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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition

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.

Released: 20 December 2016
Developer: Ensemble Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age rating: PEGI 16 · ESRB T
Controller: Full controller support
Steam recommendations: 8,558
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows) · Xbox One
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy
Also known as: Halo Wars: 결정판
Estimated owners: 500,000–1,000,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 78
Critic rating: 28
Ratings counted: 91.4%
Steam reviews: 75
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System requirements 4 GB RAM Download size 12.0 GB Steam Deck Verified Player counts 349

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition

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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.

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