Welcome to our Battletech news hub. Here you will find the latest news for Battletech from Catalyst Game Labs.
Catalyst Game Labs has announced several new releases for September, including novellas, the latest issue of Shrapnel magazine, and 40th Anniversary BattleTech merchandise. BattleTech: Let Slip the Dogs of War (A BattleTech Novella) by Bryan Young Let Slip the Dogs of War follows Colonel Hank Mallory and his Ghost Dogs as they defend the planet…
Scheduled for release on May 15, “Without Question” is the latest addition to the BattleTech series by Bryan Young. The novel is set in 3152 during the ilClan era and focuses on the story of Jiyi Chistu and the remnants of Clan Jade Falcon in the Falcon Occupation Zone. Following the death of Malvina Hazen…
Catalyst Game Labs has released the much-anticipated BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol. 1: Classics, on July 21, 2023. This guide brings together some of the most recognizable BattleMechs from the Inner Sphere, Clan, and ComStar. These have been revamped with the latest technology to make them competitive on modern battlefields. The Recognition Guide, Vol. 1: Classics…
BattleTech fans have new exciting items to look forward to. With the launch of BattleTech Activity Book Volume 2, the full range of PlushyTech, and Gray Death Legion Heavy Battle Lance, there’s something for every MechWarrior enthusiast. If you’re in search of a fun and engaging way to spend your summer, BattleTech has got you…
BattleTech fans can look forward to three new ForcePacks, namely The Proliferation Cycle, the UrbanMech Lance, and the Snord’s Irregulars Assault Lance, now available from Catalyst Game Labs’ web store. The Proliferation Cycle, priced at $44.99, brings an exciting new dimension to the BattleTech narrative. Set in 2439, it traces the history of the first…
New releases have been announced for Battletech, including a box set, the 13th edition of Shrapnel, and the climactic conclusion to Craig Reed’s Elements of Treason trilogy. BattleTech: Essentials, retailing at $24.99, is a Target exclusive. The box set comes packed with everything an aspiring MechWarrior needs: quick-start rules, two high-quality miniatures, maps, cards, dice,…
Target stores are set to welcome a new addition to their shelves, as Catalyst Game Labs introduces a new BattleTech boxed set, BattleTech: Essentials. This Beginner Box experience provides new players with everything they need to join the world of BattleTech, including two of Solaris’ most iconic ’Mechs, the Legend-Killer and Yen-Lo-Wang, a mapsheet depicting…
Catalyst Game Labs has released four new record sheet compilation products for BattleTech enthusiasts, covering a range of eras and technologies. The latest products include record sheets for the Technical Readout: Jihad, Technical Readout: Dark Age, Technical Readout: 3145, and Technical Readout: 3150, providing players with more than 1,300 pages of record sheets to use…
Catalyst Games’ new box set, BattleTech: Mercenaries, is nearing the end of its Kickstarter campaign with over $6.1M raised from over 20K backers, far surpassing its initial $50,000 goal. The campaign saw a surge of support in the first day, raising over $3.6M, and it is now nearing the end of its run with just…
Catalyst Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its latest addition to the BattleTech universe, BattleTech: Mercenaries, which has smashed its initial goal of $50,000 within a day of launching. As of now, over $3.6 million has been pledged by more than 13,000 backers. BattleTech: Mercenaries is a new box set that promises to expand…
Adepticon 2023 is just about to kick off tomorrow, on March 22, and BattleTech fans from around the world are getting ready for the event. Among the various activities, attendees are eagerly looking forward to the final launch party and livestream of the Mercenaries Kickstarter campaign. The event will feature a live broadcast from the…
Catalyst Game Labs has released an update on their latest Kickstarter campaign for Mercenaries. The company unveiled a new preview that covers the Firestarter and the Skulker Wheeled Scout Tank, which is available for free on their website. They also released new t-shirts featuring the Northwind Highlanders and the Republic of the Sphere. Catalyst Game…
Catalyst Game Labs has released its latest preview for its upcoming Mercenaries Kickstarter, giving players an in-depth look at the development of miniatures. The preview, which is available for free, covers the Starslayer and the Galleon light tank. Fans can check out the preview on the Catalyst Game Labs web store. In addition to the…
