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| {{Title|''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''}} | | {{Era|RE|RW|}} |
| {{Status|RealWorld}} | | {{Ratings}} |
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| The '''''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''''', also known as the '''''Halo: Reach Beta''''', was a phase of the development of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', produced by [[Bungie|Bungie, LLC]] and organized by [[Microsoft|Microsoft Game Studios]]. It is announced by the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Trailer]] posted on [[Bungie.net]]. The beta ran from [[2010|May 3 through May 20, 2010]]. | | The '''''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''''' is a phase in the development of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', produced by [[Bungie|Bungie, LLC]] and organized by [[Microsoft|Microsoft Game Studios]]. The Beta will be released to the public on May 3, [[2010]]<ref name="First">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=HaloReach_X10 '''Bungie.net:''', ''Halo: Reach Rolls Into Fog City'']</ref>, and will be used to test different aspects of ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer with the public, judging what to change based on public demand. An invitation to the beta is included with all copies of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. Additionally, multiple invitations to the Beta will be randomly distributed to [[Xbox LIVE]] users by [[Microsoft]] as gifts for being loyal [[Xbox LIVE]] customers.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.org/images/halo2offer.png '''halo.bungie.org:''', ''Halo 2 Offer'']</ref> |
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| ==Details of the Beta==
| | The beta will contain several [[map]]s and [[gametype]]s never seen before, and will showcase the new gameplay features in ''Reach''. There will be at least a 16 player [[multiplayer]]. [[Theater mode]] has also been confirmed and will be returning in the beta. [[Bungie]] has also stated that the beta will include many more vehicles, leading to believe that some maps will be larger and more [[vehicle]]-based. The player will also be able to use a section of the character customization to customize their [[SPARTAN|Spartan]] and [[Sangheili|Elite]] character called ''The Armory'', similar to Halo 3's Appearance menu, but more customizable and using the Player Investment system. <ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/haloreach/images/0/3/?tag=thumbs_below;thumb;3 ''Halo: Reach'' Gamespot images]</ref> |
| Although the beta only featured [[Multiplayer|Matchmaking]] and [[Theater]] modes, it introduced a variety of new features, such as expanded customization options, a "[[Credit]]s" system for [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|unlocking and purchasing armor pieces]], and a [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|new ranking system]].
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| Gameplay saw the introduction of [[Loadout]]s; when spawning, players can choose from preset combinations of starting weapons and [[Armor abilities|Armor Abilities]] (a retooled iteration of [[Halo 3]]'s [[Equipment]]) as well as [[Spawning|spawn location]] (available only in select gametypes). In Matchmaking, instead of simply [[halo 3#Veto|vetoing]] a map and gametype, players are now able to vote for their desired map and gametype from a short list presented in the Lobby.
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| New gametypes were also introduced. [[Headhunter (game variant)|Headhunter]] is a [[Free-For-All|free-for-all]] gametype in which players must collect [[skull]]s dropped by fallen opponents and bring them to collection points. In [[Invasion]], a team of [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTANs]] must prevent invading [[Sangheili]] from stealing a data core. [[Generator Defense]] is a similar gametype in which a team of SPARTANs must defend three generators against Sangheili. [[Stockpile]] is a multi-flag gametype in which each team must bring neutral flags to their own collection points to score.
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| These new gametypes along with existing ones made their debut upon the beta's May 3 release. Invasion and Generator Defense were introduced later on May 7 and May 14 respectively.
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| ==Included Features==
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| The beta test featured the majority of features from the final multiplayer experience. The features were:
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| {{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Weapons|
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| *[[Combat knife]]<ref name="weapons">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25376 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10'']</ref>
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| *[[M319 grenade launcher]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[M392 DMR]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[M41 rocket launcher]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[M45 shotgun]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[M6 Spartan Laser]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[M6G magnum]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[M9 fragmentation grenade]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[MA37 assault rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *{{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[Type-1 energy sword]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *{{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}} {{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[Type-33 Needler]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *{{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *{{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}} {{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *{{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}}
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| *{{Pattern|Kopasa'mada|plasma launcher}}{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| |title-2=Vehicles|
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| *[[M12 Chaingun Warthog]]
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| *[[M808 Scorpion]]
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| *[[Type-26 Banshee]]
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| *{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}
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| *{{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}
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| |title-3=Maps|
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| *[[Boneyard]]<ref name="Maps">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_040910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.09.10'']</ref>
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| *[[Overlook]]{{Ref/Reuse|Maps}}
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| *[[Powerhouse]]{{Ref/Reuse|Maps}}
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| *[[Sword Base]]{{Ref/Reuse|Maps}}
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| |title-4=Multiplayer|
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| *[[Armor abilities|Armor Abilities]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[Loadout]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}}
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| *[[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|The Armory]] <small>(Player customization)</small><ref name="customise">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_032610 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 03.26.10'']</ref>
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| *The Arena<ref name="shacknews">[http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1315 '''Shacknews''': ''Halo: Reach's Arena System In-Depth'']</ref>
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| |title-5=Gametypes|
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| *[[Generator Defense]]<ref name="1UP">[http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.offset=1&cId=3178811&p= '''1Up''': ''Halo Reach (Xbox 360) Preview'']</ref>
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| *[[Invasion]]{{Ref/Reuse|1UP}}
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| *[[Headhunter (game variant)|Headhunter]]{{Ref/Reuse|1UP}}
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| *[[Stockpile]]{{Ref/Reuse|1UP}}
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| |title-6=Playlists|
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| *[[Matchmaking|Arena]]<ref name="playlist">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=playlists '''Bungie.net''': ''Beta Playlist'']</ref>
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| *[[Invasion]]{{Ref/Reuse|playlist}}
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| *Grab Bag{{Ref/Reuse|playlist}}
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| *[[Generator Defense|Network Test 1 (Generator Defense)]]{{Ref/Reuse|playlist}}
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| *[[Free-For-All]]{{Ref/Reuse|playlist}}
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| |title-7=Saved Films|
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| *[[Theater]]<ref name="GTTV">[http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/89?ch=1&sd=1 '''GTTV''': ''Gametrailers TV with Geoff Keighley'']</ref>
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| }}
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| ==Trivia==
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| *An invitation to the beta was included with all new copies of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]].''
