Mechwarrior Online presents a new game mode and a new battlemech

Piranha Games and Infinite Game Publishing has released a new mode for MechWarrior Online: Testing Grounds. The new mode that allows you to test out new Mechs, train on various maps and become a master pilot before you ever step into live battle!

In addition to the new mode, a new Hero Mech has arrived to the game. The Cicada X-5 Mech have a top speed of 133.7 km/h and 40 tons. Take a look at its features in the video that you have below:


The new update also brings comes with newly trackable player statistics including Savior Kills and Defensive kills. Savior Kills give rewards upon killing an enemy Mech, if an enemy who had been attacking a teammate who has a critical component that is 50 percent health or lower within the last 10 seconds you will be awarded 7500CBills, and 150XP. Defensive Kills rewards for killing an enemy Mech if that enemy was currently capping a base, anyone who had attacked the capturing mech within the last 10 seconds will be awarded 7500CBills, and 150XP. The game will now track Mech Stats, Weapon Stats, Map Stats, Game Mode Stats and Pilot Module Stats.

Additionally, this update sees major enhancements to gameplay including enhanced Mechlab functionality and Host ‘state-rewind’ that is now implemented for instant fire weapons (i.e. lasers, machine guns, flamers); players should now be able to hit fast moving targets with these weapons even when experiencing high latency. More things going boom, faster. Fans can now also trick out their Mechs with the Mountain Lion Mech Pattern and are invited to check out the new hanging items for their cockpit for the ultimate customization.

Source of information: Infinite Game Publishing press release.







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