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BattleTech

by Harebrained Schemes·published by Paradox Interactive

24 April 2018T30
PCLinuxWindowsMac

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7.8/ 10

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only 1 report

47h

Normally

story and some extras

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Trailer

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About



From original BATTLETECH/MechWarrior creator Jordan Weisman and the developers of the award-winning Shadowrun Returns series comes the next-generation of turn-based tactical 'Mech combat.

The year is 3025 and the galaxy is trapped in a cycle of perpetual war, fought by noble houses with enormous, mechanized combat vehicles called BattleMechs. Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war. Upgrade your starfaring base of operations, negotiate mercenary contracts with feudal lords, repair and maintain your stable of aging BattleMechs, and execute devastating combat tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield.

COMMAND A SQUAD OF 'MECHS IN TURN-BASED COMBATDeploy over 30 BattleMechs in a wide variety of combinations. Use terrain, positioning, weapon selection and special abilities to outmaneuver and outplay your opponents.MANAGE YOUR MERCENARY COMPANYRecruit, customize, and develop unique MechWarriors. Improve and customize your dropship. As a Mercenary, travel a wide stretch of space, taking missions and managing your reputation with a variety of noble houses and local factions.TAKE PART IN A DESPERATE CIVIL WARImmerse yourself in the story of a violently deposed ruler, waging a brutal war to take back her throne with the support of your ragtag mercenary company.CUSTOMIZE YOUR 'MECHSUse your MechLab to maintain and upgrade your units, replacing damaged weapon systems with battlefield salvage taken from fallen foes.PVP MULTIPLAYER & SKIRMISH MODECustomize a Lance of 'Mechs and MechWarriors to go head-to-head with your friends, compete against opponents online, or jump into single-player skirmish mode to test your strategies against the AI.


Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Engine

Unity

DLC

BattleTech: Heavy MetalBattleTech: Urban Warfare

Editions

Expansions

Included in

Battletech: Mercenary Collection

Languages

4 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English
French—
German—
Russian—

Also known as

BATTLETECH — Stylized title

BattleTechLauncher.exe — Windows Executable

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Facts

Released

24 April 2018

Platforms

PCLinuxWindowsMac

Age ratings

ACBMGRAC15+PEGI12ESRBT

Standing

Top 1% by 24hr peak players

Tags

Diagonal-downFree cameraTurn-basedMecha / giant robotSci-fi / futuristicWarLicensed