New ViDoc Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes of the Highly Anticipated Multiplayer Beta Launching May 3 WorldwideAvailable for pre-order starting today at participating retailers worldwide are the Limited and Legendary editions of Halo: Reach, each packed with exclusive content fans wont want to miss.Additionally, today Bungie unveils a new action-packed video documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at the development of Halo: Reach and a sneak peek at the new modes, features and content that players will be able to test when the multi-player beta kicks off on May 3.
Halo: Reach will be available in standard, Limited and Legendary editions when the game launches this autumn. Both the Limited and Legendary editions are filled with content based on the fiction of Halo: Reach and the Halo universe, and are expected to sell out quickly. The Legendary edition, which will be produced in very limited quantities, is designed for the Halo fan who has to have it all. The centerpiece is a collectable 10 inch tall, more than 10 pound statue of Noble Team, created by the acclaimed designers at McFarlane Toys. Full details on the contents of the Limited and Legendary editions are below:
Halo: Reach Limited Edition
In addition to the game disc and manual, the Limited edition includes:
• Game disc housed in recovered ONI black box
• An exclusive Elite armour set for use in multi-player modes
• Artifact bag containing Dr. Halseys personal journal and other classified documents and effects that unravel long held secrets from the Halo universe
Halo: Reach Legendary Edition
The complete Halo: Reach collection. In addition to the game disc, manual, and the complete contents of the Limited edition, the Legendary edition includes:
• Noble Team statue expertly crafted by the artisans at McFarlane Toys. Individually molded, hand-painted and individually numbered, this statue is a must-have for any serious Halo fan
• UNSC-themed custom packaging
• An exclusive multi-player Spartan armour effect
The standard edition of Halo: Reach will have an estimated price of £49.99, and the Limited and Legendary editions of the game will retail for £59.99 and £99.99, respectively. The two special editions will be available at select retailers only while supplies last, so fans who want to secure their copy and ensure access to the exclusive in-game armor sets are encouraged to pre-order quickly.
ViDoc: Carnàge Carnivàle!
Bungies latest Halo: Reach ViDoc, titled Carnàge Carnivàle, features explosive new gameplay footage from the multiplayer beta and insightful, colorful commentary directly from the Bungie design team covering the process of creating new weapons, game modes and multiplayer features in Halo: Reach. Discover what Bungie loves best about the new multiplayer experiences in Halo: Reach in this humorous and action-packed preview of the multiplayer beta.
The Beta Drops May 3rd!
Now less than two weeks away, the Halo: Reach multi-player beta is poised to be the definitive Xbox LIVE event of this spring. The beta will offer millions of Halo fans a unique opportunity to test and help refine the biggest blockbuster game of 2010. Representing the best-in-class multi-player elements that have become the hallmark of the Halo series and fused with a host of new content and features, Halo: Reach offers the most robust, action-packed multi-player experience ever and promises to set a new standard for competitive gameplay, customization and community integration.
Developed by acclaimed studio Bungie, Halo: Reach launches in the autumn of 2010 exclusively on Xbox 360.