Microsoft and 343 Industries haven't exactly been advertising like crazy for the release of Halo Wars 2, which is how the RTS games' February 17 release has snuck up on a lot of gamers. Will continue to fly below the radar or is the launch trailer just the first salvo in a full-on marketing bombardment?
Coming 8 years after the release of 2009's Halo Wars, the human crew of the UNSC warship Spirit of Fire is back but this time, they'll have to contend with a new alien species known simply as the Banished.
In addition to a story consisting of 13 chapters, multiplayer will also be available, with a number of different modes that will accomodate up to 6 players online.
Chornologically, Halo Wars 2 takes place 29 years after the events of the first game and occurs shortly after the conclusion of Halo 5: Guardians.
ABOUT HALO WARS 2
This February, real-time strategy makes an explosive return to the Halo Universe with Halo Wars 2. Lead armies of Spartans and other Halo fighting forces like Warthogs, Scorpions and exciting new units in a brutal war against a terrifying new enemy. Featuring campaign, multiplayer, and the all-new Blitz mode, this is the biggest Halo battlefield ever. The action begins February 17th with Ultimate Edition early access.