Halo: Reach
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Developer(s) | Bungie |
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Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios |
Composer(s) | Martin O'Donnell |
Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
Release | Fall 2010 [1] |
Genre(s) | First-person shooter |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Halo: Reacharound is an upcoming first-person shooter[2] video game in development exclusively for the Xbox 360. The game is the sixth game in the Halo series and a prequel to Halo: Combat Evolved. It is scheduled for release in Fall 2010.[3]
Plot
The game is a prequel to Halo: Combat Evolved, taking place during Halo: The Fall of Reach and Halo: First Strike when there are many Spartan-IIs still in action.[4] The trailer shows the colony Reach under attack by Covenant battleships orbiting the planet.[5]
Development
Halo: Reach was officially announced on June 1, 2009 at the Microsoft E3 2009 press conference.[3] A trailer was shown and details were released including setting and timeline. It was also announced that an invitation to the open multiplayer beta of the game will be available to those who purchase Halo 3: ODST.
References
- ^ "Halo 3: ODST Pre-Order Bonus". Xbox.com. 2009-06-18. Retrieved 2009-06-19.
- ^ Reilly, Jim (2009-06-03). "E3 2009: Halo: Reach A First-Person Shooter". IGN. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ a b "IGN E3 2009: Microsoft Press Conference Live Blog". Retrieved 2009-06-01.
- ^ Stewart, Kemuel (2009-06-01). "E3 '09: Bungie Announces Halo: Reach". GamerCenterOnline. Retrieved 2009-06-01.
- ^ "E3 2009: Halo3:ODST and Reach". seattlepi. Retrieved 2009-06-01.