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New First-Person Mech Sim Game Steel Bounty Announced

A new immersive first-person mech simulation game called Steel Bounty is in development, taking it back to polygon combat



Article Summary

  • Steel Bounty is a new first-person mech sim inspired by classics like MechWarrior and Battletech.
  • Lead a mercenary company in a dynamic star system, where every decision impacts the ongoing campaign.
  • Extensive mech customization lets you build, trade, and fine-tune machines with diverse parts and weapons.
  • Experience immersive combat from interactive cockpits in fully destructible, real-time battle environments.

Indie game developer APOC and publisher MicroProse revealed a brand-new mechanized war game in the form of Steel Bounty. This will take you back to the days of titles like MechWarrior and Battletech being all polygon shapes, but with a far more extensive customization system and greater tactical options. You can check out the latest trailer above and info below, as the game currently has no set release window.

New First-Person Mech Sim Game Steel Bounty Announced
Credit: MicroProse

Steel Bounty

In Steel Bounty, players lead a mercenary company operating across a dynamic star system. Every mission outcome and strategic decision influences the wider campaign, shaping the economy, unlocking new opportunities, and altering the balance of power. From managing finances and resources to recruiting and training pilots, success depends as much on leadership as on combat skill. The game features extensive mech customization, allowing players to design, build, trade, and fine-tune their machines with a wide range of parts and weapons. Battles unfold in fully destructible environments, where the raw power of towering mechs can level cities and reshape the battlefield in real time. All combat is experienced from detailed, interactive first-person cockpits, emphasizing immersion and tactical awareness.

  • Dynamic Campaign: Your decisions and combat outcomes shape the strategic landscape across the star system, earning unique rewards and impacting the economy.
  • Mercenary Company Management: Oversee every aspect of your mercenary company, from managing resources and finances to recruiting and training pilots. Your leadership will determine your company's success.
  • Mech Customization: Design, build, and trade a variety of mechs. Tailor each machine with a vast array of parts and weapons to suit your tactical needs and personal preferences.
  • Destructible Environments: Witness the power of your mechs as they lay waste to the battlefield creating your own war-torn cities and desolate landscapes.
  • First-Person Immersive Cockpits: Step into the cockpit of your mech and experience the battle first-hand with fully interactive instruments.

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