Difference between revisions of "Halo Wars 2"
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− | ===Foliage | + | ===Foliage is oversized and Z fighting occurs manifesting visible flickering=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Import a profile fix that corrects the issue<ref name="[Nvidia]Foliage bug workaround.">[https://www.reddit.com/r/HaloWars/comments/1cniqg3/nvidiafoliage_bug_workaround/ (Nvidia) Foliage bug workaround.]</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Squall_leonhart|date=2024-05-27|comment=Resolves issue on GTX and RTX hardware}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
+ | # Copy / Paste the below into the text editor (eg. Notepad++), and save it as a {{file|.nip}} file by saving it with a name wrapped in quotes <code>"<Filename.nip>"</code>. | ||
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+ | <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?> | ||
+ | <ArrayOfProfile> | ||
+ | <Profile> | ||
+ | <ProfileName>Halo Wars 2</ProfileName> | ||
+ | <Executeables> | ||
+ | <string>halowars2_winappdx12final.exe</string> | ||
+ | <string>xgame_winappdx12profile.exe</string> | ||
+ | <string>microsoft.hoganthreshold_8wekyb3d8bbwe</string> | ||
+ | <string>microsoft.hogankioskdemo_8wekyb3d8bbwe</string> | ||
+ | </Executeables> | ||
+ | <Settings> | ||
+ | <ProfileSetting> | ||
+ | <SettingNameInfo /> | ||
+ | <SettingID>4835137</SettingID> | ||
+ | <SettingValue>0</SettingValue> | ||
+ | <ValueType>Dword</ValueType> | ||
+ | </ProfileSetting> | ||
+ | </Settings> | ||
+ | </Profile> | ||
+ | </ArrayOfProfile> | ||
+ | 3. Import the created nip file with the [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable HDR on this monitor in Windows. Or, hit Alt-Enter to exit fullscreen and drag the game window to a non-HDR monitor. Once past the briefing, drag the game window back to the first monitor and hit Alt-Enter to resume fullscreen.|ref=|fix=}} | {{Fixbox|description=Disable HDR on this monitor in Windows. Or, hit Alt-Enter to exit fullscreen and drag the game window to a non-HDR monitor. Once past the briefing, drag the game window back to the first monitor and hit Alt-Enter to resume fullscreen.|ref=|fix=}} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Latest revision as of 07:36, 27 May 2024
Developers | |
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Creative Assembly | |
343 Industries | |
Publishers | |
Digital | Microsoft Studios |
Retail | THQ Nordic[1] |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 21, 2017 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
OpenCritic | 78 |
IGDB | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | Loot box, Infinite spend, Free-to-grind[2] |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select, Multiple select |
Genres | RTS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Halo Wars, Halo |
Halo Wars | |
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Subseries of Halo | |
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition | 2016 |
Halo Wars 2 | 2017 |
Halo Wars 2 is an RTS developed by Creative Assembly and 343 Industries that is a part of the Halo series and a serves sequel to Halo Wars: Definitive Edition.
The game released simultaneously on Windows 10 and Xbox One on February 21, 2017.
Cross-play with Xbox One was added in a patch November 2, 2017.[3]
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Published by "THQ Nordic" and "Microsoft" (4 DVD) | |||
Microsoft Store | Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Play Anywhere. Complete Edition also available. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) |
- All versions require Microsoft Store DRM.
Demo
- A free Demo is available on the Microsoft Store.
Version differences
- The Complete Edition contains Halo Wars 2 its season pass and all DLC.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | The DLC includes missions, customization options and leaders. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass | Note: The season pass only includes additional leaders and does NOT include the below DLC. | |
Operation: SPEARBREAKER | ||
Awakening the Nightmare |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Infinite spend | Card packs can be purchased infinitely with no limit. |
Loot box | The game uses card packs with varying rarity types for its "Blitz" mode, which can be earned via gameplay as well as a real-money purchase. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Microsoft Store |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Microsoft Store |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Support for 21:9 and 32:9 | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Always enabled. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | SMAA | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Can change functions of a few buttons only | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, SFX, Voice, Cinematics. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 6 | Versus, Co-op Co-op campaign supports two players. Supports crossplay with Xbox One |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Dedicated |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3074 |
UDP | 88,500,3074,3544,4500 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Foliage is oversized and Z fighting occurs manifesting visible flickering
Import a profile fix that corrects the issue[4][5] |
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?> <ArrayOfProfile> <Profile> <ProfileName>Halo Wars 2</ProfileName> <Executeables> <string>halowars2_winappdx12final.exe</string> <string>xgame_winappdx12profile.exe</string> <string>microsoft.hoganthreshold_8wekyb3d8bbwe</string> <string>microsoft.hogankioskdemo_8wekyb3d8bbwe</string> </Executeables> <Settings> <ProfileSetting> <SettingNameInfo /> <SettingID>4835137</SettingID> <SettingValue>0</SettingValue> <ValueType>Dword</ValueType> </ProfileSetting> </Settings> </Profile> </ArrayOfProfile> 3. Import the created nip file with the Nvidia Profile Inspector. |
Black screen during campaign mission briefing, unable to proceed
Disable HDR on this monitor in Windows. Or, hit Alt-Enter to exit fullscreen and drag the game window to a non-HDR monitor. Once past the briefing, drag the game window back to the first monitor and hit Alt-Enter to resume fullscreen. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 12 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2500 AMD FX-4350 |
Intel Core i5-4690K AMD FX-8350 |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7750 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 480 4 GB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ THQ Nordic Partners with 343 Industries and Microsoft Studios for Physical Retail Release of Halo Wars 2 on Windows 10 | THQ Nordic GmbH
- ↑ HALO WARS 2 :: Microtransactions.zone - last accessed on 2020-08-06
- ↑ Halo Wars Patch Notes - Xbox One X Update & More! :: Halo Waypoint - last accessed on 2020-08-06
- ↑ (Nvidia) Foliage bug workaround.
- ↑ Verified by User:Squall_leonhart on 2024-05-27
- Resolves issue on GTX and RTX hardware