What you need to know
- 343 Industries has launched the first test flight for Halo: Reach on PC.
- The flight allows players to play the "Tip of the Spear" mission.
- The test includes less than a thousand people.
- Pirated versions of the beta are available online.
The Halo: Reach beta rolled out to less than a thousand people a few days ago, but that hasn't stopped it from leaking out. Pirated versions can be found all over the internet, allowing anyone to play a selection of the game. Microsoft is aware of this problem and has promised to crack down on offenders.
It has come to our attention that the Halo Insider flight has been illegally distributed online. If you download or play this illegal copy, we have the right to ban all associated accounts and remove you from all current or future 343 programs.
Rules >>> https://t.co/UuPqv8obE1 pic.twitter.com/oqPjp3oyhiIt has come to our attention that the Halo Insider flight has been illegally distributed online. If you download or play this illegal copy, we have the right to ban all associated accounts and remove you from all current or future 343 programs.
Rules >>> https://t.co/UuPqv8obE1 pic.twitter.com/oqPjp3oyhi— Tyler Davis (@343Postums) June 29, 2019June 29, 2019
Today, Community Support and Engagement Coordinator at 343 Industries Tyler Davis said that those who play the pirated beta will be banned. David added, "If you download or play this illegal copy, we have the right to ban all associated accounts and remove you from all current or future... programs." The beta only contains one mission and is currently just to test out delivery methods.
If your account is banned, it means that you lose access to all your digital purchases as well. Since many gamers use the same account for Xbox One and the Microsoft Store on Windows 10, a ban can be quite devastating. Hopefully, those pirating the game will keep this in mind.
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