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The beta test featured the majority of features from the final multiplayer experience, though it had been hinted that not all were shown. The features were:
The beta test featured the majority of features from the final multiplayer experience, though it had been hinted that not all were shown. The features were:


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{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Weapons|
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*[[Combat knife]]<ref name="weapons">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25376 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10'']</ref>
===Weapons===
*[[M319 grenade launcher]]<ref name="weapons"/>
'''UNSC'''
*[[M392 DMR]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Combat knife|Combat Knife]]<ref name="weapons">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25376 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10'']</ref>
*[[M41 rocket launcher]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[M45 shotgun]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[M6 Spartan Laser]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[M6G magnum]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[M45 Tactical Shotgun]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[M9 fragmentation grenade]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[MA37 assault rifle]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel|SRS99 Special Applications]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-1 energy sword]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon|M41 SSR MAV/AW]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-2 gravity hammer]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle|Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6 Grindell/Galileian Nonlinear Rifle]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]]
*[[Type-31 needle rifle]] <ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-33 Needler]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-51 plasma repeater]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-52 focus rifle]] <ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-52 plasma cannon]]
*[[Type-52 plasma launcher]]<ref name="weapons"/>


'''Covenant'''
*[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-31 Rifle]] <ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-52 Special Applications Rifle]] <ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon]]


===Vehicles===
|title-2=Vehicles|
'''UNSC'''
*[[M12 Warthog LRV]]
*[[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]]<ref name="Reveille">
*[[M808 Scorpion]]
[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/vidaudio.aspx?c=58 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach MP Trailer'']</ref>
*[[Type-26 Banshee]]
*[[M808B Main Battle Tank]]<ref name="Reveille"/>
*[[Type-26 Wraith]]  
*[[Type-32 Ghost]]


'''Covenant'''
|title-3=Maps|
*[[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage]]<ref name="Reveille"/>
*[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft]]<ref name="Reveille"/>
*[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle]]<ref name="Reveille"/>
 
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===Maps===
*[[Boneyard]]<ref name="Maps">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_040910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.09.10'']</ref>
*[[Boneyard]]<ref name="Maps">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_040910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.09.10'']</ref>
*[[Overlook]]<ref name="Maps"/>
*[[Overlook]]<ref name="Maps"/>
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*[[Sword Base (level)|Sword Base]]<ref name="Maps"/>
*[[Sword Base (level)|Sword Base]]<ref name="Maps"/>


===Multiplayer===
|title-4=Multiplayer|
*[[Armor abilities|Armor Abilities]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Armor abilities|Armor Abilities]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Loadout]]<ref name="weapons"/>
*[[Loadout]]<ref name="weapons"/>
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*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>


===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]]<ref name="1UP"/>
*[[Invasion]]<ref name="1UP"/>
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*[[Stockpile]]<ref name="1UP"/>
*[[Stockpile]]<ref name="1UP"/>


===Saved Films===
|title-6=Playlists|
*[[Theater]]<ref name="GTTV">[http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/89?ch=1&sd=1 '''GTTV''': ''Gametrailers TV with Geoff Keighley'']</ref>
 
===Playlists===
*[[Matchmaking|Arena]]<ref name="playlist">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=playlists '''Bungie.net''': ''Beta Playlist'']</ref>
*[[Matchmaking|Arena]]<ref name="playlist">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=playlists '''Bungie.net''': ''Beta Playlist'']</ref>
*[[Invasion]]<ref name="playlist"/>
*[[Invasion]]<ref name="playlist"/>
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*[[Free-For-All]]<ref name="playlist"/>
*[[Free-For-All]]<ref name="playlist"/>


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|title-7=Saved Films|
*[[Theater]]<ref name="GTTV">[http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/89?ch=1&sd=1 '''GTTV''': ''Gametrailers TV with Geoff Keighley'']</ref>
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 15:56, July 9, 2014

The Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, also known as the Halo: Reach Beta, was a phase of the development of Halo: Reach, produced by Bungie, LLC and organized by Microsoft Game Studios. It is announced by the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Trailer posted on Bungie.net. The beta ran from May 3 through May 20, 2010.

Details of the Beta

Although the beta only featured Machmaking and Theater modes, it introduced a variety of new features, such as expanded customization options, a "Credits" system for unlocking and purchasing armor pieces, and a new ranking system.

Gameplay saw the introduction of Loadouts; when spawning, players can choose from preset combinations of starting weapons and Armor Abilities (a retooled iteration of Halo 3's Equipment) as well as spawn location (available only in select gametypes). In Matchmaking, instead of simply 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.

New gametypes were also introduced. Headhunter is a free-for-all gametype in which players must collect skulls dropped by fallen opponents and bring them to collection points. In Invasion, a team of SPARTANs must prevent invading Sangheili from stealing a data core. Generator Defense is a similar gametype in which a team of SPARTANs must defend three generators against Sangheili. Stockpile is a multi-flag gametype in which each team must bring neutral flags to their own collection points to score.

These new gametypes along with existing ones made their debut upon the beta's May 3rd release. Invasion and Generator Defense were introduced later on May 7th and May 14th respectively.

Included Features

The beta test featured the majority of features from the final multiplayer experience, though it had been hinted that not all were shown. The features were:


Weapons


Vehicles

Maps

Multiplayer

Gametypes

Playlists

Saved Films



Trivia

  • An invitation to the beta was included with all copies of Halo 3: ODST.
  • Multiple invitations to the beta were randomly distributed to Xbox LIVE users by Microsoft as gifts for being loyal Xbox LIVE customers.[8]
  • 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 playlist game type Generator Defense is a reference to Team Beta's mission during the Fall of Reach.
  • Players who played the beta and then signed onto Halo Waypoint received an exclusive hoodie for their avatars.
  • The beta was initially intended to end on May 19, 2010, but Bungie decided to push the end date by one extra day.
  • During the beta's two-week run, over 2.7 million unique players played a total of over 6 million gameplay hours in the beta, making it one of the most played beta programs on any platform. Overall, there were over 1.1 billion kills registered in the beta.[9]
  • After July 21, 2010, Bungie stopped supporting stats and files from the beta.
  • There were 117 days between May 20th, the beta's closing date, and September 14th, Halo: Reach's release date.
  • If a player has played the Beta using their current Xbox LIVE account, they will unlock a Halo: Reach Beta Visual Flair, which is represented by an Assault Rifle icon in Halo: Reach.[10]

Gallery

  • The Multiplayer Beta Menu.

    The Multiplayer Beta Menu.

  • Matchmaking Menu.

    Matchmaking Menu.

  • Social preferences/settings.

    Social preferences/settings.

  • Powerhouse.

    Powerhouse.

  • Sword Base.

    Sword Base.

  • Overlook.

    Overlook.

  • Boneyard.

    Boneyard.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10
  2. ^ a b c d Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 04.09.10
  3. ^ Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 03.26.10
  4. ^ Shacknews: Halo: Reach's Arena System In-Depth
  5. ^ a b c d 1Up: Halo Reach (Xbox 360) Preview
  6. ^ a b c d e Bungie.net: Beta Playlist
  7. ^ GTTV: Gametrailers TV with Geoff Keighley
  8. ^ halo.bungie.org: Halo 2 Offer
  9. ^ http://mobile.pcmag.com/device2/article.php?CALL_URL=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2364136,00.asp
  10. ^ Bungie.net: Express Yourself

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