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Installation 01
Installation 01
Developer(s)	Soon Studios
Series	Halo (unofficial)
Engine	Unity
Platform(s)	Linux; macOS; Microsoft Windows;
Genre(s)	First-person shooter
Mode(s)	Multiplayer

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Installation 01 is an upcoming fan-made first-person shooter video game based on the Halo series, developed by Soon Studios (previously known as The Installation 01 Team) for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems in Unreal Engine 5.

Development

Installation 01 is a fan-made, multiplayer-only^[1] project originally designed in Unity for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux by Soon Studios.^[2]^[3]^[4] The intent is to replicate the multiplayer gameplay of Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 4, and Halo 5 as a tribute to the series of games—with a specific target of Halo 3—and to do so without re-use of Microsoft assets.^[5] The game is named after the Halo ring created by the Forerunner race in the Halo universe.^[6]

The studio planned to support some features from later Halo games, but only in custom game modes.^[5]^[7] Game artist Seth H. described a tension in the art and game design of Installation 01 caused by the Halo series' individual game designs.^[7] They plan to provide map-making tools.^[7]

An extremely-early version of the game was displayed in August 2014.^[3] In November 2015, the game was displayed with functional multiplayer in "very small counts" of players; Kotaku noted that the game had not progressed far since August 2014.^[3] The team sought to have a playable version of the video game in Q4 2016.^[2] The studio was composed of over 30 people at this time.^[4]

A test for the multiplayer mode was scheduled for November 2016, with plans for a later single-player mode.^[4] At the time, the studio had made a number of familiar game elements, as well as both refreshed and remade versions of certain game maps.^[8] Animation polish and additional gameplay elements remained.^[8] Kotaku said the game was progressing well in March 2017.^[9] In May, a cinematic trailer was released,^[1] which featured character and weapons models based on Halo 3 designs.^[10] Animator Matthew Lake animated a trailer for both his final academic assignment and to generate excitement for the game.^[11] The game's release date was still unknown.^[10] In July 2023, the studio announced it would be switching the project to Unreal Engine 5.^[12] In November 2023, an early development post was made on Twitter, showcasing a playtest in Unreal Engine 5. Some art assets have been used in the new engine, but Soon Studios clarified that they're doing the programming from scratch.

There has not been a publicly available build throughout development, and there is no release date.

Legality

Soon Studios approached Microsoft around August 2016 regarding Microsoft's intellectual property, but did not receive a reply at the time.^[5] GameSpot also inquired, without receiving a response.^[5] In June 2017, Soon Studios announced their ongoing communication with 343 Industries and Microsoft.^[13]^[14]^[15] The studio has been transparent with 343 Industries regarding plans for the game. 343 Industries confirmed that the developers are "not under imminent legal threat".^[6] Installation 01's development is covered under Microsoft's Game Content Usage Rules, as long as the game remains non-commercial.^[13]^[16] He elaborates that they will never accept donations, or sell Installation 01 or Halo related merchandise as to keep a respectful distance between the studio and Microsoft's intellectual property. He also notes that these rules and assurances from Microsoft are specific to Installation 01 as a project, and do not apply elsewhere.^[14]^[15]

