitigation, constantly updated to counter new attack vectors.
Backup, restore, wipe, automated updates, mod management, all in one fast, purpose-built panel.
Not happy within 48 hours? Full refund. No questions asked. Zero risk to try us.
Full file access via your preferred FTP client. Upload mods, configs, and plugins securely.
Datacenters chosen specifically for the lowest, most stable latency. Lag is our enemy too.
Rent a Halo: The Master Chief Collection Server or Host It Yourself?
You can run Halo: The Master Chief Collection yourself. Here's what that actually looks like next to a rented server.
About Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is 343 Industries' PC and Xbox bundle of the Halo series. Its Steam edition arrived in stages from December 2019, and Halo 3 joined it on 14 July 2020. Project Reclaimer is a separate community project that lets players host and join their own Halo 3 servers, which MCC's built-in matchmaking does not offer.
You need Project Reclaimer to play on this server. It is a standalone client from projectreclaimer.dev that loads Halo 3 from your own MCC installation, so you also need MCC on Steam with Halo 3 Campaign and Halo 3 Multiplayer installed. Everyone you play with needs both, and the same Project Reclaimer version as the server.
A Project Reclaimer dedicated server lists itself in the in-game Server Browser, so players find it by name with no setup. It supports playlists with lobby voting, Forge maps, Workshop mods, scripted game modes, campaign co-op and Halo 3: ODST, with up to 127 players in multiplayer.
As of 19 October 2026 the newest Project Reclaimer version is 0.9.20, which the project describes as an early development build, so details may change. Project Reclaimer is a community project and isn't made by or affiliated with 343 Industries, Xbox Game Studios or PingPerfect.
Useful Halo: The Master Chief Collection Links
The Steam package, Project Reclaimer's download and its guides. You need MCC and the Reclaimer client before you can join.
How to Join Your Halo: The Master Chief Collection Server
Before anything else, every player needs Halo: MCC with Halo 3 installed and the Project Reclaimer client. You can't join from the normal MCC menus. Your server's name, IP address and port are in the Gamepanel as soon as it's online.
Get Project Reclaimer (every player)
- Own Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Steam, with Halo 3 Campaign and Halo 3 Multiplayer installed.
- Download project-reclaimer-client from the Project Reclaimer download page.
- Put it in its own folder, such as C:\Games\ProjectReclaimer, not inside the game's folder.
- Run it. The first launch builds about 350 MB of caches, which takes around half a minute.
You don't need to start the game through Steam. See the full requirements.
Join your server
- Open the Project Reclaimer client and choose Server Browser.
- Search for your server's name and select it.
- Choose Join Game, or use Direct Connect with the address from your Gamepanel.
- Enter the server password if you set one.
A server only admits players on exactly its own version. If it shows OTHER VERSION, update from the client's main menu.
Popular Halo: The Master Chief Collection Guides
Step-by-step help from our knowledgebase for setting up and running your server.
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection Server Hosting FAQ
Do players need Project Reclaimer to join my Halo server?▾
Yes. This is a Project Reclaimer dedicated server, not a stock MCC server, so every player needs the Project Reclaimer client as well as their own copy of Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Players can't join from the normal MCC menus.
Is this a normal MCC server?▾
No. MCC's built-in matchmaking doesn't let you rent your own server. This one runs the Project Reclaimer dedicated server, and players connect with the Project Reclaimer client.
What else do players need installed?▾
Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Steam with Halo 3 Campaign and Halo 3 Multiplayer installed, on Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). Halo 3: ODST is optional and only needed for ODST's campaign and Firefight. Project Reclaimer contains no game files, so each player needs their own copy of the game.
What is Project Reclaimer?▾
A community-made client and dedicated server for Halo 3 that adds a Server Browser, hosting, playlists, Forge, mods and games of up to 128 players. It is a separate project from PingPerfect, and its developers describe it as an early development build, so features may change. See the how-to-play guide.
How do my friends join?▾
They install MCC and the Project Reclaimer client, open the client, choose Server Browser, search for your server's name and choose Join Game. Or they use Direct Connect with the address from your Gamepanel, and enter the password if you set one.
Does everyone need the same Project Reclaimer version?▾
Yes. A server only admits players on exactly its own version, so a 0.9.20 server can't be joined by players on 0.9.19 or older. The client updates itself from the main menu. The newest build at the time of writing (19 October 2026) is 0.9.20.
Will my server show up in the Server Browser?▾
Yes. A Project Reclaimer dedicated server lists itself in the client's in-game Server Browser, so players can find it by name. You can also set a password so only people who know it can join.
How many players can join?▾
Up to 127 in multiplayer: 64 against 63 in team games, or a 127-player free-for-all. Campaign co-op servers and Halo 3: ODST servers take up to 16.
Can I run campaign co-op or Firefight?▾
Yes. A server can run Halo 3's campaign in co-op with no player as host, and Halo 3: ODST's campaign or Firefight if ODST is installed in MCC. Players without ODST see a NEEDS ODST label on those servers.
Can I use mods and Forge maps?▾
Yes. Players who lack a Steam Workshop mod download it through Steam when they join, and you can also share mods directly from the server. Saved Forge maps can be hosted like any other map, in a playlist or as the server's single map.
How do I make myself an admin?▾
Add your player ID to the admins list in dedicated.toml. You can find your ID in the client under Settings → Online services → Player ID. Admins can kick and ban from the scoreboard or by chat command.
Is PingPerfect affiliated with Project Reclaimer or 343 Industries?▾
No. Project Reclaimer is an independent community project, and Halo: The Master Chief Collection belongs to 343 Industries and Xbox Game Studios. We rent you the server to run it on.
How much does a Halo MCC server cost?▾
Plans start from $6.14/month for 16 players. 64 players is $27.57/month and 127 players is $48.99/month. Every plan comes with a 48-hour free trial.
What payment methods are accepted?▾
- Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, processed securely by Stripe
- PayPal
- Skrill, using your Skrill wallet or a bank transfer
Need another method? Contact us and we'll do our best.
What currencies does PingPerfect accept?▾
We natively support USD, GBP, and EUR. Other currencies work too — your bank may apply a small conversion fee.
What level of support is included?▾
All plans include 24/7/365 ticket support with a typical response under 10 minutes, plus 1,500+ knowledgebase articles. Platinum managed support is available as an optional upgrade. See our support levels page.
What hardware do you use?▾
Ryzen and EPYC CPUs for highest single-core performance, paired with DDR5 RAM chosen for stability. Full specs on our hardware page.
Can I migrate my existing server to PingPerfect?▾
Yes. Transfer via FTP/SFTP yourself, or open a support ticket and our team will walk you through it.
Start Your Halo: The Master Chief Collection Server Today
Setup starts as soon as your order is paid. Players need Halo: MCC and the Project Reclaimer client to join. 48-hour money-back guarantee.