Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta: Difference between revisions

The '''''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''''' is a phase in the development of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', produced by [[Bungie|Bungie, LLC]] and organized by [[Microsoft|Microsoft Game Studios]]. The beta will be released to the public on May 3, [[2010]]<ref name="First">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=HaloReach_X10 '''Bungie.net:''', ''Halo: Reach Rolls Into Fog City'']</ref>, and will be used to test different aspects of ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer with the public, judging what to change based on public demand. An invitation to the beta is included with all copies of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. Additionally, multiple invitations to the Beta will be 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>

The beta will contain several [[map]]s and [[gametype]]s never seen before, and will showcase the new gameplay features in ''Reach''. There will be at least a 16 player [[multiplayer]]. [[Theater mode]] has also been confirmed and will be returning in the beta. Bungie has also stated that the beta will include many more [[vehicle]]s, leading to believe that some maps will be larger and more [[vehicle]]-based. The player will also be able to use a section of the character customization to customize their [[SPARTAN|Spartan]] and [[Sangheili|Elite]] character called ''The Armory'', similar to Halo 3's Appearance menu, but more customizable and using the Player Investment system. <ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/haloreach/images/0/3/?tag=thumbs_below;thumb;3 ''Halo: Reach'' Gamespot images]</ref>