ARES: The Iron Vanguard enters final 24 hours before global launch

Com2uS Holdings' science-fiction action RPG ARES: The Iron Vanguard is now less than a day from its worldwide release. The game launches September 15 on iOS, Android and PC, with cross-platform play allowing mobile and computer users to share the same ecosystem. Its signature mechanic is real-time suit switching: rather than committing permanently to one combat role, players can move between powered suits during battle and alter their tactical approach.

The global version follows earlier operation in Korea, giving the developers a substantial body of live-service experience before opening the game more broadly. Large cooperative encounters and class-oriented progression are designed to give ARES the scale normally associated with PC MMORPGs while preserving touchscreen accessibility. September 15 is a competitive launch window, so server performance and the quality of the opening hours will matter enormously.

ARES is nevertheless one of the most substantial mobile releases scheduled for this week and one of the clearest examples of the continuing convergence between PC and smartphone action RPGs.