Halo Wars release date is February 28, 2009. Limited Collectors Edition announced for Xbox 360

Halo Wars Limited Collector's Edition SetMicrosoft has revealed a Halo Wars – Limited Collector’s Edition for the game which releases on February 28th, 2009 exclusively for the Xbox 360.

Developed by Ensemble Studios, the real-time strategy take on the Halo universe will come with a load of extras for those who are willing to shell out the $80 necessary to pick up the collector’s edition. Here are the full details on the package.

The Halo Wars Collector’s Edition Bundle will include:

* Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack that includes Assembly, Orbital and Sandbox stages
* Bonus in-game “Honor Guard” Wraith
* Halo Wars: Genesis graphic novel
* Six Leader Cards
* A Spirit of Fire patch
* Special Packaging, case and artwork

Gamers who pre-order the package will also receive an exclusive “flaming Warthog”. Exciting indeed!

Halo Wars is only one of several upcoming games with limited editions, including the Gears of Wars 2 – Collector’s Edition and Resistance 2 Collector’s Edition.