Halo Wars, an upcoming Xbox 360 real-time strategy game set in our beloved Halo universe, was set to release in the Americas on March 3rd but will now be hitting shelves on February 28th instead (a mere two days after Japan and the Asia Pacific region get their copies). The much anticipated demo however will be available slightly sooner on the not so distant date of February 5th. If you have already decided you are going to purchase the A-button heavy Halo Wars, it’s probably about time to get yourself intimately acquainted with both the Covenant and UNSC options that will be accessible in-game. The rest of us? Well, we’ll just be crying about not knowing when we’ll be able to get our hands on the Mythic Map Pack. Yes, I could use a tissue. And perhaps the wahmbulance as well.
Source [Major Nelson]
UPDATE: The release date for Halo Wars was incorrectly stated as February 28th during Robbie Bach’s CES Keynote. The correct date is March 3 for the US, Canada, Mexico and South American region.
Posted by rowboat 000 on January 7, 2009 at 8:47 pm
I’m leaning towards getting it, but I’ll try the demo first. It’s been a while since I played a RTS, so I kind of look forward to it.
I wonder how Rippy’s music is gonna hold up. There are a couple of tracks on his site, if anyone is interested. They’re just OK.
Posted by Mace WIndex on January 7, 2009 at 9:04 pm
I guess the next Halo 3 map pack will be released with Forza Motorsport 3.
Posted by CrazedOne1988 on January 7, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Don’t you mean it was set to release on feb 28th, but changed to march 5th?
Or did it change back? I is confused…..
Posted by BBJynne on January 7, 2009 at 9:58 pm
BURN THE WITCH!
>.>
i mean game
Posted by tanaka sagara on January 7, 2009 at 10:26 pm
please, at lest give it a swing
Posted by Whaappened? on January 7, 2009 at 10:44 pm
*With German accent* twenty-eight days and counting. Austin Powers joke.
Posted by bs angel on January 7, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Crazed, first it was slated with the general date of “February“. Then it was pushed to March 3rd for the American region. Now it’s at February 28th (again for the Americas). Maybe the date will change next week so we can be even more confused!
Posted by CrazedOne1988 on January 8, 2009 at 2:30 am
ahhhhh, guess I missed the second change……
Posted by elpolloguapo on January 8, 2009 at 4:37 am
Maybe they won’t tell us next time they change it and we’ll just have to guess when to start lining up outside stores!
Posted by RT on January 8, 2009 at 7:18 am
I dig Halo, Halo 2, and Halo 3, but I am just not feeling this game. I’m just FPS fan at heart.
Posted by Firestream on January 8, 2009 at 7:33 am
I can’t wait. I was a big warcraft 2, command & conquer guy back in the day.
Posted by EXZA on January 8, 2009 at 9:37 am
Feb 5th?
I can download it and say it is my birthday present.
LOL
I want to test it to see if I really want to buy it.
Posted by Grumpy Jedi on January 8, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Now it’s back to March 3rd.
Posted by nixproto on January 8, 2009 at 1:35 pm
cant wait! this game looks awesome! im def getting the limited edition so i can the new maps. especially sandbox.
Posted by me meself him on January 8, 2009 at 2:42 pm
nixproto why sandbox? i haven’t heard anything about it. but i am pre ordering the limited edition. GO FLAMING WARTHOG
Posted by DethPwn on January 8, 2009 at 3:34 pm
RAGE MODE FTW!!! Kent wait til the demo.
Posted by rowboat 000 on January 8, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Grumpy Jedi is right. It was all a mistake!!!
http://kotaku.com/5126557/ces-09-whoops-halo-wars-release-date-still-march-3
Posted by Deryl32 on January 8, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Me Meself Him the Limited edition doesnt have the flaming warthog, it has the Honor Guard Wraith, If u pre-order the normal one though, i think you get the F W. I pre-ordered the Limited edition today and bought it while i was there, so when it comes out i can just go in and grab it Biatches! lol I hope you all have fun with the game!
Posted by Ryan on January 9, 2009 at 6:04 am
i wonder if all the new vehicles and stuff are in the halo story bible