Last night at the Halo Fest event, Microsoft revealed that they will be releasing a hefty title update for Halo: Reach sometime in September. The patch makes a number of changes to the multiplayer mode of the game, which will of course either make gamers jump for joy or break their monitors in rage, or both.
The update will nerf the Armor Lock ability which previously made you invincible for a small period of time, albeit completely immobile. Now the Armor Lock will prevent most damage, but not all and stuck plasma grenades will not fall off anymore. Also implemented is a system called “Shield Bleed-through” which will transfer damage done with little shield onto the players overall health, optional reticle bloom removal and also remove the ability to deflect plasma sword attacks with well-timed melee from guns. Also the magnum pistol will see a power buff for those who loved it back in Halo: Combat Evolved.
