Halo 4 flight has launched with first public beta tests

The first 'Halo 4' PC public beta test has started.

The hugely popular title is part of the 'Master Chief Collection', and now the title's community manager has revealed the exciting news through a series of emojis.

Referencing the test - which Microsoft refers to as a "flight" - John Junyszek shared a halo emoji, the number 4, a plane taking off and two waving hands.

When a follower responded suggesting fans wanted the same for 'Halo Infinite', he replied with the side eyes emoji.

He later clarified that the flight was being done in waves, and added that "invites are rolling out still".

The news come just days after Microsoft delayed the public beta - which was set to take place last week - due to a "blocker issue".

Community director Brian Jarrard took to the game's forums and explained: "Unfortunately, we're not quite ready yet.

"As of this writing, the team has one remaining blocker to address before we can progress the build to Ring 3 and send out Halo Insider invites.

"We're close and, assuming this blocker can get resolved quickly without any further issues, we’re hoping to kick things off next week."

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