Player was always fighting alone basically up to now but it will have consorts for support this time. Player can choose having consorts or not before mission starts. The consorts automatically move and fight or help player. Player can reject to have the consorts but if player takes the consorts they will maybe turn the situation to player's advantage. Not only AC but also MT can be selected as a consort.
Using i-Link cable, up to 4 players can fight against each other on the same battlefield. Objectives such as destroying enemy leader or battle royal will be selected by players. Players can enjoy battles only available by multiplayer battle. Choosing AC (balance of two ACs) will be very important with some objectives. With Live monitor function, audience can see the battle on other monitor. Of course, split-versus, i-Link battle and on-line battle with PS2 modem will be available as usual