Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus was such a pleasing shock final yr, so I’m glad to report that there’s an growth on the way in which. Heretek, due this summer season, is the primary DLC introduced for Bulwark Studios’s offbeat squad techniques game. In the primary story, the bickering factions of the Adeptus Mechanicus labored collectively towards the Necron risk, however Heretek escalates to full-blown infighting. It will add a brand new set of missions aboard an Ark Mechanicus ship, and a bunch heretical cyber-monks to homicide. Plus the choice to recruit just a few alongside the way in which, pragmatically.
Mechanicus – Heretek will add 5 missions aboard an Ark Mechanicus, plus the choice to unlock the xenotech-using Xenarite class. There’ll be new weapons and cyber-gubbins, plus two new grunt troop-types to unlock; Sicarian Infiltrators and Ruststalkers, a number of the most cyborged-up troops within the Mechanicus codex. There’s not a lot meat left in them, giving them a really distinct look. The new missions shall be delivered through a brand new (as but unrevealed) narrative system, and can ask you to make selections that may alter the battles confronted on that mission. Intriguing.
No trailer, only a reminder that Mechanicus has wonderful music with soul-shaking bass.
I’m additionally blissful to say that the issues that Nic Reuben introduced up in his Mechanicus review here (principally bugs and a problem curve that falls off too shortly) have largely been addressed. While not formally deployed but, there’s a major update available for public testing, with extensive patch notes here. The greatest addition to the game is extraordinarily customisable issue (plus presets), plus an Iron Man mode, non-compulsory permadeath to your tech-priests, and a bunch of quality-of-life enhancements. Replaying the game is less complicated as you’ll be able to skip the tutorial missions, too.
Those are simply the massive bits. The patch notes since launch are very lengthy, and even embrace a series of hidden missions, plus sweeping steadiness modifications. Bulwark appear totally dedicated to creating this the perfect game it may be, and I actually hope there’s a couple of growth deliberate. I really like my horrible cyborg spider-monks, and need them to go on extra scientific house adventures.
The Heretek DLC launches this summer season, though no value or date has been pinned down but. You can discover it here on Steam. The base game is offered on Steam and Humble for £23/€30/$30. It’s revealed by Kasedo Games.
