Orochinagis
Member
As fas as I remember the spirit of fire was found already without crew but in the trailer is the SoF the downed ship?
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Halo Wars 2 (XB1/PC) E3 Trailer - Know Your Enemy - Beta on Xbox One now
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Kombatologist
Neo Member
The White Buffalo - I Know You
Fata1moose
Banned
Apparently this takes place after Halo 5, but then the original crew shouldn't be there. Confusing.
superNESjoe
Member
After maybe 20 tries I got past the main menu, found a game, and then after the map loaded it hung up on "waiting for players".
nillapuddin
Member
You know what an RTS beta needs
BOTS
jeeze, this isnt exactly a pick up and play thing
That, combined with how different the controls are from HW1, I would love to play bots and get acclimated to the game.
huge mistake imo.
BOTS
jeeze, this isnt exactly a pick up and play thing
That, combined with how different the controls are from HW1, I would love to play bots and get acclimated to the game.
huge mistake imo.
Unity2012
Member
I had a black screen the first time I tried it; rebooted the X1 and no problems getting into a match. I've played every match I joined since then.
Try rebooting the console. Hope it helps.
Cameron122
Member
I really liked this trailer
barneystuta83
Member
I played one match and we won. In fairness, I don't think anyone knew what they were doing really.
The tutorial video is a nice little intro, but that is about it. You are thrown in the deep end.
This really could have done with an 'intro' interactive tutorial, even just a basic mission, to get people used to the mechanics.
I won't be too put off by this, but I can see how some people would be.
The tutorial video is a nice little intro, but that is about it. You are thrown in the deep end.
This really could have done with an 'intro' interactive tutorial, even just a basic mission, to get people used to the mechanics.
I won't be too put off by this, but I can see how some people would be.
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
Because BCs only advantage is not having to plug your 360 in.
An actual remaster is better in every way.
BC is the equivalent of a DVD VCR combo, it can still play all your old VHS movies, but they still look like shit.
Wait I thought it was a 2017 game I remember March or something
Clark W Grizwald
Banned
I can't even get past the second menu. Freezes every time
Compsiox
Banned
Delete your Reserved space and save data over and over until you get in. Worked on my 5th time. The time it worked it took a longer time to download the configurations
Saucycarpdog
Member
Question. After I played a game it said "9 placement matches left"
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Goldfishking
Member
It's ranked multiplayer so you get your first rank is calculated by the first 10 matches.
Most likely a matchmaking rank similar to what Halo 5 does. I've only played 2 matches so far so I've not ranked yet. Loving what I played so far though, nice to see HW expanded on (though I hope there is more tech in the finished game, there's very few unit upgrades in the beta)
Compsiox
Banned
Delete your Reserved space and save data over and over until you get in. Worked on my 5th time. The time it worked it took a longer time to download the configurations
i got it to work thanks
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Played a match and won.
Not sure what to think yet.. this needed a tutorial/ vs AI mode.
Not sure what to think yet.. this needed a tutorial/ vs AI mode.
Same here :/ My downloads on my XB1 have been really slow lately for some reason. Who knows. Oh well, it'll download overnight.
Having played some more of this I am wondering what the hell is the point of the effort CA/343 have put in thus far. Fine its a "beta" but when your beta takes all the positives of the original and makes them worse than the 7 year old original you have a huge problem. The message it sends to fans is hey, we don't care about this like you do.
How do you not start from what worked so well and then enhance stuff. All you had to do was take HW1, enhance the graphics, slightly larger zoom mode, increase pop count, add some new BALANCED units, new maps and ship it. Blows my mind that 7 years later and however many more times powerful console and I have a smaller pop cap...what?! The controls are so sluggish, the UI terrible, the graphics particularly the bases look so bad, awful performance, ugh so frustrated and disappointed beyond belief. Well aware its a beta or even alpha but it doesn't contain the spirit of HW, really questions/re-enforces the integrity of 343 in their stewardship of Halo. With how good HW1 it really felt like this should have been a no brainier.
