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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition

Developed by Ensemble Studios, Behaviour Interactive, 343 Industries · Published by Xbox Game Studios

Strategy
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 20, 2017 Price$4.99 Steam reviews8,451

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews8,451
Languages12
Achievements75

Overview

A strategy game by Ensemble Studios, Behaviour Interactive, published by Xbox Game Studios — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Halo Wars: Definitive Edition.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opYes
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or Equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200 NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M AMD Radeon R5 M240
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or Equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 560, 650, 750 AMD HD 5850, 6870, 7790
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

Supported languages (12)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainCzechHungarianJapaneseKoreanPolishRussianTraditional Chinese

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Halo Wars: Definitive Edition?

Steam classifies Halo Wars: Definitive Edition as a Strategy game, developed by Ensemble Studios, Behaviour Interactive. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.

How much does Halo Wars: Definitive Edition cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Halo Wars: Definitive Edition at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Halo Wars: Definitive Edition single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Halo Wars: Definitive Edition: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Halo Wars: Definitive Edition on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Halo Wars: Definitive Edition for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Halo Wars: Definitive Edition out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 20, 2017.

What platforms is Halo Wars: Definitive Edition on?

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Halo Wars: Definitive Edition single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.

How much does Halo Wars: Definitive Edition cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does Halo Wars: Definitive Edition have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 75 achievements for Halo Wars: Definitive Edition.

Who made Halo Wars: Definitive Edition?

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is developed by Ensemble Studios, Behaviour Interactive, 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios.

Where to get Halo Wars: Definitive Edition

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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