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{{Infobox game
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{{infobox
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|cover       = Halo Spartan Assault cover.jpg
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|cover         = Halo Spartan Assault Coverart.png
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|developers  =
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|developer     = [[Wikipedia:343 Industries|343 Industries]] <br/> [[Wikipedia:Vanguard Games|Vanguard Games]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|343 Industries}}
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|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Studios|Microsoft Studios]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Vanguard Games}}
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|engine         =  
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|publishers  =
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|release dates  = July 2013
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}}
 +
|engines     =  
 +
|release dates=
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 18, 2013}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|halo-spartan-assault|70}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|862/halo-spartan-assault|60}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|halo-spartan-assault|66}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Halo: Spartan, Halo }}
 +
|steam appid  = 277430
 +
|gogcom id    =
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|hltb         = 4272
 +
|lutris      = halo-spartan-assault
 +
|mobygames    = 62331
 +
|wikipedia    = Halo: Spartan Assault
 +
|winehq      =
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    = The PC version does not include the co-op mode added in the Xbox 360 and Xbox One versions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.co-optimus.com/review/1330/page/1/halo-spartan-assault-co-op-review.html|title=Co-Optimus - Review - Halo: Spartan Assault Co-Op Review|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
Microtransactions were removed in the Operation Hydra update on August 29, 2013.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/80878/halo-spartan-assault-gets-controller-support-on-august-29|title=Halo: Spartan Assault gets controller support - Shacknews.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Halo}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ Halo Waypoint] - The official game series site
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/277430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_PC Halo Nation] - A very detailed wiki for everything Halo related
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{{mm}} [http://www.halowaypoint.com Halo Waypoint] - The official game series site
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{{mm}} [http://halo.bungie.org/ Halo.Bungie.org] - One of the biggest Halo fan sites around
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{{mm}} [http://halo.bungie.org Halo.Bungie.org] - One of the biggest Halo fan sites around
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability Table/row| Windows App Store | {{ID|GFWL}} |}}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | halo-spartan-assault | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9wzdncrfhwfh | Microsoft Store | Both Windows and Windows Phone versions included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}.<br/> Purchase also includes the Windows Phone version. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 277430 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} A {{store link|Microsoft Store|9wzdncrfhwf1|Lite version}} (trial) is available for the Microsoft Store version.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Replace video files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=269471659|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: How To Disable Intro Movies|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
* Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/263-halo-spartan-assault-intro-skip/ Halo: Spartan Assault intro skip].
 +
{{ii}} The fix is applicable only to the Steam version.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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=== Game files location ===
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===Configuration file(s) location===
−
{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game data|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.HaloSpartanAssault_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Settings\settings.dat}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\277430\local\settings.bin}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Save game data location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.HaloSpartanAssault_8wekyb3d8bbwe\RoamingState}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\277430\remote\savedata.bin}}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} Microsoft Store save games are cross-platform cloud synced to Windows Phone 8 and Xbox One.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postst219126_Halo--Spartan-Assault-FAQ.aspx|title=forums.halowaypoint.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 +
{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
 +
|gog galaxy                =
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    =
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                = true
 +
|xbox cloud notes          = Syncs progress with Xbox One and Windows Phone.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/671fcf3262104a7c9851e909364386b8/topics/halo-spartan-assault-faq/b96f55a2-0b39-4d7b-8c26-c0511a6c08b7/posts Halo: Spartan Assault FAQ | Halo: Spartan Assault | Forums | Halo - Official Site]</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Video==
 +
{{Image|Halo Spartan Assault video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 +
{{Image|Halo Spartan Assault settings.png|General settings.}}
 +
{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/halo-spartan-assault/en
 +
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 +
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 +
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
 +
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 +
|widescreen resolution      = true
 +
|widescreen resolution notes=
 +
|multimonitor              = true
 +
|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Vert-}}. Native for Microsoft Store; for Steam use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming].
 +
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 +
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Vert-}}. Native for Microsoft Store; for Steam use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming].
 +
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 +
|4k ultra hd notes          =
 +
|fov                        = hackable
 +
|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=161393#p161393 WSGF topic] (Steam version only).
 +
|windowed                  = true
 +
|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} for Steam.
 +
|borderless windowed        = true
 +
|borderless windowed notes  = True for Microsoft Store, false for Steam.
 +
|anisotropic                = false
 +
|anisotropic notes          = No option.
 +
|antialiasing              = true
 +
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] for Steam version; false for Microsoft Store version.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = true
 +
|vsync notes                = "Refresh rate" in Steam version. Microsoft Store always has Vsync.
 +
|60 fps                    = true
 +
|60 fps notes              =
 +
|120 fps                    = true
 +
|120 fps notes              = Set "Refresh rate" to Full (capped to monitor refresh) or None (uncapped).
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = unknown
 +
|color blind notes          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 +
|key remap notes          = True for Steam (mouse cannot be remapped); false for Microsoft Store.
 +
|acceleration option      = false
 +
|acceleration option notes =
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = false
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 +
|mouse menu notes          = Disabled in controller mode.
 +
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 +
|invert mouse y-axis notes =
 +
|touchscreen              = true
 +
|touchscreen notes        = Both versions are fully playable with touch input.
 +
|controller support        = true
 +
|controller support notes  = XInput controllers only.
 +
|full controller          = true
 +
|full controller notes    = True for Steam; Microsoft Store defaults to mouse/touch every launch.
 +
|controller remap          = false
 +
|controller remap notes    =
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 +
|invert controller y-axis notes=
 +
|xinput controllers        = true
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = false
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = false
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Audio==
 +
{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    = Music and Sound.
 +
|surround sound          = unknown
 +
|surround sound notes    =
 +
|subtitles                = true
 +
|subtitles notes          = Enabled by default.
 +
|closed captions          = false
 +
|closed captions notes    =
 +
|mute on focus lost      = true
 +
|mute on focus lost notes =
 +
|eax support              =
 +
|eax support notes        =
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Dutch
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/halo-spartan-assault/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Game crashes after launching===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Unplug controller before launch|fix=
 +
# Disconnect your controller(s).
 +
# Launch the game.
 +
# Connect your controller(s).
 +
# Go into settings and set the input method to controller.
 +
}}
 +
===Run the game at refresh rates higher then 120Hz.===
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate set by game|fix=
 +
# Download [https://github.com/bo3b/3Dmigoto/releases 3Dmigoto].
 +
# Copy the files in the <code>x32</code> folder to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 +
# Open <code>d3dx.ini</code>.
 +
# Change <code>;refresh_rate=60</code> to the desired value, and remove the semicolon (e.g. <code>refresh_rate=144</code>).
 +
# Change <code>hunting=1</code> to <code>;hunting=1</code> by adding a semicolon.
 +
# Save the changes and close the file.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
+
===Black screen after launching (Steam Version)===
−
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
+
{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed files|fix=
−
|steam_cloud            =
+
# Uninstall the game, if already downloaded.
−
|steam_cloud_notes      =
+
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2947-halo-spartan-assault-profile-fix/ Zip].
−
|origin                =
+
# Extract folder in zip to <code><Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\</code>.
−
|origin_notes          =
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# Reinstall the game.
−
|uplay                  =
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# Launch the game.
−
|uplay_notes            =
 
