Halo Wars Definitive Edition on Mac

About Halo Wars Definitive Edition

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Set early in the iconic war between the Covenant and UNSC – made famous by the Halo FPS games – Halo Wars: Definitive Edition provides a unique angle on the war while bringing new heroes to the battlefield. Control large Halo armies and direct them in action-packed warfare. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all the DLC from the landmark game. Experience the epic campaign or compete in online multiplayer battles with armies of powerful Halo forces at your command.
Network play for this product is exclusive to Steam. Cross-play with Windows Store versions of the same game is not supported.

Publisher: Xbox Game Studios

Publisher Website: halowaypoint.com

Release Date: 20-Apr-17

Developers: Ensemble Studios, Behaviour Interactive, 343 Industries

How to Run Halo Wars Definitive Edition on Mac

Mac Version Available

Option 1: Use Parallels

Parallels is the fastest, easiest, and most powerful option to run Windows on your Mac. Data can be shared between Mac and Windows and switching between the two is as simple as switching screens. Run it On Mac recommends Parallels as the #1 best way to run Halo Wars Definitive Edition on your Mac desktop or laptop.

Pros: Very Cost-Effective; Easily transfer files; Easily switch between Windows & Mac.

Cons: May see a slight decrease in performance; Cost varies from $50-80 for a personal license.

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Option 2: Use Bootcamp

Boot Camp is a boot utility included with most Apple desktop and laptop products that allows users to install a Windows operating system alongside the native macOS/OS X operating system. Using Bootcamp is a relatively technical process and should probably only be undertaken by someone who understands the process.

Pros: Free; Good option if you need high performance or are using an older machine.

Cons: Switching between operating systems requires a restart; difficult, technical installation process.

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Halo Wars Definitive Edition System Requirements

Minimum:

OS: Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 or Windows 10(64 bit versions)
Processor: Intel Core i5 2400S at 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX-4100 at 3.6 Ghz
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 560TI or Radeon R7 260X
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 25 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX® compatible sound card with latest drivers
Additional Notes: SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS (at time of release): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX660 or better, GeForce® GTX700/900/1000 series, AMD Radeon R9 260X or better, AMD Radeon R9 300 series, Fury series. Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported. For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our website: http://support.ubi.com. PERIPHERAL SUPPORTED: Windows®-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller

Recommended:

OS: Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 or Windows 10(64 bit versions)
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K at 3.5 Ghz or AMD FX-8350 at 4.0 Ghz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 390
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 25 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX® compatible sound card with latest drivers
Additional Notes: SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS (at time of release): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX660 or better, GeForce® GTX700/900/1000 series, AMD Radeon R9 260X or better, AMD Radeon R9 300 series, Fury series. Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported. For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our website: http://support.ubi.com. PERIPHERAL SUPPORTED: Windows®-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller

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