Halo Wars 2 will have a second open beta

27 Jun 2016

Steve Wright

Microsoft has confirmed with GameSpot that Halo Wars 2 will have a second open beta.

The next beta is a result of the enormous popularity of the Microsoft said, and will be held “closer to launch.”

Halo Wars 2 heads to Windows PC and Xbox One in February 2017. We previewed the first beta here.

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