Introduction
Start with the official 2.0 announcement below. This overview records what the developers announced for that release; it is not a live balance database or a promise that every detail remains unchanged after later hotfixes.
Mechabellum 2.0 overview
The official 2.0 announcement introduces Star Expedition, the Centurion unit, additional Reinforcement Cards, Techs and Specialists, and a Free Edition on Steam. The same announcement places the release on September 22, 2026.
The linked guide separates official release details from matchup, tier-list and build advice. Those gameplay recommendations need current-version evidence of their own.
The official announcement describes the 2.0 release highlights, including Star Expedition, the Centurion, an expanded arsenal, the Free Edition, and the Season 9 reward changes. It states the Free Edition would be available starting September 22, 2026 alongside the 2.0 launch. This source verifies the announcement scope, not subsequent hotfix balance.
Season and version scope
The announcement says the Season 9 reward system changes with Update 2.0. Season 8 search phrases are kept as historical candidates; this page does not present them as the current season.
Check the date and source on any strategy page before applying advice. The 2.0 announcement alone does not confirm later balance changes or hotfixes.
The official announcement describes the 2.0 release highlights, including Star Expedition, the Centurion, an expanded arsenal, the Free Edition, and the Season 9 reward changes. It states the Free Edition would be available starting September 22, 2026 alongside the 2.0 launch. This source verifies the announcement scope, not subsequent hotfix balance.