343 Industries has announced a new six-part documentary series which looks at the making of the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta.
The first and second episodes of The Sprint: Making Halo 5 Guardians Multiplayer Beta are available exclusively on the Halo Channel, with new episodes released daily until December 23rd. Some players have been given early access to the beta, and Microsoft released a new trailer to mark the sneak peak yesterday.
The episodes are listed below, and most people will be able to access the beta from December 27th to January 17th. Halo 5: Guardians itself is set for release in late 2015.
- Episode 1: Balance
(Premiering Thursday, December 18)
The 343 Industries pro team gives their final feedback on Truth, an homage to the Halo 2 map Midship, which will be included in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
- Episode 2: Give & Take
(Premiering Friday, December 19)
The art team discovers that some of the ideas they have don't quite meld with the layout set forth by the level designers. With time running out, what compromises must be made?
- Episode 3: Prophets
(Premiering Saturday, December 20)
With the map Truth well on its way to completion, the art team must shift their focus to the remix map Regret, which presents a massive undertaking in and of itself. Will there be enough time to finish it before the deadline?
- Episode 4: Breakout
(Premiering Sunday, December 21)
The Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer design team invites Halo pros to the studio to offer feedback that could shape the future of the competitive experience.
- Episode 5: Shutdown
(Premiering Monday, December 22)
The Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer design team buckles down to make sure every detail of the upcoming Multiplayer Beta is firing on all cylinders.
- Episode 6: Gold
(Premiering Tuesday, December 23)
The Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer design team begins to wrap up production on the public beta… but not before getting a little friendly competition in to celebrate another milestone.
