Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Announced!

Today, on the fifth anniversary of Halo’s release, MS and Bungie announced a Xbox Live multiplayer beta for Halo 3 that will be available Spring 2007. Also, the airing of a 60 second Halo 3 teaser trailer has been announced, and also, Bungie will release premium downloadable content for Halo 2, exclusive to the Xbox 360, in Spring 2007. Halo 3 will feature a huge variety of technical and gameplay advancements, and gamers will get a unique first look with the public beta. The feedback from the demo will allow Bungie to refine and hone the end result of the game. December 4th is the date for the airing during Monday Night Football on ESPN. Stay tuned for more information on Halo 3!

"Since its original release, ‘Halo 2′ has redefined online play, delivering superior multiplayer capabilities in addition to an incredible social experience, and nurturing a constantly growing community through Xbox Live," said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. "After five years of rabid fan interest in the ‘Halo’ franchise and with more than 4 million users and counting on Xbox Live worldwide, this is the perfect time to invite fans to join the global ‘Halo’ phenomenon."