MechWarrior Tactics Enters Beta, Begins Founders Program

Infinite Game Publishing has started another game in closed beta via a Founders Program. First it was Piranha Games' MechWarrior Online, then came Ironclad Games' Sins of  Dark Age and now we have MechWarrior Tactics. Today's press release says the free-to-play, turn-based MechWarrior title is slated for an open beta "later this year," but does not indicate when it will be officially released.

The current Founder's Program packages come in the following levels, with higher price points netting you additional in-game currency and items:

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 skins
• Four 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

To sign up, as well as purchase a Founder's Program package, you can go to the official MechWarrior Tactics website. To learn more about Tactics, check out our latest preview coverage.

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Source : ign[dot]com