Halo 2's PC launch instability was unacceptable, and Halo 3 can't repeat it

[Windows Central]

If Halo is to be successful on PC, the games need to be brought to the platform in a stable and proper state.
The multiplayer of Halo 2 on PC launched in a disastrous state. Riddled with countless bugs, it plays nothing like the original game did — and even if 343 Industries is able to fix these problems soon, it doesn't change the fact that Halo 2's success on the PC platform has suffered as a result.
The fact that the game was released in this state is extremely concerning, and if Halo is to truly succeed on PC, Halo 3 must be better. Here's why.

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