Microsoft has finally struck “gold” with Halo Wars, announcing this morning that the Halo spin-off is complete and has been sent off for manufacturing.
Your first chance to go hands-on with Halo Wars will come on February 5 with the formal release of an open beta on Xbox Live Marketplace. No code will be required to gain access — it is open to all.
Microsoft describes the demo as follows: “Players will be able master Ensemble’s groundbreaking control scheme in optional beginner and advanced tutorials or jump right into the action to experience the beginning of the Halo Wars story with the first two campaign missions. The demo will also include Chasms, one of Halo Wars’ 14 multiplayer maps, wherein players can battle it out in Skirmish mode vs. A.I., playing either as the UNSC with Captain Cutter’s leader powers, or as the Covenant with the Prophet of Regret’s own unique abilities.”
We’ve got 8 new high resolution screenshots snapped straight from the upcoming demo that you can check out below.
The full retail release for Halo Wars on Xbox 360 will be March 3.
You can secure a copy of the standard edition or, for $20 more, the limited edition from Amazon.com by clicking here.
