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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| | |||
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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*[[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}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[Type-1 energy sword]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | *[[Type-1 energy sword]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | *[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}} {{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | ||
*[[Type-33 Needler]]{{Ref/Reuse|weapons}} | *[[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| | ||
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*[[M808 Scorpion]] | *[[M808 Scorpion]] | ||
*[[Type-26 Banshee]] | *[[Type-26 Banshee]] | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}} | ||
|title-3=Maps| | |title-3=Maps| | ||
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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. | *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. | ||