"Battles play out on an open field where your mechs have total freedom of movement, and rather than traditional turns with action limits, you're given five seconds' worth of time to work with in each round. In the planning phase, you can scroll through a five-second timeline like you're using a video editor, which shows exactly what your enemies will be doing."
"The new pilot system offers an immediate impact. Originally, pilots were identical, so you'd never have to think about them unless they were incapacitated on a mission. Now, each is its own character with a unique upgrade tree, and a new recruitment system lets you select additional pilots. Some are already experienced and come with powerful traits, but are expensive."
Phantom Brigade centers on predictive, time-manipulation tactics where players plan five-second engagements on open fields with full mech mobility and deep customization. A timeline-based planning phase reveals enemy actions and lets players choreograph synchronized maneuvers like dodges, missile strikes, and last-second shields. Post-launch updates added boss battles and addressed core issues, leading to a 2.0 release that overhauls pilots and campaign design. The pilot system now grants unique upgrade trees and traits, and a recruitment mechanic balances experienced, costly veterans against inexpensive rookies who need protection.
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