References

^ ^a ^b Plunkett, Luke (May 24, 2017). "A Cinematic Trailer For A Fan-Made Halo Game". Kotaku. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Saed, Sherif (November 25, 2015). "Microsoft won't bring Halo to PC, so fans are making their own". VG247.com. Archived from the original on January 6, 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c Walker, Alex (November 25, 2015). "The Fan Halo Remake That Looks Fun, But Probably Won't Get Made". Kotaku. Archived from the original on April 13, 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c Plunkett, Luke (August 22, 2016). "Fans Building New Halo Game On PC". Kotaku.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Pereira, Chris (August 22, 2016). "Halo Fan Game for PC Seeks to Recapture the Series' "Classic Gameplay Style"". GameSpot. Archived from the original on September 29, 2016.
^ ^a ^b Gilyadov, Alex (June 29, 2017). "Halo developer gives Halo PC fan game, Installation 01, its blessing". IGN. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c Chalk, Andy (August 22, 2016). "Installation 01 is a fan-made Halo game hoping to avoid shutdown". PCGamer. Archived from the original on August 28, 2016.
^ ^a ^b Caldwell, Brendan (August 22, 2016). "Fan-made Halo Multiplayer Remake Is 'Following Microsoft's Rules' Say Creators". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on October 15, 2016.
^ Plunkett, Luke (March 28, 2017). "Most of the time when we post about a promising". Kotaku. Archived from the original on April 3, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Newhouse, Alex. "Free Halo Fan-Made Game For PC Has An Awesome Cinematic Trailer". Gamespot. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
^ Bishop, Sam (May 25, 2017). "Fan-made Halo project Installation 01 gets cinematic trailer". Gamereactor. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
^ "This Update is Unreal!". installation01.org. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Newhouse, Alex (June 28, 2017). "Fan-Made Halo Game Is Legal And Development Can Continue, 343 Industries Confirms". Gamespot. Archived from the original on June 29, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Miller, Daniel (June 28, 2017). "Fan-Made Halo Multiplayer game for PC actually gets the blessing of 343 Industries to move forward". GameZone. Archived from the original on June 29, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Chalk, Andy (June 29, 2017). "Fan-made Halo game Installation 01 gets the official thumbs-up from 343 Industries". PCGamer. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (June 29, 2017). "Microsoft allows Halo PC fan project to live". Eurogamer. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

External links

Official website

[kotaku_2017_cinematic-1] Plunkett, Luke (May 24, 2017). "A Cinematic Trailer For A Fan-Made Halo Game". Kotaku. Retrieved May 24, 2017.

[vg247_2015-2] Saed, Sherif (November 25, 2015). "Microsoft won't bring Halo to PC, so fans are making their own". VG247.com. Archived from the original on January 6, 2017.

[kotaku.au_2015-3] Walker, Alex (November 25, 2015). "The Fan Halo Remake That Looks Fun, But Probably Won't Get Made". Kotaku. Archived from the original on April 13, 2017.

[kotaku_2016-4] Plunkett, Luke (August 22, 2016). "Fans Building New Halo Game On PC". Kotaku.

[gamespot_2016-5] Pereira, Chris (August 22, 2016). "Halo Fan Game for PC Seeks to Recapture the Series' "Classic Gameplay Style"". GameSpot. Archived from the original on September 29, 2016.

[IGN_2017_343industries-6] Gilyadov, Alex (June 29, 2017). "Halo developer gives Halo PC fan game, Installation 01, its blessing". IGN. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

[pcgamer_2016-7] Chalk, Andy (August 22, 2016). "Installation 01 is a fan-made Halo game hoping to avoid shutdown". PCGamer. Archived from the original on August 28, 2016.

[rps_2016-8] Caldwell, Brendan (August 22, 2016). "Fan-made Halo Multiplayer Remake Is 'Following Microsoft's Rules' Say Creators". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on October 15, 2016.

[kotaku_2017_checkin-9] Plunkett, Luke (March 28, 2017). "Most of the time when we post about a promising". Kotaku. Archived from the original on April 3, 2017.

[gamespot_2017_cinematic-10] Newhouse, Alex. "Free Halo Fan-Made Game For PC Has An Awesome Cinematic Trailer". Gamespot. Retrieved May 28, 2017.

[gamereactor_2017_cinematic-11] Bishop, Sam (May 25, 2017). "Fan-made Halo project Installation 01 gets cinematic trailer". Gamereactor. Retrieved May 28, 2017.

[12] "This Update is Unreal!". installation01.org. Retrieved February 3, 2024.

[gamespot_2017_343industries-13] Newhouse, Alex (June 28, 2017). "Fan-Made Halo Game Is Legal And Development Can Continue, 343 Industries Confirms". Gamespot. Archived from the original on June 29, 2017.

[gamezone_2017_343industries-14] Miller, Daniel (June 28, 2017). "Fan-Made Halo Multiplayer game for PC actually gets the blessing of 343 Industries to move forward". GameZone. Archived from the original on June 29, 2017.

