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[[File:H5G-Beta-Splash.jpg|thumb|250px|A promotional image for the beta]]
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The '''''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''''' is a phase in the development of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', produced by [[343 Industries]] and organized by [[Microsoft]]. Purchasing ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' gives 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 is to be 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 is set to end 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''''' is a phase in the development of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', produced by [[343 Industries]] and organized by [[Microsoft]]. Purchasing ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' gives 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 it 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 is on small maps with 4v4 arena gameplay. A notable difference to ''Halo 4'' is the absence of custom loadouts; every player will start with identical equipment.<ref name="gamescom trailer"/> A notable addition in the beta are the new [[Spartan abilities]], which will replace the [[armor abilities]] from the previous games. 343 Industries has described the beta as traditional in that it will 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 is on small maps with 4v4 arena gameplay. A notable difference to ''Halo 4'' is the absence of custom loadouts; every player will start with identical equipment.<ref name="gamescom trailer"/> A notable addition in the beta are the new [[Spartan abilities]], which will replace the [[armor abilities]] from the previous games. 343 Industries has described the beta as traditional in that it will 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 will feature seven maps, three game modes, eleven weapons and thirteen sets of armor.<ref name="gamescom trailer"/>
The beta featured seven maps, three game modes, eleven weapons and thirteen sets of armor.<ref name="gamescom trailer"/>
The beta will also allow 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 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>


''Note: all subjects below are listed tentatively based on their appearance in media released so far; the following does not reflect the full feature list of the beta.''
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{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-3|title-1=Weapons|
*[[BR85HB battle rifle]]
*[[BR85HB battle rifle]]

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A promotional image for the beta

The Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta is a phase in the development of Halo 5: Guardians, produced by 343 Industries and organized by Microsoft. Purchasing Halo: The Master Chief Collection gives players access to the beta,[1] which it was made available on December 29, 2014[2] and ended on January 18, 2015.[3] It was first revealed with a teaser trailer shown at Microsoft's E3 2014 media briefing.

The focus of the beta is on small maps with 4v4 arena gameplay. A notable difference to Halo 4 is the absence of custom loadouts; every player will start with identical equipment.[3] A notable addition in the beta are the new Spartan abilities, which will replace the armor abilities from the previous games. 343 Industries has described the beta as traditional in that it will 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.[4]

Included features

The beta featured seven maps, three game modes, eleven weapons and thirteen sets of armor.[3] The beta also allowed users to offer feedback on things like power weapons, maps, and game modes in the Halo Channel.[5]

Trivia

  • All armor unlocks from the Beta will carry over to the final game.[citation needed]

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See also