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| *Multiple invitations to the beta were randomly distributed to [[Xbox Live]] users by [[Microsoft]] as gifts for being loyal [[Xbox Live]] customers.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.org/images/halo2offer.png '''halo.bungie.org:''' ''Halo 2 Offer'']</ref>
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| *In the few days before the beta, Bungie not-so-subtly gave out entire lists of beta codes, which were quickly taken.
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| *The beta required an [[Xbox LIVE]] Gold account to play Matchmaking. However, it was still possible for players to run the beta and customize their SPARTAN's appearance with only an Xbox LIVE Silver account.
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| *The playlist game type Generator Defense is a reference to [[Beta-Red|Team Beta]]'s mission during the [[Fall of Reach]].
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| *Players who played the beta and then signed onto [[Halo Waypoint]] received an exclusive hoodie for their avatars.
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| *The beta was initially intended to end on May 19, 2010, but [[Bungie]] decided to push the end date by one extra day.
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| *During the beta's two-week run, over 2.7 million unique players played a total of over 6 million gameplay hours in the beta, making it one of the most played beta programs on any platform. Overall, there were over 1.1 billion kills registered in the beta.<ref>http://mobile.pcmag.com/device2/article.php?CALL_URL=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2364136,00.asp</ref>
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| *After July 21, 2010, [[Bungie]] stopped supporting stats and files from the beta.
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| *There were [[John-117|117]] days between May 20, the beta's closing date, and September 14, ''Halo: Reach'''s release date.
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| *If a player has played the Beta using their current Xbox Live account, they will unlock a ''Halo: Reach Beta ''[[Nameplates|Visual Flair]], which is represented by an [[MA37 assault rifle|Assault Rifle]] icon in ''Halo: Reach''.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_082010 '''Bungie.net''': ''Express Yourself'']</ref>
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| *The Noble 12, the last Halo 2 Xbox Live players, all received Halo Reach Beta keys because of their attempts to keep Halo 2 alive.
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| ==Gallery==
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| <gallery>
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| File:Reach - Beta Menu.jpg|The Multiplayer Beta Menu.
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| File:Matchmaking on reach.jpg|Matchmaking Menu.
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| File:Social Prefrances From Halo Reach.png|Social preferences/settings.
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| File:HR SpaceDebris Concept.jpg|The art used in the matchmaking menu background.
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| File:Halo Reach Powerhouse.jpg|Powerhouse.
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| File:Halo Reach Sword Base.jpg|Sword Base.
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| File:Overlook.jpg|Overlook.
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| File:Reach mpbeta boneyard 02.jpg|Boneyard.
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| File:HRMPB SwordbaseStockpile.jpg|Swordbase Stockpile.
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| File:HRMPB Swordbase Headhunter 2.jpg|Swordbase Headhunter.
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| File:HRMPB Swordbase Headhunter FP.jpg|Swordbase Headhunter.
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| File:HRMPB SwordBase Headhunter.jpg|Swordbase Headhunter.
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| File:HRMPB Swordbase stockpile swordbase flag carrier.jpg|Swordbase Stockpile.
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| File:HRMPB SwordbaseArmorLock.jpg|Swordbase Armorlock.
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| File:HRMPB SwordbaseAssass.jpg|An assassination in the Beta.
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| File:HRMPB SwordbaseBoom.jpg|An explosion in the Beta.
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| File:MarkVIReach.jpg|Mark VI as it appeared though a glitch in the beta.
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| File:HR Beta Armor.png|Mark V (B) as it appeared in the beta.
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| File:Spartan variant.jpg|Mark V as it appeared in the beta.
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| </gallery>
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
| {{Ref/Sources}}
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| ==See also==
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| *''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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| *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
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| *''[[Halo 3 Beta]]''
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| *''[[Reach]]''
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| {{Halo Testing}}
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| [[Category:Halo: Reach]] | | [[Category:Halo: Reach]] |
| | [[Category:New Content]] |
