Mecha Break release date: When is the new free-to-play Xbox and PC game out?
Mecha Break is a new free-to-play competitive multiplayer game that sees players take control of giant mechs in a PvEvP setting, and the release date is just around the corner
Mecha Break is set to burst onto the gaming scene, boasting 15 colossal mechs for players to command in intense PvEvP battles.
The game's extensive beta testing phase has concluded, and we're now on the brink of a major new mech-centric adventure. The Mecha Break release date is officially approaching, having made a significant impression during Amazing Seasun Games' playtest periods.
Players were invited to test out the 15 Strikers available at launch, and it's safe to say the game has resonated with mech enthusiasts. This is partly due to the lack of live service mech games currently in the public eye. Apologies, Gundam Evolution, it seems we may have let you down slightly.
Competitive multiplayer shooters continue to dominate, with Call of Duty Black Ops 7 recently revealed as part of 2025's Summer showcase season, and FBC: Firebreak launching on PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass. However, they're missing one key element – gigantic robots equipped with wings and hefty rockets.
If fortune favours us, Mecha Break could become a hit due to its rapid, objective-based gameplay, or simply because of the sheer satisfaction derived from blasting other machines into oblivion. Regardless, as it launches on Xbox Series X |S and PC as a free-to-play title, gamers have no reason not to give it a go.
So, when exactly does it hit the shelves? Here's what you need to know about the Mecha Break release date.
READ MORE: Diablo 4 Season 8 end date – when the game steps into a new and mysterious content drop
Mecha Break release date
The Mecha Break release date has been confirmed for Tuesday, July 1. This information was shared by the game's development team via a tweet and is reflected on both the Xbox and Steam pages for the game.
The game's Twitter account also suggests that it will be available on PlayStation, but its absence from the Mecha Break site and the PlayStation store implies that this version may be released at a later stage.
Mecha Break is poised to satisfy mech enthusiasts who have been yearning for something new since the closure of Gundam Evolution. Only time will reveal if it will garner the popularity it deserves. Regardless, the opportunity to engage in thrilling battles with giant machines is nearly upon us, and we'll seize such chances whenever they arise.
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