Is Mercenaries 2 exclusive to the PS3?
We have not made any final decisions concerning the various platforms for Mercenaries 2.
Can I still blow everything up?!
Of course you can! Some key destruction features:
- Many structures come down in sections:
- Use your rocket to take down a balcony and have it drop down on unsuspecting enemies below!
- Destroy one support pylon of a massive oil rig and watch part of the structure come down dynamically on the side of the pylon you destroyed!
- Buildings can become occupied by enemies who will then use the structure to assault you! Destroy that building and you'll get rid of those pesky units!
- Use oil and other flammable material to set structures on fire!
- Use a Daisy Cutter bomb to clear out sections of forests and jungles so that you can have support delivered to your location!
- Yes, you can destroy trees!
What's the story of Mercenaries 2?
A power hungry tyrant has siezed control of Venezuela and her oil supply, throwing the country into chaos and creating an international crisis. As his whereabouts are unknown, his network is vast and the loyalty of the Venezulean army to his cause is fierce, a massive bounty for his head has done little to deter his continued destablization of the country.
But this guy has a big problem: you. Right before he became infamous around the globe, he contracted your services for a little job with a huge payday. Trouble is, once you completed your task, he tried to snuff you out.
And, more importantly, he tried to get away without paying.
So you're going to get together some money, some weapons and some tough as nails mercs, and you're going to hunt this joker down.
Because in the end, there's only one thing to remember:
EVERYBODY PAYS.
What happened to ExOps?
In Mercenaries 2 you are your own boss! One of the key game features of the sequel is your ability to create your own private military company. As you progress through the game you will meet other mercenaries in the game who will be willing to join your PMC, provided you meet their conditions. Each mercenary you recruit unlocks key support classes that help you expand the capabilities of your PMC.
Another cool aspect to the PMC is that the PMC will actually be headquartered within the game world. You will be able to enter your PMC and talk to your recruits!
Does this mean Fiona Taylor is not featured in Mercenaries 2?
Nope! Fiona Taylor will return as your key support operative. However, this time around you not only hear Fiona as you operate in the field, but she'll also be a real, physical character that you can see and talk to when you return to your PMC!
Which playable mercenaries can we choose from?
At the moment we have only announced the return of Mattias Nilsson from the original Mercenaries and a new mercenary, Eva Navarro. We'll be talking about the other mercenaries in the near future.
Does Peter Stormare still provide the voice of Mattias?
Indeed he does!
Does Mercenaries 2 still feature the Deck of 52?
Mercenaries 2 will again feature the capture or kill mechanic for bounties issued by clients in the game. However, this time around all clients (not just the Allies!) will be putting prices on people's heads and as such each client has different ways in which they list their most wanted bounties.
How long will it take to complete Mercenaries 2?
We estimate that the time it takes to complete the critical path of Mercenaries 2 will be roughly equivalent to that of the original Mercenaries. However, the total amount of game play content in the world of Mercenaries 2 has been vastly expanded over the original, so experiences with the game can be much, much longer depending on each gamer's experience.
Can I swim in the water in Mercenaries 2?
Yes you can! You can swim in the water, drive/hijack/blow-up water vehicles, dive underneath the water to plant C4 on structural weakpoints, use the water to lose enemies looking for you, and many, many other possibilities! Nearly 1/3 of the world of Mercenaries 2 is covered with water.
Can I destroy trees in Mercenaries 2?
Yes! And you can light them on fire, too.
How large is the world of Mercenaries 2?
The world of Mercenaries 2 is larger than all of the maps of the original Mercenaries combined.
One cool aspect of the new game is that the world is one contiguous map. You will no longer load between maps in Mercenaries.
What kind of environments are featured in Mercenaries 2?
Mercenaries 2 will feature many cool environments, including:
- Massive, densely-packed urban environments with incredibly tall skyscrapers and bustling city-life down below
- Oceans, lakes and rivers that you can travel over and under
- The sprawling expanse of the Amazon jungle, a region that conceals many enemies, traps and unknowns
- Islands in the ocean that house various clients and secret activities
What is the balance of critical content to freeplay in the game?
Roughly 50/50. It's important to point out that these two modes are not divorced in Mercenaries 2: game play within the freeplay side of the game is critical to acquiring the money and resources necessary to build up your PMC, as well as affecting your reputation with the various clients in the world. Many contracts (missions) that you complete for the various clients in the game will change the landscape of what is available to you in free play.
Will the game feature Online Co-op?
Currently we have only talked about and demonstrated our split-screen cooperative play. Online co-op is certainly within the realm of possibilities for the final game.
Do both players have to stay near one another in Co-op?
Each player can travel about the entirety of the game world, take jobs and engage in game play independent of the other player.
How many clients (factions) are there in the game?
We have not announced the nature or total numbers of clients in the game.
Is Mercenaries 2 being developed by the same team that created the original?
The vast majority of the original development team has returned to create Mercenaries 2, including the director of the project, Cameron Brown. We have also doubled the size of original team to include many new very talented, highly enthusiastic programmers, designers and artists.
Does Pandemic own the rights to the Mercenaries intellectual property?
The Mercenaries property is owned by Pandemic Studios.
Where is Mercenaries 2 being developed?
Mercenaries 2 is under development at Pandemic Studios, Los Angeles.
How has the new arrangement with Elevation Partners and Bioware Studios affected the development of Mercenaries 2?
The creation of Bioware / Pandemic Studios has provided all projects at the respective studios unprecedented creative and financial support. Specific to Mercenaries 2, the arrangement has provided the team with the time and resources necessary to develop a brand new engine from scratch, custom built for open world games on next generation gaming platforms.
The new partnership has also fostered communication between the two studios. The developers at Bioware have seen various iterations of the tech and design documentation in progress. The Mercs team will using some of Bioware's very robust tools for the creation of content in Mercenaries 2.
Is Bono involved in the development of Mercenaries 2?
Bono is partner in Elevation Partners and as such has visibility into all projects at Pandemic and Bioware.
Will Mercenaries 2 take advantage of the new features of the PS3 controller?
The new features of the PS3 controller are very cool but we are not at the point yet where we can discuss how we might take advantage of them.
Originally Posted by Yoshi
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