Halo: Reach Announced at E3

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June 1, 2009

Today at E3 in Los Angeles, Microsoft announced Halo: Reach, the blockbuster prequel to the Halo trilogy that will let fans experience the now legendary events that transpired on the planet Reach. Halo: Reach is being created by acclaimed developer Bungie and will release in the fall of 2010 exclusively on Xbox 360.

No doubt you’re already chomping at the bit to get your first taste of Halo 3: ODST, but be sure to remember to hold on to your copy of ODST. As a bonus for Halo fans, Halo 3: ODST will be the key to the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta on Xbox LIVE. More information about the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta will be available at a later date.

If your anticipation is getting the better of you, you can find out more about what happened on the UNSC’s military stronghold, Reach, by picking up the Halo novels Halo: The Fall of Reach and Halo: First Strike, both written by Eric Nylund.