The MMO Report - MAX Units Revealed!

[MgFalcon]

This is the pre-E3 report, could care less abot the other game but PlanetSide 2 is in there!

*SPOILER* an exclusive on the MAX suits!

http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/724103/the-mmo-report-pre-e3-2012-special/


Edit by CJ: Relevant portions begin at 7:13 in the video.

[SuperMorto]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=516&stc=1&d=1337901325

from : http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/724103/the-mmo-report-pre-e3-2012-special/

[Wargrim]

That claw... its the crab people!

[ArmedZealot]

Oh my....

[captainkapautz]

So all MAXes have 1 weapon per arm now, not just TR?

[Zenben]

The armor looks sick, kind of reminds me of a wasp (insect, not the PS1 aircraft) But if I'm being honest, the gun arms look a little too big.

[SuperMorto]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=517&stc=1&d=1337901565

From : http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/724103/the-mmo-report-pre-e3-2012-special/

[Gogita]

HO-LY-CRAP

[Wargrim]

That is one seriously mean looking model.

[captainkapautz]

Is...is he taking a dump?

[ArmedZealot]

Oh now this isn't fair.

[SuperMorto]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=518&stc=1&d=1337901695

From : http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/724103/the-mmo-report-pre-e3-2012-special/

[2coolforu]

Where is John Connor

[Wargrim]

OHHHHH JEA!

I spot tripple barreled velociraptor launcher on left arm.

[captainkapautz]

LoL what the hell!

Why do the TR and NC MAX look like they're taking a crap?

I hope that it's just a screen during a lockdown-kinda animation and not the normal stance.

[Mastachief]

"badass", the nc one looks mean, but that TR one looks evil

[TheBiscuit]

PS2 starts at 7:13

[WiteBeam]

Think the three threads would have been just fine as one. But...

Kind of disappointed in the look of the MAXs.

[SuperMorto]

LoL what the hell!

Why do the TR and NC MAX look like they're taking a crap?

I hope that it's just a screen during a lockdown-kinda animation and not the normal stance.

because the VS max looks fucking awwwsoommmeee!

saying that they all do!!!

[duck]

PS2 starts at 7:13

Thank you. OP should edit this in

[UKSwiFT]

The guys in those suits feel the awesomeness so much that they shit their pants. It's actually one of the biggest drawbacks from the latest models that engineers just couldn't find an answer to. I hear the Ass-Flap Ejection Device(AFED) is in development though the funding just isn't there yet.

[basti]

AH MY GOD! I LOOK AWESOME!

[stonelizard]

Oh neat three threads.

[RedKnights]

Oh MAN does that VS suit look sexy, and it's fast an agile? BAM, I think this means maxes with boosters are back baby.

And did they say there's going to be full size suits at E3? Oh my...

[ArmedZealot]

Think the three threads would have been just fine as one. But...

Kind of disappointed in the look of the MAXs.

Care to explain why?

[Elthbert]

So TRay said that the VS MAX was going to have the least restrictions on movement.

Does this mean they will have less armour? In PS1 they are the most maneuverable but have the same armour.


I can see a balance like

Tr = quickest TTK

NC= most armour

VS= most maneuverable.


Thoughts?

[Graywolves]

TR suit doesn't look quite right to me =[

[Ieyasu]

information overload today. looks like out of the 365 days in a year I picked a great one to start my staycation.

[RovingDeath]

TR is the scariest looking MAX by far. LOVE IT!!!

[Wargrim]

Id say they lean forward a bit to compensate for recoil. Will look BADASS with shooting animation playing. Puny vanu lasers dont have recoil and thus no BADASS "must lean forward or will fall on my back because of recoil" - animation. :D

[captainkapautz]

Id say they lean forward a bit to compensate for recoil. Will look BADASS with shooting animation playing. Puny vanu lasers dont have recoil and thus no BADASS "must lean forward or will fall on my back because of recoil" - animation. :D

Still hope it's lockdown.

[FINALCUT]

The guys in those suits feel the awesomeness so much that they shit their pants. It's actually one of the biggest drawbacks from the latest models that engineers just couldn't find an answer to. I hear the Ass-Flap Ejection Device(AFED) is in development though the funding just isn't there yet.

