Publisher Forever Entertainment and developer MegaPixel Studio have revealed a new “Mercenaries” update for Front Mission 1st: Remake.

The free new update is coming sometime in 2024 and will add: hot-seat local multiplayer, new single-player scenarios, new mercenaries and a new commander, and more.

Here’s a rundown on the new Mercenaries update, plus a trailer:

• New Singleplayer Scenarios – An exciting array of fresh singleplayer scenarios is coming with the update, each carefully crafted to provide a diverse range of challenges and engaging narratives. These new missions bring a captivating solo gaming experience while also expanding gameplay with new types of terrain tiles.
• Local Multiplayer Hot-Seat Mode – Jump into action with local multiplayer mode featuring hot-seat functionality! Challenge your friends to a skirmish and prove your tactical superiority on brand-new maps.
• New Mercenaries and a Commander Character – Meet a whole new character roster, including the commander a character, whose role is to introduce you to the new update and assemble the best possible team of mercenaries.

Front Mission 1st: Remake has been available for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5. In case you missed it, you can find our thorough review on the remake here.