Every legend has a beginning.


Halo: Reach takes you to the heart of the UNSC's military, also the home of the iconic Spartan super soldiers.  For decades, humanity has fled from the relentless Covenant threat, but now the largest Covenant fleet ever witnessed looms in the darkened skies over Reach.  Noble Team, equipped with a deadly arsenal of high tech weaponry and abilities, and bolstered by the full might of the UNSC, must stand and face a full scale planetary invasion with humanity's fate hanging desperately in the balance.  If Reach falls, little will stand between the Covenant and the complete and total annihilation of the human race.

• Meet Noble Team - Get immersed in the ominous and heroic story as you play a member of the Noble Team.  Fight alongside a squad of iconic Spartan soldiers, each with deadly talents as unique as their personalities and customized gear.

• An Intense Campaign - Live the events that set the stage for the Halo trilogy as the UNSC and Covenant clash at the height of their military power.  Use new weapons, vehicles, and abilities while fiercely cunning articificial intelligence adds depth and complexity to each encounter

• Definitive Multiplayer Experience - Enjoy even more competitive gameplay, customization, and community integration, including a four-player cooperative mode.

• Player Customization and Reward - Customize and personalize your Spartan with a staggering array of armor accessories, and earn credits from play to unlock additional cosmetic upgrades.

• New social settings for match making to find like-minded teammates
• Change game rules and settings for even more customization and replay ability in Firefight mode
• Show off your skills in new multiplayer modes including "Invasion" and "Arena"
• Construct new maps and game modes and share with the Halo community through Xbox LIVE
• Includes Bonus Spartan Recon Helmet for your Spartan character
• Online multiplayer requires paid Xbox LIVE subscription and Internet service