The multiplayer beta for Halo 5: Guardians will kick off December 27, 343 Industries Studio Head Bonnie Ross has said.

The beta is set to run for 3 weeks after launching, ending on January 17. As previously announced, beta access will be granted to those who buy the upcoming Halo: The Master Chief Edition, which is set to release November 11 this year.

Halo 5:  Guardians will release Autumn 2015 on Xbox One.