Wargaming unveils Ultimate Mech Shooter with official reveal of Steel Hunters

In an exciting new announcement, developer Wargaming has revealed a new mech-based extraction shooter, Steel Huntersnode The game prizes. The project marks a departure for Wargaming, best known for games like World of Tanks, World of warshipsand World of Warplanesbut it has some exciting gameplay aspects that may be especially appealing to fans of mechs, hero shooters, and extraction shooters.

As announced at The Game Awards, Wargaming's newest title is Steel Hunters a third-person multiplayer shooter where players pilot mechs with unique abilities. The game is a team-based PvPvE experience, drawing elements from hero shooters, Battle Royales, and extraction shooters. The goal is to emphasize tactical play, encouraging players to work with their teammates to gather resources, fight opposing teams, and achieve victory by extracting their loot or remaining as the last team standing.

In a notable departure from previous Wargaming projects such as World of Tanks, Steel HuntersThe sci-fi setting puts players in control of unique mechs called Hunters. Each hunter has their own play style and skill set, making the game comparable to a hero shooter like Marvel Rivals. However, where it may diverge from hero shooters is in its objectives, which are based more on extraction shooters and battle royales.

At the moment, Steel Hunters There is no set release date, but a beta version of the game for PC went live shortly after its announcement at The Game Awards. Players can sign up for the beta on the Wargaming website or on Steam, and it will run until December 22nd. Plans for further betas or a final release are not set in stone, but will likely be announced in 2025. Importantly, Steel Hunters it will be a free game at launch, following the lead of most of its competitors and lowering the barrier to entry.

Steel's Rise Has Potential — and Lots of Competition

Wargaming's newest project will have to overcome several live service competitors

While Steel Hunters is definitely a project to follow for fans of the mech genre, the game is almost guaranteed to have fierce competition across multiple genres, with games like Surveillance 2, Marvel Rivalsand Escape from Tarkov already having established and consolidated audiences who are unlikely to switch to another game. Furthermore, even in the mecha niche, Steel Hunters will likely face competition from at least one other mech shooter, Mecha BREAKSwhich will be released in spring 2025 and could make it difficult Steel Hunters establish your own audience.

With several other live service games already under its belt, however, Wargaming appears relatively well-positioned to maintain Steel Hunters as an ongoing experience. While it can be difficult to predict the success of certain games, Steel Hunters It looks like a promising new title and something for mech and shooter fans to look forward to.