SimulationFit check
Is MechWarrior 5: Clans worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Mech combat fans who want a story-led campaign
- Players who enjoy customizing machines for different missions
- Groups of up to five players seeking cooperative tactical battles
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a small-scale game focused on individual duels rather than squad command
- Players who prefer short, self-contained sessions over an expansive campaign
- Players looking for a non-combat game
Our take on MechWarrior 5: Clans
The focus on commanding and customizing a five-mech Star adds tactical decisions but also makes each encounter more involved than a straightforward shooter. Players trade quick, individual action for squad management, mission preparation, and BattleMech progression.
What is MechWarrior 5: Clans?
Play as a newly graduated Smoke Jaguar pilot during the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere.
Lead a five-mech Star squad across planets with varied biomes in a standalone campaign featuring missions, cinematics, narrative characters, and moral choices. BattleMechs can be modified with Clan weapons, equipment, and upgrades for different missions. Combat includes tactical commands through the Battle Grid and Command Wheel, along with a pilot progression system and revamped MechLab, Hardpoint, and OmniPod systems. Environmental destruction and visual details use Unreal Engine. The campaign supports cooperative play with up to four other players, allowing a group of five to protect and command the Star through complex combat missions.
How MechWarrior 5: Clans plays
- 01Five-Mech Squad
- The player leads a Star made up of five BattleMechs across the campaign.
- 02Mech Customization
- Weapons, equipment, and upgrades can be changed for mission-specific battles.
- 03Tactical Command Tools
- The Battle Grid and Command Wheel provide ways to direct the squad during combat.
- 04Pilot Progression
- Pilots advance through a progression system as the campaign continues.
- 05Cooperative Campaign
- Up to four additional players can join missions alongside the lead player.
- 06Dynamic Destruction
- Battles use environmental destruction and detailed planetary settings.
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MechWarrior 5: Clans: platforms & release
Is MechWarrior 5: Clans worth it?
It is worth it if: mech combat fans who want a story-led campaign. Skip it if: players seeking a small-scale game focused on individual duels rather than squad command.
Where can I download MechWarrior 5: Clans?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens MechWarrior 5: Clans's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is MechWarrior 5: Clans on?
Windows only.
