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 was 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 that have an Xbox Live connection. Additionally, multiple invitations to the Beta will be randomly distributed to Xbox LIVE users by Microsoft as gifts for being loyal Xbox LIVE customers. Also on April 30, 2010, Bungie released hundreds of Beta codes on their homepage, but they were snatched up in record times.

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 M45 TS 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-31 Rifle Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved Type-52 Special Applications Rifle Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive Vehicles UNSC M12 Light Reconnaissance 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 Invasion Grab Bag Network Test 1 (Generator Defense) Free-For-All

Gallery

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  The Multiplayer Beta Menu.

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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