MechWarrior 5: Clans

First-person mech combat through a linear Clan invasion campaign

Piranha Games Inc. · Released Oct 16, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 74% of 5,896
Recent reviews: Mixed; 62% of 43 in 30 days
Playing now: 35; peak 24h 104
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 7 months ago; Feb 10, 2026

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

74% of 5,896 reviews are positive · 62% of 43 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.

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MechWarrior 5: Clans system requirements

As published by the developer.

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.

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.