Halo Wars to Receive Strategic Options DLC

In the next few weeks, Microsoft will be launching the Halo Wars Strategic Options DLC add-on.

The new content will offer players three new game modes, which “dramatically change the multiplayer experience and challenge players to rethink their battle tactics.”

Also four new Achievements worth a total of 100 points will be included with the download.

Game modes include:

• Keepaway Mode is the “Halo Wars” adaptation of Capture the Flag. Teams will battle it out to capture a free-roaming Forerunner Sentinel to score points before the other team. Capture three sentinels to claim victory.
• Tug of War Mode is all about having a stronger army than the opponent. Defeating enemies is essential, but success is determined by a combination of the army, buildings and resources left standing in the end.
• In Reinforcement Mode, all active battle units are provided in successive waves. Players must adapt their tactics and use the ever-changing set of units to outwit and outlast the enemy.

Achievements include:

• “One and Done” (30 points): Score the winning point in a game of Keepaway against Legendary A.I.’s.
• “Pull Hard, Pull Deep” (20 points): Win and never trail in a Tug of War game.
• “Freak on a Streak” (20 points): Gain at least 15 population from a single wave in a Reinforcement game.
• “Living Loving Bug” (30 points): Obtain a Scarab during a Reinforcement game.