Microsoft Game Studios has announced that MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf for the Xbox has shipped to retailers nationwide. Developed by Day 1 Studios, MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf is the follow up to the extremely popular MechAssault which was one of the first titles to light up Microsoft's online service, Xbox Live.

Featuring more than 5 massive, fully destructible environments, a load of new vehicles to command and of course Xbox Live compatablity, MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf is shaping up to offer much more of the immense destruction and online fun that made the first title a classic.

Here are some of the game's key features:

  • Get out of that 'Mech: In MechAssault 2, you're the man, not the machine. So, for the first time ever, you'll now have the ability to get in and out of your 'Mech to experience warfare up-close and personal. Attach to ally and enemy 'Mechs, scale walls, or hitch a ride on a VTOL aircraft.
  • Protect yourself: With BattleArmor, you can hijack enemy 'Mechs and use them to help your teammates rain down destruction on opponents.
  • Get a new sense of scale: MechAssault 2 uses the graphic superiority of the Xbox to introduce a new perspective that allows you to fully appreciate the size and power of your massive 'Mechs. With action and graphics this realistic, you'll feel like you've been fully immersed into a world where 40-foot 'Mechs reign supreme.
  • Enjoy a compelling, brand-new single-player experience: Delve into the deeply enhanced single-player campaign, filled with seamless storytelling that opens up the universe to a more compelling single-player experience.
  • Experience evolutionary Xbox Live gameplay: Battle for the Inner Sphere against opponents from around the globe via Xbox Live. Whether you live in the United States, Sweden, or anywhere inbetween, you can strategize with teammates about the most effective way to search-and-destroy, while talking trash in real-time to opponents from Germany to Japan.
  • Bring on the destruction: MechAssault 2 pushes the graphical capabilities of Xbox. Experience more incredible explosions and devastating destruction. Witness intense, jaw-dropping weapon and damage effects. See lasers light up the sky, Raptors disappear, and Javelin LRM launchers fly though the air, wreaking havoc on the evil Hand of Blake.

    MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf is rated "T" for Teen and carries an MSRP of $49.99.