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Akai__ · Jan 19, 2017

PC: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/halo-wars-2-blitz-beta/9nblggh4xvr6
Xbox One: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/halo-wars-2-open-beta/bnw97vk5t3dq (will update to Blitz Beta once downloaded appareantly)

Blog Post: https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/blitz-101

I recommend playing the Tutorial. Have fun.

Tecnniqe · Jan 19, 2017

PC Graphic Settings:

Optimus Lime · Jan 19, 2017

That link takes me to something called 'Halo Wars 2 Blitz', which involves 'card based strategy and explosive combat'.

Footos22 · Jan 19, 2017

Optimus Lime said:
That link takes me to something called 'Halo Wars 2 Blitz', which involves 'card based strategy and explosive combat'.

Which is what the beta is

Akai__ · Jan 19, 2017

Optimus Lime said:
That link takes me to something called 'Halo Wars 2 Blitz', which involves 'card based strategy and explosive combat'.

Yep. That's what this Beta will be about.

Cow Goes Moo · Jan 19, 2017

cool i'll try it out

jediyoshi · Jan 19, 2017

Optimus Lime said:
That link takes me to something called 'Halo Wars 2 Blitz', which involves 'card based strategy and explosive combat'.

Welcome to Blitz in Halo Wars 2.

Optimus Lime · Jan 19, 2017

Footos22 said:
Which is what the beta is

Fair enough then!

Tecnniqe · Jan 19, 2017

Code:

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Lnq1jOy.jpg[/IMG]

Best mode 3v3

Johnohno · Jan 19, 2017

It's also up on Xbox. Just finished the tutorial now 😀

Dynasty · Jan 19, 2017

The PC options dont seem as extensive and as well layed out as Gears4, anyone know how it runs.

Tecnniqe · Jan 19, 2017

Dynasty said:
The PC options dont seem as extensive and as well layed out as Gears4, anyone know how it runs.

Seems to be running very well.

Not expecting gears menu in a RTS tho but hey

Theorry · Jan 19, 2017

Xbox also up now yeah.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/halo-wars-2-open-beta/bnw97vk5t3dq

Edit: Wait that is the old one..

MNC · Jan 19, 2017

W10 only?

Miker · Jan 19, 2017

Is there cross-play for this beta?

Diablohead · Jan 19, 2017

all units

It's been so long since I played the first i'm going to be so bad I know it.

Tecnniqe · Jan 19, 2017

MNC said:
W10 only?

Yes

Miker said:
Is there cross-play for this beta?

Don't believe so

Diablohead said:
all units

local units

Hammer24 · Jan 19, 2017

Nice, downloading.

Zedox · Jan 19, 2017

MNC said:
W10 only?

Yes.

gamz · Jan 19, 2017

MNC said:
W10 only?

Why does this even get asks anymore?

Tecnniqe · Jan 19, 2017

Now I'm gonna go straight out and criticize what could possibly be purchase advantage seeing as packs have link to a "Store" which I assume is $ for Card Packs

Code:

[IMG]http://abload.de/img/halowars2blitzbeta1_17hsn9.png[/IMG]

The fact cards gain power.

I have no idea if it's going to be a snowball effect buuuuuut

Zedox · Jan 19, 2017

gamz said:
Why does this even get asks anymore?

Mixed Microsoft Messaging.

I'll try out the beta again...I didn't really get far into it. Maybe this Blitz mode will change my mind.

BlazinSkatinAxel · Jan 19, 2017

Zedox said:
Mixed Microsoft Messaging.

I'll try out the beta again...I didn't really get far into it. Maybe this Blitz mode will change my mind.

When have they ever done a beta on Steam?

gamz · Jan 19, 2017

BlazinSkatinAxel said:
When have they ever done a beta on Steam?

He's being sarcastic thus the wink.

Zedox · Jan 19, 2017

BlazinSkatinAxel said:
When have they ever done a beta on Steam?

Sarcastic.

Tecnniqe · Jan 19, 2017

Zedox said:
Sarcastic.

*wigglyface*

Them search times all ronery on PC

((

Obliterator · Jan 19, 2017

Tecnniqe said:
Now I'm gonna go straight out and criticize what could possibly be purchase advantage seeing as packs have link to a "Store" which I assume is $ for Card Packs

Code:

[IMG]http://abload.de/img/halowars2blitzbeta1_17hsn9.png[/IMG]

The fact cards gain power.

I have no idea if it's going to be a snowball effect buuuuuut

They absolutely give an advantage and yes it's pay for with real $$$ option. It's really not a big deal though because it only affects this one specific mode. Standard multiplayer doesn't feature this system

Zedox · Jan 19, 2017

Tecnniqe said:
*wigglyface*

Them search times all ronery on PC ((

I'm interested on how horrible/nothorrible people's experience is gonna be downloading the game on the Windows Store. At least people get to try it out on PC before purchasing it.

