MechWarrior Online Founder’s Program Availability Begins Today

We already knew that Infinite Game Publishing and Piranha Games would be offering a couple of different tiers for their MechWarrior Online Founder’s Program, but as the press release below reveals, we now know that there are a total of three tiers and that the Founder’s Program is now open for anyone looking to put money down on a new ‘mech game.  Obviously, the $120 tier is the most lucrative, but it’s pretty hard to justify without having any hands-on experience with the game yet:

MechWarrior® Onlineâ„¢ OPERATION INCEPTION Founder’s Program On Sale Today, Includes New LEGENDARY Tier Option

– High Demand for OPERATION INCEPTION Founder’s Program Sees Legendary Tier Option Added for the Most Complete MechWarrior Online Experience –

MONTREAL June 19, 2012 The exclusive MechWarrior Onlineâ„¢ Founder’s Program goes on sale today, and the new LEGENDARY tier option has been added for the hard-core MechWarrior fan. Dubbed (OPERATION INCEPTION,) the Founder’s Program participants gain early access to the game, starting on August 7th in addition to other valuable benefits: in-game currency, custom BattleMech(s)â„¢ (ELITE and LEGENDARY levels only), a free premium account (1-3 months), a permanent (Founder’s Tag) and more. This limited chance to secure exclusive MechWarrior Online game content is available for purchase via three ranks on www.mwomercs.com.

$120 LEGENDARY Founder’s Package Includes:
‘¢ All 4 exclusive (Founder’s BattleMechs.) These Mechs include a lifetime, per-match C-Bill booster.
‘¢ $80 value of in-game currency* for in-game item purchases.
‘¢ Three-month premium account to MechWarrior Online at launch: Earn XP & C-Bills faster.
‘¢ Founder’s Tag – sets your status apart from the crowd & get noticed in-game and on the forums.
‘¢ Game credits The player’s name included as one of the (Legendary) in the MechWarrior Online game credits.
‘¢ Early access to the game along with Founder’s assets availability starts August 7th.

$60 ELITE Founder’s Package Includes:
‘¢ One exclusive custom (Founder’s BattleMech.) This Mech includes a lifetime, per-match C-Bill booster.
‘¢ $80 value of in-game currency* for in-game item purchases.
‘¢ Two-month premium account to MechWarrior Online at launch: Earn XP & C-Bills faster.
‘¢ Founder’s Tag – sets your status apart from the crowd & get noticed in-game and on the forums.
‘¢ Early access to the game along with Founder’s assets availability starts August 7th.

$30 VETERAN Founder’s Package Includes:
‘¢ $40 value of in-game currency* for in-game item purchases.
‘¢ One-month premium account to MechWarrior Online at launch: Earn XP & C-Bills faster.
‘¢ Founder’s Tag – sets your status apart from the crowd & get noticed in-game and on the forums.
‘¢ Early access to the game along with Founder’s assets availability starts August 7th.

OPERATION INCEPTION assets and early game access will be available for LEGENDARY, ELITE or VETERAN package players starting August 7th.  

Reserve your pilot name at www.mwomercs.com.

*For in-game currency, Founders’ accounts will be credited beginning August 7th with a non-refundable amount of in-game currency equivalent to the retail cost set out in each package above ($40 value for VETERAN Founders, $80 value for LEGENDARY and ELITE Founders), and those credits may be used for in-game purchases of virtual items only. The closed beta and OPERATION INCEPTION assets will enjoy support only in North America.

About MechWarrior Online
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. Pilot your Mech and customize it to suit your preferred battlefield role; upgrade systems, weapons, and armor with endless options giving you creative control over your battle strategy as you face your next opponent. MechWarrior Online delivers a rich online experience, rewarding everything a player does with experience points, C-Bills, unlocks, and recognition. Upgrade skills and refine your role in gameplay using an all-new leveling system, and up-to-the minute detailed player statistics allow you to compare, track and share your progress with other players.
Visit www.mwomercs.com.

About Piranha Games Inc.
Piranha Games Inc. was founded in January 2000 by Russ Bullock and Bryan Ekman. Piranha Games is focused on the core action games market and has worked on exciting IPs such as: Need For Speed® and Transformers® 2: Revenge of the Fallen.
Please join us at www.piranha-games.com.

About Infinite Game Publishing
IGP is a newly formed publisher of AAA online interactive entertainment. Formed by industry vets with a passion for great games, IGP’s leadership is driving online entertainment forward by partnering with best-in-breed developers to bring high-octane excitement to PC gamers everywhere.
Official Web site: www.infinitegamepublishing.com.