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Halo Wars 2 - Ultimate Edition - Xbox One

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  • The Halo Wars 2: Ultimate Edition includes early access to the full game four days before the game's standard release date, Halo Wars 2 Season Pass digital code and Halo Wars: Definitive Edition digital code
  • Build and lead powerful armies of vehicles and troops in epic battles
  • Play the game with or against friends and the Xbox Live community in a variety of multiplayer modes supporting up to 6 players
  • Instant combat, instant command. Blitz mode is an all-new way to play. Combining tactical combat with card-based strategy, your deck is your army in Blitz as you build collections of powerful Halo vehicles and troops and command those units in fast-action matches
  • Xbox One Console Exclusive

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Prepare yourself for war with the Halo Wars 2: Ultimate Edition. Download and start playing Halo Wars 2 four days before the game’s standard release date.* Real-time strategy makes an explosive return to the Halo universe in Halo Wars 2. Lead Spartans, Warthogs and other classic Halo fighting forces in a brutal war against a terrifying new enemy on the biggest Halo battlefield ever. *Online multiplayer, Season Pass and early access require Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) and broadband internet; ISP fees apply. Halo Wars 2 will release on 2/21/17 at 12:01AM EST. Ultimate Edition purchasers will have early access and may play the game on 2/17/17. Xbox Live and broadband internet required for download of game; ISP fees may apply.

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The Halo Wars 2: Ultimate Edition includes:

- Halo Wars 2 – Early Access. Play Halo Wars 2 four days early

- Halo Wars 2 Season Pass digital code

- Halo Wars 2: Definitive Edition digital code. Experience the original Halo Wars with enhanced graphics, new achievements and all of its DLC on Xbox One.

*Season Pass and early access require Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately). Halo Wars 2 will release on 2/21/17 at 12:01AM EST. Ultimate Edition purchasers will have early access and may play the game on 2/17/17. Xbox Live and broadband internet required for download of game; ISP fees may apply.

Build and lead powerful armies of vehicles and troops in epic battles.

Experience an all-new story told across action-packed campaign missions.

Play with or against friends and the Xbox Live community in a variety of multiplayer modes supporting up to 6 players.

Blitz mode is an all-new way to play. Combining tactical combat with card-based strategy, your deck is your army in Blitz as you build collections of powerful Halo vehicles and troops and command those units in fast-action matches.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
578 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, graphics and value of the video game software. They mention that it's a great game, with cool gameplay and amazing graphics. Some appreciate the control and performance. Opinions are mixed on the storyline and randomness.

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52 customers mention38 positive14 negative

Customers like the quality of the game. They say it's a great game, with cool gameplay and a fun multiplayer. Some customers mention that some of the achievements are bugged. However, they say the story is good and the campaign is surprisingly entertaining.

"Simply an amazing game. Halo Wars 2 improves significantly on every aspect when compared with the original Halo Wars...." Read more

"...However, I will note that the campaign was surprisingly entertaining and introduced enough variety to be enjoyable...." Read more

"...The skirmish, blitz, and multiplayer are really a blast to play and I still love playing them after beating the game...." Read more

"...Controls can be frustrating at times, selecting units, but it does not dampen the fun...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the graphics amazing, wonderful, and classic. They also enjoy the campaign and level design. Overall, they say the overall design is very similar.

"...and it shows with all the particle effects going on and how clean everything looks...." Read more

"...So far I have been enjoying the campaign and the level design...." Read more

"...Otherwise they overall design is very similar...." Read more

"Halo Wars 2 is a great return to Halo due to the wonderful and classic art style that has returned...." Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers generally like the value of the video game software. They mention that it's worth the money, has a great price, and is a good item.

"Great price and my son plays it all the time." Read more

"Good item, great seller!" Read more

"...The only downside is the fact that the new gametype, Blitz, is pay-to-win and not structured very well in terms of matching up with ideal opponents." Read more

"Great price. Fast shipping" Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the control of the video game. They say it improves how they can control their army and can make various groups of units. They also say it gives them tools to precisely navigate their units through the terrain. They mention the game allows them to control units quickly and precisely. They appreciate the variety of strategic units for each class. Overall, customers find the game fairly intuitive and say the AI is extremely smart.

