Microsoft Solitaire and Mahjong by Microsoft have received new and official Halo themes designed by 343 Industries, almost making them the latest games in the Halo line-up. While the new content doesn't quite cement the titles as part of the Halo franchise, the games should help tide players over until the release of Halo Infinite later this year.
Microsoft might now be better known for the Xbox Series X/S consoles and arsenal of AAA shooters than its casual classic games, but Microsoft Solitaire is one of the biggest games in the world. The title, now 30 years old, is the most played computer game of all time according to the company, in part thanks to its popularity as a game included with Windows PCs. Mahjong by Microsoft, based on the 1800s tile game, is also an undeniably popular virtual release, appealing to gamers and non-gamers alike. The casual classics work well with Microsoft promotions thanks to their flexibility of design.
Announcing the news on Twitter, Microsoft Casual Games has confirmed Halo content for both Microsoft Solitaire and Mahjong by Microsoft. The classic games' new themes feature Halo-inspired designs and art, created by 343 Industries for "casual gamers throughout the universe." Players will find Halo characters and designs used for both the Mahjong tiles and for the virtual card deck, with a physical edition of the playing cards releasing later this year. Microsoft Solitaire is available for both PC and mobile, and Mahjong by Microsoft is available on mobile.
See the post on Twitter here.
Players logging into either of Microsoft's Solitaire or Mahjong games will be able to access the Halo content right now. Microsoft's Solitaire's card deck has been revamped to include famous characters from across the Halo series, replacing the typical Jack, Queen, and King cards. Characters such as Cortana replace the Queen, while the Mahjong tiles of Mahjong by Microsoft have also seen a similar transformation. A follow-up tweet from Microsoft Casual Games confirmed that fans of the Halo playing cards will be able to get their own physical set, with the product coming to the Xbox Gear Shop this October.
The addition of Halo content to the classic games is another promotion to help drive excitement over the next game in the series, Halo Infinite. Microsoft has already run several Halo-related promotions with the likes of Krispy Kreme and even the Waze navigation app, and the company seems to be showing no sign of slowing down. Players can likely expect more Halo crossover content with other big brands as the game's December 8 release date fast approaches.
Source: Twitter/Microsoft Casual Games
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