With Heavy Gear III, the franchise is returning to its single-player roots while exploring a new direction within an open world setting. The game will feature a sandbox map that brings the Badlands of Terra Nova, a key region within the Heavy Gear universe, to life. Here players can freely explore unique settlements and landmarks, engage in action packed fights, collect weapons, purchase equipment, train in skills, recruit followers and customize their own Gears [mechs] to suit their playstyle.