''Mecha Break'' (officially stylized as ''Mecha BREAK''; ) is a

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developed by

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's subsidiary Amazing Seasun Games. The game was announced at

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. It supports cross-platform connectivity between

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and

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. It is officially scheduled for a public beta on July 2, 2025., with plans to release on

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later in 2025.

Plot

The game is set in an

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where a virtual "Great Catastrophe" in the year 2082 led to the discovery of a carbon-silicon mineral known as EIC ("Corite"). This mineral became the solution to Earth's energy crisis. However, the use of Corite comes with severe side effects, including high infectivity and strong pathogenicity. Polluted areas, referred to as "Fading Zones," quickly spread across the globe. Only mechs are capable of operating within these high-contamination zones. To ensure the survival of civilization and uncover the truth behind this world, mech pilots engage in various actions.

Gameplay

''Mecha Break'' is an online team-based game, primarily played in the form of a shooter. The game features several different modes, mainly focusing on team coordination in battles or achieving specific objectives. Players can choose from multiple mech roles across five class types: Attacker, who deals most of the damage to attack or defend control points; Defender, who absorbs large amounts of damage; and Supporter, who provides

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or other buffs to teammates. Other roles include Brawler and Sniper, each offering unique playstyles. The game's soundtrack includes notable composer

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, who has previously featured in other mecha works such as

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. The open beta for ''Mecha Break'' launched in February 2025 and quickly gained popularity, reaching over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam. This milestone briefly allowed the game to surpass ''

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'' in player count.

Reception

References

External links

* {{official website, https://mechabreak.seasungames.com/ Video games about mecha Multiplayer online games Upcoming video games scheduled for 2026 Windows games Xbox Series X and Series S games Video games developed in China Shooter games