Halo Wars patch makes way for DLC

Microsoft's released notes for Halo War's imminent title update, which among other tweaks lays the foundations for the game's upcoming DLC.

"The Halo Wars Title Update is ready to go live in the next day or so," reads the official website. "It contains bug fixes, some balance changes as well as adding a couple cool features like allowing Flaming Warthog and Honor Guard Wraith skins in multiplayer."

The 'Strategic Options' DLC, which doesn't have a release date, is set to add three new multiplayer game modes and four new Achievements. Read more about that here.

Full patch notes follow:

Halo Wars Title Update 5/12/09

General
Flaming Warthog and Honor Guard Wraith skins now available in multiplayer to players who have those skulls.
The option to show Unit Hit Point bars above units is now available.

Balance
The number of points to reach all ranks has been reduced. General now requires 2.4 million, down from 3.2 million, and other ranks have been reduced accordingly.
The max number of points you can get in a single match has been capped.
The Prophet of Regret's land speed is now reduced to match other leaders.
Vampire Tech Upgrades now increase damage done by 15% in addition to their other effects.
Anders Cryo Bomb Upgrades now cost 50% more supplies.
Anders Hawk Upgrade now costs 50% more supplies.

Bug Fixes
Multiplayer Matchmaking and Connection improvements have been put in. Players should find that their 2v2 and 3v3 teams no longer split up.
'Ready for the Sequel' Achievement should now be rewarded properly.
Units on Exile and Crevice should find it easier to traverse the map.

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