The latest version of the Halo PC Dedicated Server is now available for your downloading pleasure. The new v1.03 server will be required to play once the new 1.03 client patch is released this afternoon.
The 1.03 server update addresses several bugs and gameplay enhancements that are designed to improve the online experience. One of the major issues addressed with this update is the addition of a new system to combat the growing team-killing epidemic that so many of you have encountered. For a full list of all the changes, please review the [url=/images/games/halopc/faqinfo/halo_pc_dedicated_server_readme_1_03.rtf]readme[/url] file.
You must have the 1.02 server installed before running this patch. This is an upgrade, not a standalone file.
The v1.03 server patch can be downloaded here:
[url=http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/3/c/d3cebbe7-f4e2-4735-bb26-d3f8b7152052/haloded.exe]HaloPC_DedServer_1.03_Patch[/url]
The original v1.02 dedicated server file can be found here:
[url=http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/c/f/1cf3647a-4d61-48d2-8923-ac068a9c9768/Halo_DS_1_02.exe]HaloPC_DedServer_1.02[/url]
If you don't have a retail installation of Halo on the same machine as your server, you also need the map files. Those can be downloaded here:
[url=http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/c/f/acfc45d5-45cd-4b04-a5b7-ae7bde91c5b3/Halo_DS_Maps_1_02.exe]HaloPC Dedicated Server Maps[/url]
Links to these files, the 1.03 server readme info and the 1.03 update release notes have all been added to the halo.bungie.net [url=/Games/HaloPC/page.aspx?section=FAQInfo&subsection=Main&page=1]Halo PC Info Page[/url]
The Halo PC v1.03 client patch will be released at approximately 1:00 PM PST today. Stay tuned.