Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta logs 20m matches

Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta participants played 20m matches over 2.5m hours, Microsoft has revealed as part of an infographic on the event.

The image created by developer 343 Industries (enlarged below) states those 20m matches amounted to 290 years worth of gameplay and 181m confirmed kills.

We’re thrilled with the results – the level of engagement and response from our community shattered all of our expectations,” executive producer Josh Holmes said.

Holmes states the team is in the process of taking a deep dive into the multiplayer beta’s data, creating an extensive” improvements list based on player feedback – such as adjustments to rankings, weapons, abilities and other mechanics.

Halo 5: Guardians is expected out later this year on Xbox One.