Akai__ · Jan 19, 2017

Obliterator said:
They absolutely give an advantage and yes it's pay for with real $$$ option. It's really not a big deal though because it only affects this one specific mode. Standard multiplayer doesn't feature this system

That is some werid reasoning... What if this ends up being someones favourite mode? It gives them a disadvantage, but it doesn't matter, because it's only in this mode?

CaptainSmirnov · Jan 19, 2017

Staring at the time at work, just another half hour to go..

Cruxist · Jan 19, 2017

Can't wait for the xbox beta. That hologram ability could be spectacular if army makeup is as significant as it was online in the first game.

Tecnniqe · Jan 19, 2017

Obliterator said:
They absolutely give an advantage and yes it's pay for with real $$$ option. It's really not a big deal though because it only affects this one specific mode. Standard multiplayer doesn't feature this system

Akai__ said:
That is some werid reasoning... What if this ends up being someones favourite mode? It gives them a disadvantage, but it doesn't matter, because it's only in this mode?

Yeah I'm still going to criticize it because even if it's one mode it's BS you get passive dmg/range/+ advantages for forking down

You do get cards for ranking up which is nice

Code:

[IMG]http://abload.de/img/halowars2blitzbeta1_1nvskm.png[/IMG]

So a lil 1v1 I just had; Which one of you is it?

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[IMG]http://abload.de/img/halowars2blitzbeta1_1psshc.png[/IMG]
[IMG]http://abload.de/img/halowars2blitzbeta1_1uxs99.png[/IMG]

Not so badass after all

Code:

[IMG]http://abload.de/img/halowars2blitzbeta1_1a1ssv.png[/IMG]

wumster3000 · Jan 19, 2017

gamz said:
Why does this even get asks anymore?

Agreed. You know the deal.

Proelite · Jan 19, 2017

RTS matchmaking should deprecate 1v1 modes. Team-based competitions should be the main focus like it is in all other genres with multiplayer.

Tecnniqe · Jan 19, 2017

Proelite said:
RTS matchmaking should deprecate 1v1 modes. Team-based competitions should be the main focus like it is in all other genres with multiplayer.

3v3 Brawl is the most fun mode of the selection.

1v1 tend to snowball

2v2 is difficult if the other don't know whats up but the enemy have a slight clue

3v3 is pure chaos and <3

CaptainSmirnov · Jan 19, 2017

Is there any ai skirmish available?

Tecnniqe · Jan 19, 2017

CaptainSmirnov said:
Is there any ai skirmish available?

No. It's only player v player 1v1, 2v2 or 3v3 atm as the other features are locked.

Deadstar · Jan 19, 2017

RTS is the best genre. Can't wait to play.

Theorry · Jan 19, 2017

For people on Xbox. If you played the first beta. Just update that one. It will become the second beta and you can play.

sam777 · Jan 19, 2017

I guess it is not available on Xbox yet?

Jinaar · Jan 19, 2017

Thanks for the update!

Werd · Jan 19, 2017

Theorry said:
Xbox also up now yeah.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/halo-wars-2-open-beta/bnw97vk5t3dq

Edit: Wait that is the old one..

People who had the old beta still on their XB1 had it updated automatically into the Blitz Beta (able to launch the menu, etc.) automatically so I'd assume that is still the correct download.

Theorry · Jan 19, 2017

Werd said:
People who had the old beta still on their XB1 had it updated automatically into the Blitz Beta (able to launch the menu, etc.) automatically so I'd assume that is still the correct download.

Yeah it probably is. Can someone try who didnt have it yet?

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/halo-wars-2-open-beta/bnw97vk5t3dq

Tecnniqe · Jan 19, 2017

Deadstar said:
RTS is the best genre. Can't wait to play.

Yes.

Looks great and plays great.

D1337 · Jan 19, 2017

I really want to play this. But I will wait for campaign/ AI skirmish. I don't enjoy RTS vs real people because I suck

Tecnniqe · Jan 19, 2017

D1337 said:
I really want to play this. But I will wait for campaign/ AI skirmish. I don't enjoy RTS vs real people because I suck

¯\_(&#12484

_/¯

Even then its a great change to see how it performs for you and get a feel for the combat, at least during the tutorial which is AI

dr_rus · Jan 19, 2017

Wow they managed to actually give you a list of resolutions to choose from. I was expecting another "high resolution" checkbox judging from HW1 PC port.

Hip Hop · Jan 19, 2017

Thanks.

I'll be sure to download this.

Tecnniqe · Jan 19, 2017

dr_rus said:
Wow they managed to actually give you a list of resolutions to choose from. I was expecting another "high resolution" checkbox judging from HW1 PC port.

Well you'd think they had PC in mind long ago

I'm still impressed how well HW

E runs considering.

BigPapi · Jan 19, 2017

Do you need a code to play today?

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