The Halo 5 release date has been set for October 2015 if the reports and rumors are to be believed.

it looks like the open beta for Halo 5: Guardians has been a success as 343 Industries are now polishing the game's mechanics as we speak. Not only can gamers expect better gameplay when the game launches but gamers can even expect the Halo 5 release date to be on October 2015.

Cyberland has reported that 343 Industries has a good amount of data collected from the Halo 5 open beta and that they can start making tweaks. additions and improvements on the gameplay of Halo 5 and that 343 industries is ready to release the game on October 2015.

Meanwhile, Gamespot has confirmed that 343 Industries will introduce a new map to the Halo 5 beta this January 9.

But the catch is, gamers would have to choose which map would be added in the beta.

On of the choices features the map "Orion" an asymmetrical map featuring two defensible towers. This map also has an assortment of power weapons, including the Energy Sword, Hyrda MLRS, and Sniper Rifle.

The option is "Pegasus" which features long lines of sight, which should reward players proficient with ranged weapons. Power weapons on this map include the Rocket Launcher and LightRifle.

343 Industries have released the Halo 5 beta on the Xbox One and it sports a lot of new features that players may or may not like and because of the beta, players are now wondering how would 343 Industries and Microsoft respond to the feedback of the beta testers of Halo 5.

Click here to vote on which map you want to see on the Halo 5 beta!