Halo Wars to get new maps and new Achievements

Fans of the RTS installment in the Halo franchise, Halo Wars, will be glad to know that they’re gonna get more out of the game thanks to the upcoming Historic Battle DLC, recently announced by Microsoft and Robot Entertainment. This new add-on pack will add new maps and new Achievements to add more hours of strategic warfare into the game. Hit the link for more info.

Fans of the RTS installment in the Halo franchise, Halo Wars, will be glad to know that they’re gonna get more out of the game thanks to the upcoming Historic Battle DLC, recently announced by Microsoft and Robot Entertainment. This new add-on pack will add new maps and new Achievements to add more hours of strategic warfare into the game.

New Maps:

• Barrens (1v1 Map): Difficult terrain channels units into killing zones. The side that controls the Forerunner artifacts will have the advantage.
• Blood River (1v1 Map): Secure base locations on nearby cliffs overlook this naturally red-tinged river. The soldiers that fought over its two narrow crossings gave the river its name, which has since taken on a greater meaning.
• Glacial Ravine (3v3 Map): A snow-topped mountain range forms a natural barrier that cuts this region in half.  Control of the two energy walls at the narrow central pass often determines the outcome of the battle, though clever use of the Sentinel Factories may play a role as well.
• Memorial Basin (2v2 Map): The high ground in the middle offers good cover for infantry, while the generally open terrain transforms organized battle plans into bloodbaths.

New Achievements:

• Tour Coming Through: Hot drop 50 squads to your Covenant Leader in a single game on Memorial Basin (30 points)
• Never Leave a Man Behind: Finish a game with 5000 net resources contributed to your teammates on Barrens (15 points)
• Drain Cleaner: Kill 20 enemy squads with a continuous Covenant Leader Power on Memorial Basin (30 points)
• Killjoy: Disrupt 5 active Leader Powers in a single game on Blood River (25 points)

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More on Halo Wars:

• Halo Wars Update #3 patch notes