Microsoft announced the development of Halo Wars, a real-time strategy game set in the Halo universe, expanding the franchise beyond its traditional first-person shooter genre.
Halo Wars was officially released worldwide for the Xbox 360, marking a significant expansion of the Halo franchise into real-time strategy gameplay.
The Definitive Edition of Halo Wars was released for Windows PC and Xbox One, featuring enhanced graphics and revamped controls for modern platforms.