Now we know the reason behind the PS2 diapers.:lol:

[SuperMorto]

Think the three threads would have been just fine as one. But...

Kind of disappointed in the look of the MAXs.


In case you noticed I don't do 1 threads.

Its nice they have their own and your welcome.

Edit** my three posts where merged 4 mins after the OP made this one.

[captainkapautz]

TR suit doesn't look quite right to me =[

Yeah, needs more guns.

[basti]

My god I LOOK AWESOME! :D

[basti]

Woha, Ninja thread merge! ;)

[SuperMorto]

This thread is going to get messy.

1 for each was good.

Bad move.

[Immigrant]

I like it. The mask reminds me of protoss zealot face from SC1.

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash2/41627_100001486172627_7327_q.jpg

I wonder what are those things on the back... any ideas?

[Gogita]

I'm guessing the right arm is AV and the left arm is AI?

[MgFalcon]

A centralized location for the entirety of MAX suits was needed, not to mention they're all from one source. Meaning we didn't need 4 thread on the same 1 topic.

[Raymac]

We also got a sneak peek of the ladies!

All the max suits look awesome, especially geared up with the guns. They look so freaking beastly.

[Knocky]

Thank God....the NC maxes look awesome! Especially carrying that tank cannon on it's arm.

:)

[Ieyasu]

Still hope it's lockdown.

in the video it looked like the tr max had the ground plants whatever they were called on it.

[Graywolves]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=517&stc=1&d=1337901565

From : http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/724103/the-mmo-report-pre-e3-2012-special/

I know the problem!


The guns aren't big enough! We're supposed to have a 24 barrel mini-gun!!!!

[captainkapautz]

I wonder what are those things on the back... any ideas?

If you're talking about the TR-MAX: Ammostorage.

[Soothsayer]

I wonder what are those things on the back... any ideas?

Could be heat sinks/cooling.

[Immigrant]

If you're talking about the TR-MAX: Ammostorage.
Yup, I was talking about TR max. The threads got merged just after I posted. Thanks

[SuperMorto]

A centralized location for the entirety of MAX suits was needed, not to mention they're all from one source. Meaning we didn't need 4 thread on the same 1 topic.

same one topic you kidding me? a VS, NC, TR max? sounds like 3 perfectly good topics to me.

still a bad move MG.

[captainkapautz]

We also got a sneak peek of the ladies!

Any screens of those?

For...uh...for science!

[SuperMorto]

Could be heat sinks/cooling.

thats called ammo, the TR use it like there is no tomorrow.

[EightEightEight]

I got some screens from the vid for our site as well

The TR Max:

Image 1 (http://i.imgur.com/WniaA.jpg)
Image 2 (http://i.imgur.com/oJrwf.png)


The VS Max:

Image 1 (http://i.imgur.com/b81SM.png)
Image 2 (http://i.imgur.com/TcBkU.jpg)



The NC Max:

Image1 (http://i.imgur.com/zOzXy.jpg)
Image2 (http://i.imgur.com/lv5qa.jpg)
Image3 (http://i.imgur.com/pGgQh.jpg)

[captainkapautz]

thats called ammo, the TR use it like there is no tomorrow.

If they're really supposed to be ammostorages, then I hope the guns are actually connected to them with ammofeeds, same with the MCG.
Needs a bigass ammobackpack with an ammo feed to the gun.

[Raymac]

Could be heat sinks/cooling.

That's my guess too. They look like an exhaust for whatever is powering those huge suits.

[Hamma]

Glad you guys get to see them I think they look awesome. :D

The NC one looks like a straight up transformer. :lol:

[UKSwiFT]

Glad you guys get to see them I think they look awesome. :D

The NC one looks like a straight up transformer. :lol:

I was literally just thinking that the NC MAX looks like it's ready to transform into a jet at any moment. :lol:

[Jennyboo]

They are bigger then they look fyi ;)

[MegaBusta]

This is what I'm going to play in the background while transporting my VS MAX brothers.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Full Theme Tune - YouTube

[EightEightEight]

Check out the women!

http://i.imgur.com/RlAv7.png (Side By Side)

[LostAlgorithm]

Love the TR and NC maxes.

VS max is just far too busy and odd looking. Again, feels like a kids toy.

