Steel Battalion: Line of Contact , the sequel to Steel Battalion , offers a different gaming experience compared to its predecessor. This game features an online multiplayer mode with no single-player campaign, where players can compete against each other in various modes.
The original Steel Battalion game came with a unique controller that included 40 buttons, 2 joysticks, three foot-pedals, and a gear-shift. In contrast, Line of Contact does not come bundled with this controller, so players must purchase the original game to play it. However, in some regions, players can buy a bundle that includes both the controller and the first game.
Line of Contact 's online multiplayer mode is powered by Xbox Live and features four different modes: campaign, battle royale, capture the container, and conquest. Campaign mode is the primary way to get new mechs, and players are divided into one of four factions: Pacific Rim Forces, Hai Shi Dao, Right Brothers, and Jaralaccs Mercenary.
Steel Battalion: Line of Contact was released on March 26, 2004, for the Xbox console.