Set your countdown clocks. The "Halo: Reach" multiplayer beta kicks off in just four days. Among the millions of "Halo" fans eagerly anticipating the beta is actress Aisha Tyler. Available starting today is a video introduction to the beta starring the actress, viewable exclusively through the "Halo 3: ODST" game disc. Tyler walks through all of the exciting new game modes and offers her own tips and insider hints for each of the maps while showing off some life-size "Halo" weaponry. It's a fun introduction to the beta that no fan should miss.
The "Halo: Reach" multiplayer beta will run from May 3 through May 19. The beta will be accessible via the "Halo 3: ODST" game disc (an Xbox LIVE Gold membership and Internet connection are required to play). The beta will offer millions of "Halo" fans a unique opportunity to test and help refine one of the biggest blockbuster games of 2010.
As this is a beta, Bungie will be turning on different modes at different times to optimize testing. The beta kicks off with three playlists featuring the all-new, highly competitive Arena mode (4v4 ranked Team Slayer games) as well as "Free-for-All" and "Grab Bag" playlists, which include a mix of classic and brand new game types. Beginning May 7, the new large-scale Spartan vs. Elite "Invasion" playlist will be added to the beta. Finally, beginning May 14 the "Generator Defense" game type will become available.
Everyone who logs in and plays at least one full game of any type in the "Halo: Reach" beta will receive a free "Halo: Reach" Avatar hoodie via the Halo Waypoint portal on Xbox LIVE. To redeem the hoodie, players must access Halo Waypoint and browse their "Halo" Career statistics after completing a match.
"Halo: Reach" is available for preorder from participating retailers worldwide in Standard, Limited and Legendary editions. Developed by acclaimed studio Bungie, "Halo: Reach" launches in autumn 2010 exclusively on Xbox 360.
