You have to understand man, it takes time to send out the codes to all those people who pre ordered the digital ultimate edition, there are dozens and dozens out there.
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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition |OT| The Best Marketing This Game Will Get
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You have to understand man, it takes time to send out the codes to all those people who pre ordered the digital ultimate edition, there are dozens and dozens out there.
yep its a bit shitty
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Mmm. I was planning on pre-ordering because of the fact they were making HW1 available now and it would keep me busy until the new game drops but I don't really want to pre-order to then wait? Just is dissatisfying.
It's online too so??I thought he was referring to Halo Wars Definitive Edition!
I never doubted that I was just confused by his wording. I was just worried as I've been looking forward to this remaster for quite some time and it wouldn't be quite the same if I couldn't mess about with people online
I never doubted that I was just confused by his wording. I was just worried as I've been looking forward to this remaster for quite some time and it wouldn't be quite the same if I couldn't mess about with people online
That's what we know so far.
Really terrible solution. Why not go the South Park route?
It doesn't. You will get a Message in 7-10 days with a code.
It doesn't. You will get a Message in 7-10 days with a code.
They are sending codes out today but in worst case it might take 7-10 days to show up.
CaptainSmirnov
Member
Anyone get a code yet?
MAX PAYMENT
Member
Halo doesn't deserve the treatment it's been getting lately.
Gai Murakumo
Member
I am at work, but I have the Xbox One smart glass app on my phone and no code yet.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
So if I bought the Ultimate Edition digitally on Xbox, I get the PC version as well?
Might have to play that.
Might have to play that.
Yeah. Its a play anywhere game.
What in the actual fuck about this waves thing. My nephew is visiting and loved the halo wars 2 beta. I promised him we could play the first halo wars tonight after work. I am giving up my GCU discount just to order this digitally for easy access, but if I won't get it while he is in town what is the point. Microsoft- stop fucking up.
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
Isn't that kinda on you?
Go pick up the original if you promised, it is backwards compatible.
I wouldn't rely on this pre order thing. And they did always state that codes start going out on the 20th.
GwyndolinCinder
Member
title is so true, had no idea this was happening!
there is multiplayer, but there doesnt seem to be any matchmaking. which is a dealbreaker for me T_T
It's sad really 😞
Gai Murakumo
Member
I kind of understand I guess especially with Halo Wars 2 coming out in 2 months but it is still a bummer.
Unity2012
Member
Taken from the Official game forums:
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is being released as an Early Access game beginning December 20, 2016. While the game is a complete experience, we are considering this initial availability “Early Access”, as there are some tweaks and improvements that will be made to the game as we support Halo Wars: Definitive Edition over the coming months.Being an Early Access title means that we need to acknowledge a handful of issues that we are looking at improving in the near future:
On PC, the first time you run the game, there can be a delay of approximately a minute before the game launches. On subsequent launches, the game will launch normally.
We are looking to improve the multiplayer game flow and messaging in the future. This means you move to the most appropriate screens as you step through the process of starting/joining a multiplayer match.
In multiplayer, you need to click the Search button at the bottom of the screen when searching for a match, click the Ready button when you have joined a match and are ready to start the game, and click the Publish button when creating a new multiplayer match. Clicking these buttons will allow you to proceed with the game.
In some cases, voice chat defaults to “all”, even if you’re on opposing teams. In a 1v1 game situation you may want to mute your microphone to avoid inadvertently giving strategic insights to your opponent. On team games, depending on the platform, you may want to use Party Chat instead. This obviously isn’t ideal and is something the team will address going forward.
If your computer hardware is lower end, please go to the Options menu and turn down the game settings to optimally enjoy the game.
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/cde2182789f04f2c821fab101cb1c8d7/topics/halo-wars-definitive-edition-faq/82269f7a-6743-478d-912c-d50c396ae117/posts
Christ, so we're gonna have to set up private matches? Total disappointment if true.
EDIT: Wait, there's a FAQ that mentions searching for games..... I'm confused.
Microsoft have been doing this things on waves for quite some time (Gears, Halo).
And while this was announced at E3, the Dec. 20 date and it been on waves wasn't announced until a few weeks ago.
So there's nothing surprising and is also a way to avoid people complaining that "Is Dec. 20 already!! wheres my code M$$$??"
And while this was announced at E3, the Dec. 20 date and it been on waves wasn't announced until a few weeks ago.
So there's nothing surprising and is also a way to avoid people complaining that "Is Dec. 20 already!! wheres my code M$$$??"
Nope not even a little bit.
Our boy Phil
StrikeFirst117
Banned
Ugh back from work and no key
That doesn't really answer it though, yes its in early access, but it's till on odd way to do it when there's already a stub on my system.
The whole buy it, get a code at some point after this date remains an odd thing to do
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
I'm not sure how you read the wording as a definitive statement of "it WILL be available on the 20th".
You committed to a date that MS was non-committal about. So yeah, it's on you this one.
I believe there is a server or custom game browser. There just isn't any skill based matchmaking system.
Forerunner
Member
Code please!
Code please!
Gai Murakumo
Member
Code please!
Frankie don't abandon us!
SpartanSlayer117
Member
Alright, this sucks. Frankie please. Make some calls, flip some switches, get an intern to send out codes manually or something.
ATOMICJORGE
Member
Code please!
It's almost 11 AM here and still nothing
NO UNITS!
I really need the code ASAP for my work on YT...
Its 2016. Its not like they need to press the discs.
"@Dreamwinder @Halo @Unyshek HWE early access codes begin distribution later today if you've preordered HW2 Ult Ed. ETA prob afternoon PST"
https://twitter.com/ske7ch/status/811249573314187265
E early access codes begin distribution later today if you've preordered HW2 Ult Ed. ETA prob afternoon PST"https://twitter.com/ske7ch/status/811249573314187265
Because there's no reason for it not to be available today. This isn't GTA 6 we're talking about here, I very much doubt they have millions of pre-orders. Then there's the fact the game is already registered to Microsoft accounts which just makes this system even more nonsensical.
It's bizarre, and the only blame here lies with Microsoft for deciding to handle distribution in this way instead of just doing the thing that makes sense which is to let all pre-orders have access at the same time - on the supposed "early access" launch date, today.