Loading screen 3 minutes into a game of slayer

Title. For the past 3+ months, I’ve been getting a loading screen 3 minutes into a game of social slayer on Halo 3. I contacted 343 but they were of no help. I’m on Xbox and using a direct connection.

Do you see a list of players when this happens? Does someone in the match drop out right after the loading screen goes away? If so, what you’re experiencing is normal. It’s MCC trying to get connections sorted out and isn’t necessarily something on your end. If this is not what you’re seeing, please elaborate.