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{{Title|''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''}} | {{Title|''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''}} | ||
{{Status|RealWorld}} | |||
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| | |||
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/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[M392 DMR]] | *[[M392 DMR]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[M41 rocket launcher]] | *[[M41 rocket launcher]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[M45 shotgun]] | *[[M45 shotgun]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[M6 Spartan Laser]] | *[[M6 Spartan Laser]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[M6G magnum]] | *[[M6G magnum]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[M9 fragmentation grenade]] | *[[M9 fragmentation grenade]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[MA37 assault rifle]] | *[[MA37 assault rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]] | *[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[Type-1 energy sword]] | *[[Type-1 energy sword]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]] | *[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}} {{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[Type-33 Needler]] | *[[Type-33 Needler]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}} {{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Kopasa'mada|plasma launcher}}{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
|title-2=Vehicles| | |title-2=Vehicles| | ||
*[[M12 Warthog | *[[M12 Chaingun Warthog]] | ||
*[[M808 Scorpion]] | *[[M808 Scorpion]] | ||
*[[Type-26 Banshee]] | *[[Type-26 Banshee]] | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Karo'etba|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/Reuse|Maps}} | ||
*[[Powerhouse]] | *[[Powerhouse]]{{Ref/Reuse|Maps}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Sword Base]]{{Ref/Reuse|Maps}} | ||
|title-4=Multiplayer| | |title-4=Multiplayer| | ||
*[[Armor abilities|Armor Abilities]] | *[[Armor abilities|Armor Abilities]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[Loadout]] | *[[Loadout]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[Armor | *[[Armor customization (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/Reuse|1UP}} | ||
*[[Headhunter (game variant)|Headhunter]] | *[[Headhunter (game variant)|Headhunter]]{{Ref/Reuse|1UP}} | ||
*[[Stockpile]] | *[[Stockpile]]{{Ref/Reuse|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/Reuse|playlist}} | ||
*Grab Bag | *Grab Bag{{Ref/Reuse|playlist}} | ||
*[[Generator Defense|Network Test 1 (Generator Defense)]] | *[[Generator Defense|Network Test 1 (Generator Defense)]]{{Ref/Reuse|playlist}} | ||
*[[Free-For-All]] | *[[Free-For-All]]{{Ref/Reuse|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 which were quickly taken. | *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 assault rifle|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. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Matchmaking on reach.jpg|Matchmaking Menu. | File:Matchmaking on reach.jpg|Matchmaking Menu. | ||
File:Social Prefrances From Halo Reach.png|Social preferences/settings. | File:Social Prefrances From Halo Reach.png|Social preferences/settings. | ||
File:HR SpaceDebris Concept.jpg|The art used in the matchmaking menu background. | |||
File:Halo Reach Powerhouse.jpg|Powerhouse. | File:Halo Reach Powerhouse.jpg|Powerhouse. | ||
File:Halo Reach Sword Base.jpg|Sword Base. | File:Halo Reach Sword Base.jpg|Sword Base. | ||
File:Overlook.jpg|Overlook. | File:Overlook.jpg|Overlook. | ||
File:Reach mpbeta boneyard 02.jpg|Boneyard. | File:Reach mpbeta boneyard 02.jpg|Boneyard. | ||
File:HRMPB SwordbaseStockpile.jpg|Swordbase Stockpile. | |||
File:HRMPB Swordbase Headhunter 2.jpg|Swordbase Headhunter. | |||
File:HRMPB Swordbase Headhunter FP.jpg|Swordbase Headhunter. | |||
File:HRMPB SwordBase Headhunter.jpg|Swordbase Headhunter. | |||
File:HRMPB Swordbase stockpile swordbase flag carrier.jpg|Swordbase Stockpile. | |||
File:HRMPB SwordbaseArmorLock.jpg|Swordbase Armorlock. | |||
File:HRMPB SwordbaseAssass.jpg|An assassination in the Beta. | |||
File:HRMPB SwordbaseBoom.jpg|An explosion in the Beta. | |||
File:MarkVIReach.jpg|Mark VI as it appeared though a glitch in the beta. | File:MarkVIReach.jpg|Mark VI as it appeared though a glitch in the beta. | ||
File:HR Beta Armor.png|Mark V (B) as it appeared in the beta. | |||
File:Spartan variant.jpg|Mark V as it appeared in the beta. | File:Spartan variant.jpg|Mark V as it appeared in the beta. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
== | ==See also== | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' |