Halo Wars: Definitive Edition

Halo Wars System Requirements

Published by Xbox Game Studios


What we love

1. Set early in the iconic war between the Covenant and UNSC - made famous by the Halo FPS games - Halo Wars: Definitive Edition provides a unique angle on the war while bringing new heroes to the battlefield.

2. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC.

3. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all the DLC from the landmark game.

4. Experience the epic campaign or compete in online multiplayer battles with armies of powerful Halo forces at your command.

5. Control large Halo armies and direct them in action-packed warfare.

6. Cross-play with Windows Store versions of the same game is not supported.

7. Network play for this product is exclusive to Steam.


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System Requirements and Specifications

Windows PC Requirements

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or Equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200 NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M AMD Radeon R5 M240
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or Equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 560, 650, 750 AMD HD 5850, 6870, 7790
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

Macintosh Requirements

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Linux Requirements

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Can my PC Run Halo Wars? How to check your PC Specifications


Find specs for all Windows versions:


    Windows 10 and Windows 11 specifications:
  • Step 1. Open Windows Explorer, locate "This PC".
  • Step 2. Right-click "This PC" icon and select the "Properties" option.

  • Windows 8 specifications:
  • Processor, memory and operating system: Click the Windows Start Button » Settings Tile » PC and Devices » PC Info.

  • Windows 7 specifications:
  • Step 1. Right-click the “Computer” icon to open the menu » Select the "Properties" option.


Troubleshooting: What to do if you run into problems

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