Halo Wars is a strategy game for Xbox 360 set in the Halo universe. The story takes place in 2531, twenty years before Halo: Combat Evolved, as the UNSC Spirit of Fire investigates Covenant activity on Planet Harvest.
- Cleaned, tested, and guaranteed to play. The disc play surface is in nice condition.
- Original online services for this game or platform have been discontinued; any offline or local modes still work normally.
- Real-time strategy gameplay focuses on commanding large armies, directing unit movement, and using abilities to gain the upper hand in combat.
- The campaign centers on the UNSC fighting the Covenant as humanity faces a threat tied to discoveries on Planet Harvest.
- Ground troops and airborne forces can be deployed together, giving battles a mix of infantry, vehicles, and air support.
- Support abilities can be called in during combat to shift the momentum of a battle.
Halo Wars expands the series beyond first-person action by turning the Human-Covenant war into a console-focused strategy experience. Its prequel setting places the Spirit of Fire storyline before Master Chief’s first appearance in Halo: Combat Evolved.