"...common concern with a console based RTS, is the ability to control units quickly and precisely so that the game allows advantages/disadvantages to..." Read more

"...And every decision you make matters. You've got an extremely smart AI working simultaneously as you work...." Read more

"...also play online with other players or against A.I. There's some variety in game modes but overall for what you get it's a good addition to any Halo..." Read more

"...They also improved how you can control your army and can make various groups of units...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the video game software. They mention that it works well and has no issues.

"is very good!" Read more

"excellent" Read more

"Shipped quickly and no issues." Read more

"products works good, fast shipping, no problems" Read more

12 customers mention4 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the storyline of the video game. Some find the campaign a great continuation from the first game, while others say it's mediocre and weak. Some customers also mention that the game is boring and super buggy.

"...Cons:- Some of the achievements are bugged- The reason why this is a three-star review, players disconnect constantly online...." Read more

"...The campaign is a great continuation from the first game and the consequences of what happens when you are in cryosleep for too long...." Read more

"...The Campaign was a disappointment. The story is weak. The gameplay felt like more of DLC than a full fledged game...." Read more

"Not the best game. Did not hold my interest" Read more

8 customers mention4 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the randomness. Some mention that the story is much more cohesive and well-written, while others say that the Blitz mode is unbalanced and random due to the pay to win supply. They also say the game has more glitches and is too overpowered.

"...(as a was) you'll be pleased to know that Halo Wars 2's story is much more cohesive and well-written...." Read more

"...The biggest downside is Blitz mode being unbalanced and random due to the pay to win supply pack system that is sadly all to common in modern games." Read more

"Pros:- A great story (unlike Halo 5)- Nice Soundtrack- Units are much more balanced in comparison to the first game-..." Read more

"...The game has more glitches than I have seen in a game since the master chief collection. Don't get me wrong, it's nowhere near as bad as that was...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the connectivity of the video game software. They mention that they experience disconnects and fame rate issues.

"...heard from a minority of the fanbase that the game lags and even disconnects sometimes...." Read more

"...The reason why this is a three-star review, players disconnect constantly online...." Read more

"Meh. It's a decent RTS for console. Lots of disconnects and fame rate issues on my Xbox one s. It's fun, but I wouldn't try to be too competitive in..." Read more

Great game, but slightly annoyed.
4 Stars
Great game, but slightly annoyed.
Ensemble Studios was in my top three choices for best developers of Real Time Strategy games. I had the privilege of attending the launch party of Age of Mythologies years ago and talked with the developers and even the CEO, Bruce Shelly. When I found out they were making the first Halo Wars I was ecstatic and loved the game, they finally found a way to create an RTS on a console using a controller that actually worked quite well. I was very saddened to hear this was their last game and the studio was being shut down. I always wondered if a second game in the series would have looked like.When Halo Wars 2 was announced I was very excited but cautious to see how it would turn out. To my surprise, the developers really built upon and improved the formula and controls from the previous game. The campaign is a great continuation from the first game and the consequences of what happens when you are in cryosleep for too long. The skirmish, blitz, and multiplayer are really a blast to play and I still love playing them after beating the game. I never had any issues from lag playing online. The graphics for the game are a big step up from the previous game and it shows with all the particle effects going on and how clean everything looks. I love the music in the game as it continues on the Halo feel.My biggest annoyance with the game is how it says, “Ultimate Edition”. This is a big fat marketing ploy that I HATE! All other Ultimate Editions come with all the extra DLC (that was released up to that point), so I assumed this various would have as well. Even though I did get a free digital copy of Halo Wars to put on the Xbox One with enhanced graphics but, I was quite miffed when I tried to download the DLC and told me to purchase. This is really annoying to me as I triple checked to make sure I didn’t miss any codes, but nope.Overall, I am very happy with this game, 343 really took Ensemble’s template and stepped it up and amped it in every possible direction. I was very worried before I played the game, especially since I played the first to refresh myself on everything, but there was nothing to worry about. The future looks really bright for this series and I can’t wait until the enviable announcement for Halo Wars 3 and see what awaits everyone.
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Juan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply an amazing game. Halo Wars 2 improves significantly on every ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase
Simply an amazing game. Halo Wars 2 improves significantly on every aspect when compared with the original Halo Wars. The campaign, skirmish, blitz, and multiplayer are all blasts to play. Also, if you were upset with how 343 handled Halo 5's story (as a was) you'll be pleased to know that Halo Wars 2's story is much more cohesive and well-written. This really is the perfect step in the right direction for 343, and I'm excited and less cautious for the future of Halo. Some of the reviews here might just be trolls, but I have heard from a minority of the fanbase that the game lags and even disconnects sometimes. However, it's only happened to me once in 12+ hours of playing, and even then a future patch will probably fix this, so it's nothing significant to worry about.
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44Haystack Books
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic game, improves on what was best with its predecessor.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2017
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase
This is a fantastic game. The most common concern with a console based RTS, is the ability to control units quickly and precisely so that the game allows advantages/disadvantages to be exploited. Halo Wars 2 does this masterfully and gives you the tools to precisely navigate your units through the terrain.

