“The squad needs a bit more time in the shop to prepare for the battles ahead”
According toa Tweetposted by publishers Dotemu, they’re giving the game some extra time so that it can be “as explosive as possible on release.” Fair enough! They haven’t yet been more specific than next year as to when it’ll be ready.
The game’s a twist on the older run and gun arcade series Metal Slug, with more focus on - as the name might suggest - tactics. Everything’s on an isometric battlefield now, with weapon upgrades and skill perks to make your squad stronger after clearing procedurally generated levels. Apparently there’ll also be roguelike elements included.
Metal Slug Tactics' store page is over onSteamready for its new release date some time next year.
