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Halo Wars patch makes way for DLC

Title update due in "next day or so" - details
Microsoft's released notes for Halo War's imminent title update, which among other tweaks lays the foundations for the game's upcoming DLC.

"The Halo Wars Title Update is ready to go live in the next day or so," reads the official website. "It contains bug fixes, some balance changes as well as adding a couple cool features like allowing Flaming Warthog and Honor Guard Wraith skins in multiplayer."

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The 'Strategic Options' DLC, which doesn't have a release date, is set to add three new multiplayer game modes and four new Achievements. Read more about that here.

Full patch notes follow:

Halo Wars Title Update 5/12/09

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.

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Posted by nejibob
Bring on the DLC :D
Posted by StonecoldMC
Having lots of fun with Halo Wars and any way the Devs can improve on the Fun im having is no problem with me.
Posted by Black Mantis
Is the MP still popular? None of my proper mates have bought this yet, so I'm considering Jumping In and testing it out. Just don't want to be waiting ages for a game.
Posted by spam javelins
I'd much rather have more unit types than anything else. It's a good game, but it needs more depth and more variation. I know they tried to keep it simple, but its a bit too simple.
Posted by Mark240473
Not being funny, but do you cut and paste these quotes, inserting whatever 360 game is being discussed at the time?
Posted by StonecoldMC
I dont think ive waited anywhere close to 5 minutes for a game so far its always filled up pretty quickly.

If you're a fan of Halo then you'll love it and if youre tempted for an RTS but a bit put off because its on a console, then it is by far the best RTS I have played on a console so far.

Nothing groundbreaking or innovative just good clean fun.
Posted by Black Mantis
»

Oh I love the game, had it since day one. I'll be trying the MP this weekend for sure.
Posted by altitude2k
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I've only played matchmaking a handful of times, but each time I've managed to go straight into a game. Only once did I have an issue with lag - it seems to run pretty stable most of the times.

Pretty decent folk playing it too, chatty and co-operative.
Posted by BYDO
And heres Mark AGAIN posting comments on a story thay he has no interest in! I can't wait for the next 'Home' story so all the 360 owners can say how shit it is without you moaning how they have no right to post on a PS3 article.


Anyway, picked up HW for 19.99 the other day and loving it. More levels and connent will be more than welcome please! :wink:
Posted by Aphexman
oh yeah, milk them, you hear me ms.
Posted by StonecoldMC
Dont worry Mark, its not funny, just rather sad.

I didnt realise that Gamers having Fun affected you so badly. Dony worry though, from here on in I will not write anything positive about Games I am playing or looking forward to. I shall only post negative comments about Games I enjoy.

Better?
Posted by Ropey
No, just being a troll
Posted by Black Mantis
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Glad you pulled him up on that one, I seriously don't know what possessed him to type that. :roll:
Posted by Solaris
Man,just what in the hell is wrong with you???
Every time that some positive 360 news is posted,you react like MS is threatening your family!!!
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