Hoplon Infotainment has announced that its PC title Heavy Metal Machines is coming to consoles next year. The game was originally released on PC back in 2018 and it is now slated for a console release in 2021. The game will release on PS4 and Xbox One however the game will be compatible with the new-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series as well. The game will ship with cross-platform multiplayer allowing players to play with their friends and players playing on any platform.
Heavy Metal Machines is a free-to-play game however according to the developer, it is not a pay-to-win title. The game is free-to-play however on both PlayStation and Xbox, PS+ and GamePass users will see some additional benefits in the form of exclusive items in their accounts. These items will be just visual and will not affect the gameplay in any way. These items will include emotes, sprays, visual effects, and unique skins/models along with many other titles.
Check out the trailer for Heavy Metal Machines below:
Rodrigo Campos, CEO of Hoplon Entertainment said:
We’re very excited to bring Heavy Metal Machines to consoles. We’re looking forward to seeing console players join the fray and have people play with friends, no matter what platform they are on.
You will also be able to unlock free items in the game by leveling up a Metal Pass or purchasing more items in the store with Fame which is the in-game currency earned through simply playing the game. If you are planning to jump in the game on PS4 or PS5 when it comes out, you will not need to worry about having PlayStation Plus as the game does not require it for online gameplay. Key features of Heavy Metal Machines include:
- Vehicular combat with MOBA influences.
- Free to Play
- No PS+ Required to play online
- Cross-Platform (Windows, PS4, Xbox, compatible with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S).
- Each character (17) has its own original Heavy Metal theme song
- Narrated by Larry Huffman, from Rock ’n Roll Racing.
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