−
|gamesave_manager      =unknown
 
−
|gamesave_manager_notes =
 
−
|gamestow              =
 
−
|gamestow_notes        =
 
−
|synctocloud            =
 
−
|synctocloud_notes      =
 
−
|square_enix            =
 
−
|square_enix_notes      =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Other information==
−
{{Video Settings
+
===API===
−
|wsgf_link                  =
+
{{API
−
|widescreen_wsgf_award      =
+
|direct3d versions      =  
−
|multimonitor_wsgf_award   =
+
|direct3d notes        =  
−
|widescreen_resolution      =unknown
+
|directdraw versions   =  
−
|widescreen_resolution_notes=
+
|directdraw notes      =
−
|multimonitor              =unknown
+
|opengl versions        =
−
|multimonitor_notes         =
+
|opengl notes          =
−
|fov                        =unknown
+
|glide versions        =  
−
|fov_notes                  =
+
|glide notes            =  
−
|windowed                  =unknown
+
|software mode          =
−
|windowed_notes            =
+
|software mode notes    =  
−
|borderless_windowed       =unknown
+
|mantle support         =  
−
|borderless_windowed_notes =
+
|mantle support notes  =
−
|anisotropic                =unknown
+
|metal support          =
−
|anisotropic_notes          =
+
|metal support notes    =  
−
|antialiasing              =unknown
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|antialiasing_notes        =
+
|vulkan notes          =  
−
|vsync                      =unknown
+
|dos modes              =  
−
|vsync_notes                =
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|dos modes notes       =  
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|shader model versions =  
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|shader model notes    =
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = true
 +
|windows exe notes      = ARM support is true only for the Microsoft Store version.
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =  
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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==Input settings==
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===Middleware===
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{{Input Settings
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{{Middleware
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|key_remap                  =unknown
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|physics          =
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|key_remap_notes           =
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|physics notes    =  
−
|acceleration_option       =unknown
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|audio           = FMOD
−
|acceleration_option_notes =
+
|audio notes      =  
−
|controller_support        =unknown
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|interface       =  
−
|controller_support_notes  =
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|interface notes =  
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
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|multiplayer notes=
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|anticheat        =
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|anticheat notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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{{System Requirements
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{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
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|minOS    = Windows 8/Windows RT
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|minOS    = Vista, 7, 8, 8.1
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|minproc  = CPU
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|minCPU  = Dual Core
−
|minmem   = RAM
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|minRAM   = 1 GB
−
|minHD    = HDD
+
|minHD    = 2.55 GB
−
|minGPU  = GPU
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
 +
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3670
 +
|minGPU3  = Intel HD Graphics 3000
 +
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 +
|minDX    = 10
  
