Halo Wars 2 is a high-speed real-time strategy game that brings the epic scale of the Halo universe to a tactical battlefield on the Ark. You lead the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire against the Banished, a brutal mercenary faction led by the formidable Brute warlord Atriox. The game features an accessible control scheme designed specifically for consoles, allowing you to manage massive armies of Scorpions, Warthogs, and Spartans with ease. In addition to the cinematic campaign, the "Blitz" mode introduces a unique card-based strategy experience for fast-paced multiplayer matches. It is a thrilling expansion of the Halo lore that proves the franchise’s combat is just as intense from a bird’s-eye view.