PCGame

MechWarrior 5: Clans

First-person mech combat through a linear Clan invasion campaign

Piranha Games Inc. · Released Oct 16, 2024

ActionSimulation

Reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 5,753
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
74% of 58 in 30 days
Players
72
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
8 months ago
Feb 10, 2026
Minimum PC
RX 590
16 GB RAM · 80 GB disk
Full requirements

What is MechWarrior 5: Clans?

A first-person action simulation built around a linear, story-led campaign during the Clan invasion of the Inner Sphere. As a newly graduated Smoke Jaguar pilot, you control customizable BattleMechs, command a five-mech Star, and fight across multiple planets alone or in online co-op.

For you if...

  • +you follow BattleTech lore, especially the Clans
  • +you want online co-op with up to four friends
  • +you enjoy configuring BattleMechs for specific missions

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer sandbox exploration and freedom between missions
  • −you expect deep customization and long-term replayability
  • −you dislike missions centered on repeated enemy waves

What players say

72% of 5,753 reviews are positive · 74% of 58 in the last 30 days

Players praise the mech combat, cinematic presentation, and handling of Clan lore. Common complaints focus on unreliable allied AI, uneven balance, restrictive mission design, and performance problems or crashes.

Players over time

▼ -46% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 238 players on Oct 25, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 202672
Nov 6, 202652
Nov 5, 202670
Nov 4, 202649
Nov 3, 202674
Nov 2, 202665
Nov 1, 2026106
Oct 31, 2026107
Oct 30, 202671
Oct 29, 202674
Oct 28, 202699
Oct 26, 2026186
Oct 25, 2026238
Oct 24, 2026216
Oct 23, 2026155
Oct 22, 2026178
Oct 21, 2026160
Oct 20, 2026172
Oct 18, 2026162
Oct 17, 2026161
Oct 16, 2026142
Oct 15, 2026147
Oct 14, 2026140
Oct 13, 2026158
Oct 11, 2026213
Oct 10, 2026197
Oct 9, 2026172
Oct 8, 2026160
Oct 7, 2026170
Oct 6, 2026159
Oct 4, 2026139
Oct 3, 2026152
Oct 2, 2026105
Oct 1, 202683
Sep 30, 202691
Sep 29, 2026105
Sep 27, 2026127
Sep 26, 2026108
Sep 25, 202676
Sep 24, 202685
Sep 23, 202635
Sep 23, 2026104
Sep 22, 202698
Sep 21, 2026100

How many players finish MechWarrior 5: Clans?

18% of Steam players have unlocked «Warden of Order», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

MechWarrior 5: Clans screenshot 1

MechWarrior 5: Clans system requirements

Minimum: RX 590, 16 GB RAM, 80 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run MechWarrior 5: Clans?

Tell us your graphics card once and every game page will answer this for you.

Set up my PC →

Minimum

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
Processor
Intel i5 8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Graphics
6GBs VRAM | NVIDIA GTX-1060 | AMD Radeon RX 590
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
80 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
SSD strongly recommended, 720p Low Quality Settings. Broadband internet connection is needed to play and host Co-op games. Internet Connection is NOT Required for Single player once the game is downloaded.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit version)
Processor
Intel i7 8700 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | AMD Radeon RX 6700
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
80 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
SSD strongly recommended, 1080p High Quality Settings. Broadband internet connection is needed to play and host Co-op games. Internet Connection is NOT Required for Single player once the game is downloaded.

Does MechWarrior 5: Clans have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does MechWarrior 5: Clans run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
66
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Japanese, Russian.

Does MechWarrior 5: Clans use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

Recent updates

4 DLC available.

Games like MechWarrior 5: Clans