Halo: The Master Chief Collection is getting a big update — and 343 wants your help testing it

Changes are coming to Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and 343 Industries wants to get things right this time.

The developer announced today that it is inviting people in the Xbox One Preview program to participate in a closed beta for the next update to the sci-fi shooter collection. 343 makes it sound like this is the patch that will bring an end to the connection problems and bugs that have made the Halo bundle a major disappointment for fans. The update will focus on addressing problems with the matchmaking and party systems — both of which gamers have complained about since the game debuted in November. The beta test will go live on Friday, and you can sign up for a chance to take part through the Xbox Preview Dashboard app on your Xbox One if you are enrolled in that program.