Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta: Difference between revisions
From Halopedia, the Halo wiki
mNo edit summary |
mNo edit summary |
||
| Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
{{Ratings}} | {{Ratings}} | ||
{{New Content}} | {{New Content}} | ||
The '''''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''''' is a phase of the development of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', produced by [[Bungie|Bungie, LLC]] and organized by [[Microsoft|Microsoft Game Studios]]. The Beta was 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 is used to test different aspects of Halo: Reach's 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]]'' along with an available [[Xbox Live]] gold account. | The '''''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''''' is a phase of the development of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', produced by [[Bungie|Bungie, LLC]] and organized by [[Microsoft|Microsoft Game Studios]]. The Beta was 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 is used to test different aspects of Halo: Reach's 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]]'' along with an available [[Xbox Live]] gold account. | ||
==Details of the Beta== | ==Details of the Beta== | ||
| Line 81: | Line 81: | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*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> | *Multiple invitations to the Beta were randomly distributed to [[Xbox LIVE]] users by [[Microsoft]] as gifts for being loyal [[Xbox LIVE]] customers. Many of these invitations were distributed to players who already had access to the beta through Odst.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.org/images/halo2offer.png '''halo.bungie.org:''' ''Halo 2 Offer'']</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 05:17, May 8, 2010
Template:Ratings Template:New Content The Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta is a phase of the development of Halo: Reach, produced by Bungie, LLC and organized by Microsoft Game Studios. The Beta was released to the public on May 3, 2010[1], and is used to test different aspects of Halo: Reach's 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 along with an available Xbox Live gold account.
Details of the Beta
The Beta introduces a variety of new user-interfaces such as an expanded player customisation system and player investment system, gametypes such as Headhunter, Generator Defense, and Invasion and a re-innovated gameplay feature called Armor Abilities.
Included Features
The Beta test featured the majority of features from the final multiplayer experience, though it had been hinted that not all will be shown. The features are:
Trivia
- Multiple invitations to the Beta were randomly distributed to Xbox LIVE users by Microsoft as gifts for being loyal Xbox LIVE customers. Many of these invitations were distributed to players who already had access to the beta through Odst.[10]
Gallery
The Multiplayer Beta Menu.
Matchmaking Menu.
Social preferences/settings.
Powerhouse.
Sword Base.
Overlook.
Boneyard.
Sources
- ^ Bungie.net:, Halo: Reach Rolls Into Fog City
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10
- ^ a b c d e Bungie.net: Halo: Reach MP Trailer
- ^ a b c d Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 04.09.10
- ^ Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 03.26.10
- ^ Shacknews: Halo: Reach's Arena System In-Depth
- ^ a b c d 1Up: Halo Reach (Xbox 360) Preview
- ^ GTTV: Gametrailers TV with Geoff Keighley
- ^ a b c d e Bungie.net: Beta Playlist
- ^ halo.bungie.org: Halo 2 Offer
