Ubisoft today announced AirMech Arena for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One; the brand new action game, which sees players taking command of transformable mechs known as AirMechs to defend their own bases and attack other players’ fortresses, is being developed by Carbon Games.

‘In AirMech Arena, players control powerful transforming weapons known as AirMechs to protect their bases and overtake enemy fortresses,’ Ubisoft said. ‘Gamers will collect up to nine available AirMechs, each with its own unique abilities, and command them to deploy defense units from the air or to transform into ground mode and engage armies on the front line. As they gain experience, they will earn kudos (in-game currency) to unlock upgrades, new units and pilots to expand their collection, and customize their appearance with exclusive skins and effects.’

The game will include a single player mode, online multiplayer (both co-op and competitive), ranked and unranked matches, as well as a spectator mode.

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Ubisoft will be bringing Airmech Arena, the popular competitive real time strategy game, to Xbox Live for the Xbox 360; the free to play strategy game will be brought to the console in partnership with Carbon Games.

“As an indie developer, AirMech has been our passion for the past several years, and we are thrilled to partner with Ubisoft to bring the game to console,” said James Green of Carbon Games. “AirMech Arena was created from the ground up to be the ultimate RTS experience with a gamepad. The fast-paced action and depth of strategy brings console gamers a new experience we are confident they will enjoy.”

“We had our eye on AirMech and Carbon Games for quite a while before we approached them,” said Thomas Painçon, EMEA FTP Publishing Director at Ubisoft Entertainment. “AirMech Arena is a great addition to Ubisoft’s portfolio on console, bringing in competitive framework and strategy games into our strong console digital line-up.”

Airmech Arena is a strategy game that requires intense teamwork and co-ordination if you are to get anywhere; it will continue to receive updates and support even after launch. Stay tuned to GamingBolt for more coverage.