Free Halo Wars 2 video game demo now available on Xbox One

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To help promote the new video game, Halo Wars 2, Microsoft has just launched a free demo for gamers to play on the Xbox One. While the full game is part of the Xbox Play Anywhere program which allows for it to be played on Windows 10 devices as well, this demo is restricted to the console. Here’s the official demo description:

Real-time strategy makes an explosive return to the Halo universe in Halo Wars 2. Lead Spartans, Warthogs and other classic Halo fighting forces into war across a wide variety of single player and multiplayer modes.The Halo Wars 2 demo features the opening mission from the thrilling campaign and an exciting new game mode, Blitz Firefight. In the campaign, players will strategically command overwhelming firepower in large-scale battles against a terrifying threat facing the UNSC and all of humanity. Blitz Firefight is a fast-paced mode where players use decks of cards to summon vehicles and troops to fight against waves of AI-controlled enemies. Try before you buy with the Halo Wars 2 demo.

Grab the Halo Wars 2 Demo on Xbox One

Have you had a chance to play this demo on the Xbox One yet or have you already bought the full game? Let us know in the comments below.