If you've been waiting to lay waste to some split-jawed Elites -- or, conversely, to some uppity Spartans -- then today is your lucky day. Bungie has tweeted that Invasion mode will be added to the Halo: Reach beta at "around 11am PDT" today.
Lest you forgot how Invasion mode works, it's a 6-on-6, Spartan vs. Elite gametype that sees the Elites on the offensive, trying to take objectives and unlock new sections of the map. The Spartans, obviously, have to defend said objectives. Also, unlike most other modes in Reach, Invasion allows players to respawn next to a designated teammate (out of combat), adding to the strategic possibilities. On paper, it sounds a bit like Bad Company 2's Rush mode. In the beta, Invasion can only be played on Boneyard, a new, huge map with lots of vehicles and progressively deadlier weaponry unlocked as the match plays on.
In other words, clear your schedule. You have plans tonight.
Reader Comments (60)
Posted: May 7th 2010 12:04PM (Unverified) said
Great, 10pm invasion mode date has been set up.
Hope i dont get nervous this being our first date and all
Hope i dont get nervous this being our first date and all
Posted: May 7th 2010 3:20PM xGeneral DEATHxDEETH82 said
Just make sure if she Reaches over towards you to guide her hand to the right place. ;-)
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Posted: May 7th 2010 12:06PM Spike Spiegel Humble Bounty Hun said
Open floor now, bro. Wish I could join in the Reach fun. GOTY? Possibly. It does have a lot to go up against. All in all, I hope Reach makes it far. No reason it shouldn't, but added support never hurts.
Posted: May 7th 2010 12:10PM (Unverified) said
Spartans>Elites
Posted: May 7th 2010 4:26PM KingOfGods said
I dont know played as Elites in a game mode called Covy Slayer and they are pretty bad ass
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Posted: May 7th 2010 12:10PM (Unverified) said
Not even close, fix the Arena (matching up a party of 4 vs. 4 randoms is the dumbest shit ever, and gives skewed data). How can Bungie overlook party match ups? Such as group of 4 vs another group of 4, 3v3, 2v2, then a separate bracket for randoms.
Grenades are too powerful, especially with people spamming them while jetpacking, kind of ruins the game.
Grenades are too powerful, especially with people spamming them while jetpacking, kind of ruins the game.
Posted: May 8th 2010 12:14AM (Unverified) said
ya for scrubs like you who bungie has to dumb the game down for
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Posted: May 9th 2010 2:13PM Someoneishere said
I think you are dumb Chris. First ,every ability has it's pros and cons.
Jetpack: Pros. Attack from above, harder to shoot (from ground), can hide, teammates can help you.
Cons. No protection... (that's only fair)
Guard: Pros. Not die, invincible, EMP...
Cons. Cannot move, only when on the ground... (only fair)
Invisibility: Pros. Not really visible, jams radar.
Cons. No sound, not fully invisible (only fair)
Sprint: Pros. Run, evade, jump further, rush power weapons.
Cons. I don't know...
Every ability has been balanced. With it's pros and cons. I couldn't find a negative aspect to the sprint. If you could guard and move, that would be unfair. Jetpack with more fuel or a burst of energy at first, unfair. Invisibility fully invisible or no radar jammer, unfair. It's all fair, choose what you can use.
Now, for the grenades, they are the same strength, SAME STRENGTH!!!!!!! It's just the radius for halo 3 was closed. Meaning after a certain distance, it doesn't cause damage anymore. In halo reach, the grenade causes damage, but it gradually degrades. For example, halo 3 would have 3 meters. If you were at 3.001M, the grenade wouldn't injure you. In halo reach, the power is reduced gradually. Closer = more damage. As you go further, it has less impact until it doesn't affect you. It's like a real grenade, the shrapnel doesn't just disappear after x meters, but it slows down due to air resistance and gravity...
BOOM, IN YOUR FACE!
Stop whining and play the game.
I don't want to hear little girls complaining about how it's unfair. Life is unfair and you can't do anything about it. Think of reach as life.
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Jetpack: Pros. Attack from above, harder to shoot (from ground), can hide, teammates can help you.
Cons. No protection... (that's only fair)
Guard: Pros. Not die, invincible, EMP...
Cons. Cannot move, only when on the ground... (only fair)
Invisibility: Pros. Not really visible, jams radar.
Cons. No sound, not fully invisible (only fair)
Sprint: Pros. Run, evade, jump further, rush power weapons.
Cons. I don't know...
