Never gone, Never forgotten, Halo is making a return albeit in a different guise as "Halo Wars" is a strategy game based in the legendary "Halo" universe.

In campaign mode, you will take command of the armies of the UNSC warship "Spirit of Fire," consisting of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind.

With the guidance of Serina, a spirited artificial intelligence (AI) persona, you direct legions of UNSC soldiers, Warthogs, Scorpions and more, each group having its own strengths and uses in battle. Adventurous commanders can also call upon ancient Forerunner technology, if they are fortunate enough to find it hidden throughout the battlefield.

But beware, Covenant forces are also waiting for players to lead them into battle in multiplayer skirmishes via the New Xbox Experience. Call upon an arsenal of new and familiar Covenant units such as Grunts, Elites, Ghosts and even Scarabs to defeat foes on the battlefield. Strategic-minded players who react well under pressure will ultimately emerge victorious.

• Strategic command of armies in large-scale combat. - "Halo Wars" puts you in command of the battlefield over an arsenal of UNSC units and vehicles as they engage Covenant forces. You can counter and crush your opponent by tactically fielding the superior army.
• Choose among Leaders that possess elite skills which can turn the tides of battle. - Using various combinations of Leaders and units, players can create countless strategies tailored to their preferred playing styles and personalized strategies.
• Challenge friends to skirmishes using the New Xbox Experience. - See who the superior commander is through multiplayer online skirmishes supporting up to 6 players with the New Xbox Experience. Players can choose to command either unique civilization, UNSC or Covenant, each with unique attributes and strategic characteristics. Ancient Forerunner technology can also be found to create unique units to gain an upper hand in battle.
• Groundbreaking strategy game for the Xbox 360. - Since inception, "Halo Wars" was explicitly designed to cater to console gamers. Easily take command and manage powerful armies, effortlessly control troops and incredible machines, engage in epic battles and expand your empire using an intuitive user interface. "Halo Wars" represents the true next-generation experience, combining a masterful control scheme and award-winning strategic game-play.

"Halo Wars" will immerse you in the early period of the "Halo" universe, truly a unique addition to the Halo Universe. Finally allowing you to experience the events that led up to the first installment of the adventures of everyone's favorite Spartan.