MechWarrior Tactics Announced as Turn-based Strategy Game with RPG Elements

I was kind of hoping that the recent countdown would lead to a promising announcement, and that’s what I feel we ended up with in this official press release for MechWarrior Tactics. The turn-based strategy title will continue Infinite Game Publishing’s BattleTech revival, and is being developed by online game veterans Roadhouse Interactive and A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games.  It sounds like the PC-exclusive title will likely incorporate a microtransaction business model, too:

It’s the year 3025. Hostile enemy lances are closing in all around you. As Commander of an elite mercenary company, it’s up to you to ensure swift victory and make your enemies pay dearly. Your Mech Bay hosts a vast array of custom Mechs, each configured for a specific combat role. Choose wisely which Mechs to take into battle: your future as the leader of your lances depends on it.

MechWarrior Tactics is a brand-new MechWarrior game set in the BattleTech universe and includes everything you love about MechWarrior. MechWarrior Tactics is the latest evolution of turn-based strategy and blends tactical gameplay, deep collectability, and unique online features, and is set against visually stunning environments for the supreme MechWarrior battle experience. Players earn, collect, and purchase combat and aesthetic resources to outfit each Mech and prepare for the next online battle.

Game features:

‘¢ Collect, Customize, Command:
 – Earn Experience and new resources as you advance your level through gameplay
 – Upgrade and customize your Mechs in your Mech Bay
 – Make the most of each Mech’s unique configuration for total battlefield domination
‘¢ Customizable Mechs seamless store integration means never having to leave the game to purchase and equip new resources for your next mission
‘¢ Asynchronous Combat: Multiple concurrent battles with players from around the world
‘¢ Competitive ranked games and global leaderboards lets the world know you’re in charge. Play for a chance to win larger, more meaningful reward payouts
‘¢ Watch and share your completed battle using a unique cinematic replay feature

MechWarrior Tactics will be available in 2012. More information about MechWarrior Tactics can be found at www.mwtactics.com.