MechWarrior Online has announced that the game is set to launch in the second half of 2012
Piranha Games Inc. and Infinite Game Publishing Inc. have revealed that MechWarrior Online, the first officially licensed free-to-play title of the MechWarrior franchise, is set to launch in the second half of 2012.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. Command your Mech and customize it to suit your battlefield role; upgrade systems, replace weapons, and tweak armor with endless options.
Were excited to lead the MechWarrior franchise online for fans of the series, said Russ Bullock, co-founder of Piranha Games. Were proud to partner with Infinite Game Publishing, and are thankful for the fans of the MechWarrior series that have been so patient for the next MechWarrior game to arrive. Infinite Game is a partner who understands both the world of games publishing and the crucial technical needs of todays AAA online gaming experiences. Together we are bringing fans epic next-generation Mech combat online in 2012.