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Halo 3 Beta Worldwide Debut in May

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Posted: 17 years ago
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios have together confirmed that the multiplayer beta of "Halo 3" will debut worldwide on Xbox Live on May 16.

The beta program of Halo 3, the highly anticipated third chapter in the groundbreaking "Halo" trilogy, will continue till June 6.

Coming exclusively for Xbox 360, Halo 3, promises to give gamers the opportunity to get hands on new levels, weapons, vehicles, and game types, as well as a chance to provide valuable data that Bungie will use in continued development.

Halo 3 will let gamers experience Master Chief's greatest battle, as he launches an epic mission to stop the Covenant, destroy the impending flood threat, and ultimately save mankind.

The beta test will include three richly detailed, action-oriented maps, including Snowbound, High Ground, and Valhalla, which represent a mixture of large and medium scale combat environments, and are brand-new to Halo 3.

The beta program will be available for those who have registered themselves through the "Rule of Three" promotion, or by purchasing a specially marked copy of "Crackdown" for Xbox 360.

Those who failed to confirm their participation for the beta test earlier, still have a chance to get themselves registered by purchasing the Xbox 360 title "Crackdown," which was launched in February. Each copy of the game has been specially marked with a Halo 3 beta sticker prior to the beta period, which is a key for gamers to download and participate in the beta.

However, for those who are too anxious to wait for the beta program, they can get a sneak peek at Halo 3 with a new, behind-the-scenes video feature available at www.bungie.net, and also on the Xbox Live Marketplace.