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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| | |||
Although the beta only featured [[Multiplayer|Machmaking]] and [[Theater]] modes, it introduced a variety of new features, such as expanded customization options, a "[[Credit]]s" system for [[Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|unlocking and purchasing armor pieces]], and a [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|new ranking system]]. | |||
Gameplay saw the introduction of [[Loadout]]s; when spawning, players can choose from preset combinations of starting weapons and [[Armor abilities|Armor Abilities]] (a retooled iteration of [[Halo 3]]'s [[Equipment]]) as well as [[Spawning|spawn location]] (available only in select gametypes). In Matchmaking, instead of simply [[halo 3#Veto|vetoing]] a map and gametype, players are now able to vote for their desired map and gametype from a short list presented in the Lobby. | Gameplay saw the introduction of [[Loadout]]s; when spawning, players can choose from preset combinations of starting weapons and [[Armor abilities|Armor Abilities]] (a retooled iteration of [[Halo 3]]'s [[Equipment]]) as well as [[Spawning|spawn location]] (available only in select gametypes). In Matchmaking, instead of simply [[halo 3#Veto|vetoing]] a map and gametype, players are now able to vote for their desired map and gametype from a short list presented in the Lobby. | ||
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{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Weapons| | {{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Weapons| | ||
*[[Combat knife]]<ref name="weapons">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25376 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10'']</ref> | *[[Combat knife]]<ref name="weapons">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25376 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10'']</ref> | ||
*[[M319 grenade launcher]] | *[[M319 grenade launcher]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[M392 DMR]] | *[[M392 DMR]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[M41 rocket launcher]] | *[[M41 rocket launcher]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[M45 shotgun]] | *[[M45 shotgun]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[M6 Spartan Laser]] | *[[M6 Spartan Laser]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[M6G magnum]] | *[[M6G magnum]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[M9 fragmentation grenade]] | *[[M9 fragmentation grenade]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[MA37 assault rifle]] | *[[MA37 assault rifle]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]] | *[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
* | *[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[Type-1 energy sword]] | *[[Type-1 energy sword]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-2 gravity hammer]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]] | *[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
* | *[[Type-31 needle rifle]] <ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[Type-33 Needler]] | *[[Type-33 Needler]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
* | *[[Type-51 plasma repeater]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
* | *[[Type-52 focus rifle]] <ref name="weapons"/> | ||
* | *[[Type-52 plasma cannon]] | ||
* | *[[Type-52 plasma launcher]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
|title-2=Vehicles| | |title-2=Vehicles| | ||
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*[[M808 Scorpion]] | *[[M808 Scorpion]] | ||
*[[Type-26 Banshee]] | *[[Type-26 Banshee]] | ||
* | *[[Type-26 Wraith]] | ||
* | *[[Type-32 Ghost]] | ||
|title-3=Maps| | |title-3=Maps| | ||
*[[Boneyard]]<ref name="Maps">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_040910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.09.10'']</ref> | *[[Boneyard]]<ref name="Maps">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_040910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.09.10'']</ref> | ||
*[[Overlook]] | *[[Overlook]]<ref name="Maps"/> | ||
*[[Powerhouse]] | *[[Powerhouse]]<ref name="Maps"/> | ||
*[[Sword Base]] | *[[Sword Base]]<ref name="Maps"/> | ||
|title-4=Multiplayer| | |title-4=Multiplayer| | ||
*[[Armor abilities|Armor Abilities]] | *[[Armor abilities|Armor Abilities]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[Loadout]] | *[[Loadout]]<ref name="weapons"/> | ||
*[[Armor | *[[Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|The Armory]] <small>(Player customization)</small><ref name="customise">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_032610 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 03.26.10'']</ref> | ||
*The Arena<ref name="shacknews">[http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1315 '''Shacknews''': ''Halo: Reach's Arena System In-Depth'']</ref> | *The Arena<ref name="shacknews">[http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1315 '''Shacknews''': ''Halo: Reach's Arena System In-Depth'']</ref> | ||
|title-5=Gametypes| | |title-5=Gametypes| | ||
*[[Generator Defense]]<ref name="1UP">[http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.offset=1&cId=3178811&p= '''1Up''': ''Halo Reach (Xbox 360) Preview'']</ref> | *[[Generator Defense]]<ref name="1UP">[http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.offset=1&cId=3178811&p= '''1Up''': ''Halo Reach (Xbox 360) Preview'']</ref> | ||
*[[Invasion]] | *[[Invasion]]<ref name="1UP"/> | ||
*[[Headhunter (game variant)|Headhunter]] | *[[Headhunter (game variant)|Headhunter]]<ref name="1UP"/> | ||
*[[Stockpile]] | *[[Stockpile]]<ref name="1UP"/> | ||
|title-6=Playlists| | |title-6=Playlists| | ||
*[[Matchmaking|Arena]]<ref name="playlist">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=playlists '''Bungie.net''': ''Beta Playlist'']</ref> | *[[Matchmaking|Arena]]<ref name="playlist">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=playlists '''Bungie.net''': ''Beta Playlist'']</ref> | ||
*[[Invasion]] | *[[Invasion]]<ref name="playlist"/> | ||
*Grab Bag | *Grab Bag<ref name="playlist"/> | ||
*[[Generator Defense|Network Test 1 (Generator Defense)]] | *[[Generator Defense|Network Test 1 (Generator Defense)]]<ref name="playlist"/> | ||
*[[Free-For-All]] | *[[Free-For-All]]<ref name="playlist"/> | ||
|title-7=Saved Films| | |title-7=Saved Films| | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*An invitation to the beta was included with all new copies of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]].'' | *An invitation to the beta was included with all new copies of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]].'' | ||
*Multiple invitations to the beta were randomly distributed to [[Xbox | *Multiple invitations to the beta were randomly distributed to [[Xbox LIVE]] users by [[Microsoft]] as gifts for being loyal [[Xbox LIVE]] customers.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.org/images/halo2offer.png '''halo.bungie.org:''' ''Halo 2 Offer'']</ref> | ||
*In the few days before the beta, Bungie not-so-subtly gave out entire lists of beta codes | *In the few days before the beta, Bungie not-so-subtly gave out entire lists of beta codes which were quickly taken. | ||
*The beta required an [[Xbox LIVE]] Gold account to play Matchmaking. However, it was still possible for players to run the beta and customize their SPARTAN's appearance with only an Xbox LIVE Silver account. | *The beta required an [[Xbox LIVE]] Gold account to play Matchmaking. However, it was still possible for players to run the beta and customize their SPARTAN's appearance with only an Xbox LIVE Silver account. | ||
*The playlist game type Generator Defense is a reference to [[Beta-Red|Team Beta]]'s mission during the [[Fall of Reach]]. | *The playlist game type Generator Defense is a reference to [[Beta-Red|Team Beta]]'s mission during the [[Fall of Reach]]. | ||
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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 | *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. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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== | ==Related Pages== | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
