Halo Wars
About the Game
Halo Wars is a prequel to the the Halo trilogy , set 21 years before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved . In this real-time strategy take on Halo, players leads the UNSC troops from the ship "Spirit of Fire", as they fight war against the Covenant on the partially destroyed human colony planet Harvest. Most of the familiar units from the Halo games are featured - on UNSC side, one can find anything from marines to the near-legendary SPARTAN-II super-soldiers, from Warthogs to Scorpion tanks.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The ranks of the Covenant are well-represented from lowly Grunts all the way to the most feared Elites, Brutes and even the Prophets, with all the vehicles from Banshees to Wraiths and Scarabs. The game offers both a single-player campaign and an ability to play through the campaign in co-operative mode. players-versus-player Skirmish mode, which supports up to 6 players, also lets the players to take the Covenant's side.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Co-Op, Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Team, and 2 Players.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Halo Wars | Xbox 360.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ensemble Studios Corporation | Australia | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Australia | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Blur Studio, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Soundelux Design Music Group | Australia | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | POP Sound | Australia | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Australia | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Volt Information Services, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Excell Data Corporation | Australia | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ensemble Studios Corporation | Japan | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Japan | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Blur Studio, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Japan | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Volt Information Services, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Excell Data Corporation | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ensemble Studios Corporation | Germany | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Germany | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Blur Studio, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Germany | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Volt Information Services, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Excell Data Corporation | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ensemble Studios Corporation | France | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | France | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Blur Studio, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | France | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Volt Information Services, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Excell Data Corporation | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ensemble Studios Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Blur Studio, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Soundelux Design Music Group | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | POP Sound | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Volt Information Services, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Excell Data Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ensemble Studios Corporation | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Blur Studio, Inc. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Volt Information Services, Inc. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Excell Data Corporation | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ensemble Studios Corporation | Italy | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Italy | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Blur Studio, Inc. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Italy | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Volt Information Services, Inc. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Excell Data Corporation | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ensemble Studios Corporation | Spain | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Spain | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Blur Studio, Inc. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Spain | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Volt Information Services, Inc. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Excell Data Corporation | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Austria, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ensemble Studios Corporation | Austria, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Austria, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Blur Studio, Inc. | Austria, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | Austria, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Austria, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Austria, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Volt Information Services, Inc. | Austria, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Excell Data Corporation | Austria, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Ensemble Studios Corporation | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Blur Studio, Inc. | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | POP Sound | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Soundelux Design Music Group | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Volt Information Services, Inc. | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Excell Data Corporation | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Business Model | Commercial | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Download | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Additional Hardware Supported | System/Multi-Link Cable | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Local Players via System Link / LAN Cable | 2-6 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 6 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Players: Co-Op | 2 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Achievements | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Content Download | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Online Multiplayer | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Genre | Strategy | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Xbox One | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Ensemble Studios | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Ensemble Studios | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Strategy | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft Game Studios | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Strategy | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-26 | Australia | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-26 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-27 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-27 | France | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-27 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-27 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-27 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-27 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-27 | Austria, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| 2009-03-03 | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| 2009-02-26 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 2009-02-27 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2009-03-03 | North America | PriceCharting |
| March 3, 2009 | North America | PriceCharting |
| February 26, 2009 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| February 27, 2009 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay Product ID | 13036642104 | Australia | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 882224762250 | Australia | MobyGames |
| Game Manual | X15-20335-01 | Australia | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4988648605848 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1645263394 | Japan | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 882224720823 | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 882224720786 | France | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 882224720779 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Game Manual | X15-20335-01 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 882224720779 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 882224720793 | Italy | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1502400421 | Italy | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 882224720878 | Austria, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 882224552042 | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 56278646 | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| upc | 882224552042 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0017HW5LM | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 56278646 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 882224622752 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 882224762250 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 882224762250 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
