Turn-based, hexagon-riddled robo-strategy MechWarrior Tactics has opened its doors to the public by launching its closed beta. The beta is accessible to North American players who purchase one of three Founder’s Program packages, which shower you in ever increasing amounts of in-game currency, exclusive units and sexy, sexy Seventh Kommando decals. The cheapest and most basic option presently sits at the $20 mark, with higher Founder’s Program tiers clocking in at $50 and $120.
Here’s what you get for your cash:
Veteran Founder’s Package ($20) Includes:
$25 value of in-game currency (2,500k C-Bills) for in-game item purchases.
Two exclusive, Seventh Kommando MechWarrior units
Four limited edition Seventh Kommando decals
Seventh Kommando Veteran rank badge – sets your status apart from the crowd & get noticed in-game and on the forums
One-month Lance Tier Premium Account to MechWarrior Tactics at launch: More C-Bills, Earn XP & Scrap faster
Early access to the game starts January 9, 2013
Elite Founder’s Package ($50) Includes:
$60 value of in-game currency (6,000k C-Bills) for in-game item purchases.
Two exclusive Seventh Kommando MechWarrior units
Two limited edition Seventh Kommando ‘Mech Chassis – get a leg up on combat out of the gate!
Two limited edition Seventh Kommando skins let you look your best on the battlefield
Four limited edition Seventh Kommando decals allow you trick out your Lance!
Seventh Kommando Elite rank badge – sets your status apart from the crowd & get noticed in-game and on the forums
Two-month’s Company Tier Premium Account to MechWarrior Tactics at launch: More C-Bills, Earn XP & Scrap faster
Early access to the game starts January 9, 2013
Legendary Founder’s Package ($120) Includes:
$100 value of in-game currency (10,000k C-Bills) for in-game item purchases.
Four exclusive Seventh Kommando MechWarrior units
Four limited edition Seventh Kommando Mech Chassis
Four limited edition Seventh Kommando skinsFour limited edition Seventh Kommando decals
Seventh Kommando Legendary rank badge – sets your status apart from the crowd & get noticed in-game and on the forums
Two-month’s Battalion Tier Premium Account to MechWarrior Tactics at launch: More C-Bills, Earn XP & Scrap faster
Early access to the game starts January 9, 2013
Each tier’s rewards and trinkets will be bestowed upon Founders as and when the game’s open beta commences, whileSeventh Kommando content will remain exclusive to Founders forever, even after the game’s release.The press release onthe MechWarrior Tactics sitedoesn’t mention when the Founder’s Program might become available outside of North America.
If you’re still hesitant to pay money tohover isometrically above a giantmechanical man, you can reserve a pilot name on the game’s website. Better yet, think of all the really good pilot names (Goose, Lando, Biggs)and swipe them to ruin somebody’s day.