This boxed set features the Banished, legions of warriors who defy the Covenant and follow their own fates. It offers players everything they need to do battle with Spartan opponents, including new models, terrain, dice, a gaming mat and rules for the Banished. The boxed set also comes with a limited edition Atriox, Jiralhanae Warmaster model. Contents included are as follows: a Defiance Booklet, 8 Jiralhanae models, 4 Sangheili Mercenary models, 19 Player/Model cards, 23 game cards, extra tokens, card terrain, 8 red D8 dice, 6 silver marbled D6 Command Dice, and a deluxe play board.

Mantic Games also recently unveiled The Walking Dead: The Gift Calendar Game (see "'TWD: The Gift Calendar Game'").