Preparations remain underway to bring Halo: The Master Chief Collection to PC, shifting Microsoft's iconic first-person shooter series beyond Xbox consoles. With plans for a staged rollout, Halo: Reach kicks off the release schedule, reviving the 2010 spinoff alongside 4K visual upgrades. And while the six-piece complication is set to launch later this year, an early access beta lays ahead.

Developer 343 Industries was first aiming for an April 2019 beta kick off, bringing Halo: Reach PC to its first pool of players via the Halo Insider Program. However, the team missed its initial window after stumbling on various hurdles, now yet to commit to a new timeframe.

While the Halo: Reach PC beta is yet to surface, new Microsoft Store event listings suggest an imminent launch. With E3 2019 set for next month, Microsoft Stores across the globe will host dedicated "Fan Celebrations" spanning the hours of the June 9 Xbox press conference. The events will seemingly grant opportunities to play the Halo: Reach beta in-store too, indicating flighting may commence in the days ahead.