Halo: The Prophet’s Hand Takes Players Back To The Fall Of Reach

Published Aug 28, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

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It was back in 2001 that the Halo franchise was born with the launch of Halo: Combat Evolved for the original Xbox. Now with 12 mainline entries, not counting remakes, remasters, spin-offs or collections, the sci-fi franchise originally developed by Bungie has become a worldwide phenomenon and continues to grow with the recent release of remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Responsible for making the Xbox a major competitor in the console sphere, the Halo franchise has been a constant companion over the past two decades and whilst some entries may have been hit or miss, there is no denying that this sci-fi franchise has served as inspiration for many releases that have come since. As such, it is no surprise that fans are still flocking to their favorite entries.

Hunt Down the Defenders of Reach

Released back in 2014 and packaging together six epic Halo entries: Halo: Reach, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST Campaign, and Halo 4, Halo: The Masterchief Collection was a must-buy for any fans of the sci-fi franchise and now, over a decade on, and players are still finding new and unique ways to dive into the action.

Courtesy of Mod Minute, Halo: The Masterchief Collection can now dive into a creative mod for the game which is now available to play courtesy of the Steam Workshop.

"Today’s mod selection, The Prophets’ Hand, invites MCC players to experience the fall of Reach through the eyes of the Covenant’s most faithful Elite warriors as they enact a legendary campaign to accelerate the planet’s destruction," the website reads.

Available for Halo: Reach, this mod will put a merciless band of Elites in the starring roles as players navigate missions for Noble Team’s defense and discover how a Covenant suicide squad aims to combat the attack.

Players storm the doomed planet endowed with a ludicrously packed weapon sandbox, powerhouse custom vehicles, and a divinely appointed equipment set that makes every encounter feel rewarding and unpredictable.

Halo Fans Will Love This Free Download

If you have ever hoped for a "fully automatic Battle Rifle, a chargeable Concussion Rifle that borrows a Hunter’s firepower, or a Needle Shotgun that belches fire" in your Halo career, then look no further than The Prophet's Hand mod, which aims to add all of this and more. Not only that, but with plenty of formidable foes to go head-to-head with, you are going to need all the help you can get.

Between needlessly OP weapons, ample armor abilities, neat perks like customizable looks, and the unrelenting power fantasy at the heart of it, The Prophets’ Hand finally permits you to become the Sangheili scion you’ve always known you’d be.

To play The Prophet's Hand, you will need to download it from the Steam Workshop and, as long as you own Halo: Reach, you will be able to access the epic expansion for absolutely free. Then, follow these instructions:

Once you have installed the Halo: Reach campaign add-on through Steam, launch Halo: The Master Chief Collection with the “MCC Anti-Cheat Disabled (Mods and Limited Services)” launch option selected.* Play from the list of “Halo: Reach” options in the “Campaigns” menu.

So, if you have been searching for an excuse to boot Halo up once again, look no further than The Prophet's Hand for Halo: Reach now.