MechWarrior 4 Will Be Free
- Scribbled on July 10th, 2009 by Jonah Falcon
- Filed in Game Deals, PC, Shooter
GameSpy is reporting that MechWarrior 4: Vengeance and all of its expansions will soon be available for free, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the IP.
In honor of BattleTech’s 25th anniversary, Smith and Tinker has authorized MekTek.net and MekTek Studios to distribute MechWarrior 4 (along with its expansion packs) completely free. For years, MekTek.net has been the central point for online distribution of MechWarrior 4 expansion packs. Now they can provide the core game free to the fans as well. Keep an eye on BattleTech.com – the free download will be available soon!
GameSpy article writer Bryn Williams noted after the article:
Boy, this week is turning into a MechWarrior fan’s wet dream. First the awesome news of the reboot and then this?
Are you excited over the resurgence of FASA’s biggest property? Let us know.
July 10th, 2009 at 11:20 am
25th anniversary?!?! Geez, I’m old!!! I always had tons of fun playing MechWarrior, it seemed like the perfect video game at the time. so thanks for the update, this is going to be a blast (from the past)
July 10th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Well, MW4 is from 2000.