Halo Wars: Definitive Edition Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is tagged as Strategy. It is published by Ensemble Studios, Behaviour Interactive, 343 Industries (developer) and Xbox Game Studios (publisher) and released on 20 Apr, 2017. PureGameStats tracks Halo Wars: Definitive Edition's live Steam player count, all-time peak, review sentiment, estimated sales and price history. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition currently has 130 players on Steam. Its recorded all-time peak is 3,187 concurrent players on 30 September 2018. Current activity is 95.9% below peak. PureGameStats estimates 159,350 Steam units sold. Steam reviews are 91% positive across 9,520 responses. Platforms: Windows.
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Developer: Ensemble Studios, Behaviour Interactive, 343 Industries
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Platforms: Windows
Release Date: 20 Apr, 2017
Official site On Steam
Est. sales: 159,350 High confidence
Achievement completion: 71% easiest · 8% median
Retailer Price (US) Discount
Steam $4.99 75%

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition Player Count & Steam Charts

Current players 130 All-time peak 3,187 7-day peak 317 Yesterday peak 242

In Aug 2026, Halo Wars: Definitive Edition averaged 205 concurrent players with a monthly peak of 349. Up from 180 average players in Mar 2026 - 14% growth over the past 6 months.

Daily Monthly Yearly
Date Avg Players Max Players Min Players
01 Sept 2026 157 242 84
31 Aug 2026 176 317 103
30 Aug 2026 225 302 131
29 Aug 2026 217 299 138
28 Aug 2026 183 268 109
27 Aug 2026 175 285 94
26 Aug 2026 186 284 106
25 Aug 2026 182 316 111
24 Aug 2026 189 310 112
23 Aug 2026 242 341 144
22 Aug 2026 225 306 127
21 Aug 2026 189 296 108
20 Aug 2026 178 281 110
19 Aug 2026 184 297 104
18 Aug 2026 193 315 101
17 Aug 2026 203 349 107
16 Aug 2026 236 335 131
15 Aug 2026 226 297 125
14 Aug 2026 177 277 100
13 Aug 2026 172 247 103
12 Aug 2026 185 290 104
11 Aug 2026 199 312 101
10 Aug 2026 204 330 121
09 Aug 2026 253 342 154
08 Aug 2026 235 315 122
07 Aug 2026 201 288 118
06 Aug 2026 200 310 111
05 Aug 2026 198 301 105
04 Aug 2026 213 318 111
03 Aug 2026 217 339 112

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition Price History & Best Deals

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Date Price Discount
02 Dec 2025 $4.99 75%
01 Dec 2025 $4.99 75%
30 Nov 2025 $4.99 75%
29 Nov 2025 $4.99 75%
28 Nov 2025 $4.99 75%
26 Nov 2025 $4.99 75%
21 Nov 2025 $4.99 75%
18 Jul 2025 $19.99 0%

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition PC System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or Equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200 NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M AMD Radeon R5 M240
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or Equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 560, 650, 750 AMD HD 5850, 6870, 7790
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition Steam Reviews

Total reviews 9,520 Positive 8,704 Negative 816 Positive % 91.4%Rating Very Positive

What reviewers talk about

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Reviewers praise
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Reviewers criticise
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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition Official Announcements

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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition - Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing Halo Wars: Definitive Edition right now?

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition has 130 concurrent players on Steam right now.

What is the all-time peak player count for Halo Wars: Definitive Edition?

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition reached an all-time peak of 3,187 concurrent players on 30 September 2018.

How many copies has Halo Wars: Definitive Edition sold on Steam?

PureGameStats estimates Halo Wars: Definitive Edition has sold approximately 159,350 copies on Steam, with high confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.

How is Halo Wars: Definitive Edition rated on Steam?

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition has 9,520 Steam reviews with a 91.4% positive rating (Very Positive).

What is the current price of Halo Wars: Definitive Edition?

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is priced at $19.99 on Steam. Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.

When was Halo Wars: Definitive Edition released?

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition was released on 20 Apr, 2017. It was developed by Ensemble Studios, Behaviour Interactive, 343 Industries.

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