MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
DeveloperPiranha Games
Publishers
Designers
  • David Forsey
  • Paul Inouye
ProgrammerBrian Windover
ArtistDennis de Koning
ComposerSean Kolton
SeriesMechWarrior
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platforms
Release
  • Microsoft Windows
  • December 10, 2019
  • Xbox One, Series X/S
  • May 27, 2021
  • PlayStation 4, PS5
  • September 23, 2021
GenreVehicle simulation
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is a BattleTech mecha game developed by Piranha Games released on December 10, 2019, on Microsoft Windows. It is the first single player MechWarrior game since 2002. It was initially available as an Epic Games Store exclusive title, which, like other games with Epic Games Store exclusivity deals, was met with criticism. On May 7, 2020, it was made available through Xbox Game Pass for PC. On May 27, 2021, it was made available on additional platforms including Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Steam and GOG, in addition to the DLC pack Heroes of the Inner Sphere, Call to Arms, and Rise of Rasalhague. The game has sold two million units as of October 2024. Piranha Games released a sequel, MechWarrior 5: Clans, on October 16, 2024.