Halo Wars Patch Readies Game For DLC

12 May 2009 at 17:21:47 by Tim McDonald

Halo Wars will be receiving a title update in the next few days.

According to the official website, the patch - in addition to fixing bugs and balancing the game - "gets your console ready for the first Halo Wars DLC pack coming soon."

The DLC in question is presumably Strategic Options, which has been previously mentioned and adds in three new game modes. The first, Keepaway, works like Capture the Flag - teams must capture a wandering Forerunner Sentinel to score points. The second, Tug of War, has success "determined by a combination of the army, buildings, and resources left standing in the end." The third, Reinforcements, provides units through successive waves.

The patch notes follow:

General

• Flaming Warthog and Honor Guard Wraith skins now available in multiplayer to players who have those skulls.
• The option to show Unit Hit Point bars above units is now available.

Balance

• The number of points to reach all ranks has been reduced. General now requires 2.4 million, down from 3.2 million, and other ranks have been reduced accordingly.
• The max number of points you can get in a single match has been capped.
• The Prophet of Regret's land speed is now reduced to match other leaders.
• Vampire Tech Upgrades now increase damage done by 15% in addition to their other effects.
• Anders Cryo Bomb Upgrades now cost 50% more supplies.
• Anders Hawk Upgrade now costs 50% more supplies.

Bug Fixes

• Multiplayer Matchmaking and Connection improvements have been put in. Players should find that their 2v2 and 3v3 teams no longer split up.
• 'Ready for the Sequel' Achievement should now be rewarded properly.
• Units on Exile and Crevice should find it easier to traverse the map.

We thought Halo Wars was pretty good fun. Hopefully this patch will improve it further.

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