Dreamhaven™ and Game River™ Launch Mechabellum™ Season 6: Rift and Tech

Jump into Mechabellum now to experience the ever-changing Rift and Tech mode, nine new unit technologies, festive rewards, and more

Irvine, CA – December 18, 2025 – Dreamhaven™ and development partner Game River™ today launched Mechabellum™ Season 6: Rift and Technologies. Season 6 is the game’s most ambitious update since its 1.0 launch, debuting Dimensional Rift: an ever-changing mode packed with eight chaotic anomalies that transform the way you play. It also introduces eight new unit technologies, the new defensive barrier Magnetic Barricades, many holiday cosmetics, and more. Purchase Mechabellum for 40% off now on Steam through January 5, 2026.

Watch the Season 6 trailer on the official Mechabellum YouTube channel.

“Season 6 is a direct response to the invaluable feedback we’ve gathered from our community. Players will find that it innovates and shakes up the game in surprising ways,” said Wen Youge, CEO and founder of Game River. “In the new Dimensional Rift game mode, every anomaly changes how a match unfolds, pushing commanders to adapt and rethink their tactics on the fly. We remain committed to keeping Mechabellum fresh, competitive, and full of discovery, and look forward to seeing how commanders conquer the battlefield with this update.”

“Game River continues to demonstrate what makes Mechabellum special: strategic depth, exciting battles, and excellent balance,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Dreamhaven. “Dreamhaven is proud to support this amazing game, and Season 6 shows just how much Mechabellum still has to offer. There’s truly never been a better time to jump in, no matter your level of skill.”

Mechabellum Season 6 features:

• DIMENSIONAL RIFT MODE – A rotating set of eight anomalies that drastically change battlefield strategy. Anomalies include high-impact twists such as “Dominion Core”, “Interference Beacon”, “Mechanical Evolution”,  “Experimental Equipment” and more, offering powerful advantages balanced by equally dramatic risks. Each anomaly is permanently available in Custom Lobbies, enabling endless combinations for creative or competitive play.
• NEW UNIT TECHNOLOGIES – Fundamentally alter gameplay with unique tech upgrades for Steel Ball, Rhino, Fang, Arclight, Phantom Ray, Fortress, Hound, and Wraith.
• MAGNETIC BARRICADES – Control the pace of front-line engagements with Magnetic Barricades, a new type of defensive barrier that is not targetable and cannot take damage. Magnetic Barricades slow down enemy units within range for a short duration, after which they automatically self-destruct.
• HOLIDAY COSMETIC ITEMS – Obtain holiday-themed avatars, avatar frames, emotes, medals, and unit skins by playing the game.
• UI IMPROVEMENTS – A fully-optimized unit unlock interface enables players to easily identify, filter, and sort units by tags. The top three damage-dealing units are now automatically visually highlighted and can be toggled on or off in the game’s settings.

Inspired by classic real-time strategy games, Mechabellum tasks players with commanding a mech army to defeat tens of thousands of real players across the globe. Select from an extensive array of battle-ready mechs equipped with distinct capabilities and tactical advantages. Customize units, position them strategically, and work to predict–or counter–the opponent’s moves. Success depends on outsmarting or outmaneuvering the opposition.

Assets for Mechabellum, including Season 6, are in the press kit.

More information about Mechabellum can be found on Steam. Stay up to date by following the game on X and YouTube, and join the community on Discord.

About Game River

Game River is an independent game development studio focused on original, passion-driven projects that drive meaningful player interaction. Founded in 2017, Game River has grown from two friends in a living room to a team of over 10 developers who thrive on collaboration and creativity. The studio has won numerous awards, including IndieCade’s Developers Choice Award, IndiePlay’s Best Innovation Award, and IndieCamp’s Best Game Winner.

About Dreamhaven

Dreamhaven (www.dreamhaven.com) is a game developer and publisher with a deep belief in bringing players together through engaging, high-quality entertainment experiences. Whether supporting its in-house studios Secret Door and Moonshot Games, providing publishing services for independent developers, or sharing insights and guidance with members of its partner studios program, Dreamhaven is focused on creating and fostering memorable games that captivate players and stand the test of time.

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