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{{Title|''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''}} | {{Title|''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''}} | ||
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[[File:H5G - Beta banner.jpg|thumb|350px|A promotional image for the beta]] | [[File:H5G - Beta banner.jpg|thumb|350px|A promotional image for the beta]] | ||
The '''''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''''' also known as the '''''Halo 5: Guardians Arena Multiplayer Beta''''' was a phase in the development of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', produced by [[343 Industries]] and organized by [[Microsoft]]. Purchasing ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' gave players access to the beta,<ref name="wpMC">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-the-master-chief-collection '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'']</ref> which was made available on [[2014|December 29, 2014]]<ref name="wpH5">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-5-guardians '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 5: Guardians'']</ref> and ended on [[2015|January 18, 2015]].<ref name="gamescom trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeSCwP-hjDY '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 Guardians Beta Trailer 1080p HD (Gamescom 2014)'']</ref> It was first revealed with a [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta announcement trailer|teaser trailer]] shown at Microsoft's [[E3|E3 2014]] media briefing. | The '''''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''''' also known as the '''''Halo 5: Guardians Arena Multiplayer Beta''''' was a phase in the development of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', produced by [[343 Industries]] and organized by [[Microsoft]]. Purchasing ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' gave players access to the beta,<ref name="wpMC">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-the-master-chief-collection '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'']</ref> which was made available on [[2014|December 29, 2014]]<ref name="wpH5">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-5-guardians '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 5: Guardians'']</ref> and ended on [[2015|January 18, 2015]].<ref name="gamescom trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeSCwP-hjDY '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 Guardians Beta Trailer 1080p HD (Gamescom 2014)'']</ref> It was first revealed with a [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta announcement trailer|teaser trailer]] shown at Microsoft's [[E3|E3 2014]] media briefing. | ||
The focus of the beta was on small maps with 4v4 arena gameplay. A notable difference to ''Halo 4'' was the absence of custom [[loadout]]s; every player started with identical equipment. | The focus of the beta was on small maps with 4v4 arena gameplay. A notable difference to ''Halo 4'' was the absence of custom [[loadout]]s; every player started with identical equipment.<ref name="gamescom trailer"/> A notable addition in the beta were the new [[Spartan abilities]], which will replace the [[armor abilities]] from the previous games in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. 343 Industries described the beta as traditional in that it would be used for the intended purpose of beta testing and gathering feedback for a game still in progress, as opposed to merely showcasing a largely finished product for marketing reasons.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k96NK5moXyg '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta: Behind the Scenes'']</ref> | ||
==Included features== | ==Included features== | ||
The beta featured eight maps, three game modes, eleven weapons and thirteen sets of armor. | The beta featured eight maps, three game modes, eleven weapons and thirteen sets of armor.<ref name="gamescom trailer"/> The beta also allowed users to offer feedback on things like power weapons, maps, and game modes in the [[Halo Channel]].<ref>'''[[Halo Channel|Halo Bulletin]]'''</ref> | ||
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-3|title-1=Weapons| | {{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-3|title-1=Weapons| | ||
*[[BR85HB battle rifle]] | *[[BR85HB battle rifle]] | ||
*[[MLRS | *[[Hydra MLRS]] | ||
*[[M395 DMR]] | *[[M395 DMR]] | ||
*[[M57 rocket launcher]] | *[[M57 rocket launcher]] | ||
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*[[Type-1 energy sword]] | *[[Type-1 energy sword]] | ||
**''[[Prophets' Bane]]'' | **''[[Prophets' Bane]]'' | ||
* | *[[Type-1 plasma grenade]] | ||
*[[Z-250 lightrifle]] | *[[Z-250 lightrifle]] | ||
|title-2=Armor| | |title-2=Armor| | ||
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File:H5GBetaMainMenu.jpg|The ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' main menu. | File:H5GBetaMainMenu.jpg|The ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' main menu. | ||
File:H5GBServiceRecord.png|The service record in the beta. | File:H5GBServiceRecord.png|The service record in the beta. | ||
File:H5GBCustomization.png|[[Armor | File:H5GBCustomization.png|[[Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Customization]] in the beta. | ||
File:Halo5Beta - CityMap.jpg|The map [[Empire]]. | File:Halo5Beta - CityMap.jpg|The map [[Empire]]. | ||
File:Halo5Beta - CovenantStationMap.jpg|The map [[Truth]]. | File:Halo5Beta - CovenantStationMap.jpg|The map [[Truth]]. | ||
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File:Trench Training Ground.jpg|The map [[Trench]]. | File:Trench Training Ground.jpg|The map [[Trench]]. | ||
File:Pegasus.jpg| Gameplay on [[Pegasus]]. | File:Pegasus.jpg| Gameplay on [[Pegasus]]. | ||
File:H5G-MP-beta-spartan-1. | File:H5G-MP-beta-spartan-1.jpg|Spartans in the [[Breakout]] gametype. | ||
File:H5 - Sword first person view.png|First person view of the [[Prophets' Bane]]. | File:H5 - Sword first person view.png|First person view of the [[Prophets' Bane]]. | ||
File:H5 - Recon with missile launcher.jpg|A Spartan with a rocket launcher. | File:H5 - Recon with missile launcher.jpg|A Spartan with a rocket launcher. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== |