MechWarriors, rejoice! The BattleMech Recognition Guide: ilClan series has come to a successful close, with the release of its final volume, ilClan, Vol. 32. The series, which started in June 2020, has been a best-selling addition to the BattleTech line, updating Classic ‘Mechs and launching all-new designs while providing a steady stream of new content…
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> Lots of Giant Robot Alerts going off lately because of Catalyst Game Labs and BattleTech. They’ve got a twofer reason for it this time with a new sourcebook available in their webshop as well as another peek at the upcoming Mercenaries Kickstarter campaign. From the article: Across the reinvigorated Federated Suns, the…
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> Lots of BattleTech setting off the Giant Robot Alert lately. Nothing wrong with that, of course. And today’s cause is three new Lance packs available to pre-order now. Head over and get your name on the list to get yours as soon as these mech hit tabletops. From the post: Catalyst Game…
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> Giant Robot Alert! Pre-orders are now open for the new Eridani Light Horse ForcePack for BattleTech. Note that these are exclusive through Barnes & Noble, so head through to find where your closest one is so you can get it. From the article: A year ago, Catalyst partnered with Barnes & Noble…
Catalyst Game Labs is helping to get your giant robots looking good with their new paint sets specifically made for their Battletech line. They’ve also got the next Recognition Guide available so you can know what brightly-colored enemy that is running up over the hill. From the article: The march of technology across BattleTech’s eras is…
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> Giant Robot Alert is being caused by BattleTech today. The Mercenaries Kickstarter campaign looms ever closer and Catalyst Game Labs is ready for it, showing off the BackerKit page for the campaign. They’ve also got an update about upcoming new products and their street dates. From the article: Our preview, pre-launch page…
Knowing what you’re facing on the battlefield is a key component to victory. And Catalyst Game Labs is here to help. The next in their IlClan Recognition Guides is available now. It’s Volume 29 and you can get your copy now. From the website: The march of technology across BattleTech’s eras is relentless—but some war machines…
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> First Giant Robot Alert of the New Year is brought to you by Catalyst Game Labs. They’re looking back at where BattleTech has come from over the last few years and looking forward to what’s next, including a look at the upcoming Mercenaries Kickstarter campaign with a preview of some of the…
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> The universe that initially got me interested in giant robots is setting off the Giant Robot Alert for us today. Catalyst Game Labs has several new BattleTech releases available, including the new Alpha Strike box set. From the article: As we enter the holiday season, all of us here at Catalyst Game…
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> Giant Robot Alert is caused this morning by BattleTech. Catalyst Game Labs has announced a new expansion in the form of BattleTech: Mercenaries. This new set will be headed to Kickstarter next year and there’s going to be a big launch event at Adepticon. From the article: The next exciting chapter of…
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> If it’s a BattleTech story, you know it’s going to set off the Giant Robot Alert. This time around, it’s a look at some Mercenaries figures for a Kickstarter that Catalyst Game Labs is going to be running early next year. Get a look and some details about the campaign below. From…
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> Giant Robot Alert is brought to you today by Catalyst Game Labs and their new UrbanMech box release for Battletech. They’re cheaper by the dozen, apparently. From the article: Feared throughout the Inner Sphere and Clan Homeworlds, the mighty UrbanMech storms the battlefield in numbers never before seen! Dozens… hundreds… thousands? Maybe….
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> Giant Robot Alert! We have Giant Robot Alert! And this time, it’s to repair busted mechs. Catalyst Game Labs recently found that there was an issue with some of the Hammerhead minis they’d sold. Well, they’re looking to rectify the situation and there’s multiple ways to get your updated replacement parts. From…
One thing about BattleTech is that you need record sheets to keep track of what your Mech has, as well as how much damage it’s taken, and all that fun kinda stuff. Catalyst has released a new set of record sheets to keep track of that for mechs based during the Succession Wars. Along with…
