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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition

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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
Cover art for Halo Wars: Definitive Edition.

Developer(s):


343 Industries
Behaviour Interactive[1]
Ensemble Studios (Original game)

Publisher(s):

Microsoft Game Studios

Platform(s):

Release date(s):

December 20, 2016 (Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition bundle)

Genre(s):

Real-time Strategy

Mode(s):

Campaign

 

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is a remaster and re-release of the original Halo Wars real-time strategy game that was released on the Xbox 360 in March of 2009. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition was originally released for Xbox One and Windows 10 on December 20, 2016, bundled with the Ultimate Edition of Halo Wars 2. On April 20, 2017, it was released for standalone purchase on Steam as well as Xbox One and Windows 10.

The game features improved graphics, updated achievements, and all of the downloadable content that was offered for Halo Wars original release.[2] Players are able to achieve three additional multiplayer ranks of Three-Star General, Four-Star General and Five-Star General.

Players who pre-ordered the Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition were able to play the Definitive Edition beginning on December 20, 2016, more than two months prior to the release of Halo Wars 2, and four months prior to its solo release.[3]

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition additionally offers Steam rewards, which can be viewed here.

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Concept art[edit]

The in-game options and extras menu has a concept art gallery, whose contents are depicted below.

System requirements[edit]

Minimum

Operating system: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or higher
DirectX: DirectX 11
CPU: Intel Core i3 or Equivalent
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M or Equivalent
RAM: 4GB
HDD: 12GB

Recommended

Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX: DirectX 11
CPU: Intel Core i5 or Equivalent
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 560, 650, 750 or Equivalent
RAM: 8GB
HDD: 12GB

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