Halo Wars is set to receive its first expansion pack, dubbed “Strategic Options,” Microsoft announced today. Included are three new modes and a set of four achievements worth 100 points, all of which are detailed below:

The three new modes include:

· Keepaway Mode is the “Halo Wars” adaptation of Capture the Flag. Teams will battle it out to capture a free-roaming Forerunner Sentinel to score points before the other team. Capture three sentinels to claim victory.

· Tug of War Mode is all about having a stronger army than the opponent. Defeating enemies is essential, but success is determined by a combination of the army, buildings and resources left standing in the end.

· In Reinforcement Mode, all active battle units are provided in successive waves. Players must adapt their tactics and use the ever-changing set of units to outwit and outlast the enemy.

“Strategic Options” also adds four new Achievements worth a total of 100 points:

· “One and Done” (30 points): Score the winning point in a game of Keepaway against Legendary A.I.’s

· “Pull Hard, Pull Deep” (20 points): Win and never trail in a Tug of War game

· “Freak on a Streak” (20 points): Gain at least 15 population from a single wave in a Reinforcement game

· “Living Loving Bug” (30 points): Obtain a Scarab during a Reinforcement game

An exact release date or pricing was not divulged, but expect a follow-up announcement on this “soon” according to Microsoft.

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