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Pre-order: https://battletech.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

Beta coming June 1st

Steam page
GOG page

Gameplay footage of upcoming backer beta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt6FatHHnzI

Summary of game features

• Turn-based tactical 'Mech combat based on Battletech, the universe behind Mechwarrior and Mechcommander
• Singleplayer campaign
• Mech customization and load outs
• Mission planning
• Mercenary recruitment & levelling
• Procedurally generated side-missions (reached!)
• PvP (reached)

Description

>>> WHAT
BATTLETECH is a single-player, turn-based, tactical 'Mech combat game for PC. (And Mac and Linux!) The game may also include PVP multiplayer if enough funding is reached - more on that below.

>>> WHERE
The BattleTech Universe is one of near-constant warfare and feudal political intrigue, where great noble houses vie for dominance of a vast region of space known as the Inner Sphere. It's a universe of flawed heroes, fallen empires and grey moral realities. Great families vie for supremacy, with alliances and betrayals constantly shifting the balance of power.

>>> WHEN
Our BATTLETECH game is set in the popular 3025 Succession Wars Era of the BattleTech Universe - often referred to as "Classic BattleTech".

Screenshots from March build

Kickstarter Goals

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Rewards & Tiers


Concept art

 

[Mudcrab]

Reactor Online.

Sensors Online.

Weapons Online.

All Systems Nominal.

 

[Lime]

Get in the Battletech/Mechwarrior/Mechcommander mood
Play the old Mechcommander for free

What is Battletech
A Primer

Art & Wallpapers
Wallpapers at Battletech.com
Art of Battletech

Intros
Mechwarrior 2 Intro (THE GOAT)
- Clan Wolf Intro + Jade Falcon intro
Mechwarrior 2: Ghost Bear's Lecacy Intro
Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries intro
Mechwarrior 3 intro
Mechwarrior 4 intro (maximum cheesy acting)
Mechcommander intro

The Evolution of Mechwarrior 1989-2012

Soundtracks
Mechwarrior 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM3MwpkVYKQ&list=PL3E409CD81FFF6F55
Ghost Bear’s Legacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4sqtJ4xNlY&list=PL0u2Omk_bLpteQc2Gv2_KEIFahsvYQstD
Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0u6_IYz7YQ&list=PLF89995D427D6D230

 

[BrokenFiction]

20% funded in 5 minutes.

 

[Dennis]

 

[Dennis]

There should be an Early Bird discount tier.

 

[Sinatar]

Damn that is some Mass Effect ass music at the start of that pitch video. I like it.

 

[d1rtn4p]

Really disappointed with the lack of a boxed collector's edition. Super bummed because I wanted a box to keep my old Crescent Hawk boxes company

 

[Memory]

Slightly disappointed all the decent KS rewards start from $1000. I had $300 set aside for this but here is nothing i want at any tier between $50-$1000.

Anyway backed at $50, seems to be off to a nice start.

 

[Steel]

Man, look at that cash roll in.

 

[Snaku]

Backed $25. Would have gone higher if name in the credits were available at a more sane tier.

 

[Dennis]

I am happy they are going with the classical 3025-era for the game.

 

[More_Badass]

And Harebrained has an awesome track record in terms of concept vs actual gameplay

 

[Poodlestrike]

There should be an Early Bird discount tier.

Kinda glad there's not, this way I don't feel compelled to back immediately and can wait a couple of weeks. Gotta pay that rent.

 

[Enduin]

Sold, backed for 50. Loved Mechwarrior growing up, really loved Front Mission, Shadowrun was done super well, this is a no brainer.

 

[Dennis]

Backed for $25.........for now.

We will see.

 

[Sinatar]

In the it took me to watch the pitch video it earned $100K.

Holy. Shit.

In for $50. Might up it if they add more digital tiers. I give no fucks for physical goods.

 

[kiyoaki]

Nice beard, Mitch.

I chipped in $25 for now. But the e-novel tier looks tempting... This will get to 250000 in no time at all.

 

[Shake Appeal]

Backed for $50.

Just noticed delivery is May 2017. Yikes.

 

[nubbe]

$50 it is
After that there physical stuff...

 

[Steel]

I am happy they are going with the classical 3025-era for the game.

I'm also glad they seem to be focusing on the Inner Sphere. I can only tolerate so much of the clans.

 

[dancrane212]

Done. More than happy to back this but I really hope the million goal gets hit without any trouble. I've had my fill of story-less Battletech with MWO.

 

[More_Badass]

SR: Hong Kong made $267k on day 1. This looks like it'll definitely surpass this

 

[adj_noun]

I always thought Mechwarrior and Battletech were competing mech franchises. D'oh.

 

[irfaanator]

idk, been burned by the other two battletech/mw games. Gotta see a video/teaser of it in action before I back this one

 

[Lime]

Still updating the OP, if anyone has a quick summary in bulletpoints I'll add it as quickly as possible.

