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{{Title|''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''}} | {{Title|''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''}} | ||
[[File:H5G-Beta-Splash.jpg|thumb|250px|A promotional image for the beta]] | [[File:H5G-Beta-Splash.jpg|thumb|250px|A promotional image for the beta]] | ||
The '''''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''''' was a phase in the development of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', produced by [[343 Industries]] and organized by [[Microsoft]]. Purchasing ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' gave players access to the beta,<ref name="wpMC">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-the-master-chief-collection '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'']</ref> which was made available on [[2014|December 29, 2014]]<ref name="wpH5">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-5-guardians '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 5: Guardians'']</ref> and ended on [[2015|January 18, 2015]].<ref name="gamescom trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeSCwP-hjDY '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 Guardians Beta Trailer 1080p HD (Gamescom 2014)'']</ref> It was first revealed with a [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta announcement trailer|teaser trailer]] shown at Microsoft's [[E3|E3 2014]] media briefing. | The '''''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''''' also known as the '''''Halo 5: Guardians Arena Multiplayer Beta''''' was a phase in the development of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', produced by [[343 Industries]] and organized by [[Microsoft]]. Purchasing ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' gave players access to the beta,<ref name="wpMC">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-the-master-chief-collection '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'']</ref> which was made available on [[2014|December 29, 2014]]<ref name="wpH5">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-5-guardians '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 5: Guardians'']</ref> and ended on [[2015|January 18, 2015]].<ref name="gamescom trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeSCwP-hjDY '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 Guardians Beta Trailer 1080p HD (Gamescom 2014)'']</ref> It was first revealed with a [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta announcement trailer|teaser trailer]] shown at Microsoft's [[E3|E3 2014]] media briefing. | ||
The focus of the beta was on small maps with 4v4 arena gameplay. A notable difference to ''Halo 4'' was the absence of custom [[loadout]]s; every player started with identical equipment.<ref name="gamescom trailer"/> A notable addition in the beta were the new [[Spartan abilities]], which will replace the [[armor abilities]] from the previous games in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. 343 Industries described the beta as traditional in that it would be used for the intended purpose of beta testing and gathering feedback for a game still in progress, as opposed to merely showcasing a largely finished product for marketing reasons.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k96NK5moXyg '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta: Behind the Scenes'']</ref> | The focus of the beta was on small maps with 4v4 arena gameplay. A notable difference to ''Halo 4'' was the absence of custom [[loadout]]s; every player started with identical equipment.<ref name="gamescom trailer"/> A notable addition in the beta were the new [[Spartan abilities]], which will replace the [[armor abilities]] from the previous games in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. 343 Industries described the beta as traditional in that it would be used for the intended purpose of beta testing and gathering feedback for a game still in progress, as opposed to merely showcasing a largely finished product for marketing reasons.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k96NK5moXyg '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta: Behind the Scenes'']</ref> | ||
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*[[Hydra MLRS]] | *[[Hydra MLRS]] | ||
*[[M395 DMR]] | *[[M395 DMR]] | ||
*[[M57 rocket launcher]] | |||
*[[M6H magnum]] | *[[M6H magnum]] | ||
*[[M7 SMG]] | *[[M7 SMG]] | ||
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**''[[Prophets' Bane]]'' | **''[[Prophets' Bane]]'' | ||
*[[Type-1 plasma grenade]] | *[[Type-1 plasma grenade]] | ||
*[[Z-250 lightrifle]] | *[[Z-250 lightrifle]] | ||
|title-2= | |title-2=Armor| | ||
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] | *[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] | ||
