The Hardcore Playlist is a collection of ranked hoppers that was added to Halo 3 matchmaking in spring 2008. Team Hardcore used to be an own Playlist, but were replaced by the MLG (Major League Gaming) hopper, and now only the name remains as a collection for all the hardcore playlists in Halo 3. The Hardcore playlists were moved to the Ranked Playlists while the Hardcore Playlist was retired as of August 4, 2009 for Halo 3.