In 1988 Westwood Studios released a game called BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk’s Inception for DOS, Amiga, and C64. It would be the first in a long line of Mechwarrior video games. The game series has always had a soft spot for PC gamers, though as the only games not available for PC have been MechAssault and MechAssault2 for Xbox.
On Halloween, Infinite Game Publishing Inc. and Piranha Games Inc officially announced MechWarrior Online, the first officially licensed free-to-play title in the series. Set to launch in the second half of 2012, the game will feature hardcore simulation controls and team-based play, and vows to stick to the MechWarrior universe story/canon like glue.
“Set in the year 3049 during the early stages of a massive interstellar war, MechWarrior Online puts you in command of the most powerful war machine to ever walk the field of battle, the mighty BattleMech.” The Press Release hints at loads of customization as far as armor, weapons, and appearance goes. How much of that will be included in the F2P and how much will require a credit card haven’t been disclosed.
The game world appears to be somewhat of a dynamic one as well. “You will play a key role in a dynamic and ever-changing universe where player exploits impact the world around you and daily story updates and frequent content additions create epic changes to the Inner Sphere universe and its many inhabitants.”
For more info on the game and to follow their progress, swing by their site: http://mwomercs.com/
Here’s a little teaser video they put out earlier last month
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