BattleTech Hits $2.5M and Unlocks PVP Multiplayer


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Harebrained Schemes has hit the final co-funding goal of its breakthrough campaign unlocking the fan-favorite PVP Multiplayer component of the game. Links to new art assets released by the company are included below along with a few campaign highlights and metrics that demonstrate the success of the campaign.

Metrics:

  • The Kickstarter campaign hit its initial goal in less than an hour and raised more than $1 Million in the first 24 hours
  • More than 36,000 people have backed the project so far
  • The average pledge per backer is over $65 (compared to Shadowrun Returns‘ average pledge of $48)

Backer Missions have been incredibly successful at further engaging the Global BattleTech Community:

  • Hundreds of people are talking about their favorite ‘Mech using #favBTmech
  • An alcohol-fueled live stream with co-directors Jordan Weisman, Mitch Gitelman and Mike McCain will take place today at 11am PST/6pm GMT. Join us for what is sure to be an entertaining Q&A session live on Twitch.
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