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MechWarrior Online Adds Third-Person View Option

Piranha Games and Infinite Games Publishing has revealed that MechWarrior Online now contains the third-person view option to add to the long list of new features before the game launches next month on September 17th.






From the Press Release
MechWarrior Online pilots across the Inner Sphere now have the option to change their perspective on the battlefield as developer Piranha Games and publishing Infinite Games Publishing announce the highly anticipated “third person” view today in the hit game, MechWarrior Online (www.mwomercs.com.) The third-person view option has been one many new fans of MechWarrior Online have been waiting for, coming hot on the heels of last week’s massive 12 vs. 12 combat update. MechWarrior Online is currently in Open Beta and launches next month on September 17th. More details to follow on the event.

The game’s publisher also revealed details behind an epic red-carpet launch event and tournament planned for fans in the San Francisco bay area on September 26th at Mezzanine Club. MechWarrior Online is hitting 1.0 status and we’re throwing a little party! Taking place at one of San Francisco’s premiere club venues, the biggest and best ‘Mech event of 2013 will feature the first MechWarrior Online Invitational, DJs, Prizes, food and drinks and the chance to celebrate giant robot-stomping goodness with the developers from Piranha Games. Fans interested in attending this invite-only event should register here: http://mwomercs.com/events. Registrations will end Thursday, August 22nd at midnight PT. Also live in today’s update is the new ‘Mech of the Month, Kintaro and several game enhancements.

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.

 Get your pilot name now and jump in to this free online universe at www.mwomercs.com.

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