This is the *Wanzer Weapons Pack 2* DLC for *Front Mission Evolved*, requiring the base game to access its content. Released in 2010, this add-on enhances the existing third-person shooter/simulator experience by immediately unlocking three new heavy ordnance options for your customizable Wanzer: the Rock Jack Bazooka, Wild Goose Rocket Launcher, and Goldias Missile Launcher. It integrates directly into the existing loadout system, offering new combat variety without adding new story missions or characters to the 2171 setting.
This specific DLC, titled the Wanzer Weapons Pack 2, is a straightforward addition focused entirely on combat customization. It grants players access to three distinct, powerful weapon types that can be equipped onto their customizable Wanzers—the giant mechanized units central to the game's combat system.
The three new weapons integrated into the player's loadout options are:
As a weapon pack, this DLC integrates directly into the existing progression and customization systems of Front Mission Evolved. It does not introduce new missions or alter the established storyline, which follows USN engineer Dylan Ramsey amidst a rising Cold War-style conflict in 2171, centered around orbital elevators and escalating tensions between supranational unions.
The appeal of this content lies in providing immediate variety to the combat experience. Players who enjoy optimizing their Wanzer builds for specific engagements will find these new heavy ordnance options available for immediate deployment in multiplayer matches or within the main campaign missions, assuming the base game allows weapon swapping outside of specific mission parameters.
The setting for the parent game is the year 2171, a period defined by intense geopolitical tension driven by advancements in space technology, particularly the construction of orbital elevators. The narrative thrust involves Dylan Ramsey, an engineer whose life is disrupted when unknown forces attack New York City and its orbital elevator, Percival. This event propels him into the USN Army as tensions boil over into open conflict with the Oceania Cooperative Union.
The core gameplay revolves around piloting Wanzers in third-person shooter combat against enemy Wanzers, vehicles, and aircraft. The game blends fast-paced shooting mechanics with the strategic customization inherent to the Front Mission universe.
This package is focused strictly on expanding the available tools for combat. It is a minor addition compared to the scope of the full game, offering no new story chapters or environments, but rather providing three specific, heavy-hitting weapon systems for immediate use.