[pcgamer_2017_343industries-15] Chalk, Andy (June 29, 2017). "Fan-made Halo game Installation 01 gets the official thumbs-up from 343 Industries". PCGamer. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

[eurogamer_2017_343industries-16] Yin-Poole, Wesley (June 29, 2017). "Microsoft allows Halo PC fan project to live". Eurogamer. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

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-'''''Installation 01''''' is an upcoming [[fangame|fan-made]] [[first-person shooter]] video game based on the [[Halo (franchise)|''Halo'' series]], developed by Soon Studios (previously known as The Installation 01 Team) for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[macOS]], and [[Linux]] operating systems in [[Unity (game engine)|Unity]].
+'''''Installation 01''''' is an upcoming [[fangame|fan-made]] [[first-person shooter]] video game based on the [[Halo (franchise)|''Halo'' series]], developed by Soon Studios (previously known as The Installation 01 Team) for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[macOS]], and [[Linux]] operating systems in [[Unreal Engine 5]].
 ==Development==
-[[File:2017devi01.jpg|thumb|The build of ''Installation 01'' as demonstrated in the March 2017 multiplayer FAQ footage.|left]]
+[[File:Installation 01 screenshot.jpg|thumb|The build of ''Installation 01'' as demonstrated in the March 2017 multiplayer FAQ footage|left]]
-''Installation 01'' is a fan-made, multiplayer-only<ref name="kotaku 2017 cinematic" /> project designed in Unity for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux by Soon Studios.<ref name="vg247 2015"/><ref name="kotaku.au 2015"/><ref name="kotaku 2016"/> The intent is to replicate the multiplayer gameplay of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', and ''[[Halo 5]]'' as a [[Tribute act|tribute]] to the series of games—with a specific target of ''Halo 3''—and to do so without re-use of Microsoft [[art asset|assets]].<ref name="gamespot 2016"/>  The game is named after the ''Halo'' ring created by the Forerunner race in the ''Halo'' universe.<ref name="IGN 2017 343industries" />
+''Installation 01'' is a fan-made, multiplayer-only<ref name="kotaku 2017 cinematic" /> project originally designed in Unity for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux by Soon Studios.<ref name="vg247 2015"/><ref name="kotaku.au 2015"/><ref name="kotaku 2016"/> The intent is to replicate the multiplayer gameplay of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', and ''[[Halo 5]]'' as a [[Tribute act|tribute]] to the series of games—with a specific target of ''Halo 3''—and to do so without re-use of Microsoft [[art asset|assets]].<ref name="gamespot 2016"/>  The game is named after the ''Halo'' ring created by the [[Forerunner (Halo)|Forerunner]] race in the ''Halo'' universe.<ref name="IGN 2017 343industries" />
 The studio planned to support some features from later ''Halo'' games, but only in custom game modes.<ref name="gamespot 2016"/><ref name="pcgamer 2016"/> Game artist Seth H. described a tension in the art and game design of ''Installation 01'' caused by the ''Halo'' series' individual game designs.<ref name="pcgamer 2016"/> They plan to provide map-making tools.<ref name="pcgamer 2016"/>
@@ Line 24: / Line 24: @@
 An extremely-early version of the game was displayed in August 2014.<ref name="kotaku.au 2015"/> In November 2015, the game was displayed with functional multiplayer in "very small counts" of players; ''Kotaku'' noted that the game had not progressed far since August 2014.<ref name="kotaku.au 2015"/> The team sought to have a playable version of the video game in Q4 2016.<ref name="vg247 2015"/> The studio was composed of over 30 people at this time.<ref name="kotaku 2016"/>
-A test for the multiplayer mode was scheduled for November 2016, with plans for a later single-player mode.<ref name="kotaku 2016"/> At the time, the studio had made a number of familiar game elements, as well as both refreshed and remade versions of certain game maps.<ref name="rps 2016"/> Animation polish and additional gameplay elements remained.<ref name="rps 2016"/> ''Kotaku'' said the game was progressing well in March 2017.<ref name="kotaku 2017 checkin"/> In May, a cinematic trailer was released,<ref name="kotaku 2017 cinematic" /> which featured character and weapons models based on ''Halo 3'' designs.<ref name="gamespot 2017 cinematic" /> Animator Matthew Lake animated a trailer for both his final academic assignment and to generate excitement for the game.<ref name="gamereactor 2017 cinematic" /> The game's release date was still unknown.<ref name="gamespot 2017 cinematic" />
