PDXCON has something in store for BATTLETECH fans, too. Specifically, there's a new expansion titled Heavy Metal coming to the game on November 21st. Priced $19.99 / £15.49 / €19.99, it's also included with the Season Pass.
Mitch Gitelman, BATTLETECH Game Director and co-founder of Harebrained Schemes, said in a statement:
Heavy Metal brings a greater level of diversity to BATTLETECH by including eight new ‘Mechs
and a variety of devastating weapon systems that will change the way players destroy their
opponents. The new mini-campaign weaves its way through your mercenary career to the point when you become an elite MechCommander, capable of facing off with two of the most legendary MechWarriors in BATTLETECH history.
Check out the announcement trailer and additional information on Heavy Metal below.
Heavy Metal adds a massive amount of new gameplay options to the world of BATTLETECH,
including seven classic ‘Mech designs from the original BATTLETECH board game and an
additional ‘Mech designed exclusively for this expansion.
Players can also look forward to eight new weapons systems to destroy their foes in unique
ways, along with a brand new Flashpoint mini-campaign.
Key Features:
● One Original and Seven Classic BattleMechs: Seven classic ‘Mechs from BATTLETECH’s 35-year legacy make their triumphant return along with the first completely new ‘Mech designed exclusively for this expansion. Each classic ‘Mech comes with unique equipment that reflects the flavor and lore of the original board game.
● Eight Game-changing New Weapon Systems: Eight all-new weapon systems can be utilized to destroy even the most formidable opponents in a wide variety of unique ways. The ‘Mech Mortar is the first AOE weapon in BATTLETECH and can destroy multiple units at once, while the new COIL Beam generates more energy the further the attacker travels before firing, a perfect fit for light ‘Mechs.
● New Flashpoint Mini-Campaign: Come face-to-face with two legendary characters from BATTLETECH lore - the Bounty Hunter and the Black Widow of Wolf’s Dragoons. A derelict cargo ship has drifted into the Periphery from deep space; what secrets does it contain, and who will ultimately control its mysterious payload?
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