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What happened to MechAssault?

What happened to MechAssault?

MechAssault developer Day 1 Studios worked with FASA to create two games for Xbox set in the BattleTech universe, but after the sequel, Microsoft decided to pull the plug on the franchise.

Is MechWarrior and MechAssault the same?

The MechAssault series is based in the same universe as MechWarrior and Battletech. These games were developed by Day 1 Studios for the Xbox console. Both titles in the franchise are backwards compatible.

Is MechWarrior backwards compatible?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf is a 2004 video game developed by Day 1 Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios exclusively for the Xbox console. Since the Xbox 360 is backwards-compatible with the Xbox, it can also run Lone Wolf.

When did MechAssault come out?

November 15, 2002
MechAssault/Initial release dates

Can I play MechAssault on Xbox One?

They’ve been pre-approved for backwards compatibility purposes so there’s a lot less Hoops to jump through. So under this assumption, Mech Assault won’t be coming to Xbox One.

Is there a MechAssault 3?

MechAssault 3 is a cancelled sequel to the MechAssault series, which seems to have been pitched by Day 1 Studios to Microsoft for their Xbox 360 (or Xbox One) console.

Is MechAssault a BattleTech?

MechAssault is a video game released for the Xbox notable for being one of the first games to support Xbox Live online multiplayer. Both games are set in the BattleTech fictional universe.

Who owns BattleTech rights?

The trademark is currently owned by Topps and, for games, Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios; Catalyst Game Studios licenses the franchise from Topps. The series began with FASA’s debut of the board game BattleTech (originally named BattleDroids) by Jordan Weisman and L.

Who made MechAssault 2?

Wargaming Chicago-Baltimore
MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf/Developers

Can you play MechAssault on Xbox one?

Can I play MechAssault on Xbox one?

Who owns MechAssault?

What happened to BattleTech? Microsoft purchased the BattleTech IPS interactive rights when it acquired FASA Interactive Technologies back in 1999. Microsoft has the sole right to create and license games based on the expansive BattleTech lore, but we’ve barely seen them being used in the past 20 years.