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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]]. The beta ran from May 3 through May 20, 2010. | |||
==Details of the Beta== | |||
The beta introduced a variety of new features, such as expanded customization options, a "Credits" system for unlocking and purchasing armor pieces, and a new ranking system. | |||
Gameplay saw the introduction of | Gameplay saw the introduction of Loadouts; when spawning, players can choose from preset combinations of starting weapons and [[Armor Abilities]] (a retooled iteration of [[Halo 3]]'s [[Equipment]]) as well as spawn location (available only in select gametypes). In Matchmaking, instead of simply 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. | ||
New gametypes were also introduced. [[ | New gametypes were also introduced. [[Headhunter]] is a free-for-all [[Slayer ]] variant in which players must collect skulls dropped by fallen opponents and bring them to collection points. In [[Invasion]], six [[SPARTAN]]s must prevent invading [[Elite]]s from stealing a data core. [[Generator Defense]] is a similar gametype in which a team of SPARTANs must defend three generators against Elites. [[Stockpile]] is a multi-flag variant of [[CTF]] in which each team must bring neutral flags to their own collection points to score. | ||
These new gametypes along with existing ones made their debut upon the beta's May | These new gametypes along with existing ones made their debut upon the beta's May 3rd release. Invasion and Generator Defense were introduced later on May 7th and May 14th respectively. | ||
==Included Features== | ==Included Features== | ||
The beta test featured the majority of features from the final multiplayer experience. The features were: | The beta test featured the majority of features from the final multiplayer experience, though it had been hinted that not all were shown. The features were: | ||
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*[[Combat | {{Col-2}} | ||
*[[ | ===Weapons=== | ||
*[[ | '''UNSC''' | ||
*[[M41 | *[[Combat Knife]]<ref name="weapons">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25376 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10'']</ref> | ||
*[[M45 | *[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade]]<ref name="weapons"/> | |||
*[[ | *[[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[M45 Tactical Shotgun]]<ref name="weapons"/> | |||
*[[MA37 | *[[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[SRS99 | *[[MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[SRS99 Special Applications]]<ref name="weapons"/> | |||
*[[ | *[[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[ | *[[M41 SSR MAV/AW]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[ | *[[Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6 Grindell/Galileian Nonlinear Rifle]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] | |||
*[[ | |||
'''Covenant''' | |||
*[[ | *[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[Type- | *[[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
* | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
* | *[[Type-31 Rifle]] <ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]]<ref name="weapons"/> | |||
*[[Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved]]<ref name="weapons"/> | |||
*[[Type-52 Special Applications Rifle]] <ref name="weapons"/> | |||
*[[Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive]]<ref name="weapons"/> | |||
*[[Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon]] | |||
===Vehicles=== | |||
*[[ | '''UNSC''' | ||
*[[ | *[[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]]<ref name="Reveille"> | ||
[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/vidaudio.aspx?c=58 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach MP Trailer'']</ref> | |||
*[[M808B Main Battle Tank]]<ref name="Reveille"/> | |||
'''Covenant''' | |||
*[[ | *[[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage]]<ref name="Reveille"/> | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft]]<ref name="Reveille"/> | ||
*[[Armor | *[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle]]<ref name="Reveille"/> | ||
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===Maps=== | |||
*[[Boneyard]]<ref name="Maps">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_040910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.09.10'']</ref> | |||
*[[Overlook]]<ref name="Maps"/> | |||
*[[Powerhouse]]<ref name="Maps"/> | |||
*{{Levelname|Sword Base}}<ref name="Maps"/> | |||
===Multiplayer=== | |||
*[[Armor Abilities]]<ref name="weapons"/> | |||
*[[Loadout]]<ref name="weapons"/> | |||