It also seems to show that 343 doesn't learn at all from their past experiences, the number of problems people are having even with launching the beta is crushing their image, well maybe re-enforcing at this point since it is basically their MO now. I am somewhat angry at myself but totally should have expected as much from 343. 343's oversight on this project seems to bad as well, they clearly do not understand the original game or the fundamentals that made it so great. I have no history with CA but it really feels like you haven't even played the first halo wars. Having played HW1 the previous evening, I literally am leaving the beta to go back to HW1 because it is miles better.
Huge error announcing a date for this already. The one good thing you have done though is put this "beta" in our hands and hopefully early enough or the impact of this feedback will cause you to re-think your direction. At this point it probably would be a good idea to just re-release HW1 with your planned definitive edition on your already announced date, give us a map pack and delay HW2 for another year. Additional betas/hands on checkpoints are going to be needed to restore any hope.
How do you not start from what worked so well and then enhance stuff. All you had to do was take HW1, enhance the graphics, slightly larger zoom mode, increase pop count, add some new BALANCED units, new maps and ship it. Blows my mind that 7 years later and however many more times powerful console and I have a smaller pop cap...what?! The controls are so sluggish, the UI terrible, the graphics particularly the bases look so bad, awful performance, ugh so frustrated and disappointed beyond belief. Well aware its a beta or even alpha but it doesn't contain the spirit of HW, really questions/re-enforces the integrity of 343 in their stewardship of Halo. With how good HW1 it really felt like this should have been a no brainier.
It also seems to show that 343 doesn't learn at all from their past experiences, the number of problems people are having even with launching the beta is crushing their image, well maybe re-enforcing at this point since it is basically their MO now. I am somewhat angry at myself but totally should have expected as much from 343. 343's oversight on this project seems to bad as well, they clearly do not understand the original game or the fundamentals that made it so great. I have no history with CA but it really feels like you haven't even played the first halo wars. Having played HW1 the previous evening, I literally am leaving the beta to go back to HW1 because it is miles better.
Huge error announcing a date for this already. The one good thing you have done though is put this "beta" in our hands and hopefully early enough or the impact of this feedback will cause you to re-think your direction. At this point it probably would be a good idea to just re-release HW1 with your planned definitive edition on your already announced date, give us a map pack and delay HW2 for another year. Additional betas/hands on checkpoints are going to be needed to restore any hope.
Reagan's BR
Banned
I agree. I'm excited about the remaster. I'm just saying that it is crazy/shocking/surprising in a good way that they would choose to do so. Especially because it costs them both time and money to undertake such a project. They could have easily just sold HW2+Season Pass for $80 but they are including the remaster as well. Sorry if crazy sounded bad. Crazy in a surprising way.
Goldfishking
Member
It's hard to tell who is to blame for this mess but it's probably a bit of both. In terms of CA they have got alot better in recent years, with total war warhammer being a very well optimised and amazing game released just last month. However they do have a job posting for LEAD GAMEPLAY DESIGNER on their website suggesting that they fired the old one or atleast took him away from his position.
But it's hard to believe it is just CA's fault though, the guy in charge of this project at 343i is Dan Ayoub. The guy who was also the executive producer responsible for the Master chief collection.
Either way I hope CA do get a lead designer soon who can actually make the game fun and fix the countless problems this game has with optimisation, balance and lack of appeal.
MikeE21286
Member
Won't load for me 
Just hangs after two tries to get past the title screen
Just hangs after two tries to get past the title screen
Barrel Cannon
Member
Just finished my placements with my buddy. We got Plat 3/4 but with the current player base I don't know if that really means anything considering most have probably never even played domination or a wars game. Still need way more playtime to determine what else can be improved.
Does creative ensembly/343 have a forum that we can post our feedback on? The last thing I want is this game to fail competitively.
Does creative ensembly/343 have a forum that we can post our feedback on? The last thing I want is this game to fail competitively.
Dreadnought
Member
Completely agree with what you said. It feels like 343/CA read how HW1 played but never actually experienced how it played. This caused them to make a game that is not recognizable at all as Halo Wars.
JumPeRJumPzZ
Banned
Agree.
I wonder if that Remaster of HW1 is even going to work...
Wonder if someone asked Dan Ayoub about MCC already at E3 lol
And it was really cheeky to ask for a Preorder after you played a Match of this horrible Beta or Alpha whatever...
