Halo Wars 2 Launch Trailer Released by Microsoft

Written by Brandon Hofer on February 07, 2017

News: Halo Wars 2 is a couple of weeks away so Microsoft decided to release the launch trailer to whet your appetite.

With Halo Wars 2 being released in the near future Microsoft has unveiled the launch trailer for this anticipated sequel. If you haven’t been following the game’s development and don’t know the story a brief premise is below:

”After experiencing a pyrrhic victory following the events of the first Halo Wars, Captain Cutter and the brave crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire wake up after 28 years of cryosleep to discover themselves orbiting a familiar Forerunner construct; Halo 3 fans, you know what it is. After receiving a distress signal and sending down some Spartans to investigate, the crew meets Atriox – an incredibly dangerous Brute who is as intelligent as he is strong. He poses a grave threat to humanity, and it’s up to you to stop him and his Banished.”

If and when you decide to purchase Halo Wars 2 you will notice that there are two different versions to choose from. There is your standard edition that will be the normal price of $59.99 as well as the Ultimate Edition which will be available for $79.99 The two versions will include the following:

Halo Wars 2 Standard Edition

Halo Wars 2 game for Windows 10 and Xbox One via Xbox Play Anywhere

Available for $59.99

Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition

Halo Wars 2 game for Windows 10 and Xbox One via Xbox Play Anywhere four days before the official release

Halo Wars Definitive Edition - An enhanced version of the original Halo Wars that runs natively on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, featuring improved graphics, additional Achievements and includes all of the DLC created for the classic real-time strategy game.

The physical version of Halo Wars 2 for Windows 10 requires a one-time non-transferrable online activation at install with digital token.

Season Pass

If you choose to purchase the season pass (or get it as part of the Ultimate Edition) you will receive regular updates that span more than six months, including:

New Leaders with abilities that change the course of multiplayer matches

New Units that add to your multiplayer arsenal

New Blitz cards to collect and take into battle

New campaign missions that expand the Halo Wars 2 story

Take a look at the launch trailer below and tell us what you think. Are you excited for Halo Wars 2?