*[[Armor_Permutations#The_Armory_.28Halo:_Reach_Permutations.29|The Armory]] <small>(Player customization)</small><ref name="customise">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_032610 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 03.26.10'']</ref> | |||
*The Arena<ref name="shacknews">[http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1315 '''Shacknews''': ''Halo: Reach's Arena System In-Depth'']</ref> | *The Arena<ref name="shacknews">[http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1315 '''Shacknews''': ''Halo: Reach's Arena System In-Depth'']</ref> | ||
===Gametypes=== | |||
*[[Generator Defense]]<ref name="1UP">[http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.offset=1&cId=3178811&p= '''1Up''': ''Halo Reach (Xbox 360) Preview'']</ref> | *[[Generator Defense]]<ref name="1UP">[http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.offset=1&cId=3178811&p= '''1Up''': ''Halo Reach (Xbox 360) Preview'']</ref> | ||
*[[Invasion]] | *[[Invasion]]<ref name="1UP"/> | ||
*[[Headhunter ( | *[[Headhunter (Game Variant)|Headhunter]]<ref name="1UP"/> | ||
*[[Stockpile]] | *[[Stockpile]]<ref name="1UP"/> | ||
===Saved Films=== | |||
*[[ | *[[Theater]]<ref name="GTTV">[http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/89?ch=1&sd=1 '''GTTV''': ''Gametrailers TV with Geoff Keighley'']</ref> | ||
*[[Invasion]] | |||
*Grab Bag | ===Playlists=== | ||
*[[Generator Defense|Network Test 1 (Generator Defense)]] | *[[Arena]]<ref name="playlist">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=playlists '''Bungie.net''': ''Beta Playlist'']</ref> | ||
*[[Free-For-All]] | *[[Invasion]]<ref name="playlist"/> | ||
*[[Grab Bag]]<ref name="playlist"/> | |||
*[[Generator Defense|Network Test 1 (Generator Defense)]]<ref name="playlist"/> | |||
*[[Free-For-All]]<ref name="playlist"/> | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*An invitation to the beta was included with all | *An invitation to the beta was included with all copies of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]].'' | ||
*Multiple invitations to the beta were randomly distributed to [[Xbox | *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> | ||
*In the few days before the beta, Bungie not-so-subtly gave out entire lists of beta codes | *In the few days before the beta, Bungie not-so-subtly gave out entire lists of beta codes which were quickly taken. | ||
*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 | *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 a Xbox LIVE Silver account. | ||
*The playlist game type Generator Defense is a reference to [[ | *The playlist game type, Generator Defense is a reference to [[Team Beta]]'s mission during the [[Fall of Reach]]. | ||
*Players who played the beta and then signed onto [[Halo Waypoint]] received an exclusive hoodie for their avatars. | *Players who played the beta and then signed onto [[Halo Waypoint]] received an exclusive hoodie for their avatars. | ||
*The beta was initially intended to end on May 19, 2010, but [[Bungie]] decided to push the end date by one extra day. | *The beta was initially intended to end on May 19, 2010, but [[Bungie]] decided to push the end date by one extra day. | ||
*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> | *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> | ||
*After July 21, 2010, [[Bungie]] stopped supporting stats and files from the beta. | *After July 21, 2010, [[Bungie]] stopped supporting stats and files from the beta. | ||
*There | *There are [[John-117|117]] days between May 20th, the beta's closing date, and September 14th, Halo: Reach's release date. | ||
*If | *If you've played on the Beta with your current LIVE account, you will unlock the Halo: Reach Beta [[Visual Flair]], which is represented by an [[AR]] icon in Halo: Reach.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_082010 '''Bungie.net''': ''Express Yourself'']</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Matchmaking on reach.jpg|Matchmaking Menu. | File:Matchmaking on reach.jpg|Matchmaking Menu. | ||
File:Social Prefrances From Halo Reach.png|Social preferences/settings. | File:Social Prefrances From Halo Reach.png|Social preferences/settings. | ||
File:Halo Reach Powerhouse.jpg|Powerhouse. | File:Halo Reach Powerhouse.jpg|Powerhouse. | ||
File:Halo Reach Sword Base.jpg|Sword Base. | File:Halo Reach Sword Base.jpg|Sword Base. | ||
File:Overlook.jpg|Overlook. | File:Overlook.jpg|Overlook. | ||
File:Reach mpbeta boneyard 02.jpg|Boneyard. | File:Reach mpbeta boneyard 02.jpg|Boneyard. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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== | ==Related Pages== | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3 Beta]]'' | *''[[Halo 3 Beta]]'' | ||
*''[[Reach]]'' | *''[[Reach]]'' | ||
[[Category:Halo: Reach]] | [[Category:Halo: Reach]] |