News Front Mission 1st: Remake Lands Free 'Mercenaries' Update Next Week

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Forever Entertainment has today announced that the Front Mission 1st: Remake 'Mercenaries' update will be heading to Switch on 3rd October.

This free content update looks like quite a big one, with local multiplayer and fresh single-player scenarios as the headline additions. There are also six new maps and 15 new characters (including a commander) to look forward to, plus "more" drops yet to be revealed.

You can find the official rundown of features and a handful of screenshots below.

- New Singleplayer Scenarios
An exciting array of six new singleplayer scenarios is coming with the update. Each scenario is carefully crafted to offer a diverse range of challenges and engaging narratives. These new missions provide a captivating solo gaming experience while also expanding gameplay with new types of terrain tiles.

- Local Multiplayer Mode
Jump into action with the local multiplayer mode using two controllers or the hot-seat functionality! Challenge your friends to a skirmish and prove your tactical superiority on brand-new maps.
- Six New Maps
Buried Factory, Leaves of the Fallen, Porunta's Hideaway, and three more maps to be unlocked as you progress, will serve as arenas for single-player scenarios and multiplayer skirmishes.
- New Mercenaries and a Commander Character
Meet 15 new playable characters and the commander, who introduce you to the new update and assemble the best possible team.
And more!

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Originally announced at the tail end of last year, this Mercenaries update has felt like a long time coming. It's nice to know that we only have a week to go before we can dive in.