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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries

The year is 3015. The battlefields are dominated by war machines known as BattleMechs. Level entire cities and decimate the enemy in your BattleMech. Follow a quest for glory and revenge. Manage an expanding mercenary company. Fight alongside your friends with a four-player PvE co-op.

85%
Very Positive
DeveloperPiranha Games Inc.
PublisherPiranha Games Inc.
Release DateMay 26, 2021
$29.99
Peak Players6.5K
Metacritic73
PlatformsWindows
Action
Simulation
AI Review Summary

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries delivers a satisfying 'bipedal tank' combat experience with deep customization that resonates with long-time fans of the franchise. However, the base game is frequently criticized for its repetitive mission structure, poor AI, and a heavy reliance on community mods and paid DLC to reach its full potential.

Pros

  • Satisfying and impactful medium-paced mech combat that captures the 'walking tank' feel.90%
  • Extensive mech customization and management systems that offer significant depth.85%
  • Robust modding community that provides essential fixes, VR support, and gameplay enhancements.95%
  • Strong nostalgic appeal for veterans of the Battletech and earlier MechWarrior titles.70%
  • High replayability within the sandbox mission loop for dedicated players.60%

Cons

  • Frustratingly poor friendly and enemy AI that often requires co-op or mods to improve.90%
  • Repetitive gameplay loop with limited mission variety in the vanilla version.85%
  • Heavy reliance on purchasing multiple DLCs to make the game feel complete and engaging.80%
  • Persistent technical issues including progress-locking bugs and mission launch failures.60%
  • Weak narrative and writing that fails to live up to the standards of previous entries.70%

Notable Mentions

  • The MW5VR mod is highly recommended for its custom-modeled cockpits and immersive head-tracking.
  • Some players view the game as a PvE-focused extension of the MechWarrior Online engine.
  • The game is described as a 'must-mod' experience, with many reviewers stating it is unplayable in its vanilla state.
Confidence: 69%
Based on the 124 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 30, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
2.8K
Peak · last 90 days
4.1K
All-time peak
6.5K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$7.49since Dec 5, 2025

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
82%
All-time positive
85%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews16.2K
Positive: 13.7K (85%)Negative: 2.5K (15%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

154h

Avg Playtime at Review

87%

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