Every ability has been balanced. With it's pros and cons. I couldn't find a negative aspect to the sprint. If you could guard and move, that would be unfair. Jetpack with more fuel or a burst of energy at first, unfair. Invisibility fully invisible or no radar jammer, unfair. It's all fair, choose what you can use.
Now, for the grenades, they are the same strength, SAME STRENGTH!!!!!!! It's just the radius for halo 3 was closed. Meaning after a certain distance, it doesn't cause damage anymore. In halo reach, the grenade causes damage, but it gradually degrades. For example, halo 3 would have 3 meters. If you were at 3.001M, the grenade wouldn't injure you. In halo reach, the power is reduced gradually. Closer = more damage. As you go further, it has less impact until it doesn't affect you. It's like a real grenade, the shrapnel doesn't just disappear after x meters, but it slows down due to air resistance and gravity...
BOOM, IN YOUR FACE!
Stop whining and play the game.
I don't want to hear little girls complaining about how it's unfair. Life is unfair and you can't do anything about it. Think of reach as life.
Posted: May 7th 2010 12:10PM (Unverified) said
you're wrong -nofx
Posted: May 7th 2010 12:12PM SpacePenguinBot said
Thank you Joystiq! I was just searching the web for a timeframe for when invasion was being added. I couldn't find it so I gave up, came to Joystiq, and here it is!
Posted: May 7th 2010 12:17PM Spike Spiegel Humble Bounty Hun said
Honestly, let's not get into a pissing match. I am a BFBC2 addict, but haven't played reach. Both must be great games. Hard to compare them since they are totally different play styles too.
Posted: May 7th 2010 12:18PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
Nice.
I hope you enjoy the new map, Halo fans!
I hope you enjoy the new map, Halo fans!
Posted: May 7th 2010 12:18PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
Damnit, see what happens when I try to be nice?
Enjoy the new mode, I mean!
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Enjoy the new mode, I mean!
Posted: May 7th 2010 12:19PM Jude said
My Internet died at home last night... after my console red-ringed 2 weeks ago.. and I got a defective refurbished replacement..
I'm glad that I got to play for a couple of days, but I am so incredibly bummed right now. I just wasn't meant to play this beta :(
I'm glad that I got to play for a couple of days, but I am so incredibly bummed right now. I just wasn't meant to play this beta :(
Posted: May 7th 2010 12:33PM (Unverified) said
The game is still gonna suck.
Posted: May 7th 2010 1:27PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
@Master Chef....BFBC2 AND MW2 are overrated?!?! What are you on?
I will agree that MW2 is over hyped....but BFBC2 is underrated if anything....calm down sir...
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I will agree that MW2 is over hyped....but BFBC2 is underrated if anything....calm down sir...
Posted: May 7th 2010 10:01PM OnToGloryReturns said
With months before release the game can improve.
You, on the other hand, will suck forever.
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You, on the other hand, will suck forever.
Posted: May 7th 2010 12:34PM bradmeyerlive said
I am stoked to try the new Plasma Launcher on vehicles. There's something about watching Bansheeguy or a full warthog 'splode that makes my day.
Yes, you can call me n00bish all you want for using this Plasma Launcher. Scoreboard.
Yes, you can call me n00bish all you want for using this Plasma Launcher. Scoreboard.
Posted: May 7th 2010 2:24PM BlackedOut said
Lol people don't realise that one grenade stick with that weapon is a definite kill. Too many times i've dropped guys because they want to plug me with 4 grenades.
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Posted: May 7th 2010 12:43PM Prox said
Reach is great fun, but it isn't perfect. Thankfully, this is only the BETA. It's really reassuring to know that Bungie is listening to fans (who are also helping find glitches and bugs).
Posted: May 7th 2010 12:52PM Mcmax3000 said
I do like Rush but I agree, Battlefield always has been and always will be all about Conquest for me.
Posted: May 7th 2010 12:54PM Mcmax3000 said
The game is still several months away so I'd call this a true Beta. It's not like the Blur beta which came out like a month and a half before the game.
Posted: May 7th 2010 1:13PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
Jerry it is very much a Beta, they are taking feedback and will be heavily modifying it until the final product
Posted: May 7th 2010 1:23PM TakeCTRL said
No. Only cover is if you run around the corner or crouch behind a box, but no covering like Gears Of War.
Posted: May 7th 2010 1:23PM TakeCTRL said
Good thing I saw Ironman 2 yesterday.
