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{{Title|''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''}}
{{Title|''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{Era|RW}}
[[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.{{Ref/Reuse|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>
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.{{Ref/Reuse|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>
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-1 Hydra]]
*[[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]]''
*{{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}
*[[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 customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Customization]] in the beta.
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.jpg|Spartans in the [[Breakout]] gametype.
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==
{{Ref/Sources}}
<references/>


==See also==
==Related links==
*''[[Halo 3 Beta]]''
*''[[Halo 3 Beta]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''
{{Halo Testing}}
{{Halo Testing}}
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[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians]]

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