[Immigrant]

That's my guess too. They look like an exhaust for whatever is powering those huge suits.

After looking at all the pics I'm getting a feeling that all maxes will fly to some extent and those things on their back are jet-packs. Since now obviously all the MAXes will have dual weapons (what was TR only feature in PS1) it wouldn't be surprising that all of them had limited vertical liftoff ability (what was limited to VS in PS1).

[Baron]

So TRay said that the VS MAX was going to have the least restrictions on movement.

Does this mean they will have less armour? In PS1 they are the most maneuverable but have the same armour.


I can see a balance like

Tr = quickest TTK

NC= most armour

VS= most maneuverable.


Thoughts?

Agreed with above. It will most likely follow closely the pattern of the vehicles

[Baron]

ALL of the maxes look awesome! I'm actually really impressed by the NC max as that was my least favorite concept art. Now it totally resembles some power-armor out of Rifts. Great job art team !

[SixShooter]

Holy balls!!! They all look badass and awesome and deadly.

[Lorgarn]

I love the VS and NC suits. Woot, I'm starting to get excited for E3! :)

[IIChaosOfWarIII]

This is awesome!

[Soothsayer]

thats called ammo, the TR use it like there is no tomorrow.

I'm familiar with the TR. The reason I say heatsinks is because of the PS1 overdrive ability of TR maxes.

[Shlomoshun]

Although I'm VS, I'd say the TR MAX is the coolest looking.

I'm digging that the dual weapons on each appear to be side-gradeable/customizable. If you look at the two images of the TR and NC, there's one pic with the same weapons and one of two different weapons on the arms. On the VS, those guns are definitely slightly different.

EDIT: guess I should listen to the audio with the links first.

[Transport]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=517&stc=1&d=1337901565

From : http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/724103/the-mmo-report-pre-e3-2012-special/

I want to be able to customize the eyes so that they glow.

Glowing red eyes + night time = w;lfjsk;lfjsgbiavs jgwfcsef

[KTNApollo]

TR MAX LOOKS SO GOOD

[RNFB]

The legs on the VS MAX are too plain, and the cyan is (again) hideous

[Robotix]

I love my empire, but do we really need a TR insignia on the codpiece?

[Atheosim]

TR and NC are INCREDIBLE, seriously. Seriously excellent work here. On the other hand, the VS one's shoulders look rather wonky.

[SixShooter]

[QUOTE=Shlomoshun;698676]
Speculation? Will they allow you to roll both AI and AV weapons at the same time, or will the sidegrades be limited to role specific combinations. For example, one arm with a long range AI weapon, while the other is a short range AI weapon, and likewise for an AV or AA buildout?
QUOTE]

From the vid it sounds like you will be able to mix and match to your liking. I also saw spikes on the back of the TR Max leggs so it looks like they will be able to lock down again. I really hope the VS will be able to fly again.

[ArmedZealot]

I love my empire, but do we really need a TR insignia on the codpiece?

Yes.

[UKSwiFT]

I love my empire, but do we really need a TR insignia on the codpiece?

Haha. Wow. I didn't see that.

It's already emblazoned on the chest piece a foot higher. :huh:

[Knocky]

I love my empire, but do we really need a TR insignia on the codpiece?

Well you need SOMETHING to replace what is missing there. ;)

[Robotix]

Yes.

*sigh*

For the Republic.

[SuperMorto]

hate this thread, 3 was better sorry to go on about it, but in my eyes it was still a bad move.

at least my way people could see the + and - of a comment.

Next time reddit and PTV might just get the pix not PSU............

That will never happen, love Hamma too much.

#badmoderation

[KTNApollo]

Check out the women!

http://i.imgur.com/RlAv7.png (Side By Side)

TR have biggest bewbs? o.o

[FireStormNova]

The MAX units where balanced well in PS1 you just had to get use to different play styles. Maneuverability , firepower , armor : They all gave up one for the other and im sure it will be the same in PS2! :rock:

[Pyreal]

Why do the TR and NC MAX look like they're taking a crap?

They look that way because they're crapping their pants!

They spotted the V.S. MAX looking their way.

[Corax]

NC = Optimus Prime / Terminator

TR = Iron Man bad guy..... warmonger?

