Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta

Template:Ratings 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 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, however it was made available to silver members along with Halo 3's and Halo Wars' Matchmaking on the weekend of May 15th, 2010.

The Beta has a current targeted end date on May 20th, 2010.

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.

Headhunter, Team Slayer, Team Slayer Pro, Team SWAT, and Covenant Slayer (Elites Vs Elites) made their debut on May 3rd while Invasion came out on the 7th, Generator Defense came out on 14th.

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 AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun 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 Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon 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

Trivia

• Multiple invitations to the Beta were randomly distributed to Xbox LIVE users by Microsoft as gifts for being loyal Xbox LIVE customers.

• Players who use the Beta and then sign onto Halo Waypoint receive an exclusive hoodie for their avatars.

• The Beta was suppose to end on May 19th, 2010, but Bungie decided to push the end date for one more day.

Glitches

• Arguably the most noticeable glitch, Host migration can cause players to be transported briefly to the black room seen in Zugzwang Evolved, the April Fools Chess video. The armors of all players are changed to those of various Noble Team members, presumably randomly. All players instantly die and are transported back to the map. This can be witnessed here

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
• Reach