update · June 27, 2024
Mechabellum Update 0.8.2 Introduces the Sandworm and 4-Player Brawl Changes
Mechabellum update 0.8.2 brings the underground Sandworm unit to the battlefield, adds lobby sorting features, and overrules 4-player Brawl scoring rules.
Mechabellum update 0.8.2 introduces the giant melee Sandworm unit alongside interface updates and a comprehensive balance pass for the 4-Player Brawl mode. Server maintenance for the update is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
New Unit: The Sandworm
The Sandworm joins the roster as a giant melee unit capable of burrowing underground. This mechanic lets the unit approach enemy formations safely without taking damage while beneath the surface.
4-Player Brawl Adjustments
The chaotic game mode receives its first round of rules adjustments alongside a brand new map. Killing neutral enemies now rewards Victory Points, while destroying another player's core building yields both Victory Points and Supplies. The total Victory Points required to win increases from 5000 to 8000. Furthermore, new boss units now spawn closer to the current point leader to help balance out tactics like the Overlord's Jump Drive.
Lobby and UI Upgrades
Multiplayer lobbies feature new sorting options to help spectators watch matches. Players can now view ongoing tournament matches directly from the multiplayer lobby and locate streamer matches with greater ease.
Unit Balance Changes
A universal health pool buff increases the HP bonus granted by technology for the Rhino, Scorpion, Fortress, Melting Point, Vulcan, and War Factory from 35 percent to 50 percent.
Why this patch matters
Update 0.8.2 expands tactical depth with the underground Sandworm and heavily reinforces heavy mech health pools while reshaping 4-player Brawl pacing.