December 13th 2024.
The gaming community is buzzing with excitement over a common theme that was prevalent at The Game Awards this year - giant robots. From Steel Hunters, Mecha Break, to an untitled project from the creator of Shadow Of The Colossus, there's no doubt that the tenth anniversary of the event was a big success. Despite the presence of highly anticipated titles like The Witcher 4 and Elden Ring, it was the showcase of these mech-based games that stole the show.
It's no secret that giant mechs have always been overshadowed by more popular themes like zombies and superheroes in the gaming world. But in the past decade, fans of the robot power fantasy have been left wanting for more, with only a handful of exceptions like Armored Core 6 and Titanfall 2. Thankfully, the wait is finally over as several mech-based games are set to hit the market in the next year.
Among these highly anticipated titles is Steel Hunters, a free-to-play hero shooter that promises action-packed battles between players and enemy AI. With its unique blend of battle royale and extraction mechanics, each mech in the game offers its own playstyle and abilities, making for an exciting and diverse gameplay experience. The game also boasts destructible environments, thanks to its use of the powerful Unreal Engine 5. Fans can get a taste of Steel Hunters by requesting access to the limited playtest on PC, running from December 12-22.
Another game that caught the attention of the audience at The Game Awards was Mecha Break, with its intense combat and three different game modes - 3v3 battles, 6v6 objective-based mode, and a PvPvE mode where players can fight bosses, collect loot, and conduct extractions. The trailer also showcased weaponized gliders and customizable loadouts, but it was the sheer amount of lasers and rockets flying around that stole the spotlight. For more details on Mecha Break, check out our interview with the developers earlier this year. The game is set to release in spring 2025 on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Fans of the iconic game Shadow Of The Colossus will be delighted to know that the studio behind it, GenDesign, is working on a new project involving towering robot titans. While the game is yet to be named, the trailer gave a glimpse of a masked character climbing a robot, only to have its head detach and fly away to avoid a shockwave. With Fumito Ueda and his team at the helm, this game is sure to be a hit among mech enthusiasts.
But the good news doesn't end there for robot lovers. There have been rumors suggesting that Microsoft plans to re-release some of Activision's Transformers games, including War For Cybertron, Fall Of Cybertron, Devastation, and Rise Of The Dark Spark. These games were originally released during the Xbox 360 era and their ratings on the Australian classification board this year hint at a potential comeback. It's slightly surprising that they haven't been officially announced yet, considering this year marked the 40th anniversary of Transformers and the release of a new animated film.
Aside from the mech games, The Game Awards also had some exciting announcements like Naughty Dog's new sci-fi game and the split-genre game Split Fiction. It's safe to say that the event was a treat for all gaming fans. Keep an eye out for more updates by following us on Twitter, signing up for our newsletter, and leaving a comment below. And as always, you can easily submit your letters and features through our Submit Stuff page.
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