A new perspective to the Halo Saga
- Halo Wars 2: Awakening is an explosive addition to the Halo Saga. Brought to life through detailed graphics, real-time strategy throws you directly into the action. Be immersed in a brutal war & experience Halo's biggest battlefield ever by leading the Spartans, Warthogs & revisiting other classic Halo Fighting Forces against a dangerous new nemesis, Atriox.
Within the campaign the heroes of Halo Wars return to find themselves & the galaxy in more danger than ever. Following the events of Halo 5 & diving straight back into the action in the Halo universe we all know & love. As Atriox, the terrifying & powerful leader of The Banished moves to conquer all in his path they bring classic Halo weapons & new stunning battle scenes to the table.
Have the ability to be able to join teams with your friends or battle against them in the Xbox Live Community. Play online in 3v 3 matches in Skirmish, Strongholds, Domination, Deathmatch or Blitz. Experience new game-play options, exciting additions or keeps it classic. In Deathmatch you'll fight to be the last man standing, using strategy & skill to out-wit & out-fight your opponents. Domination offers classic RTS gameplay of Halo Wards; revived with new abilities, depth, leaders & units. Strongholds makes you work at a fast pace
- the goal is to attempt to control more bases than your opponent. Skirmish helps you to practice your battle strategy.
Blitz is an entirely new way to experience Halo Wars & real-time strategy gameplay. Combining tactical combat with card-based strategy, your deck is your army in Blitz as you build collections of powerful Halo vehicles & troops & command those units in fast-action matches online or solo against waves of enemies.