Editing Halo Online Closed Alpha

{{Title|''Halo Online Closed Alpha''}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
[[File:HO Alpha Screen.png|thumb|250px|right|The matchmaking screen of the Alpha]]

The '''''Halo Online Closed Alpha''''', was a phase of the development of ''[[Halo Online]]'', produced by [[Saber Interactive]] and organized by [[Microsoft|Microsoft Game Studios]]. It was publicly announced by a post on [[Halo Waypoint]].<ref name="waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia '''Halo Waypoint''': '' Halo Online Closed Beta Launching in Russia'']</ref> The alpha ran from [[2015|April 6 through September 11, 2015]] only in russia.<ref name="Alphastart">[https://vk.com/wall-79914897_1549 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Alpha Start'']</ref><ref name="Alphaend">[https://vk.com/wall-79914897_40615 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Alpha End'']</ref>

==Pre alpha announcement Trailer==
{{Main|Halo Online Announce Trailer}}
Before the Alpha began. Saber Interactive released a trailer in March 26, 2015 on YouTube, showing the first in-game gameplay of ''Halo: Online'', displaying the return of some weapons of ''Halo 3'' and the introduction of new armors. A lot of the content in the trailer was not present, or had their name changed, or design changed before the Alpha started.<ref name="trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=612_qzVHRQg '''YouTube''': ''Halo Online Announce Trailer'']</ref>
===Changes===
*[[MIRMILLION-class Mjolnir]] design changed.

==Overview==
On April 6, 2015 the ''Halo Online'' closed Alpha test started,{{Ref/Reuse|Alphastart}} and a special armor was given to people who played on that day during the Alpha to signify they were their day one. The Closed Alpha's servers were only active for small hours during the day. All players' stats and progress, were wiped after the closed alpha finished on September 11, 2015{{Ref/Reuse|Alphaend}}

==Closed Alpha Updates==
[[File:Halo Online Update 1.jpg|200px|right]]
===Update 1===
On June 1, 2015 an update was released for the closed Alpha build that included<ref>[https://vk.com/page-79914897_50040576 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Update 1'']</ref>
*3 new armor modifications: The Bombing, Protective scope, and Camouflage.
The bombing: Allows you to throw a few grenades at once.<br>
Protective Scope: Creates a spherical barrier, impervious to virtually all types of projectiles. Living beings, however, can easily pass through it.<br>
Camouflage: refract light around the fighter, making it a little while partially invisible.
*New weapons were added: [[M7 SMG]] Damage and Accuracy, [[MA5D assault rifle]] Speed, [[M395 DMR]] Speed, and [[BR85HB battle rifle]] Mag.
*Updates to the Missions.
*Improved chat.

[[File:Halo Online Update 2.jpg|200px|right]]
===Update 2===
On June 18, 2015 an update was released for the closed Alpha build that included<ref>[https://vk.com/page-79914897_50092592 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Update 2'']</ref>
*New weapons were added: MA5D assault rifle Damage, and [[BR85HB battle rifle]] Damage.
*5 new armor modifications: De-energizing, Enhanced Radar, influx of energy, Suppression radar, Energy pack.
De-energizing - generates EMI , incapacitating the enemy shields and equipment within range. Active takpak.<br>
Enhanced Radar - Increases the range of the radar and its sensitivity . Support Package.<br>
The influx of energy - increases energy regeneration. Support Package.<br>
Suppression radar - disables the motion sensor enemies , bringing them decoys . Active takpak.<br>
Dop.zaryad energy - gives an extra boost of energy . Support Package.
*You could now also move the location of the weapon sight from either the center or like other halo games.

[[File:Halo Online Update 3.jpg|200px|right]]
===Update 3===
On July 2, 2015 an update was released for the closed alpha build that included<ref>[https://vk.com/page-79914897_50116941 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Update 3'']</ref><ref>[https://vk.com/halo.online?z=photo-79914897_374266372%2Falbum-79914897_00%2Frev - ''Update 3 Armor'']</ref>
*5 new emblems 
*3 maps: [[Narrows|Bridge]], [[Standoff|Closed Area]], and [[The Pit|Hangar]]
*3 New armor: BASTION-class Mjolnir, SCEPTRE-class Mjolnir, and MIRMILLION-class Mjolnir.

[[File:Halo Online Update 4.jpg|200px|right]]

===Update 4===
On July 21, 2015 an update was released for the closed alpha build that included<ref>[https://vk.com/page-79914897_50160433 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Update 4'']</ref>
*4 New armor: HALBERD-class Mjolnir, STRIDER-class Mjolnir, SABOTEUR-class Mjolnir, and SADIST-class Mjolnir.
*5 new emblems.
*Plus various other bug fixes and features.

[[File:Halo Online Update 5.jpg|200px|right]]

===Update 5===
On August 14, 2015 an update was released for the closed alpha build that included<ref>[https://vk.com/page-79914897_50268205 '''Halo Online VK''' - ''Update 5'']</ref>
*Team Deathmatch was added.
*3 maps: [[Reactor (Halo Online map)|Reactor]], [[Valhalla]] and [[Diamondback]]
*The shop was updated.

==Trivia==
Halo Online's Alpha codename was 'Eldorado'.

==Gallery==
===Pre-Alpha===
<gallery>
File:Halo_Online_Trailer_Armor.png|The armor parts in the game as seen in the Announcement trailer during the Pre-Alpha Build.
File:HO-Weapons.png|Some of the weapons and their variants in the game as seen in the Announcement trailer during the Pre-Alpha Build.
</gallery>

===Alpha Gallery===
<gallery>
File:Halo Online - screenshot.jpg|A first person view.
File:HO black spartan.jpg|Render of a Spartan wielding an [[MA5D assault rifle]].
File:HO_pink_spartan.jpg|In-game screenshot of a Spartan with a {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}.
File:IceboxSpartan.jpg|A SPARTAN-IV on Icebox.
File:HOcolors1.jpg|Gunslinger armor in different color schemes.
File:HOcolors2.jpg|A Spartan in Widowmaker armor in 4 color sets.
File:HO-Top3players.png|The top three players in a game.
File:HO_Alpha_Test_Armor.jpg|Armor that was available by playing the Alpha during August 6, 2015.
File:Halo Online Closed Alpha test graphic.jpg|Closed Alpha Test graphic to show what changed from the Alpha to Beta.
</gallery>

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

==See also==
*''[[Halo Online]]''
**''[[Halo Online Beta]]''

{{Halo Testing}}

[[Category:Halo Online]]