Phil Spencer is looking to resurrect the MechAssault franchise

The game introduced new gameplay mechanics, including the ability to exit the Mech and battle on foot or hijack enemy vehicles. MechAssault games are known for their fast-paced action and destructible environments. Players can choose from a variety of Mechs, each with its own unique weapons and abilities.

MechAssault 2 also features multiplayer modes, allowing players to compete against each other in team-based or free-for-all battles. Throughout the series, players can customize their Mechs, upgrading weapons and armor to suit their playstyle. MechAssault titles also offer a range of mission types, from straightforward combat scenarios to objective-based missions that require strategy and teamwork.

Spencer's comments certainly come at an interesting time. Earlier this year, Russ Bullock, the president of Piranha Games, dropped a bombshell that a new MechWarrior title is in the works, revealing that it is going to be a single-player standalone game. However, Bullock emphasized that this would not be another online venture but a "single-player co-op type of pathway."

While the MechAssault series is part of the broader MechWarrior franchise, which exists in the expansive BattleTech universe, the last MechAssault game was released way back in 2006. Since then, the IP has been LosTech, if you will.

Regardless, BattleTech titles still hold a special place in many gamers' hearts, and considering the recent trend of remaking beloved titles like Silent Hill and Resident Evil 4, the prospect of a revival for MechAssault doesn't appear entirely implausible.

In the meantime, if you got the itch to stomp around in BattleMechs, you can do so in MechWarrior Online, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries or BattleTech. Additionally, Mechwarrior 5: Clans was recently announced, making this a great time to be a BattleTech fan.