Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor

Capcom have today announced that Steel Battalion Heavy Armor will be released on June 19th in North America and June 22nd in Europe exclusively for the Xbox 360. Taking full advantage of Kinect, players will experience war like never before.

Set in 2082, Steel Battalion Heavy Armor depicts a world devoid of semiconductors, where war is waged with rudimentary weapons as new superpowers struggle for dominance. In a twist of fate, the U.S. army has been forced to begin major landing operations on what was once its own soil. In this low-tech era, there is one weapon class that will determine the course of the war – the Vertical Tank (VT). Playing as pilot Lt. Powers players control one such VT as he embarks on a mission that will see the action shift from North America to battlefields and war-torn streets across the globe.

During the game, thanks to Kinect, players will be able to build an emotional connection with the men and women from Powers’ battalion as they pilot their Vertical Tanks to victory. This relationship between the player and the platoon will be crucial for the outcome of the war.

Features:

War, inside and out Steel Battalion Heavy Armor provides a combination of first person shooter (FPS) controller gameplay with immersive gameplay elements that only Kinect can provide

Take to the battlefield: Instil fear in the enemy as the pilot of a Vertical Tank (VT), but feel fear of death as you and your crew become the focus of the enemy’s attacks

Brothers in arms: Utilise Kinect to engage with fellow VT crew members as you share the emotional highs and lows of the battlefield

Unique universe: Steel Battalion Heavy Armor is set in a world where the balance of power has been dramatically changed following a technology meltdown and once mighty nations are now reliant on human skill and courage to regain justice and freedom

Innovation: As with the original Steel Battalion, Steel Battalion Heavy Armor, once more demonstrates Capcom’s commitment to take advantage of current technologies and push development boundaries to deliver unique and compelling gaming experiences