After the Ascension update, more content is coming for the free-to-play title
I was really happy with the changes that were made in the majorAscension update forHawken; I was already a fan of the free-to-play, mech shooter but the improved tutorial and unlocks encouraged me to play more of the game. Now, a new update called Invasion is giving players the chance to unlock a new mech class and try out a new four-player co-op mode.
The new mech is entitled the Predator and you can tell why; it’s a short-range combat model that is equipped with a cloaking device that renders it invisible to enemy radar. The Predator’s heat vision is its primary way of hunting down enemy mechs, as it suffers from a reduced radar distance. Armed with a devastating short-range spike gun, called the Breacher, and a proximity mine launcher, this is a mech meant for pilots who like getting in close.
Invasion will also let gamers try out a new co-op mode that can pit four players against a wave of enemy mechs, drones, and boss mechs. It looks similar to your standard horde mode, where your team will face off against a big group of enemies with the chance to upgrade your mech’s abilities in between waves. I’ve been trying to get some friends into playingHawkenwith me and this looks like a great way to learn the basics before trying out the competitive side.
