How to skip Halo 3 Intro videos on PC (Steam/Windows Store)

Skip Halo 3 Intro videos
Halo 3 Screenshot

Halo 3 is now available on PC via both Steam and Microsoft Store. This is the latest entry in the Halo Master Chief Collection, and one of the most critically acclaimed titles of all time. Now, PC players can enjoy the title with high framerate, resolution, and remastered visuals. If you are on PC and want to skip Halo 3 Intro videos, here’s how you can do it.

Players can purchase the game separately or as part of the Master Chief Collection. This title comes with 24 maps from Halo 3 with a reworked progression system as well.

Skip Halo 3 Intro videos

To skip the intro videos in Halo 3, simply follow the steps below

  • Head over to where the game is installed, and navigate to the following location
MCC/Content/Movies
  • Now, either delete, or rename the following file
FMS_logo_microsoft_7_1_.bk2

After that, you won’t have to see the annoying intro videos anymore, and speed up your launch. Keep in mind, that these videos can be restored if the game updates. You might have to follow these steps again in the case.

Skip Halo 3 Intro videos

Halo 3 System Requirements

To run this title on PC, you need the following specifications

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • 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
  • Additional Notes: 30 FPS on performance settings at 1920×1080

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD FX-4100 ; Intel i7-870
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 360 ; NVIDIA GTX 560 TI
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 55 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Direct3D feature Level 11.1
Skip Halo 3 Intro videos

We’re glad Halo fans can now relive their Xbox, and Xbox 360 days on modern PCs. It’s great that Halo is now a PC franchise as well rather than just an Xbox franchise.

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