MechWarrior 2

SLES-00340
Initially Released 28 March 1997

AKA

MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat: Arcade Combat Edition

MechWarrior 2: Combat au 31ieme Siecle

MechWarrior 2: Kampfspiel des 31. Jahrhunderts: Arcade Combat Edition

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MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat is a mech combat simulation developed by Quantum Factory and published by Activision, set in the BattleTech universe where players take command of powerful Omnimechs in battle across the Inner Sphere. Originally a critically acclaimed PC title, the PlayStation port delivered accessible large-scale mech warfare to console audiences.

Four PAL variants are currently catalogued, all Original release type and all presented in Full Jewel PAL cases with no hologram on the case. The PAL footprint is notable for having separate regional pressings: a UK-specific edition, a combined continental European edition covering Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, a French language pressing, and a German language pressing. Language coverage across the four variants includes English, French, and German. All releases are single-disc, with no loose paperwork or bundled demos documented.

The earliest PAL release is dated 28 March 1997. The existence of distinct national pressings, each with separate serials, makes MechWarrior 2 a rewarding title for collectors interested in regional variation within a single game’s PAL catalogue.

PAL PS1 Releases

Release Title	Case Data	Release Country & Disk Language	Content
MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat: Arcade Combat Edition 28 Mar 1997 SLES-00340	Full Jewel PAL No Hologram 5030917000652	UK English	F? B? M? D? P? S?
MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat: Arcade Combat Edition 28 Mar 1997 SLES-00340	Full Jewel PAL No Hologram 5030917000898	Italy \| Spain \| Netherlands English	F? B? M? D? P? S?
MechWarrior 2: Combat au 31ieme Siecle 28 Mar 1997 SLES-00374	Full Jewel PAL No Hologram 5030917000706	France French	F? B? M? D? P? S?
MechWarrior 2: Kampfspiel des 31. Jahrhunderts: Arcade Combat Edition 28 Mar 1997 SLES-00375	Full Jewel PAL No Hologram 5030917000553	Germany German	F? B? M? D? P? S?