MechWarrior fans are in for a treat. Roadhouse Interactive, A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games, and Infinite Games Publishing's turn-based strategy game MechWarrior Tactics is now in closed beta.
Wait, wasn't there just a MechWarrior free-to-play game with Infinite Games Publishing's name on it that went into open beta not too long ago? Yes. Not to be mistaken with MechWarrior Tactics, MechWarrior Online is a FPS mech game in the same vein as the MechWarrior games of the 90's. (You can read our impressions of MechWarrior Online here.)
On the other hand, MechWarrior Tactics is emphasizes strategy and is more up the alley of those that were fans of the board game.
MechWarrior Tactics has also launched its Founders Program, which breaks down into three different payment tiers that players can purchase. This is the same model that MechWarrior Online used, to great success, so it's not surprising that Infinite Games is recycling it.
The rewards tiers are for the Founders Program are listed below. Buying into the Founders Program grants instant access to the Tactics closed beta:
Veteran Founder's Package ($20) Includes:
·$25 value of in-game currency* (2,500k C-Bills) for in-game item purchases.
·Two exclusive, Seventh Kommando MechWarrior units
·Four limited edition Seventh Kommando decals
·Seventh Kommando Veteran rank badge - sets your status apart from the crowd & get noticed in-game and on the forums
·One-month Lance Tier Premium Account to MechWarrior Tactics at launch: More C-Bills, Earn XP & Scrap faster
·Early access to the game starts January 9, 2013
Elite Founder's Package ($50) Includes:
·$60 value of in-game currency* (6,000k C-Bills) for in-game item purchases.
·Two exclusive Seventh Kommando MechWarrior units
·Two limited edition Seventh Kommando ‘Mech Chassis – get a leg up on combat out of the gate!
·Two limited edition Seventh Kommando skins let you look your best on the battlefield
·Four limited edition Seventh Kommando decals allow you trick out your Lance!
·Seventh Kommando Elite rank badge - sets your status apart from the crowd & get noticed in-game and on the forums
·Two-month’s Company Tier Premium Account to MechWarrior Tactics at launch: More C-Bills, Earn XP & Scrap faster
·Early access to the game starts January 9, 2013
Legendary Founder's Package ($120) Includes:
·$100 value of in-game currency* (10,000k C-Bills) for in-game item purchases.
·Four exclusive Seventh Kommando MechWarrior units
·Four limited edition Seventh Kommando Mech Chassis
·Four limited edition Seventh Kommando skins
·Four limited edition Seventh Kommando decals
·Seventh Kommando Legendary rank badge - sets your status apart from the crowd & get noticed in-game and on the forums
·Two-month’s Battalion Tier Premium Account to MechWarrior Tactics at launch: More C-Bills, Earn XP & Scrap faster
·Early access to the game starts January 9, 2013
Those interested in purchasing into the Founder's Program for closed beta access can do so via the MechWarriorTactics official website.
