While it is a pleasure to see the "Halo" series come to the PC throughout 2020 with "Halo: The Master Chief Collection," the excitement is capped off with the imminent release of "Halo 3" on the PC. In addition to being its debut, this will be the first time fans will be able to experience "Halo 3" at higher resolutions and frame rates.

The big MCC update will be available tomorrow, but when exactly will we be able to boot up and play "Halo 3"?

Unlike the release of "Halo 2" on PC, 343 Industries has decided to launch "Halo 3" when the sun rises on the West Coast; you can start playing "Halo 3" on Tuesday, July 14, around 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT. That time, including other regions, is:

If you don't see your time zone listed here, that's okay. A handy time zone converter can be found at this link. Add your time zone or city and it will automatically convert to the approximate launch time of the PC version of Halo 3.

343 launched Halo 2 for PC with the goal of pushing updates during off-peak hours. This was done so that the servers would not be overburdened by everyone participating in multiplayer at the same time. This time slot reflects a similar strategy, albeit at a more convenient time for the US.