Surface Bookįirst, we tested Halo Wars DE on the launch edition core i7 Surface Book. Large skirmishes impact performance, but the good news is that Halo Wars DE is totally playable on the Surface Book, and thus likely similarly equipped non-gaming PCs. It was originally released back in 2009, after all. It's not as detailed as Halo Wars 2 will be, and even with the enhancements, the game still looks a little dated on max settings. Halo Wars DE isn't a visually intensive game, generally.
Microsoft has fixed a lot of the common problems, but it's a shame that Halo Wars DE doesn't support DX12, making it potentially less optimized for lower-end setups. UWP games have historically had issues with certain hardware set-ups. See at Windows Store Halo Wars Definitive Edition on PCĪs mentioned, Halo Wars Definitive Edition is built for the Universal Windows Platform, granting it cross-save, cross-purchasing features with Xbox One. We've covered Halo Wars 2 before, and we'll have more to share on this intriguing iteration in the franchise soon, but for now, let's take a look at how Halo Wars Definitive Edition UWP runs on various PCs! VPN Deals: Lifetime license for $16, monthly plans at $1 & more
