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Steel Hunters Launches First Season While In Early Access
Steel Hunters is holding some live conetnt while the game sits in Early Access, as players can take part in the game's first season
Article Summary
- Steel Hunters launches its first season in Early Access with live seasonal content now available.
- New Taurus mech joins the playable roster, unlockable via Pro and Premium Battle Passes for Platinum.
- Major gameplay updates include streamlined HUD and improved melee combat responsiveness.
- Skill tree nodes are cheaper, ammo recharges faster, and match progression visuals are clearer.
Wargaming has launched new content for Steel Hunters while the game is in Early Access, as you can now play seasonal content. The first season of the free-to-play mech hero shooter will have the debut of the Taurus mech we talked about earlier this month, along with some additional features for those who choose to buy a Battle Pass for this one. We have the dev notes for you here as the content is now live.
Steel Hunters – Early Access Season One
Armed with his Bull Charge and Heavy Shotgun, Taurus gets into battle with unmatched ferocity. Designed for close combat, he has the strength and weaponry to go face-to-face with any foe. Pain means nothing to Taurus — for him, it's all about the thrill of the fight. Players can unlock this raging bull through both the Pro and Premium Battle Passes available for Platinum, an in-game currency easily earned by completing combat missions. With this new season the development team continues to empower the community to actively shape and evolve the game through their feedback. This version contains some exciting updates, including:
- Streamlined HUD: The in-game HUD has been updated and simplified to improve readability and reduce on-screen clutter.
- Enhanced Unique Skill Tree Nodes: The credit cost for unique nodes has decreased by 50%, addressing concerns that they were previously too expensive. Credits spent on these nodes prior to this change will be fully refunded.
- Clearer Match Progression Indicators: To provide greater transparency regarding the impact of upgrades and level progression during matches, the visibility of these indicators has been significantly improved.
- Faster Ammo Recharge: Ammo recharge times have been sped up, especially when players are low on mags.
- Improved Melee Combat: Cooldowns and attack ranges for melee combat have been adjusted to make melee engagements feel less restrictive and more dynamic.
- Heatbreaker Rebalance: Large updates to her Railgun and Sonar Pulse are being rolled out to enhance team play, with key changes including more power in her scoped fire and additional support utility in Sonar Pulse.
