Halo Wars 2 Multiplayer Beta Set To Launch in Late January

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 11, 2017

News: Microsoft has revealed details for an upcoming beta for Halo Wars 2 where you will get to try out the new Blitz mode.

There is a Halo Wars 2 multiplayer beta taking place soon and Microsoft has just released some of the details. During the multiplayer beta gamers will get a chance to play the Blitz mode beginning on January 20. The Blitz mode is a twist on the standard RTS gameplay that will combine deck building and some quick decision making during the heat of battle. In this mode your card deck is your best resource as you collect air, ground and infantry units and try to eliminate your opposition.

The Halo Wars 2 multiplayer beta will begin on January 20 and go until January 30. Halo Wars 2 will be available beginning on February 21, 2017, unless you buy the Ultimate Edition, in which case the game will be available to you four days early. The Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition will cost $79.99 and give you the following:

Halo Wars 2

Welcome to the Ark content

Halo Wars 2 Season Pass

Halo Wars Definitive Edition

Available on February 17, four days before the standard retail release

If you don’t want to pick up the Ultimate Edition then the normal edition will be available for the standard price of $59.99 and will be available on February 21. Do you plan on participating in the Halo Wars 2 multiplayer beta? Do you already have Halo Wars 2 pre-ordered? Tell us what you think below.