In an exciting new announcement, developer Wargaming has revealed a new, mech-based extraction shooter, Steel Hunters, at The Game Awards. The project marks a departure for Wargaming, best known for games like World of Tanks, World of Warships, and World of Warplanes, but has some exciting gameplay aspects that may prove especially appealing to fans of mechs, hero shooters, and extraction shooters.
As announced at The Game Awards, Wargaming's newest upcoming title is Steel Hunters - a third-person, multiplayer shooter where players pilot mechs with unique abilities. The game is a team-based PvPvE experience, pulling elements from hero shooters, battle royales, and extraction shooters. It aims to emphasize tactical play, encouraging players to work with their teammates to gather resources, fight opposing teams, and achieve victory through either extracting with their loot or remaining as the last team standing.
In a notable departure from Wargaming's past projects, like World of Tanks, Steel Hunters's sci-fi setting places players in control of unique mechs called Hunters. Each hunter has its own distinct playstyle and set of abilities, making the game comparable to a hero shooter like Marvel Rivals. Where it can diverge from hero shooters, however, is in its...
