'Halo Wars 2' release date news: Captain James Cutter to battle with Atriox and the Banished

It was during The Game Awards 2016 when fans of "Halo Wars" expected more details of "Halo Wars 2" considering that its trailer has already been revealed. The new trailer follows the initial title's happenings three decades after.

The "Halo 5: Guardians" was recently released, increasing the anticipation for "Halo Wars 2." Microsoft did not disappoint the expecting fans when it showed the trailer of the anticipated title, featuring Captain James Cutter and his team as they discover the Banished, the group who bolted away from the Covenant.

Isabel, the artificial bot in the title, narrates the doings of the antagonist, Atriox, and how the Covenant has manipulated Atriox, and also his clan, as an "expendable muscle," according to GameRant. The video trailer also shows how Atriox is able to come out alive following the multiple wars that happened, which has paved the way for him to be recognized as a legend.

Then, he decides to break away from the Covenant and establish the Banished, which has the mission to get one of the most powerful arms in the galaxy. Being the brute leader of the Banished, Atriox demonstrates strong capabilities and he is definitely one strong enemy to put down.

This implies that "Halo Wars 2" players will have to gulp in a lot of hardship before Atriox is defeated. They can take control of Cutter and his army to defeat Atriox and the Banished, taking a bird's eye-view of the entire battlefield. Players would have to think of ways to defeat their enemy by making the most out of what is available in their world.

"Halo Wars 2" has 13 missions, a multiplayer mode that can accommodate six players to fight against each other, quick-paced fights, cooperative gameplay support and many more.

Those who have already preordered "Halo Wars 2" Ultimate Edition for $80 will be able to enjoy early access to the "Definitive Edition" on Dec. 20. The game itself will be out on Feb. 2017 for PC and Xbox One.