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{{stub}}
 
{{state|state=beta}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Halo Wars 2 cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Halo Wars 2 cover.jpg
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 21, 2017}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 21, 2017}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|halo-wars-2|70}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|2841/halo-wars-2|78}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|halo-wars-2|77}}
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|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Loot box, Infinite spend, Free-to-grind|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://microtransaction.zone/Game?id=50510|title=HALO WARS 2 :: Microtransactions.zone|date=2020-08-06}}</ref> }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select, Multiple select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Halo Wars }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
|strategywiki = Halo Wars 2
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|official site= https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-gb/games/halo-wars-2
 +
|strategywiki = Halo_Wars_2
 +
|mobygames    = 94590
 +
|hltb        = 37985
 
|wikipedia    = Halo Wars 2
 
|wikipedia    = Halo Wars 2
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Halo}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{ii}} One of the Xbox Play Anywhere game which can be cross-play with an Xbox One.
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|introduction      = '''''Halo Wars 2''''' is an {{Glossary:RTS}} developed by [[Company:Creative Assembly|Creative Assembly]] and [[Company:343 Industries|343 Industries]] that is a part of the Halo series and a serves sequel to [[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]].
  
'''General information'''
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|release history  = The game released simultaneously on Windows 10 and Xbox One on February 21, 2017.
{{mm}} [http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo-wars-2 Official site]
+
 
 +
|current state    = Cross-play with Xbox One was added in a patch November 2, 2017.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/38bd6e2ebbb14e5b9b359bb029588800/topics/halo-wars-2---patch-notes-updated-sept-26/9756196e-2970-4247-8c0c-dd1a043a098c/posts?page=1#post13|title=Halo Wars Patch Notes - Xbox One X Update & More! :: Halo Waypoint|date=2020-08-06}}</ref>
 +
}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | WinStore | Europe only.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/38bd6e2ebbb14e5b9b359bb029588800/topics/update-on-halo-wars-2-windows-10-pc-physical-sku/9ecd8b7a-3bcf-49d4-a2c1-fb8ce3ceaefa/posts Update on Halo Wars 2 Windows 10 PC Physical SKU | Halo Wars 2 | Forums | Halo - Official Site]</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Microsoft Store | Published by "THQ Nordic" and "Microsoft" (4 DVD) | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B01H0TCHOA | WinStore | |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nblggh515bd | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}, {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. {{store link|Microsoft store|9plsbtjb87q7|Complete Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| WinStore | 9nblggh4s33m | WinStore | |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B01H0TCHOA | Microsoft Store | |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Windows Store}}.
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Microsoft Store}}.
{{ii}} This game is not available yet.
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 +
===Demo===
 +
{{ii}} A free Demo is available on the {{store link|Microsoft store|9pm9mlt103wk|Microsoft Store}}.
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
====Ultimate Edition====
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{{ii}} The Complete Edition contains Halo Wars 2 its season pass and all DLC.
{{ii}} Contains Halo Wars 2 and its season pass, along with ''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]]''.
+
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    = The DLC includes missions, customization options and leaders.
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 +
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Season Pass | '''Note:''' The season pass only includes additional leaders and does '''NOT''' include the below DLC. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Operation: SPEARBREAKER | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Awakening the Nightmare | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|infinite spend      = Card packs can be purchased infinitely with no limit.
 +
|loot box            = The game uses card packs with varying rarity types for its "Blitz" mode, which can be earned via gameplay as well as a real-money purchase.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           =  
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
|xbox cloud           = true
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|origin                   =  
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               =  
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               = true
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Image|Halo Wars 2 video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 +
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
|widescreen resolution      = yes
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Support for 21:9 and 32:9
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[SMAA]]
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[SMAA]]
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = true
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Image|Halo Wars 2 input settings.png|Input settings.}}
|key remap                = unknown
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{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = false
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller remap notes    = Can change functions of a few buttons only
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
|button prompts notes      =  
 
|button prompts notes      =  
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = false
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Halo Wars 2 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX, Voice and Cinematic.
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|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX, Voice, Cinematics.
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1 output.
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|ref      =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Latin American Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
|lan play            = unknown
+
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
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|online play players  = 6
 
