Merc Elite begins EU Open Beta, NA Unnanounced

Michael Dunaway
By Michael Dunaway, News Editor Posted:
Share:

Well this doesn't seem very fair. In what I could only assume was an honest mistake, Bigpoint seems to have released Merc Elite -their semi-futuristic military MOBA- into Open Beta in just the EU. Normally I'd say "keep it" as I've pretty much had my fill with new MOBAs, but Merc Elite was different, or at least promised to be different. I really don't know seeing as I never got a chance to play it!

Ok, so that's not entirely true. A beta key did find its way into my lap during the closed beta, but the pond between us is a vast expanse of water, and the rubber banding was great. Merc Elite differentiates itself from its primarily fantasy brethren by pitting teams of mercenaries paid for by evil corporations against each other for control over resources.

No minions or towers, instead Merc Elite relies on mechanics and game modes more commonly found in shooters. Things like increased protection behind cover, realistic line of sight which allows enemies to sneak up behind you, and higher ground advantage are all key components in Merc Elite. Come to think of it, besides the 5 unique classes -each possessing their own weapon types and moba abilities-, Merc Elite is much more of an isometric shooter.

It's unclear whether those outside of the EU are prevented from signing up for the open beta. At this time Bigpoint has yet to announce any plans for Merc Elite in the US. From what was observed during closed beta, NA players will need servers in the US in order to play properly.

Share:
Got a news tip? Contact us directly here!

About the Author

Michael Dunaway
Michael Dunaway, News Editor

Michael Dunaway has been part of the MMOBomb team for years and has covered practically every major Free-to-Play MMO title since 2009.

More Stories by Michael Dunaway

Discussion (12)

werwerwer 10 years ago
americans are fat, they can't play games

Talandra 10 years ago
In comparison EU to US the US gets many early releases and some games that EU cant get to play (Proxy) yes i know but not everyone is that desperate.Thou i am not into moba's it makes me happy to know EU are getting some games before others.

M-16 10 years ago
When a game is released in NA before EU that's fine, but when the opposite happens "NOOOOOOOOOOOO THAT"S NOT FAIR!!!!!!!!!11111!!!!!111!! IT'S A HUGE MISTAKE!!!!!!!!1111!!!!11"
no wonder people mock you 'muricans over the internet.
Oh and BTW, I'm just generaly speaking here, not fanboying this yet another stupid moba.

Allwynd 10 years ago
article poster, instead of whining like a bitch witch untreatable acne, install hotspot shield and get yourself an united kingdom proxy

sdqawdsa 10 years ago
hey, I live in EU, and you guys from NA had enough " first try".

JaoBaO 10 years ago
"The Americas are not in the Open Beta phase yet!"
:'(

cacalips 10 years ago
Oh please. EU rarely gets the good deals. And it sas announced sine fb that it is an Eu title only to start. Go cry over a legit ause like Aion EU or blade n soul

vArms 10 years ago
Wow I have a game like this on my iPod Touch, don't know what its called but its just like this but with zombies -_- there is a game like this on steam I think its called tactical strategy ( in free to play section )

chefmadness 10 years ago
Who cares it's a moba. Same old shit different day.

View 2 replies

Read Next

You May Enjoy