Posted: May 7th 2010 1:35PM Mal F4cti0n said
Two words: WOoooooooooo..............!
Wait, that's only one.
Wait, that's only one.
Posted: May 7th 2010 1:36PM skipjimroo said
At the risk of sounding desperate, I'm looking for people to enjoy this beta with who will appreciate it on as many levels of awesome as I do.
My gamertag is the same as my name here. Please, feel free to hit me up for a game any time.
Just be prepared for some angry, Scottish grumblings to kick off once I start to get owned by the squeaky pre-teens.
My gamertag is the same as my name here. Please, feel free to hit me up for a game any time.
Just be prepared for some angry, Scottish grumblings to kick off once I start to get owned by the squeaky pre-teens.
Posted: May 7th 2010 1:42PM boredasfook said
Yay I've been getting bored of the two maps. Cant wait to see how vehicles work in the new map.
Posted: May 7th 2010 1:45PM xFenixKnightx said
Haloboner, engage!
Posted: May 7th 2010 1:51PM baby sea tuna said
NOOOO! Not tonight! I just made plans!
Posted: May 7th 2010 1:55PM (Unverified) said
As a huge halo fan, from Halo CE days playing on xbox connect, this my friends is NO halo game, this is another casual FPS, I am ashamed of bungie
Posted: May 7th 2010 2:01PM Huey2k2 said
Listening to all the "hardcore" Halo fans bitch and moan about how this "is not Halo" while I enjoy the hell out of the beta makes me smile.
I firmly believe that people who play games like MW2 and Halo 3 "hardcore" don't actually do it because they enjoy the game, they do it to wave around their e-peens.
The beta is fun, much more fun than Halo 3 multiplayer was and that is what matters the most.
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I firmly believe that people who play games like MW2 and Halo 3 "hardcore" don't actually do it because they enjoy the game, they do it to wave around their e-peens.
The beta is fun, much more fun than Halo 3 multiplayer was and that is what matters the most.
Posted: May 7th 2010 1:56PM Dr V said
"Definitely GOTY"
Is that you Ludwig disguised as E=MasterChief^2? I knew it.
Is that you Ludwig disguised as E=MasterChief^2? I knew it.
Posted: May 7th 2010 2:09PM (Unverified) said
Please dont have mw2 and Halo 3 "hardcore" in the same sentence
You can have mw2 and Halo Reach and "casuel" in the same sentence
reach is fun but isnt a halo game
You can have mw2 and Halo Reach and "casuel" in the same sentence
reach is fun but isnt a halo game
Posted: May 7th 2010 2:43PM chrisdestroy PSNXBLSteam chrisxd said
Reach is a Halo game. It has Spartans, Elites and Jeff Steitzer's voice.
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Posted: May 7th 2010 2:50PM Huey2k2 said
How can you say that Reach isn't a Halo game? It feels just like Halo, just tweaked.
I am sorry that you have to learn how to use a weapon OTHER than the BR now, and I am sorry that you can no longer jump 500 feet into the air while running at 50 miles an hour.
The game still feels like Halo, the weapons are Halo, the graphics are Halo, the gametypes are Halo. It's Halo, it's just not the exact same Halo game you have been playing for the last 10 years, and I don't see why that is a problem. Video games are supposed to evolve, change with the times, not just give you the same thing over and over. Stagnation is not fun.
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I am sorry that you have to learn how to use a weapon OTHER than the BR now, and I am sorry that you can no longer jump 500 feet into the air while running at 50 miles an hour.
The game still feels like Halo, the weapons are Halo, the graphics are Halo, the gametypes are Halo. It's Halo, it's just not the exact same Halo game you have been playing for the last 10 years, and I don't see why that is a problem. Video games are supposed to evolve, change with the times, not just give you the same thing over and over. Stagnation is not fun.
Posted: May 7th 2010 2:16PM oldmancrosby said
Just because it's "the best multiplayer game ever made", so you say, that does not make it game of the year. I will shed a tear when a game with 16 people shooting each other in essentially a gymnasium is awarded game of the year.
Posted: May 7th 2010 2:29PM BlackedOut said
More games should have cover like Call of Juarez. Non-sticky and dynamic as hell.
I know that has nothing to do with anything. I'm sorry.
I know that has nothing to do with anything. I'm sorry.
Posted: May 7th 2010 2:45PM Knight Marquise said
Good Gawd man, quit being such a damn tool. We get it. We know your opinion. FFS, you post it several times in every thread. Move on.
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