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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 PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.
- Last tracked players
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- All-time peak
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- Steam reviews
- 91.1% positive 8,549 reviews · via SteamSpy
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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC.
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. Experience the epic campaign or compete in online multiplayer battles with armies of powerful Halo forces at your command.
Network play for this product is exclusive to Steam. Cross-play with Windows Store versions of the same game is not supported.
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. Experience the epic campaign or compete in online multiplayer battles with armies of powerful Halo forces at your command.
Network play for this product is exclusive to Steam. Cross-play with Windows Store versions of the same game is not supported.
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Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or Equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200 NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M AMD Radeon R5 M240
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 12 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 560, 650, 750 AMD HD 5850, 6870, 7790
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 12 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- USK rating
- 12
- Brazilian rating
- 14
- Achievements
- 75
- Controller support
- full
- Features
- Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Captions available, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese*, Korean, Polish, Russian*, Traditional Chinese
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- Support site ↗
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Structured language support (12)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
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| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Italian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| German | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | No | Yes |
| Czech | Yes | No | Yes |
| Hungarian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Korean | Yes | No | Yes |
| Polish | Yes | No | Yes |
| Russian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traditional Chinese | Yes | No | Yes |
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Value Score
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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 48th percentile. Priced as Market at $19.99.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Halo Wars: Definitive Edition worth buying right now?
Wait — $19.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Halo Wars: Definitive Edition go on sale?
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Is Halo Wars: Definitive Edition free to play?
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is Halo Wars: Definitive Edition?
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is a Strategy game.
Who developed Halo Wars: Definitive Edition?
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition was developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios.
What platforms does Halo Wars: Definitive Edition support?
Available on Steam for Windows.
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