+A test for the multiplayer mode was scheduled for November 2016, with plans for a later single-player mode.<ref name="kotaku 2016"/> At the time, the studio had made a number of familiar game elements, as well as both refreshed and remade versions of certain game maps.<ref name="rps 2016"/> Animation polish and additional gameplay elements remained.<ref name="rps 2016"/> ''Kotaku'' said the game was progressing well in March 2017.<ref name="kotaku 2017 checkin"/> In May, a cinematic trailer was released,<ref name="kotaku 2017 cinematic" /> which featured character and weapons models based on ''Halo 3'' designs.<ref name="gamespot 2017 cinematic" /> Animator Matthew Lake animated a trailer for both his final academic assignment and to generate excitement for the game.<ref name="gamereactor 2017 cinematic" /> The game's release date was still unknown.<ref name="gamespot 2017 cinematic" /> In July 2023, the studio announced it would be switching the project to Unreal Engine 5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=This Update is Unreal! |url=https://installation01.org/updates/monthly/11-7-2023 |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=installation01.org}}</ref> In November 2023, an early development post was made on Twitter, showcasing a playtest in Unreal Engine 5. Some art assets have been used in the new engine, but Soon Studios clarified that they're doing the programming from scratch.
+There has not been a publicly available build throughout development, and there is no release date.
 ===Legality===
-Soon Studios approached Microsoft around August 2016 regarding Microsoft's intellectual property, but did not receive a reply at the time.<ref name="gamespot 2016" /> ''GameSpot'' also inquired, without receiving a response.<ref name="gamespot 2016"/> In June 2017, Soon Studios announced their ongoing communication with [[343 Industries]] and [[Microsoft]].<ref name="gamespot 2017 343industries" /><ref name="gamezone 2017 343industries" /><ref name="pcgamer 2017 343industries" /> The studio has been transparent with 343 Industries regarding plans for the game. 343 Industries confirmed that the developers are "not under imminent legal threat".<ref name="IGN 2017 343industries" /> ''Installation 01''{{'}}s development is covered under Microsoft's Game Content Usage Rules, as long as the game remains non-commercial.<ref name="gamespot 2017 343industries" /><ref name="eurogamer 2017 343industries" /> He elaborates that they will never accept donations, or sell ''Installation 01'' or ''Halo'' related merchandise as to keep a respectful distance between the studio and Microsoft's intellectual property. He also notes that these rules and assurances from Microsoft are specific to ''Installation 01'' as a project, and do not apply elsewhere.<ref name="gamezone 2017 343industries" /><ref name="pcgamer 2017 343industries" /> The studio hopes that the project can continue to be a positive driving force within the ''Halo'' community.<ref name="gamezone 2017 343industries" /><ref name="eurogamer 2017 343industries" />
+Soon Studios approached Microsoft around August 2016 regarding Microsoft's intellectual property, but did not receive a reply at the time.<ref name="gamespot 2016" /> ''GameSpot'' also inquired, without receiving a response.<ref name="gamespot 2016"/> In June 2017, Soon Studios announced their ongoing communication with [[343 Industries]] and [[Microsoft]].<ref name="gamespot 2017 343industries" /><ref name="gamezone 2017 343industries" /><ref name="pcgamer 2017 343industries" /> The studio has been transparent with 343 Industries regarding plans for the game. 343 Industries confirmed that the developers are "not under imminent legal threat".<ref name="IGN 2017 343industries" /> ''Installation 01''{{'}}s development is covered under Microsoft's Game Content Usage Rules, as long as the game remains non-commercial.<ref name="gamespot 2017 343industries" /><ref name="eurogamer 2017 343industries" /> He elaborates that they will never accept donations, or sell ''Installation 01'' or ''Halo'' related merchandise as to keep a respectful distance between the studio and Microsoft's intellectual property. He also notes that these rules and assurances from Microsoft are specific to ''Installation 01'' as a project, and do not apply elsewhere.<ref name="gamezone 2017 343industries" /><ref name="pcgamer 2017 343industries" />
 ==References==
 <references>
