Release Date: December 10th, 2019
Genre: Action/Simulator
Price:
$49.99 USD (Standard)
$59.99 USD (Deluxe)
Player(s): 1-4Format: Digital
Developer/Publisher: Piranha Games
Size: ~55GB
What is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is the first entry in the MechWarrior series since 2002. You take control of a MechWarrior, a human pilot of large warlike machines called Battlemechs, as they attempt to take revenge against those who decimated your family all while expanding their newly formed mercenary company.
How does this relate to the Battletech strategy from Harebrained Schemes?
While the two games take place in the same universe they, aside from sharing mech designs, are not related to each other.
Is there any reference material for the Battletech/MechWarrior universe?
The series has a huge amount of existing content through books, tabletop, video games, cartoons but for something recent—and free—check out the novellas released in the lead up to MechWarrior 5's release. These stories will help fill in the histories of some of the characters you will encounter in the game.
https://mw5mercs.com/novellas
Do I need to have played MechWarrior 1-4 to enjoy this game?
No. You can jump right into MechWarrior 5 without issue.
How much of a "sim" is this?
MechWarrior is a fast paced, real-time, action game where you need to keep your Battlemech's systems in mind at all times. In missions you'll need to manage your heat, squad, position, mech loadout and other factors rather than always going in laser blazing. Outside of combat you'll be managing your mercenary company by buying/maintaining Battlemechs, taking on jobs, paying/managing your hired MechWarriors, going through battlefield salvage, etc.
Is there a third person (mech?) camera perspective?
Yes, in addition to the standard cockpit-view you can use an external camera to play the game (includes a targeting reticule).
Will MechWarrior 5 feature the greatest Battlemech in the series?
The game takes place from 3015 to 3049, before the clan invasion, so the Timberwolf should not factor into the current timeline. Pour one out for everyone's favorite Madcat.
What kind of multiplayer options are there?
You have the ability to play the campaign or instant action with an additional 3 players cooperatively. There is no PvP in the game with Piranha Games pointing to MechWarrior Online to fulfill that role.
Instant action?
Allows you to jump right into combat with a generated PvE scenario.
Is there mod support?
The game will launch with an editor for users to create mods with and will support the Epic Games Store mod browser when that launches sometime in 2020.
Raytracing and Deep Learning Super Sampling support?
Coming next year.
How long is the game?
The developers point to a 25-30 hour playthrough for a campaign-focused run.
Controller support?
Kinda.
Is there HOTAS (Hands On Throttle-And-Stick) support?
Yes. The game was even demoed at events with the Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS.
Is there VR support?
Despite the game initially being designed with VR in mind it will not launch with it, but it is something the developer will give another look at post-launch.
How long is is MechWarrior 5 exclusive to the Epic Games Store?
The game will be exclusive to that platform for one year.
What's included in the Deluxe Edition of the game?
The soundtrack, a technical manual and a wallpaper pack.
Game Pass on PC?
Yes, MechWarrior 5 was added to the service in 2020.
Console plans?
Yes, MechWarrior 5 will be launching on the Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X consoles in 2021.
Metacritic | Opencritic
Handsomephantom 7.5/10
Gaming Trend 85/100
Only Singleplayer 3/5
sarna.net "...Overall, The Best MechWarrior Game Yet"
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