Battletech repoussé à début 2018

En bref. Paradox vient d’annoncer que cette prometteuse adaptation sur PC de l’univers de Battletech, en chantier chez Harebrained Schemes (Shadowrun), n’arrivera pas comme prévu initialement en fin d’année, mais sortira on ne sait quand au début de l’année prochaine. Les développeurs ayant besoin de plus de temps pour peaufiner leur travail.

Au passage sachez que la bêta du jeu vient de bénéficier d’une nouvelle mise à jour, et qu’un prochain important patch viendra ajouter un mode PvP.

Pour plus d’informations sur Battletech, voyez cette page sur Kickstarter, celle-ci sur Steam, ou le site officiel.

Communiqué

BATTLETECH Will Release In 2018
Multiplayer Backer Beta Launching as Part of Regularly Scheduled Update

STOCKHOLM – Aug. 14, 2017 – Paradox Interactive and Harebrained Schemes today announced that the release of BATTLETECH has been moved to early 2018. Initially planned for release later this year, the move will give the Harebrained Schemes team the time they need to deliver the type of quality experience the company is known for.

“Throughout development our Backers have been clear: ‘Don’t rush it, just make it great.’ and we have taken that advice to heart,” said Jordan Weisman, CEO of Harebrained Schemes and creator of the original board game and BattleTech universe. “HBS, Paradox, and our Backers all share a deeply personal attachment to this project and we are committed to delivering a game that not only meets the high expectations of our Backers and fans but introduces BattleTech to a new generation of players.”

“The feedback and enthusiasm from Beta participants has shown us just how great BATTLETECH can be, and rushing development to fit a timeline would be a disservice,” said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. “We believe in the Harebrained Schemes team, and want them to give the game the time and attention they need to create a turn-based game worthy of the name. »

To help eager MechCommanders pass the time, Harebrained Schemes is again updating their Backer Beta this week to include a large number of improvements including gameplay changes, AI upgrades, balance changes, and interface enhancements based upon the reams of useful feedback they’ve received from their community. A subsequent update coming soon will also allow Backers to go head-to-head in PvP multiplayer allowing them to test their skills against human opponents. The Beta will last at least another month, so players interested in becoming Late Backers to gain access to the Beta should go to http://battletechgame.com/ to get in on the action.

Paradox Interactive is a leading global publisher of strategy games for PC. The world-renowned strategy catalog stretches back to 1999, and the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe.

The publisher’s steadily-growing portfolio includes firmly established PC franchises such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, Cities: Skylines, Crusader Kings, Magicka and the Hearts of Iron series created by Paradox Development Studio and a network of partner studios.