The lights are on
On Monday Microsoft announced Halo: Master Chief Collection, and apart from remastering the numbered games in the series, it also delivers access to Halo 5: Guardians' beta. That beta begins in December.
Speaking to Joystiq, Bonnie Ross, 343's general manager, said that the beta for Halo 5's multiplayer will begin on December 27 and end three weeks later. No word was given if there will be subsequent beta programs after that point.
For more on the Master Chief Collection, check out our previous coverage. Also take a look at how Halo 2 in particular is being remastered.
[Source: Joystiq]
Our TakeI imagine the beta is going to popular enough as if it's a full holiday game in its own right.
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Already preordered and ready to go!
Halo is easily the best thing MS has and thank god for that. I've always been a Halo fan and may borrow my brothers Xbox just to play this collection as it looks gorgeous.
So much betas coming out for the X1:Destiny,Fable Legends,Evolve,and Halo 5
Im very excited for the Master Chief collection, this beta is just an added bonus. Im looking forward to seeing how 343 has changed Halo 5's MP as well.
Can't wait to see what the Arbiter has to do with Halo 5.
I'm so excited!
Can't wait to dive back into Halo multiplayer. The last Halo game that I played was Reach before I sold my 360. I didn't hear good things about 4.
Welcome back old friend.
The nostalgia, the feels, the memories. Welcome back Chief!
Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Destiny, and Halo 5 Beta all in the same year?
*dies of happiness*
Waiting for them to finally get digital preorders. Unless they announce a collectors edition, but I'm doubtful of that.