The Halo: Reach beta will start on May 3, 2010 Microsoft announced at the X10 Xbox 360 event.
In order to participate in the Halo: Reach beta, all you will need to do is have a copy of Halo 3: ODST. So if you are interested in trying out the next game in the Halo saga, be sure to pick ODST up between now and May 3rd.
Bungie also released details on a multiplayer map entitled “Powerhouse”,
“Utility and economy spurred industry amidst these isolated and unforgiving badlands, but like all infrastructure facilities on Reach, this hydroelectric site is under the purview of the UNSC war machine. All threats to the continued, predictable operation of humanity’s final line of defense must be met with swift and decisive force.”
Here’s an additional list of tidbits on Halo: Reach:
* Bungie showed a test animation of a battle between Noble Squad, eight marines and 30 Covenant — it was even more impressive looking than it sounds.
* The game is pushing about four million polygons more than Halo 3 overall, we’re told, with a completely re-written animation system and A.I.
* From the stills and footage we saw, it’s on track to deliver — the game looks phenomenal.
* Revamped game engine and A.I. will allow Reach to adopt a more “sandbox” style within its levels. They’re going to be much less linear, he said, and much less scripted.
* The game looks AMAZING in motion and is pushing 4 million more polygons than Halo 3.
Here is the newest video documentary on Halo: Reach, entitled “Once More Unto The Breach”.
Thanks to Joystiq for the list above.
Via Bungie
For more videos, check out our Halo Reach walkthrough, Halo Reach achievements guide and Halo Reach data pads locations guide.