Like its predecessor, Halo Wars 2 does a fantastic job balancing units (air, vehicle, and ground). While also giving a variety of strategic units for each class giving variety to the game (beyond simply pooling units). Further, Halo Wars 2 adds to the original game's unit pool, leading to a variety of different ways to handle particular adversaries.

The best part of Halo Wars 2 is its multiplayer, which should lead to significant replay-ability. However, I will note that the campaign was surprisingly entertaining and introduced enough variety to be enjoyable. Everything considered, this is definitely a game worth your time.
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Michael
4.0 out of 5 stars Great game, but slightly annoyed.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase
Ensemble Studios was in my top three choices for best developers of Real Time Strategy games. I had the privilege of attending the launch party of Age of Mythologies years ago and talked with the developers and even the CEO, Bruce Shelly. When I found out they were making the first Halo Wars I was ecstatic and loved the game, they finally found a way to create an RTS on a console using a controller that actually worked quite well. I was very saddened to hear this was their last game and the studio was being shut down. I always wondered if a second game in the series would have looked like.

When Halo Wars 2 was announced I was very excited but cautious to see how it would turn out. To my surprise, the developers really built upon and improved the formula and controls from the previous game. The campaign is a great continuation from the first game and the consequences of what happens when you are in cryosleep for too long. The skirmish, blitz, and multiplayer are really a blast to play and I still love playing them after beating the game. I never had any issues from lag playing online. The graphics for the game are a big step up from the previous game and it shows with all the particle effects going on and how clean everything looks. I love the music in the game as it continues on the Halo feel.

My biggest annoyance with the game is how it says, “Ultimate Edition”. This is a big fat marketing ploy that I HATE! All other Ultimate Editions come with all the extra DLC (that was released up to that point), so I assumed this various would have as well. Even though I did get a free digital copy of Halo Wars to put on the Xbox One with enhanced graphics but, I was quite miffed when I tried to download the DLC and told me to purchase. This is really annoying to me as I triple checked to make sure I didn’t miss any codes, but nope.

Overall, I am very happy with this game, 343 really took Ensemble’s template and stepped it up and amped it in every possible direction. I was very worried before I played the game, especially since I played the first to refresh myself on everything, but there was nothing to worry about. The future looks really bright for this series and I can’t wait until the enviable announcement for Halo Wars 3 and see what awaits everyone.
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Michael
4.0 out of 5 stars Great game, but slightly annoyed.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019
Ensemble Studios was in my top three choices for best developers of Real Time Strategy games. I had the privilege of attending the launch party of Age of Mythologies years ago and talked with the developers and even the CEO, Bruce Shelly. When I found out they were making the first Halo Wars I was ecstatic and loved the game, they finally found a way to create an RTS on a console using a controller that actually worked quite well. I was very saddened to hear this was their last game and the studio was being shut down. I always wondered if a second game in the series would have looked like.

