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'Historic Battles' DLC hits Halo Wars on July 21 photo

You didn’t think you were done with Halo Wars yet, did you? Microsoft has announced that the “Historic Battles” map pack will be available on July 21 for 800 points.

What do you get? Four new maps of varying sizes, all of which represent key turning points in the UNSC/Covenant war -- “Barrens,” “Blood River,” “Glacial Ravine,” and “Memorial Basin.” Oh, and how about some Achievements? Four new Achievements will be included with the “Historic Battles” DLC, totally 150 points.

The full details of the four maps and Achievements, straight from Microsoft, can be found after the jump. Ten bucks for four Halo Wars maps -- you in?

[Update: Contrary to the original story, the "Historic Battles" map will hit Xbox LIVE Marketplace on July 21, not July 31. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please update your The Women of Battlestar Galactica 2009 calendars accordingly.]

  • Barrens (1v1 Map): Difficult terrain channels units into killing zones. The side that controls the Forerunner artifacts will have the advantage.
  • Blood River (1v1 Map): Secure base locations on nearby cliffs overlook this naturally red-tinged river. The soldiers that fought over its two narrow crossings gave the river its name, which has since taken on a greater meaning.
  • Glacial Ravine (3v3 Map): A snow-topped mountain range forms a natural barrier that cuts this region in half.  Control of the two energy walls at the narrow central pass often determines the outcome of the battle, though clever use of the Sentinel Factories may play a role as well.
  • Memorial Basin (2v2 Map): The high ground in the middle offers good cover for infantry, while the generally open terrain transforms organized battle plans into bloodbaths.

Achievements

  • Tour Coming Through: Hot drop 50 squads to your Covenant Leader in a single game on Memorial Basin (30 points)
  • Never Leave a Man Behind: Finish a game with 5000 net resources contributed to your teammates on Barrens (15 points)
  • Drain Cleaner: Kill 20 enemy squads with a continuous Covenant Leader Power on Memorial Basin (30 points)
  • Killjoy: Disrupt 5 active Leader Powers in a single game on Blood River (25 points)

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Scroll's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 10:16
Scroll
To be quite honest it's not enough content justified for the price tag. Any random joe can whip up a few competent maps for a simple RTS.

I do like the title though, I just wish more thought was put into the DLC, map more like a traditional RTS expansion with a few units and maps for a little more than 800 points?
CtMythic's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 10:23
CtMythic
Really wish I hadn't bought this game at all, was the biggest game-related disappointment of the year for me. This DLC Won't chance my opinion, sadly.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 10:45
Chronic Logic
800 points? Are you kidding me? Screw that. Now I understand why the developers were shut down.
Onlineatron's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 10:49
Onlineatron
I read the title as 'Historic Beatles DLC...'
HiddenAHB's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 11:34
HiddenAHB
I read the title as 'Historic Beatles DLC...'[2]
That would be more succesful then the Historic Battles DLC.
CRAZYAPE69's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 11:48
CRAZYAPE69
historic battles? Nobdy has heard of these before, they should just have a DLC that disintergrates the game's disk, rendering it useless
Ninja Cameraman's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 12:03
Ninja Cameraman
@ Chronic

Ummm. Greedy Microsoft is setting the price BECAUSE the dev is dead. If Ensemble or Bungie had control they would price it 400 or even free. MS must thing that since Halo is in the title anyone will buy it, fan or not
Queasy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 12:20
Queasy
@Ninja Cameraman. If Ensemble weren't dead, MS would still be setting the price. They were the owners of Ensemble and were the ones that shut them down.
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 12:57
MechaMonkey
DLC prices are fairly standardized. I fail to see why folks are continuously surprised when map packs pops out costing 800 points, despite what the content is.
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 13:05
MechaMonkey
Also, I have a degree in history from an accredited university, and I have not heard of any of these battles. They are clearly fictional. I can't believe they'd make up battles just for the sake of a game.
Olima's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2009 13:41
Olima
Is it coming on the July 31 or on July 21? Official site says July 21

http://www.halowars.com/
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