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|recOS    =  
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|recCPU  = Quad Core
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|recproc = CPU
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|recRAM  = 2 GB
−
|recmem   = RAM
+
|recVRAM = 1 GB
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|recHD   = HDD
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|recGPU   =  
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|recGPU  = GPU
+
|recDX   = 11
 +
|notes    =  
 
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 13 April 2024

Halo: Spartan Assault
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Developers
343 Industries
Vanguard Games
Publishers
Microsoft Studios
Release dates
Windows July 18, 2013
Reception
Metacritic 70
OpenCritic 60
IGDB 66
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Genres Shooter
Series Halo: Spartan, Halo
Halo: Spartan Assault on HowLongToBeat
Halo: Spartan Assault on IGDB
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Halo: Spartan Assault on MobyGames
Halo: Spartan Assault on Wikipedia
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Halo: Spartan
Subseries of Halo
Halo: Spartan Assault 2013
Halo: Spartan Strike 2015

Halo: Spartan Assault is a singleplayer bird's-eye view shooter game in the Halo: Spartan and Halo series.

The PC version does not include the co-op mode added in the Xbox 360 and Xbox One versions.[1]

Microtransactions were removed in the Operation Hydra update on August 29, 2013.[2]

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Halo Waypoint - The official game series site
Halo.Bungie.org - One of the biggest Halo fan sites around

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Both Windows and Windows Phone versions included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Purchase also includes the Windows Phone version.
Windows
Steam
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Windows
A Lite version (trial) is available for the Microsoft Store version.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Replace video files[3]
The fix is applicable only to the Steam version.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.HaloSpartanAssault_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Settings\settings.dat
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\277430\local\settings.bin
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/277430/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.HaloSpartanAssault_8wekyb3d8bbwe\RoamingState
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\277430\remote\savedata.bin
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/277430/pfx/[Note 1]
Microsoft Store save games are cross-platform cloud synced to Windows Phone 8 and Xbox One.[4]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud
Syncs progress with Xbox One and Windows Phone.[5]

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Vert-. Native for Microsoft Store; for Steam use Borderless Gaming.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Vert-. Native for Microsoft Store; for Steam use Borderless Gaming.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
See the WSGF topic (Steam version only).
Windowed
Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter for Steam.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
True for Microsoft Store, false for Steam.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
No option.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 8x MSAA for Steam version; false for Microsoft Store version.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
"Refresh rate" in Steam version. Microsoft Store always has Vsync.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Set "Refresh rate" to Full (capped to monitor refresh) or None (uncapped).

Input

Keyboard and mouse, touch State Notes
Remapping
True for Steam (mouse cannot be remapped); false for Microsoft Store.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Disabled in controller mode.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Touchscreen optimised
Both versions are fully playable with touch input.
Controller
Controller support
XInput controllers only.
Full controller support
True for Steam; Microsoft Store defaults to mouse/touch every launch.
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and Sound.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Enabled by default.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Game crashes after launching

Unplug controller before launch
  1. Disconnect your controller(s).
  2. Launch the game.
  3. Connect your controller(s).
  4. Go into settings and set the input method to controller.

Run the game at refresh rates higher then 120Hz.

Override refresh rate set by game
  1. Download 3Dmigoto.
  2. Copy the files in the x32 folder to <path-to-game>.
  3. Open d3dx.ini.
  4. Change ;refresh_rate=60 to the desired value, and remove the semicolon (e.g. refresh_rate=144).
  5. Change hunting=1 to ;hunting=1 by adding a semicolon.
  6. Save the changes and close the file.

Black screen after launching (Steam Version)

Download fixed files
  1. Uninstall the game, if already downloaded.
  2. Download Zip.
  3. Extract folder in zip to <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\.
  4. Reinstall the game.
  5. Launch the game.

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
ARM support is true only for the Microsoft Store version.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista, 7, 8, 8.1
Processor (CPU) Dual Core Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2.55 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
ATI Radeon HD 3670
Intel HD Graphics 3000
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 10 compatible 		1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References