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'''''Halo Online''''' is an upcoming multiplayer-focused game, developed by [[Saber Interactive]] and Innova Systems in collaboration with [[343 Industries]].<ref name="waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia '''Halo Waypoint''' | '''''Halo Online''''' is an upcoming multiplayer-focused game, developed by [[Saber Interactive]] and Innova Systems in collaboration with [[343 Industries]].<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> It was officially announced in [[2015|March 25, 2015]], with a closed beta test starting in spring in Russia only.<ref name="waypoint"/> | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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''Halo Online'' is set on a secret [[UNSC]] space installation called [[Anvil Station|Anvil]], where [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] soldiers train together in war exercises to sharpen their battle skills and test experimental technology.<ref name="waypoint"/> | ''Halo Online'' takes place shortly after the events of ''Halo 3''.<ref name="ign">[http://ca.ign.com/articles/2015/03/25/halo-online-is-a-free-to-play-pc-shooter-coming-only-to-russia '''IGN''': ''Halo Online Is a Free-to-Play PC Shooter Coming Only to Russia'']</ref> The game is set on a secret [[UNSC]] space installation called [[Anvil Station|Anvil]], where [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] soldiers train together in war exercises to sharpen their battle skills and test experimental technology.<ref name="waypoint"/> | ||
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''Halo Online'' will include "classic weapons and vehicles" from the ''Halo'' franchise, including the [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornet]] and the [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]].<ref name="ign"/> Several new weapons will also be implemented into the game, including an unidentified submachine gun.<ref name="trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=612_qzVHRQg '''YouTube''': ''Halo Online Announce Trailer'']</ref> Fan favorite multiplayer maps will return, along with several new maps—one of which is set in a [[Wikipedia:Russia|Russian]] town. ''Halo Online'' is optimized for keyboard and mouse controls. Online matches can currently handle up to sixteen players, with four players being required for a match.<ref name="ign"/> | |||
Players will be able to heavily customize their armor and weapons. There is several variants of each weapon available for modification. For example, the battle rifle features variants with increased damage, accuracy, and rate of fire.<ref name="trailer"/> | |||
==Marketing== | ==Marketing== | ||
===Announce trailer=== | ===Announce trailer=== | ||
{{Main|Halo Online Announce Trailer}} | {{Main|Halo Online Announce Trailer}} | ||
An announce trailer was revealed 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.<ref | An announce trailer was revealed 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.<ref name="trailer"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