|online play players  = 6
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
|online play notes    = Co-op campaign supports two players.
+
|online play notes    = Co-op campaign supports two players.<br> Supports crossplay with Xbox One
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|p2p                =  
 
|p2p                =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          =  
+
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|self-hosting      =  
 
|self-hosting      =  
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|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
|tcp  =  
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|tcp  = 3074
|udp  =  
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|udp  = 88,500,3074,3544,4500
|upnp =  
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|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Foliage flickers===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable foliage in settings.|ref=|fix=}}
 +
===Black screen during campaign mission briefing, unable to proceed===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable HDR on this monitor in Windows.  Or, hit Alt-Enter to exit fullscreen and drag the game window to a non-HDR monitor.  Once past the briefing, drag the game window back to the first monitor and hit Alt-Enter to resume fullscreen.|ref=|fix=}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
|vulkan support        =  
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|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          = Havok
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|minOS    = 10
 
|minOS    = 10
|minCPU  = Intel i5-2500
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-2500
 
|minCPU2  = AMD FX-4350
 
|minCPU2  = AMD FX-4350
 
|minRAM  = 6 GB
 
|minRAM  = 6 GB
 
|minHD    =  
 
|minHD    =  
|minGPU  = nVidia GeForce GTX 660
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7750
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7750
 
|minVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minVRAM  = 2 GB
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|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
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Latest revision as of 02:23, 21 March 2024

Halo Wars 2
Halo Wars 2 cover
Developers
Creative Assembly
343 Industries
Publishers
Digital Microsoft Studios
Retail THQ Nordic[1]
Release dates
Windows February 21, 2017
Reception
Metacritic 70
OpenCritic 78
IGDB 77
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions Loot box, Infinite spend, Free-to-grind[2]
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Point and select, Multiple select
Genres RTS
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi
Series Halo Wars
Halo Wars 2 on HowLongToBeat
Halo Wars 2 on IGDB
Halo Wars 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Halo Wars 2 on MobyGames
Halo Wars 2 on Wikipedia
Halo Wars
Subseries of Halo
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition 2016
Halo Wars 2 2017

Halo Wars 2 is an RTS developed by Creative Assembly and 343 Industries that is a part of the Halo series and a serves sequel to Halo Wars: Definitive Edition.

The game released simultaneously on Windows 10 and Xbox One on February 21, 2017.

Cross-play with Xbox One was added in a patch November 2, 2017.[3]

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Microsoft Store
Published by "THQ Nordic" and "Microsoft" (4 DVD)
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Play Anywhere. Complete Edition also available.
Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
Microsoft Store
Windows
All versions require Microsoft Store DRM.

Demo

A free Demo is available on the Microsoft Store.

Version differences

The Complete Edition contains Halo Wars 2 its season pass and all DLC.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC The DLC includes missions, customization options and leaders.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Season Pass Note: The season pass only includes additional leaders and does NOT include the below DLC.
Windows
Operation: SPEARBREAKER
Windows
Awakening the Nightmare
Windows

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Infinite spend Card packs can be purchased infinitely with no limit.
Loot box The game uses card packs with varying rarity types for its "Blitz" mode, which can be earned via gameplay as well as a real-money purchase.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
Microsoft Store

Save game data location

System Location
Windows
Microsoft Store

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, SFX, Voice, Cinematics.
Surround sound
Up to 7.1 output.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
6 Versus, Co-op
Co-op campaign supports two players.
Supports crossplay with Xbox One

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Dedicated

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 3074
UDP 88,500,3074,3544,4500
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues unresolved

Foliage flickers

Disable foliage in settings.

Black screen during campaign mission briefing, unable to proceed

Disable HDR on this monitor in Windows. Or, hit Alt-Enter to exit fullscreen and drag the game window to a non-HDR monitor. Once past the briefing, drag the game window back to the first monitor and hit Alt-Enter to resume fullscreen.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 12
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2500
AMD FX-4350
System memory (RAM) 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7750
2 GB of VRAM


References