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{{Title|''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''}} | {{Title|''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''}} | ||
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The '''''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''''', also known as the '''''Halo: Reach Beta''''', was a phase of the development of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', produced by [[Bungie|Bungie, LLC]] and organized by [[Microsoft|Microsoft Game Studios]]. It is announced by the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Trailer]] posted on [[Bungie.net]]. The beta ran from [[2010|May 3 through May 20, 2010]]. | The '''''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''''', also known as the '''''Halo: Reach Beta''''', was a phase of the development of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', produced by [[Bungie|Bungie, LLC]] and organized by [[Microsoft|Microsoft Game Studios]]. It is announced by the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Trailer]] posted on [[Bungie.net]]. The beta ran from [[2010|May 3 through May 20, 2010]]. | ||
==Details of the Beta== | ==Details of the Beta== | ||
Although the beta only featured [[Multiplayer|Matchmaking]] and [[Theater]] modes, it introduced a variety of new features, such as expanded customization options, a "[[Credit]]s" system for [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|unlocking and purchasing armor pieces]], and a [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|new ranking system]]. | Although the beta only featured [[Multiplayer|Matchmaking]] and [[Theater]] modes, it introduced a variety of new features, such as expanded customization options, a "[[Credit]]s" system for [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|unlocking and purchasing armor pieces]], and a [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|new ranking system]]. | ||
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*[[MA37 assault rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | *[[MA37 assault rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | *[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
* | *[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[Type-1 energy sword]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | *[[Type-1 energy sword]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-2 gravity hammer]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | *[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
* | *[[Type-31 needle rifle]] {{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[Type-33 Needler]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | *[[Type-33 Needler]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
* | *[[Type-51 plasma repeater]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
* | *[[Type-52 focus rifle]] {{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
* | *[[Type-52 plasma cannon]] | ||
* | *[[Type-52 plasma launcher]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
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*[[M808 Scorpion]] | *[[M808 Scorpion]] | ||
*[[Type-26 Banshee]] | *[[Type-26 Banshee]] | ||
* | *[[Type-26 Wraith]] | ||
* | *[[Type-32 Ghost]] | ||
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*After July 21, 2010, [[Bungie]] stopped supporting stats and files from the beta. | *After July 21, 2010, [[Bungie]] stopped supporting stats and files from the beta. | ||
*There were [[John-117|117]] days between May 20, the beta's closing date, and September 14, ''Halo: Reach'''s release date. | *There were [[John-117|117]] days between May 20, the beta's closing date, and September 14, ''Halo: Reach'''s release date. | ||
*If a player has played the Beta using their current Xbox Live account, they will unlock a ''Halo: Reach Beta ''[[Nameplates|Visual Flair]], which is represented by an [[MA37 | *If a player has played the Beta using their current Xbox Live account, they will unlock a ''Halo: Reach Beta ''[[Nameplates|Visual Flair]], which is represented by an [[MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System|Assault Rifle]] icon in ''Halo: Reach''.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_082010 '''Bungie.net''': ''Express Yourself'']</ref> | ||
*The Noble 12, the last Halo 2 Xbox Live players, all received Halo Reach Beta keys because of their attempts to keep Halo 2 alive. | *The Noble 12, the last Halo 2 Xbox Live players, all received Halo Reach Beta keys because of their attempts to keep Halo 2 alive. | ||