Memories of Reach

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Memories of Reach
Start date:	May 12, 2016
End date:	May 31, 2016
Number of REQs:	44
Total unlock cost:	185,000 REQ points; (9 silver packs, 14 gold packs)
Includes content for:	Halo 5: Guardians

Memories of Reach is an update for Halo 5: Guardians^[1] and was released on May 12, 2016.^[2] The update includes new multiplayer maps, weapons, vehicles, Requisitions, and Forge options.^[3]

Update content[edit]

General overview[edit]

44 new REQs
New armor sets
- Indomitable
- Intruder
- Vigilant
- Wrath
New multiplayer modes:
- Infection
New multiplayer maps:
- Stasis
- Malignant (Infection)
- Nerve Center (Infection)
- R.I.P.TIDE (Infection)
- The Crypt (Infection)
New sandbox items:
- Energy sword
  - Infected variant
- Brute Plasma Rifle
- Jorge's Chaingun
- Phaeton
  - Phaeton Helios
- Threat marker weapon attachment
- Wheelman armor mod

General customization[edit]

19 weapon skins: Azure Dream (MA5D assault rifle, M6H2 magnum, BR85 battle rifle, M395B DMR, M20 PDW), Blue Team (Assault rifle, magnum), Noble (Assault rifle, magnum), ODST (Assault rifle, magnum), Osiris Team (Assault rifle, magnum), Sharktooth Grin (Assault rifle, magnum), Spirit of Fire (Assault rifle, magnum), UNSC (Assault rifle, magnum)
1 visor: Royal
5 emblems: Auntie Dot, Drone, Ten, Emile, Jorge
1 assassinations: Helping Hands
2 stances: Brutalist, Vengeance

Marketing[edit]

Memories of Reach teaser[edit]

Main article: Memories of Reach teaser

A small, 20 second teaser for the Memories of Reach update, showcasing the Indomitable, Intruder, and Wrath armor sets during a game of Infection. This was shown during the Ghosts of Meridian livestream held by 343 Industries on April 6, 2016.

Memories of Reach Launch Trailer[edit]

Main article: Halo 5: Guardians - Memories of Reach Launch Trailer

A full trailer released on May 12, 2016, showcasing the update's content and features.

Patch notes[edit]

May 12 (update launch) patch notes

A more in-depth post-carnage menu was added.

Production notes[edit]

A majority of the weapon skins seen within the Memories of Reach update wound up being released early through the Spartan's Armory REQ pack, which was available between March 17 and 20, 2016. This REQ pack would also grant players access to 343 Industries' exclusive skins for the MA5D assault rifle and M6H2 magnum.