If you live in Russia, get ready to play some Halo Online for the PC. That's right, Russia is getting a free to play multiplayer Halo game for the PC. Even more is that it's being built on a modified Halo 3 engine.
Today, we’re excited to announce a project we’ve been working on with our partners Saber Interactive and Innova Systems: Halo Online, an all-new, free Halo multiplayer PC experience that will launch in spring, only in Russia.

Halo Online is powered by a highly modified version of the Halo 3 engine and optimized for smooth performance on lower-end PCs. While there’s no campaign mode, Halo Online is set on a secret UNSC space installation called Anvil, where Spartan-IV soldiers train together in war exercises to sharpen their battle skills and test experimental technology.

During the Halo Online closed beta, we will continuously adjust and modify gameplay, features, and the in-game economy. We’re looking forward to getting feedback from gamers living in Russia when Halo Online enters closed beta later this spring via Innova’s 4game platform.

Halo Waypoint even put up a short FAQ for those interested in trying out Halo Online. Right now, there is no definitive release date set for this. As for this coming to other regions, well it was ruled out but right now there are no firm plans for expansion to areas that are not Russia.