In recognition of the upcoming title update available for Halo Wars later today, Robot Entertainment (the developer providing post-release support for the game) has released a list of fixes and balance changes.

The update also readies your Xbox 360 for the soon to be released Halo Wars downloadable content (DLC).

Check out the list of improvements made by the incoming Halo Wars title update below, or chat with some fellow Halo Wars fans about the patch over here.

Halo Wars Title Update 5/12/09

• General

  • Flaming Warthog and Honor Guard Wraith skins now available in multiplayer to players who have those skulls.
  • The option to show Unit Hit Point bars above units is now available.

• Balance

  • The number of points to reach all ranks has been reduced. General now requires 2.4 million, down from 3.2 million, and other ranks have been reduced accordingly.
  • The max number of points you can get in a single match has been capped.
  • The Prophet of Regret’s land speed is now reduced to match other leaders.
  • Vampire Tech Upgrades now increase damage done by 15% in addition to their other effects.
  • Anders Cryo Bomb Upgrades now cost 50% more supplies.
  • Anders Hawk Upgrade now costs 50% more supplies.

• Bug Fixes

  • Multiplayer Matchmaking and Connection improvements have been put in. Players should find that their 2v2 and 3v3 teams no longer split up.
  • ‘Ready for the Sequel’ Achievement should now be rewarded properly.
  • Units on Exile and Crevice should find it easier to traverse the map.