 <ref name="vg247 2015">{{Cite web |url=https://www.vg247.com/2015/11/25/microsoft-wont-bring-halo-to-pc-so-fans-are-making-their-own/ |title=Microsoft won't bring Halo to PC, so fans are making their own |website=VG247.com |date=November 25, 2015 |first=Sherif |last=Saed |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106150033/https://www.vg247.com/2015/11/25/microsoft-wont-bring-halo-to-pc-so-fans-are-making-their-own/ |archive-date=January 6, 2017 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
-<ref name="kotaku.au 2015">{{Cite news |url=http://www.kotaku.com.au/2015/11/the-fan-halo-remake-that-looks-fun-but-probably-wont-get-made/ |title=The Fan Halo Remake That Looks Fun, But Probably Won't Get Made |last=Walker |first=Alex |date=November 25, 2015 |work=Kotaku |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413073602/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2015/11/the-fan-halo-remake-that-looks-fun-but-probably-wont-get-made/ |archive-date=April 13, 2017 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
+<ref name="kotaku.au 2015">{{Cite news |url=http://www.kotaku.com.au/2015/11/the-fan-halo-remake-that-looks-fun-but-probably-wont-get-made/ |title=The Fan Halo Remake That Looks Fun, But Probably Won't Get Made |last=Walker |first=Alex |date=November 25, 2015 |work=Kotaku |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413073602/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2015/11/the-fan-halo-remake-that-looks-fun-but-probably-wont-get-made/ |archive-date=April 13, 2017 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
 <ref name="gamespot 2016">{{Cite news |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-fan-game-for-pc-seeks-to-recapture-the-series/1100-6442900/ |title=Halo Fan Game for PC Seeks to Recapture the Series' "Classic Gameplay Style" |work=GameSpot |date=August 22, 2016 |first=Chris |last=Pereira |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929184505/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-fan-game-for-pc-seeks-to-recapture-the-series/1100-6442900/ |archive-date=September 29, 2016 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
 <ref name="kotaku 2016">{{Cite news |url=http://kotaku.com/fans-building-new-halo-game-on-pc-1785571351 |title=Fans Building New Halo Game On PC |last=Plunkett |first=Luke |work=Kotaku |date=August 22, 2016 }}</ref>
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 <ref name="kotaku 2017 cinematic">{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Plunkett|title=A Cinematic Trailer For A Fan-Made Halo Game|url=http://kotaku.com/a-cinematic-trailer-for-a-fan-made-halo-game-1795524845|date=May 24, 2017 |website=Kotaku|access-date=24 May 2017}}</ref>
 <ref name="gamespot 2017 cinematic">{{cite web|last1=Newhouse|first1=Alex|title=Free Halo Fan-Made Game For PC Has An Awesome Cinematic Trailer|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-halo-fan-made-game-for-pc-has-an-awesome-cine/1100-6450341/|website=Gamespot|access-date=28 May 2017}}</ref>
-<ref name="gamereactor 2017 cinematic">{{cite web|last1=Bishop|first1=Sam|title=Fan-made Halo project Installation 01 gets cinematic trailer|url=https://www.gamereactor.eu/news/538413/Fan-made+Halo+project+Installation+01+gets+cinematic+trailer/|website=Gamereactor|access-date=28 May 2017}}</ref>
+<ref name="gamereactor 2017 cinematic">{{cite web|last1=Bishop|first1=Sam|title=Fan-made Halo project Installation 01 gets cinematic trailer|url=https://www.gamereactor.eu/news/538413/Fan-made+Halo+project+Installation+01+gets+cinematic+trailer/|website=Gamereactor|date=May 25, 2017 |access-date=28 May 2017}}</ref>
 <ref name="gamespot 2017 343industries">{{cite web|last1=Newhouse|first1=Alex|title=Fan-Made Halo Game Is Legal And Development Can Continue, 343 Industries Confirms|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fan-made-halo-game-is-legal-and-development-can-co/1100-6451273/|website=Gamespot|date=28 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629122259/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fan-made-halo-game-is-legal-and-development-can-co/1100-6451273/|archive-date=June 29, 2017|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
 <ref name="gamezone 2017 343industries">{{cite web|last1=Miller|first1=Daniel|title=Fan-Made Halo Multiplayer game for PC actually gets the blessing of 343 Industries to move forward|url=http://www.gamezone.com/news/fan-made-halo-multiplayer-game-for-pc-actually-gets-the-blessing-of-343-industries-to-move-forward-3455205|website=GameZone|date=28 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629122138/http://www.gamezone.com/news/fan-made-halo-multiplayer-game-for-pc-actually-gets-the-blessing-of-343-industries-to-move-forward-3455205 |archive-date=June 29, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
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