Halo: Spartan Assault for WP8 coming first to Verizon for $6.99

posted by Michael H. / Jul 12, 2013, 9:48 AM

Halo: Spartan Assault for WP8 coming first to Verizon for $6.99

Not too long ago, we heard that Halo: Spartan Assault would be making its way to Microsoft's mobile platforms, including Windows Phone 8. The game has been developed by Vanguard Games and 343 Industries, and will be a top-down twin-stick shooter. And, now we also know that the game will be exclusive to Verizon when it launches in the U.S.

That's not to say it will stay exclusive to Verizon though. Verizon has announced that the game will launch exclusively on Verizon WP8 devices - Nokia Lumia 928, Nokia Lumia 822, Windows Phone 8X by HTC, and Samsung ATIV Odyssey - but those will simply be the first devices to get the game, and it should make the rounds to other carriers and devices later on.

In Halo: Spartan Assault you will play as Commander Sarah Palmer or Spartan Davis, and Xbox 360 owners who play Halo 4 can also earn additional experience points for their Spartan Career by playing the mobile game and acquiring certain weekly achievements.

There is no word yet on when the game will be released, but Verizon has said the game will cost $6.99 and be made available in the Windows Phone Store.

source: Verizon

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7 Comments

1. PhansMuneeb

Posts: 371; Member since: Jan 28, 2012

Now even games are exclusive.... wp sucks.. exclusivity sucks..

posted on Jul 12, 2013, 10:01 AM 8

4. joseg81

Posts: 204; Member since: Jul 15, 2011

yes it does and it sux having to buy or use a certain type of phone just to play a game :( guess they're counting on die hard fans to boost their WP sales.

posted on Jul 12, 2013, 10:44 AM 1

5. kozza3

Posts: 778; Member since: Oct 17, 2012

i agree with you 100% WP exclusive? i guess they don't want to sell the game very well... Verizon exclusive? well they do have 4 models for sale...

posted on Jul 12, 2013, 1:51 PM 0

2. Filip.

Posts: 23; Member since: Mar 25, 2013

Sarah Palmer is hot

posted on Jul 12, 2013, 10:37 AM 1

3. veer.d

Posts: 89; Member since: Jul 12, 2013

costly as well

posted on Jul 12, 2013, 10:39 AM 0

6. papss unregistered

This game will sell extremely well regardless. I can't wait to get this or any Halo game for that matter.

posted on Jul 12, 2013, 2:05 PM 0

7. immortallyborn

Posts: 1; Member since: Jul 12, 2013

Early release exclusivity for Verizon, WTH!? This is going to dissuade many of us most devoted WP8 owners from purchasing this long awaited mobile Halo experience. REGARDLESS of price!!! Dumb move Microsoft!