When Halo Wars 2 was announced I was very excited but cautious to see how it would turn out. To my surprise, the developers really built upon and improved the formula and controls from the previous game. The campaign is a great continuation from the first game and the consequences of what happens when you are in cryosleep for too long. The skirmish, blitz, and multiplayer are really a blast to play and I still love playing them after beating the game. I never had any issues from lag playing online. The graphics for the game are a big step up from the previous game and it shows with all the particle effects going on and how clean everything looks. I love the music in the game as it continues on the Halo feel.

My biggest annoyance with the game is how it says, “Ultimate Edition”. This is a big fat marketing ploy that I HATE! All other Ultimate Editions come with all the extra DLC (that was released up to that point), so I assumed this various would have as well. Even though I did get a free digital copy of Halo Wars to put on the Xbox One with enhanced graphics but, I was quite miffed when I tried to download the DLC and told me to purchase. This is really annoying to me as I triple checked to make sure I didn’t miss any codes, but nope.

Overall, I am very happy with this game, 343 really took Ensemble’s template and stepped it up and amped it in every possible direction. I was very worried before I played the game, especially since I played the first to refresh myself on everything, but there was nothing to worry about. The future looks really bright for this series and I can’t wait until the enviable announcement for Halo Wars 3 and see what awaits everyone.
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TommyW.
5.0 out of 5 stars Spartans at your control
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase
I am more a Halo fan than of the RTS genre. I picked this up mainly for its connection with the Halo universe. So far I have been enjoying the campaign and the level design. Zooming in and watching all the characters duke it out with all the vehicles and weapons that make Halo is really awesome. Controls can be frustrating at times, selecting units, but it does not dampen the fun. Controlling Spartans and the UNSC Army is a ship load of fun. I am looking forward to what the Season Pass will offer. If you are a fan of Halo this is needed in your library.
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multichristheman
5.0 out of 5 stars Halo Wars 2 delivers stunning results
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase
The game is fantastic and fun and gives lots of great nights for the crew when you want to focus on something that gets really intense as you play. The music, the graphics, the story, the amount of work you can put in to strategize war tactics. You're in control here. And every decision you make matters. You've got an extremely smart AI working simultaneously as you work. Legendary might seem a bit too much but over all a game definitely worth checking out for those into Real Time Strategy! Makes hours seem like minutes in this interactive world. Some glitchiness regarding multiplayer joining, but hopefully they're in the works for sending out a fix.
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5.0 out of 5 stars For fans of the Halo series.
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase
I've enjoyed the Halo Series of games in the past and I had no reason to think I wouldn't enjoy a game like Halo Wars 2. If you like some resource managing and commanding an army then you should enjoy this. The extra goodies included in the deluxe edition which amount to new leaders bring unique changes to the two factions you can play as. If you have a friend or two you can also play online with other players or against A.I. There's some variety in game modes but overall for what you get it's a good addition to any Halo Fan's library and a possible add if you like the Halo universe but not all the First Person shooting the other installments in the series are well-known for. it's an 8 out of 10 for me :)
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Ubaldo
5.0 out of 5 stars Códigos aún en función.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 23, 2020
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase
Un juego muy bueno y este es la mejor copia física que puedes encontrar por un buen preció. Trae de regalo el pase de temporada de halo wars 2 y halo wars 1, el código aun tiene vigencia actualmente.
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Specgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfactory purchase
Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2019
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase
As expected when expected.
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Wigwamozz
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2019
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase
Arrived promptly and was in great condition. Has played very well
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Francisco Yonca
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente precio
Reviewed in Mexico on February 1, 2020
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase
Muy buena compra, el juego se que tiene ya su tiempo pero para ser una edición ultimate era un muy buen precio, anteriormente lo había jugado pero deseaba tenerlo para mi
Llego en un sobre pero bien protegido
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Pal
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2020
Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase
Delivered as described
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