Let me just state, it’s always nice to see a developer give a damn about its audience. Bigger developers tend to forget that sorta stuff. Anyway, enjoy the details below (and new trailer).
In response to player feedback, Dropzone’s current closed beta is ending today and the team will transition to Steam’s Early Access program in the next couple weeks, currently targeting mid-February. All registered beta players will have their account migrated to Steam free of charge and will be receiving a bunch of perks as the developer’s way of saying “thanks!”
The Dropzone player community will be receiving a range of bonuses in the game’s new Steam Early Access build, including Pilots, Rigs, Gear, one Daredevil Recon Pilot Skin and an Exclusive Early Access Player Emblem & Vision Tower. New players will also be invited to check out the hybrid of real-time strategy and battle arena gameplay, diving into Steam Early Access for $19.99. Additionally, a huge amount of new features will be added to the game when it hits Early Access, which we’ll be telling you more about soon. Dropzone will raise the bar for strategy and online battle arena games in its Early Access debut as one of the most polished, content-rich Early Access games to ever hit Steam.
Based in Baltimore, Sparkypants Studio is made up of former Big Huge Games developers, and are developing their debut title with support from publisher Gameforge. The mech combat game blends the depth of real-time strategy with the speed and personality of a MOBA, with every duel reaching an explosive conclusion in 15 minutes or less. With three combat rigs and a variety of pilots to choose from, a wide range of classes emerge. Build out your mech, level up your pilots and mix and match gear to suit your personal playing style.
