Microsoft and Ensemble Studios announced today that ‘Halo Wars‘ will be hitting retail shelves in February in both a standard and Collector’s Edition.  The Collector’s Edition of the highly anticipated Halo RTS will include the Mythic Map Pack (“Assembly,” “Orbital and “Sandbox”) for ‘Halo 3′ as well as “Halo Wars: Genesis” which is a graphic novel documenting the first assault on the Covenant.  Along with these extras there is also some in-game content to look forward to including a special Honor Guard Wraith and six “Leader cards” which are said to be able to help turn the tides of battle.  Those that pre-order from select retailers will also receive a code to download a special in-game Warthog featuring special flame decals.

The standard edition of ‘Halo Wars’ comes in at the normal $59.99USD and the Collector’s Edition will run you $79.99.  Let’s hope we don’t see issues like the ones that faced ‘Fable II’ and it’s Collectors Edition.