Chicago-based Above and Beyond Technologies are putting in the PvP legwork ahead of PAX Prime this year, so that their new PvP engagement system and reworked siege mechanics in The Repopulation will be able to make a playable appearance at the convention.

The Repopulation’s completely revamped siege system allows gamers to seize control of other player-developed cities and in turn gain access to its benefits – resources, crafting bonuses and reduced trade rates. Stealing a city away from a rival nation also helps expand the geographic reach of the conquering nation while cutting off land and resources for the losing group.

While it is unlikely a full siege will be playable at PAX Prime since the process is a three day affair, requiring massed players (with a corresponding high resource cost, to prevent siege griefing), we may be lucky enough to see some of the promise siege Mechs that are available to help raze enemy cities.

The PvP Engagement system is perhaps a smaller scale siege, where each of the three Rhyldan factions fight for control of a fort in the Shattered Heights. Victory over your foes will reap the rewards – namely vendors, missions, resources and a cloning facility within the fort to allow local respawns in the base.

Head to booth 7017 if you’re lucky enough to attend, crush your enemies and maybe tell them that MMO Central sent you!

Source: Press Release