Microsoft Studios and 343 Industries, in conjunction with Vanguard Games have announced Halo: Spartan Strike. An all new Halo top-down shooter coming to Windows 8 devices and Steam on December 12, 2014 as a digital download for $5.99.
Halo: Spartan Strike includes a compelling new story, improved touch controls, updated graphics and an all-new score from award-winning composer Tom Salta. In addition to weekly challenges where fans can take the top position in leaderboards to showcase their skills, playing Halo: Spartan Strike will earn Xbox achievements that unlocks content for the upcoming Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which will launch exclusively on Xbox One this November.
Set during the events of Halo 2, Halo: Spartan Strike tells a new chapter in the Halo universe. You play as a Spartan in a real-world, classified ONI simulation that starts on New Mombasa in 2552 and will take you through jungles, cities and more. Using your Spartan skills, an all-new arsenal of weapons, abilities and vehicles, including the iconic Warthog, you must lead UNSC troops through 30 challenging missions and prevent Earth from being overtaken by hordes of Covenant and Promethean enemies.
Halo: Spartan Strike delivers a full, epic adventure with thrilling battles and unparalleled visuals for mobile devices. No matter where you are or what platform you use, Halo: Spartan Strike will provide the definitive pick-up-and-play Halo experience to both experienced veterans and new recruits.