HAWKEN REBORN is a new free-to-play Player vs Environment (PvE) entry in the Hawken universe, focusing on high-octane mech combat. Pilots construct personalized war machines and deploy into the dystopic world of Illal, engaging hordes of enemies, warring factions, and corporations. Master aggressive, moment-to-moment combat with highly mobile machines equipped with deadly weapons and unique thrusters for both ground and vertical traversal. Undertake special Radio Missions while on patrol to earn scrip and resources, understanding that enemy difficulty escalates with extended time in the field; if a mech is destroyed, all accumulated resources are lost.
An all-new blueprint and upgrade system allows for the construction of military-grade 'Axes,' providing deep progression and power-up options for weapons and core components. Traverse a re-imagined, vast, and futuristic open world on Illal, discovering new regions filled with resources, forbidden zones, and adversaries. This experience centers on visceral mech combat within an evolving, open-world PvE framework.