Turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus, which first launched for PC (Steam) in November 2018, is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch in Q1 2020, publisher Kasedo Games and developer Bulwark Studios announced.
Here is an overview of the console version, via Kasedo Games:
For the first time on console platforms, take control of an array of Adeptus Mechanicus forces as you lead your Tech-Priests and troops on a tactical quest to salvage ancient technologies from the mysterious tombs of the planet Silva Tenebris.
As Magos Dominus Faustinius of Mars, your every decision will shape the missions ahead and have far-reaching consequences for you and your team.
As well as the base game, the console edition of Mechanicus includes the special Omnissiah Edition content which adds the atmospheric soundtrack, “Deus Ex Mechanicus” short story by Andy Chambers, the stunning digital artbook, as well as the hard-hitting melee weapon, the Arc Scourge.
The console package is completed with the Augment Update which adds IronMan mode, Permadeath and a huge array of difficulty customization options for added replayability.
And here is an overview of the game itself:
About
Take control of one of the most technologically advanced armies in the Imperium—The Adeptus Mechanicus. As Magos Dominus Faustinius, you’ll lead the expedition on the newly rediscovered planet of Silva Tenebris. Manage resources, discover long-forgotten tech, plan tactical operations using the Noosphere technology and control your Tech-Priests every move.
Your every decision will shape the missions ahead and ultimately decide the fate of the troops under your command. However, choose your path carefully – the Imperium depends on it.
Key Features
- Augment – Flesh is weak! Upgrade your Tech-Priests limbs with mechanical augments made from the blessed metals of the Omnissiah. Customize your team with hundreds of possibilities, creating a squad to suit your playstyle.
- Difficult Decisions – Make tough decisions that will forge the future from your Ark Mechanicus, The Caestus Metalican, and send you towards alternate endings for a truly unique playthrough.
- Experience the Noosphere – Use the Adeptus Mechanicus’ evolved human cognition to scan unexplored tombs for valuable data in order to gain a tactical advantage over your enemy.
- The Library – A compelling story written by Black Library author, Ben Counter, specifically crafted to fit the unique personality of the Adeptus Mechanicus faction.
Watch the console announcement trailer below.