It's a Beta, seriously guys. Halo 5 had alot of issues with it's public Beta aswell. I don't know why people honestly expect these to run like Demo's when they are unfinished and unpolished builds.
Captain Zyrain
Member
That trailer was amazing. Can't wait to.find out more.
KingdomHeartsFan
Member
The beta keeps freezing at the log in screen for me.
Won't load for me
Just hangs after two tries to get past the title screen
Yea the team is investigating that one. Sorry for the inconvenience. Some players have found a "workaround", you can read about it in our support forum.
Hey Barrel Cannon, we've got a dedicated Halo Wars 2 section in our forums, with dedicated feedback threads within.
HW2 Forum
Domination mode Feedback
UNSC Feedback
Banished Feedback
Beta Bug Report
You just need to sign in with your XBL gamertag to post.
Thanks for playing, and thanks for the feedback!
JigglesBunny
Banned
Loving the game, so many memorable moments per match.
KingdomHeartsFan
Member
I just played a game, I'm really not a fan of the new rules, I liked it better when you just had to wipe out your enemy's base.
KingdomHeartsFan
Member
Also I hate the new energy system, I think they need to completely remove that.
why not?
The Sum of Zero
Member
Gotta get those 343-bashing creds, man.
UND3RxOATH
Neo Member
Outside of the issues the game has potential and I will purchase it. About 15 games in or so now starting to really enjoy it.
Hawk269
Member
I have 2 Xbox One's in my home. My system is using the new preview dashboard and I have not been able to get into a game yet. I get a freeze when the star field with the Halo Wars 2 logo starts to play. If I am quick and hit the "B" button to skip, I get to the screen where the menu is suppose to load, but it just freezes. Did the Power Down and other tricks and it just wont play the game.
On my Wife's system, which is using the current non-preview dashboard, I have played about 12 games so far and no issues with starting a game. So something with the preview dashboard is causing serious issues.
I am liking the game, but definitely a lot of jank in the games performance, but I am not holding much against it because it is a beta. I actually do like have to manage 2 resources, it adds a bit more to the game. I loved and played 100's of hours of Halo Wars and while I loved it, it did seem a little restrictive, the added leader powers and the other resource seems welcomed to me.
I do think it is way too quick to get to the higher tier tech level's, Seems a little too fast. I also prefer the original's method of having to upgrade the units that adds more plating or firepower etc. I do however like some of the newer leader powers, especially the added turrets you can drop.
I think what is a shame is that there is no skirmish mode in the beta. I think giving peple the ability to play 1 on 1 against the AI would be good to help people get use to the new way things work.
Outside of that, it seems like a good mix of new things and familiar things added to the game. It is really a true beta like the title screen suggests, there are times when you are shooting and there are not bullets/rockets firing, even though you are doing damage. It does have some really good details on some of the units and when they are doing certain actions. Still seems like it needs a lot of work ,but based on what I play, I feel pretty good about where they are going with it.
On my Wife's system, which is using the current non-preview dashboard, I have played about 12 games so far and no issues with starting a game. So something with the preview dashboard is causing serious issues.
I am liking the game, but definitely a lot of jank in the games performance, but I am not holding much against it because it is a beta. I actually do like have to manage 2 resources, it adds a bit more to the game. I loved and played 100's of hours of Halo Wars and while I loved it, it did seem a little restrictive, the added leader powers and the other resource seems welcomed to me.
I do think it is way too quick to get to the higher tier tech level's, Seems a little too fast. I also prefer the original's method of having to upgrade the units that adds more plating or firepower etc. I do however like some of the newer leader powers, especially the added turrets you can drop.
I think what is a shame is that there is no skirmish mode in the beta. I think giving peple the ability to play 1 on 1 against the AI would be good to help people get use to the new way things work.
Outside of that, it seems like a good mix of new things and familiar things added to the game. It is really a true beta like the title screen suggests, there are times when you are shooting and there are not bullets/rockets firing, even though you are doing damage. It does have some really good details on some of the units and when they are doing certain actions. Still seems like it needs a lot of work ,but based on what I play, I feel pretty good about where they are going with it.