VS = Power Ranger / Warmachine

I am so very happy with the MAX's. Thank you to the DEV team for really giving them some style!

[Papscal]

That TR suit is sweeeet.

[UKSwiFT]

I bet combining them all together would make the best Megazord.

[Atheosim]

Combining them all together would create skynet.

[Corax]

NC women happen to be the smartest and the hottest, its a fact of life.

[QuantumMechanic]

They all look awesome. I'm particularly impressed with the NC MAX, this turned out much better than the concept art as I remember it. Looks to me like a man-sized Battlech Mech. Sweet!

[EightEightEight]

TR = Iron Man bad guy..... warmonger?


Do you mean the Crimson Dynamo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimson_Dynamo)

[Corax]

Do you mean the Crimson Dynamo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimson_Dynamo)

Ahh thats the one thank you 888. Was thinking either CD from the comics or Warmonger from the 1st movie.

[Galcyon]

All 3 of the Max suits look freaking sweet. I'm going to have to buy a new rig before the game goes gold.

[BloodySoul]

is it just me? Or does the NC Max look like a Gundam?

[Naz The Eternal]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH JUST STOP TEASING US DAMNIT!

*drools*

[Timealude]

is it just me? Or does the NC Max look like a Gundam?

the VS looks more like a gundam.

[MgFalcon]

Honestly if there was an intimidation/fear-causing contest the TR MAX would win... just look at those eyes!! Imagine what it'll be like at night!

[bigcracker]

who needs to see the eye when the VS max runs at you

[capiqu]

OK the TR max is nice except for the nicely Ball like rounded head with the evil monkey look. As far as the place ment of the TR insignia, It says Bolas Terejanas.

[The Janitor]

All of them look awesome. The artists/modelers did an excellent job on these. :D

[Stew]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUEi81wsFyE&feature=youtu.be



Ive put all MAX in a single video

Planetside 2 Max suits All 3 factions + Female caracters - YouTube

[The Janitor]

Ive put all MAX in a single video


Could do without the, uhh... Music, I guess is what that's supposed to be ... >.>

[Timealude]

Honestly if there was an intimidation/fear-causing contest the TR MAX would win... just look at those eyes!! Imagine what it'll be like at night!

Yeah perfect to put a bolt right between the 2 glowing orbs. :D

[Kurtz]

Sell the house, sell the car, sell the kids.

[Sentrosi]

I already told my boss that when this game comes out I'll be calling in.
He laughed, then saw the TB videos here and he's contemplating building a PC for this game.

And the guy has never gamed online in his life.

[Corax]

Seriously, everyone that I have shown the videos too so far have proclaimed how awesome this game is, I then inform them that it is still in Alpha, and they cant believe that it looks like this, and is just at an alpha stage.

To say Planetside 2 will be groundbreaking will be a slight understatement.

[KiddParK]

I have to jump on the wagon and drool along with the masses. Every movie and image i see of this game just makes me want it more.

it's the endgame, there's just no need to buy any other FPS anymore if this plays like it looks.

[Baneblade]

They look suspiciously like BFRs.

[atone]

LOVE THE NC MAX. i had my doubts from the concept art but I was completely wrong. yet I'm still so happy? you go devs!:rock:

[ratfusion]

Thank you art team, the big red bowling ball of death helps make up for the cycler I didn't care for.

Shame the NC one looks good too.

As a side request, can we go ahead and nerf VS maxes and buff TR? Call it payback for PS1. No reason to go all the way into beta testing for this one ;).

[Johari]

Love that the VS MAX will be the most maneuverable though that was hardly even in doubt. Did it say what the special abilities were? Loading the video as I type.

[SKYeXile]

Love that the VS MAX will be the most maneuverable though that was hardly even in doubt. Did it say what the special abilities were? Loading the video as I type.

I didn't hear it if they did.

[Top Sgt]

i'm not a max user but dayumm does the TR model look vicious as he..

Nice

[frigamache]

There's some interesting artwork on the wall to TI's right.

Like right next to his forehead, somekinda Super Gal concept.

[Johari]

I didn't hear it if they did.

Just went through it, no dice. Little damped on my spirits but so SO glad we finally got the MAX reveal. So cool.

[Brusi]

Is...is he taking a dump?

