Summary
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on Xbox One and Windows 10. Set early in the iconic war between the Covenant and UNSC - made famous by the Halo FPS games - Halo Wars: Definitive Edition provides a unique angle on the war while bringing new heroes to the battlefield. Control large Halo armies and direct them in action-packed warfare. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all the DLC from the landmark game. Re-live the epic campaign or compete in online multiplayer battles with armies of powerful Halo forces at your command.
Storyline
The Covenant has declared war on humanity, and Harvest is the first battleground. Set 21 years before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo Wars is an exciting real-time strategy game set in the legendary Halo universe. In this unique installment in the Halo franchise, players experience the epic battles that marked the beginning of the Covenant War. With the UNSC Spirit of Fire at their disposal, players fight in the intense and enormous conflicts that would define humanity's relentless heroism in its darkest hour.
| Release Date | December 20, 2016 |
| Publisher | 343 Industries, Microsoft Studios, Ensemble Studios |
| Content Rated | T (Teen) |
| Game Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative |
| Player Perspectives | Bird view / Isometric |
| Genres | Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy |
| Themes | Science fiction, Warfare |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One |
