Tabletop wargame BattleTech is stepping into an exciting realm as it launches its inaugural alternate universe, aptly named BattleTech: Gothic. This venture introduces a thematic twist to the classic universe, pitting colossal mechs against terrifying kaiju.

The narrative of BattleTech: Gothic unfurls within a familiar setting but presents a dystopian twist where rampant warfare among the ruling houses has resulted in a devastated landscape, inhabited not only by mechs but also by twisted monsters known as Abominations—horrific fusions of flesh and steel.

The forthcoming product range will launch with a starter set of redesigned mechs featuring an edgier, more abstract aesthetic compared to those seen in traditional gameplay.

Developer Catalyst Game Labs emphasizes, “BattleTech: Gothic is the first in the Continuum Series, which will explore diverse interpretations of the BattleTech universe. We have numerous innovative ideas on the horizon, and we are eager to unveil them.”

With Herbert A. Beas II at the helm, a seasoned figure in the BattleTech book series since the late 1990s, fans have much to anticipate. More information is available on Catalyst Game Labs’ official site and you can download a lore primer on its world via Facebook.