ForeverEntertainment has announced that the “Mercenaries” update for FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake will release on October 3. The free update will be available for all consoles. It includes new single-player scenarios, a local multiplayer mode, new mercenaries, and more. Check out the trailer for the FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake “Mercenaries” update below:
The overview of the update is as follows:
- New Single-Player Scenarios – An exciting array of six new singleplayer scenarios is coming with the update. Each scenario is carefully crafted to offer a diverse range of challenges and engaging narratives. These new missions provide a captivating solo gaming experience while also expanding gameplay with new types of terrain tiles.
- Local Multiplayer Mode – Jump into action with the local multiplayer mode using two controllers or the hot-seat functionality! Challenge your friends to a skirmish and prove your tactical superiority on brand-new maps.
- Six New Maps – Buried Factory, Leaves of the Fallen, Porunta’s Hideaway, and three more maps to be unlocked as you progress, will serve as arenas for single-player scenarios and multiplayer skirmishes.
- New Mercenaries and a Commander Character – Meet 15 new playable characters and the commander, who introduce you to the new update and assemble the best possible team.
- And More!
About FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake
The PlayStation Store describes the game as follows:
FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake is an immersive, tactical turn-based RPG, placing you in command of the awe-inspiring Wanzers – powerful military machines.
Assume the role of valiant pilots navigating treacherous battlefields, where the true realities of war come alive with every strategic maneuver. With a meticulously crafted narrative that surprises at every turn, the game showcases an extensive combat and battle system. Enjoy all these features through refreshed graphics and a reorchestrated soundtrack, elevating the gaming experience of the classic Front Mission series.
With dozens of characters to meet, its mature story, and non-Manichean protagonists, Front Mission is the classic of a tactical Japanese RPG genre, finally available worldwide.
- Two campaigns: O.C.U. and U.C.S.
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Modern and Classic gameplay modes
- Free camera and new tactical map
- Choose between fully reorchestrated or original soundtrack
- Wanzers and Pilots customization
FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake is available now on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.