All over your face!

Oh wait... so the surprise at E3 is full scale MAX suit replicas, not beta dat reveal. Too bad :(

[CutterJohn]

Still not 100% sold on the VS max. Guns, boots, and shoulderpads are all proportionally too big for the frame, imo. Either tone them down, or beef up the rest of the unit.

NC: Very nice.

TR: By far the best designed imo.

[ArmedZealot]

My only criticism is that the TR max weapons needs more barrels.

5X more for each gun will be the minimum. Any less and all bets are off of me playing TR.

[Atheosim]

They look suspiciously like BFRs.

EVERYBODY ABANDON SHIP

[SKYeXile]

Still not 100% sold on the VS max. Guns, boots, and shoulderpads are all proportionally too big for the frame, imo. Either tone them down, or beef up the rest of the unit.

NC: Very nice.

TR: By far the best designed imo.

yea the VS concept looks really cool, so did the gun...this just seems...off.

[Xyntech]

Holy shit these look awesome.

Although, they do seem to be ripping off Battlefield 3's MAX units... (sorry, couldn't help myself).

They are all looking very badass. Even more intimidating than in the first game. Can't wait to see more of them in action.

Do we know what kind of gun that 4 barrel thing is for the TR? I get the impression that those barrels are too large for it to be an AI machine gun. My guess is that it's some sort of heavier weapon. I doubt they've gotten rid of the version with a dozen barrels.

Hopefully the lockdown and unlocking is quicker on the TR MAXes as well, making it a more viable option with PS2's quicker TTKs.

yea the VS concept looks really cool, so did the gun...this just seems...off.

Some of it seems a little off, but I like what they did with the feet more than in the concept.

I think a few tweaks will probably fix it up nicely, along the lines of what they did with the Galaxy.

[mr sandman]

NC is SO UBER DUBER COOL. sorry i had to let my nerdnes rome free for a second because this game is so BA!

[Whalenator]

TR had spikes in it's heel.
I'm going to safely assume they're bringing back the same MAX powers as before, especially with the Vanu's hugeass wings and Ray mentioning "maneuverability"

[Mechzz]

Wow! bad time to go to sleep last night!

VS Max is better than it was, will need to see it in game for final decision. Still not menacing enough for my taste. It was the VS Max on the box cover that made me want to play VS in PS1. If I saw them today, I may have chosen NC.

TR and NC look awesome! And the NC have the best looking female character.

[Xyntech]

TR had spikes in it's heel.
I'm going to safely assume they're bringing back the same MAX powers as before, especially with the Vanu's hugeass wings and Ray mentioning "maneuverability"

tr lockdown yes. vs flying, no. hopefully lockdown isn't as dangerous to the user as in the first game (especially with the faster ttk's) and hopefully the vs get something equally as cool to replace flying.

[Badjuju]

Still not 100% sold on the VS max. Guns, boots, and shoulderpads are all proportionally too big for the frame, imo. Either tone them down, or beef up the rest of the unit.

NC: Very nice.

TR: By far the best designed imo.

Going to have to disagree with you about the vs max. I really like the large features on the armor. Not sure if the guns look to big though. I think im just not big on their claw look.

[Aractain]

More amazing art from Ps2.

TR was the correct choice.

[Canaris]

fear is our new weapon fear of all our bad ass kewl stuff, TR rule! :D
tho I do like both the NC & VS versions

[Hermes]

Lets see... PSU is down for the majority of the day, then get on now and see screen caps of female models were posted.

Did you guys overload PSUs bandwidth in the pursuit of self pleasure?

*Notices max pics were also posted*

Ok now I'm certain you did. Those max models are stunning!

[BlazingSun]

TR MAX looks fantastic. The NC and VS one quite the opposite...

[Xyntech]

Lets see... PSU is down for the majority of the day, then get on now and see screen caps of female models were posted.

Did you guys overload PSUs bandwidth in the pursuit of self pleasure?

*Notices max pics were also posted*

Ok now I'm certain you did. Those max models are stunning!

That and the new TB video AND a new video direct from SOE. Information overload. What did we do to deserve all of this awesomeness?

Whatever it was, let's keep doing it.

[DxC]

Love the look of all 3 very different styles fantastic!

