Halo 2:Closed multiplayer beta

Overview

During July 2004, Bungie conducted a closed beta test accessable to Bungie and Microsoft employees along with selected external testers. All those participating in the beta were given beta discs (pictured). The beta contained content unreferenced in any of the map files that was accessable after modding the game. This content included the mongoose (later reused in Halo 3), a human flamethrower (originally intended for Halo 1, reused in Halo 3), the Disrupter (a covenant flamethrower style weapon) and much more.

Images

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  Halo 2 beta disc

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  Flamethrower

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  Wraith boost effects

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  Crash screen

Videos

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