Mecha Break’s beta is long over, but fans of giant robots duking it out in combat have Steel Hunters to look forward to. Out now for PC via Steam Early Access, the free-to-play title is developed by Wargaming of World of Tanks fame and sees various factions warring over Starfall in a post-apocalyptic future.
As you probably guessed, they battle with giant mechs called Hunters, each with unique weapons, mods, abilities, and more. While other players oppose you, there are also PvE battles and varying objectives. Early access launches with the “core gameplay mechanics, maps, Hunters, and progression systems” to serve as a starting point.
New Hunters, maps, modes, progression systems, quality-of-life features, and balance changes will be added throughout the early access period. The current plan is to remain in early access for four to six months, “polishing the game and preparing it for a robust full release.” While monetization won’t be available initially, it is coming at some point for the sake of testing.
In the meantime, players can claim the Recompense Battle Pass for free until April 29th. There are even options to upgrade it to Pro and Premium tiers by playing the game. Wargaming has also confirmed that all progress made is permanent with no more wipes. Stay tuned for more updates in the meantime.