 

[898]

Really disappointed with the lack of a boxed collector's edition. Super bummed because I wanted a box to keep my old Crescent Hawk boxes company

^This. I think the reward tiers are going to hamper the stretch goals.

 

[kiyoaki]

Slightly disappointed all the decent KS rewards start from $1000. I had $300 set aside for this but here is nothing i want at any tier between $50-$1000.

Anyway backed at $50, seems to be off to a nice start.

Perhaps they'll add a few more tiers in two weeks or so, like they did with Shadowrun HK.

 

[bloodyroarxx]

I really want to go in on this for the $275 tier.

 

[BrokenFiction]

Damn that is some Mass Effect ass music at the start of that pitch video. I like it.

Jon Everist is the fucking man.

 

[ricki42]

Damn that is some Mass Effect ass music at the start of that pitch video. I like it.

Yep, looking forward to that. Glad the soundtrack is included at $35 and above.

 

[Dinda]

Yay! Really excited about this!

Funding starting great. I hope we get at least Stage 3.

 

[Shake Appeal]

SR: Hong Kong made $267k on day 1. This looks like it'll definitely surpass this

It's kinda looking like they'll surpass that in the next few hours.

 

[More_Badass]

50% funded in 18 minutes

 

[Dennis]

I was always most fond of the classic Heavy 70-75 ton mechs like Marauder, Warhammer and Archer.

Can't deny the 75 ton Timber Wolf (Mad Cat) Clan mech looked super cool as well.

 

[BrokenFiction]

50% in 18 minutes.

Dang.

 

[Decado]

Thus far, pretty disappointed.

If the KS doesn't reach 1m not interested. I just don't care about a skirmish game. And quite honestly, it is the 1.85m goal that would probably make me want to play the game.

Also...only controlling four mechs? No support vehicles?

I was going to pledge right away, but I'm hesitant right now.

 

[Rommel]

In for 50. Man I loved battletech as a kid.

 

[Memory]

Perhaps they'll add a few more tiers in two weeks or so, like they did with Shadowrun HK.

Good point, I really hope so.

 

[ColonelSkills]

Nice early pace. Considering the flight jacket but the Canadian exchange makes it a bit rough.

In for 155 for now.

 

[Poodlestrike]

I was always most fond of the classic Heavy 70-75 ton mechs like Marauder, Warhammer and Archer.

Can't deny the 75 ton Timber Wolf (Mad Cat) Clan mech looked super cool as well.

There's a reason they made the Mad Cat the mascot.

Agreed more generally as well. The Heavies are formidable looking, but not as blocky as most of the Assaults.

 

[Snaku]

Thus far, pretty disappointed.

If the KS doesn't reach 1m not interested. I just don't care about a skirmish game. And quite honestly, it is the 1.85m goal that would probably make me want to play the game.

Also...only controlling four mechs?

I was going to pledge right away, but I'm hesitant right now.

The more people who pledge early only builds the hype and gets more people to jump in. They don't collect until the end of the campaign so you can always back out in a few weeks if it appears that they won't make the stretch goals you'd like. But backing now will only help them reach those goals.

 

[Arulan]

I'm in. Harebrained Schemes has proven themselves, and Battletech is too good to pass up.

I hope they take advantage of the fact it's PC/Linux/Mac only to deliver a great user-interface.

 

[Effect]

Backed for $50. I've enjoyed the Battletech a number of novels and the few Mechwarrior related games I've played. More importantly this team has done other games so I have confidence they can deliver here. Also getting new work from Michael A. Stackpole is always a treat. I really enjoyed his writing.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

As I usually do with Kickstarters, I first looked to see whether there were rewards with limited numbers. Saw the lowest priced of these was $1,000...

 

[Jazz573]

What's with the apostrophe before mech?

 

[Shake Appeal]

HBS just sent out an update for Hong Kong to remind everyone that they're still working on patches and new content.

They're good at this kickstarter thing.

What's with the apostrophe before mech?

I believe it's because they're technically "Battlemechs," so the apostrophe signifies the dropped "Battle."

 

[UrbanRats]

I think it's safe to assume it'll get to stage 4.

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

Thus far, pretty disappointed.

If the KS doesn't reach 1m not interested. I just don't care about a skirmish game. And quite honestly, it is the 1.85m goal that would probably make me want to play the game.

Also...only controlling four mechs? No support vehicles?

I was going to pledge right away, but I'm hesitant right now.

Given how well it's doing already and their past successes, I really don't see this Kickstarter not reaching at least 1.85 million.

 

[Robottiimu2000]

Watching the kickstarter video... Can't stop Crying from being so happy and throwing money at the screen...

I only wish I could get back my 120$ that went down the mechwarrior tactics drain... To give the to these guys...

Edit: 30$ postage to finland.. Umm have to ponder how much I want that stuff.. I would love to have the davion patch though for my jacket... But is it worth 105$, i don't know man... With my current income :F