Halo: The Fall of Reach is now available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and various video on demand services, Microsoft has announced.
Up until now the animated series, produced and directed by the award-winning studio SEQUENCE, was only available to those who bought either the Digital Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Limited Collector’s Edition of Halo 5: Guardians, or the Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition Xbox One console.
The animated series is an adaptation of Eric Nylund’s 2001 novel of the same name and is comprised of three acts. It follows the story of series protagonist, Master Chief, with ties to the events and characters seen in Halo 5: Guardians.
The official description for the adaption reads:
“Halo: The Fall of Reach tells the dramatic tale of the origin and intrigue behind the SPARTAN program that propelled characters like the Master Chief and Dr. Catherine Halsey into the pantheon of Halo lore. The story reveals the events that brought Master Chief and Blue Team together, including their Spartan training and their daring mission to strike back at the Covenant during the first days of the deadly alien invasion.”
For those wanting to check out the animated feature, here’s a handy list of MSRP price points:
Blu-ray – $24.99
DVD – $20.99
VOD HD – $14.99
Halo Channel (streaming only) – $9.99
Source: Xbox Wire