Halo: Reach Coming Fall 2010

By Digital Trends Staff Published October 25, 2009

Halo: Reach Coming Fall 2010

Halo is turning into a major franchise. With a new game out a few months ago, production is already underway on the next one, Halo: ODST, and the announcement of a follow-up to that, Halo: Reach, there’s plenty happening in Haloworld.

At E3, Bungie was offering a demo of Halo: ODST and answering some questions about Halo: Reach. Most specifically, a studio spokesman was asked about the game beta, to which Halo: ODST users will be invited.

“We don’t have an actual firm date for it yet, but I don’t anticipate it being day and date with [ODST],” he told El33tonline. “I can say you will need the Halo 3: ODST disc to access the beta when it does become available. I can confirm that that beta will go live sometime between the release of Halo 3: ODST on September 22nd and the release of Halo: Reach next fall.”

The company also showed a trailer tease for Halo: Reach.

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