[Suggestion] flight-like access to new APIs

radiactivepeter wrote:

Dear developers at 343 Industries, I would like to share a suggestion or idea for the upcoming titles that will be released, like Halo Infinite.

Please, consider creating a flight / beta for brand-new APIs that are being built for new games. Independent developers from this sub-forum that are known to have created or published an application, could get invited to help test and provide feedback during the last stages of the APIs/backend design or deployment. Think about it as similar to the Master Chief Collection flights, but at a much smaller scale. A ring of external developers who would also provide quality and scalability feedback.

Benefits: In addition to receiving valuable feedback from developers, games like Halo: Infinite could have a variety of fan-made (third-party) applications available on launch day, thus increasing the impact and reach, creating a richer launch experience. For instance, mobile applications, discord bots, etc. Would like to hear your thoughts about this, either if the idea is viable or not.
-radiactivepeter

NicmeistaR wrote:

I would loveeeee if this became a reality! Please 343.

Me May Hamn, and Halo Data Hive have all been utilizing the full potential of the Halo 5 API.
Personally I have a lot of projects that would benefit a lot with Halo Infinite support this involves discord bots, twitter bots, twitch bots, twitch obs overlays integrated with Halo stats, a Halo Esports Platform (HaloEsportsGG), Halo South Africa, just to name a few. Please can this be a thing. I don't mind making revisions if the endpoints etc change on full launch but having more or less an idea of what I'll be working with will give me the ability to update all my platforms and have them ready before launch. Similar to how the Reclaimers get access to flights etc early it would be nice if the API Developers had something similar.