Those of you having troubles accessing the Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta via Crackdown need not worry too long. Reports are filtering in from users scattered around that they’re slowly being able to download the beta.
Frankie at Bungie posted a message that they’re well aware of the Crackdown delays and that the proper people have been notified. So don’t worry, you’ll soon get your fix. People who were invited into the beta via Rule of Three, Family & Friends and other non-Crackdown ways are unaffected by this.
So keep trying as the problem appears to be slowly fixing itself.
[Update]
We’re happy to finally announce that the issues being faced with the Halo 3 beta and Crackdown will be resolved shortly. The Microsoft team has found a solution and it’s undergoing final testing now. Assuming the test pass goes according to plan, the fix will come in the form of a Crackdown title update within the next three to six hours.
We understand many of you were eagerly awaiting your chance to jump into the Halo 3 Beta and this technical issue has put a damper on your plans. Thankfully the fix is incoming and we’re sincerely sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. Ultimately we hope this will all soon be a distant memory once you pick up the Spartan Laser, launch yourself from a Mancannon and enjoy online shenanigans with your friends.
As a reminder, people who already have the Halo 3 Beta are unaffected by this issue. (thx 1)
[Update 2] - Press Release
We are happy to inform you that the Halo 3 multiplayer beta is now accessible for everyone who purchased Crackdown. The Microsoft team has been working on a software update, which went live shortly after 7:00pm PDT tonight, and is accessible through Crackdown in the Downloads section.
We sincerely apologize for the delay. We know we have a lot of fans that have been waiting for the beta for months, and even took time off of work to start early today. We really appreciate their enthusiasm, and we hope the small delay won’t damper everyone?s enjoyment of the game. Given the circumstances, we will be extending the duration of the Halo 3 multiplayer beta from June 6 to June 10, 11:59 PM PDT.
May 16th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
don’t put too much emphasis on the word “reports” lol. a few people have managed to download the beta from Crackdown. i’m still finding scattered people being able to access it.
as i said, keep trying. once the issue is completely fixed, i’m sure an announcement will be made. i’ll update the post accordingly.
and just to clear up one thing…there is nothing wrong with the Halo 3 Beta. there is something wrong with the Crackdown access to it.
May 16th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
I’m hating crackdown more and more each day!
May 16th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
[quote comment="33369"]don’t put too much emphasis on the word “reports” lol. a few people have managed to download the beta from Crackdown. i’m still finding scattered people being able to access it.
as i said, keep trying. once the issue is completely fixed, i’m sure an announcement will be made. i’ll update the post accordingly.
and just to clear up one thing…there is nothing wrong with the Halo 3 Beta. there is something wrong with the Crackdown access to it.[/quote]
Well, that, and the Rule of Three access too. Considering hardly anyone’s gotten codes through those means either.
May 16th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
from what i’ve been told, the only thing that should be affected is the Crackdown access. for those who get Rule of Three codes, they should be okay.
have you heard anyone with a Rule of Three code that can’t access the beta?
May 16th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
This is lame. It never takes this long for links to cache with the movie/video service. So what is the deal? I know the thing has been sitting on the prelive test service forever now. This leads me to believe their servers got blasted just like in novenmber.
May 16th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
i don’t think it’s a server issue because like i said, the Halo 3 Beta is up and running. if this isn’t fixed before i get home, watch my gamercard as i’ll be playing the Halo 3 Beta to back this up.
the problem is the Crackdown access. the problem isn’t the beta itself.
May 16th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
Deac,
I know the problem is with the Crackdown “Key” but the whole point is that if they really wanted to make things easier they should have included another disc for access to the Beta when ready. Using another game as a launch disc seemed a bit odd to many. Now on the day of the launch the “Key” won’t work? I also understand they are working on it but all we heard so far is from Bungie if the real problem is with the Crackdown disc or launch program why nothing from the Crackdown team?
I don’t want to stir the pot but to say it should be fixed soon and no one has gotten in as of yet does seem a bit odd. I really wish they would just say what the issue is and let everyone know to avoid the bashing, bogus post and rumors?
May 16th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
[quote comment="33389"]Deac,
I know the problem is with the Crackdown “Key” but the whole point is that if they really wanted to make things easier they should have included another disc for access to the Beta when ready. Using another game as a launch disc seemed a bit odd to many. Now on the day of the launch the “Key” won’t work? I also understand they are working on it but all we heard so far is from Bungie if the real problem is with the Crackdown disc or launch program why nothing from the Crackdown team?
I don’t want to stir the pot but to say it should be fixed soon and no one has gotten in as of yet does seem a bit odd. I really wish they would just say what the issue is and let everyone know to avoid the bashing, bogus post and rumors?[/quote]
A secondary disc wouldn’t have made a difference since the whole concept is getting access the the content on the marketplace and downloading it. Some of us, with keys, are able to get access that way. There’s just an issue with the disc method. Give them time. It is a ‘beta’ afterall.
May 16th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
hey no arguments from me on that one Rich. it blows in every possible way that this went down the way it did. no way around that. it sucks the big one.
Bungie and the Live Team are on it. that’s about all i can say and all i’ve been told. the right people are on it.
rumors happen…it’s the nature of the beast. you just have to filter out the BS and roll on lol but hey, as soon as i’m told anything new i’ll let you guys know.
May 16th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
I hope they detail what went wrong in this case, cause I’m actually interested. I got a “Friends and Family” code at like 6am this morning though, so I’ve been able to play, very strange.