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#First generation|MJOLNIR [GEN1]]] | **[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#First generation|MJOLNIR [GEN1]]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Despite appearing in multiple promotional images for the | *Despite appearing in multiple promotional images and screenshots for the beta, the [[TECHNICIAN-class Mjolnir|Technician armor]] was not available in the beta. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:TheArena.png|The Arena space station. | |||
File:TheArena.png|The Arena space station | File:H5G beta - controller layout.jpg|The default [[Xbox controller layout]] for the beta. | ||
File:H5G beta - controller layout.jpg|The default [[Xbox controller layout]] for the beta | File:H5GBetaMainMenu.jpg|The ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' main menu. | ||
File:H5GBServiceRecord.png|The service record in the beta | File:H5GBServiceRecord.png|The service record in the beta. | ||
File:H5GBCustomization.png|[[Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Customization]] in the beta | File:H5GBCustomization.png|[[Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Customization]] in the beta. | ||
File:Halo5Beta - CityMap.jpg|The map [[Empire]] | File:Halo5Beta - CityMap.jpg|The map [[Empire]]. | ||
File:Halo5Beta - CovenantStationMap.jpg|The map [[Truth]] | File:Halo5Beta - CovenantStationMap.jpg|The map [[Truth]]. | ||
File:H5Regret.png|The map [[Regret]] | File:H5Regret.png|The map [[Regret]]. | ||
File:H5-Crossfire-Beta-3.jpg|The map [[Crossfire]] | File:H5-Crossfire-Beta-3.jpg|The map [[Crossfire]]. | ||
File:Trench Training Ground.jpg|The map [[Trench]] | File:Trench Training Ground.jpg|The map [[Trench]]. | ||
File:Pegasus.jpg| Gameplay on [[Pegasus]] | File:Pegasus.jpg| Gameplay on [[Pegasus]]. | ||
File:H5G-MP-beta-spartan-1.jpg|Spartans in the [[Breakout]] gametype | File:H5G-MP-beta-spartan-1.jpg|Spartans in the [[Breakout]] gametype. | ||
File:H5 - Sword first person view.png|First person view of the [[Prophets' Bane]] | File:H5 - Sword first person view.png|First person view of the [[Prophets' Bane]]. | ||
File:H5 - Recon with missile launcher.jpg|A Spartan with a rocket launcher | File:H5 - Recon with missile launcher.jpg|A Spartan with a rocket launcher. | ||
File:H5 Ground Pound.jpg|A Spartan using the Ground Pound | File:H5 Ground Pound.jpg|A Spartan using the Ground Pound. | ||
File:H5-Crossfire-Start.png|A game of [[Breakout]] begins, with Spartans about to be launched into the arena. | File:H5-Crossfire-Start.png|A game of [[Breakout]] begins, with Spartans about to be launched into the arena. | ||
File:H5GWin.png|The newly introduced team victory screen. | File:H5GWin.png|The newly introduced team victory screen. | ||
Revision as of 15:06, April 6, 2019
The Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta also known as the Halo 5: Guardians Arena Multiplayer Beta was a phase in the development of Halo 5: Guardians, produced by 343 Industries and organized by Microsoft. Purchasing Halo: The Master Chief Collection gave players access to the beta,[1] which was made available on December 29, 2014[2] and ended on January 18, 2015.[3] It was first revealed with a teaser trailer shown at Microsoft's E3 2014 media briefing.
The focus of the beta was on small maps with 4v4 arena gameplay. A notable difference to Halo 4 was the absence of custom loadouts; every player started with identical equipment.[3] A notable addition in the beta were the new Spartan abilities, which will replace the armor abilities from the previous games in Halo 5: Guardians. 343 Industries described the beta as traditional in that it would be used for the intended purpose of beta testing and gathering feedback for a game still in progress, as opposed to merely showcasing a largely finished product for marketing reasons.[4]
Included features
The beta featured eight maps, three game modes, eleven weapons and thirteen sets of armor.[3] The beta also allowed users to offer feedback on things like power weapons, maps, and game modes in the Halo Channel.[5]
WeaponsArmor
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Game modes
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Trivia
- Despite appearing in multiple promotional images and screenshots for the beta, the Technician armor was not available in the beta.
Gallery
The Arena space station.
The default Xbox controller layout for the beta.
The Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta main menu.
The service record in the beta.
Customization in the beta.
The map Empire.
The map Truth.
The map Regret.
The map Crossfire.
The map Trench.
Gameplay on Pegasus.
Spartans in the Breakout gametype.
First person view of the Prophets' Bane.
A Spartan with a rocket launcher.
A Spartan using the Ground Pound.
A game of Breakout begins, with Spartans about to be launched into the arena.
The newly introduced team victory screen.
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See also
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