MechWarrior 5: Clans
MW5: Clans
Release Date: October 17, 2024
Simulation, FPP, TPP, science fiction, mechs, elements of strategy, co-op, BattleTech (universe), Game Pass, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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A mech simulator and the next installment in a series originating from 1989. MechWarrior 5: Clans has us playing as a young pilot, taking part in a conflict known as the Clan Invasion.
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Worth Playing: 7.4 / 10 by Tony "OUberLord" Mitera
Mechwarrior 5: Clans does a lot of relatively new things for the series, and a whole lot more effort has gone into the polish and presentation of the game. The new changes aren't all for the better, and while I can respect that the game is meant to tell its own story, it comes at the expense of effectively removing all of the player's agency in influencing it. My idea of a perfect Mechwarrior game is some sort of middle ground between Mercs and Clans.
CGMagazine: 9 / 10 by Jordan Biordi
As I was getting ready to review MechWarrior 5: Clans, I had a stunning realization-it's been quite a while since I last played a MechWarrior game. Back when
SteamDeckHQ: 4 / 5 by Oliver Stogden
MechWarrior 5: Clans is a Mech game for Mech fans. If you want a game that portrays these mechs for the whatever-ton steel beasts they are, then this is the game for you. The storyline takes a bit of a backstep, but the characters are interesting enough, and the gameplay more than makes up for a somewhat vague storyline. There are some issues, such as the friendly AI doing some things that will make your life difficult, and the performance seems far worse than it should be, but if you have a PC to brute-force through the performance issues, the game overall is solid. I would have given MechWarrior 5: Clans an 8/10 for gameplay, but the severe performance issues and crashes lower it to a 7/10 gameplay score for me. Unfortunately, the above-mentioned performance means that the game is unplayable on the Steam Deck, and given how poor the performance is, I don't think it'll just be a case of "a patch will fix it" for this one.
MechWarrior 5: Clans Description
MechWarrior 5: Clans is a mech simulator and the next installment in a series originating from 1989. It was developed by Piranha Games, also known for MechWarrior Online and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.
Plot
MechWarrior 5: Clans is set in the BattleTech universe, in the colonized area of the galaxy known as the Inner Sphere. In 3050, it was the site of a bloody conflict - Clan Invasion - which proved to be a turning point for the entire galaxy. The Clans attacking the Inner Sphere have attempted to liberate it from tyrants and despots.
We play as a promising pilot of the Smoke Jaguar clan, who takes the lead of a five-person squad freshly after completing their training, participating in Operation Revival. Unlike MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, this game features a linear story campaign. The player meets new characters, takes part in personal conflicts, faces moral dilemmas and takes part in events that affect the course of the war, and therefore the future of the entire Inner Sphere.
Mechanics
MechWarrior 5: Clan has us piloting a giant mech during missions, which take place on various planets in the Inner Sphere. The areas differ in appearance and terrain; we'll explore jungles, deserts, city streets, canyons and swamps.
During each mission, we'll be opposed by dangerous enemies. The game features simulation elements, and so, combat is accordingly challenging. The mechs are slow, durable and armed with a metric ton of weaponry each. As befitting a walking fortress, learning how to control them takes quite a while. We must also coordinate our actions with the rest of our squad and come to their rescue when they need help.
There's plenty of mech customization to be had, according to our whims and needs. There are many different weapons, equipment and clan upgrades to choose from. Before starting each mission, it's worth checking the planetary conditions and adapting our machine to the biome.
Game modes
MechWarrior 5: Clans supports singleplayer and online co-op.
Technical aspects
MechWarrior 5: Clans runs on the Unreal Engine 5, which it makes very good use of. The mechas and the areas are all very diverse and detailed.
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MechWarrior Series
The cult series of simulation games set in the BattleTech universe. The series launched in 1989, and over the years it has been handled by various development studios such as Dynamix, Beam Software, Genesis, Activision, Zipper Interactive, FASA Studio and Piranha Games (which has held the rights to the brand since 2011).
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MechWarrior 5: Clans Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Piranha Games
Publisher: Piranha Games
Age restrictions: 12+
MechWarrior 5: Clans System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: (720p) Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 590 or better, 80 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: (1080p) Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 2080 / 10 GB Radeon RX 6700 or better, 80 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
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