The Xbox versions of Minecraft will soon be treated to new content based on Halo 5: Guardians.

Starting October 23, Minecraft users on Xbox One and Xbox 360 can play as Halo's Master Chief along with Blue Team and Fireteam Osiris from the upcoming shooter.

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Halo 5 Guardians: Everything you need to know, including story, beta and release date

The new content is free to those who own the 'Minecraft: Halo Edition' mash-up pack. It also includes all of the content from the original pack for first-time purchasers.

The mash-up pack features a Halo-themed texture set, themed menus and user interface, craftable items and 31 music tracks across the Halo franchise.

Also included are 40 character skins, pre-made worlds such as Silent Cartographer, Sandtrap, Valhalla, Blackout, Guardian and Blood Gulch, and Halo vehicles and features.

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Halo 5: Guardians is set to make its worldwide debut on October 27 for Xbox One. Fans can expect to put aside 8-12 hours to complete the game's campaign mode.

Players will be tasked with confronting Spartans, Covenant and Forerunners, all while trying to complete a variety of objectives.

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