Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta

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 will be released to the public on May 3, 2010, and will be used to test different aspects of Halo: Reach 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. Additionally, multiple invitations to the Beta will be randomly distributed to Xbox LIVE users by Microsoft as gifts for being loyal Xbox LIVE customers.

Details of the Beta

The Beta will introduce a variety of new user-interfaces such as an expanded player customisation system and player investment system, gametypes such as Headhunter and Invasion and a re-innovated gameplay feature called Armor Abilities. Bungie has also confirmed that the Beta will feature several new weapons and vehicles, as well as four multiplayer maps, one of which has been described as a large, vehicular-based map.

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:

Weapons UNSC Combat Knife M6G Personal Defense Weapon System M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun M90 Close Assault Weapon System M392 Designated Marksman Rifle MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System SRS99 Special Applications M319 Individual Grenade Launcher M41 SSR MAV/AW Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6 Grindell/Galileian Nonlinear Rifle Covenant Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle Type-31 Rifle Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved Type-52 Special Applications Rifle Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive

Vehicles UNSC M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle M808B Main Battle Tank Covenant Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle Maps Template:Levelname Template:Levelname Template:Levelname Template:Levelname Multiplayer Armor Abilities Loadout The Armory (Player customization) The Arena Gametypes Generator Defense Invasion Headhunter Stockpile Saved Films Theater

Playlists

• Arena Available May 3rd
• Invasion - Available May 7th
• Grab Bag - Available May 3rd
• Network Test 1 (Generator Defense) - Available May 14th
• FFA (Free for All) - Available May 3rd

Gallery

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  Matchmaking menu.

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  Social preferences/settings.

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  Powerhouse.

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  Sword Base.

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  Overlook.

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  Boneyard.

Related Pages

• Halo: Reach
• Halo 3: ODST
• Halo 3 Beta