[ringring]

That claw... its the crab people!

Lol I thought lobster myself ...... PS1 - fish, PS2 - crustaceans

[waldizzo]

These things look amazing.

The TR one is the best though. Should have an attachment that shoots out PS2 diapers for all the pants shitting that thing will cause.

[Hamma]

Lets see... PSU is down for the majority of the day, then get on now and see screen caps of female models were posted.

Did you guys overload PSUs bandwidth in the pursuit of self pleasure?

*Notices max pics were also posted*

Ok now I'm certain you did. Those max models are stunning!

:lol:

Our issues have not been traffic related. Still trying to find the root cause.

[ringring]

I must say all three look fantastic, but especially the TR and the NC (I really like the NC overall look).

Question ... if maxes are as manuverable as other types why use anything else? hmmmm.


ps who said all three maxes in ps1 were balanced???? :doh:

[Sledgecrushr]

This is the helmet I want on my NC max, it needs blue eyes thiugh.




http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110319000011/warhammer40k/images/5/55/Raven_Guard_Chaplain_by_rctdelta20.jpg

[Figment]

NC = Optimus Prime / Terminator

Nah, Cybertron Defense Scattershot. :)

http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/2/21/CD_Scattorshot_toy.jpg

[Sabrak]

Damn the TR MAX sure looks frightening. It perfectly suits the "military tyrrany" thing!

NC MAX is awesome, very utilitarian, and it really looks like a guy shielded in a big armor.

VS MAX...? It looks like a Power Rangers' nemesis. Suits them.

[Kipper]

I can't keep up with this thread, but just my 2p on the MAXs.....

OMGWTFHolycrap!

The VS one looks like some sort of purple cockroach though (but in a good way), can't wait to stomp all over it with the TR one ;)

[kaffis]

As for the big protrusions on the TR MAX's back -- it's the same as the big glowing sections on the NC and VS shoulders, only with more prominent shielding.

It's pretty clear it's either an exhaust for the power source, or a heatsink for same.

I like the female light assaults shown, and eagerly await some more armor types. I do have to say, however, that the NC helmet is clearly the most flattering for the female face. The TR's rounded edges accentuate the chest better, though. ;)

Also, I'm in love with the NC MAX. I'm pretty sure that's a sawed-off PS1 Vanguard cannon on his right arm. :lol:

[EVILoHOMER]

I like the TR and NC ones but the Vanu one looks horrible.

[psychobilly]

Still not 100% sold on the VS max. Guns, boots, and shoulderpads are all proportionally too big for the frame, imo. Either tone them down, or beef up the rest of the unit.

NC: Very nice.

TR: By far the best designed imo.

I'm in agreement with this... for the VS I would just enlarge the main frame slightly to catch up with the boots, shoulders and guns. I will be playing a lot of VS MAX either way.

[Jonny]

The shoulder pads for the VS seem a little odd, just chunky slabs of metal. I think this suit needs to look a little less power rangers.

TR and especially NC suits are incredible!

[bjorntju1]

Dat NC max :O

[Shogun]

wow!

the progress on the max design is awesome! now i think all three maxes look great! the vs max looked very stupid from concept art to the work in progress tweets(with that silly oversized elven wings), but the final product looks good! it´s great to see how the things evolve!

the art team is really worth their water! as every team working on ps2.
thanks for showing off so much of the progress! other games never release most of the early design stuff, but you got the balls to show us things from the beginning! even things that were totally redesigned several times! thank you very much!

[Gonefshn]

I love all three so much! Best stuff I have seen so far!

Honestly these are incredible.

[Bzak]

Im alittle worried maxs are just going to be midget bfrs

[Bags]

Im alittle worried maxs are just going to be midget bfrs

As long as they don't have ridiculous self regenerating shields, the ability to fly, really strong weapons, and a shit ton of health, I don't think you'll have to worry about that~

[Troscus]

After looking at all the pics I'm getting a feeling that all maxes will fly to some extent and those things on their back are jet-packs. Since now obviously all the MAXes will have dual weapons (what was TR only feature in PS1) it wouldn't be surprising that all of them had limited vertical liftoff ability (what was limited to VS in PS1).

That would make tons of sense, since in TB's video you see a TR MAX shielding.