MechWarrior 5: Clans, the first Clan Invasion MechWarrior Game in 30 Years, will be released this year for consoles and Windows PC via Steam, developer Piranha Games has confirmed. Complementing the announcement is a new video that shows off some of the gameplay in the Unreal Engine game, which features a story-rich campaign and is playable either solo or in five-player co-op.
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Steam
New gameplay trailer and synopsis:
…assume the role of a promising young pilot freshly graduated from intensive training on Huntress, the Smoke Jaguar homeworld. As a vital member of a five-mech squad, known as a “Star,” you find yourself thrust into the heart of the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere – a pivotal moment in the BattleTech universe.
Features:
- The Clan Invasion is Here
- For the first time since MechWarrior 2 (released in 1995), pilots can immerse themselves in an action packed Clan Invasion story – one of the most epic time periods in the franchise that changed the course of the Inner Sphere’s factions and politics forever. MechWarrior 5: Clans is the absolute perfect entry point into the MechWarrior universe for newcomers, and the game which veteran pilots have been waiting more than 30 years to play.
- This Isn’t Run-and-Gun, This is MechWarrior
- Celebrated core MechWarrior combat returns in MechWarrior 5: Clans. Pilots must strategically plan and execute Star-based team assaults if they are going to bring honor to Clan Smoke Jaguar while advancing their position within the Inner Sphere.
- Customizable Mechs
- Victory starts in your Mech Lab with an expanded collection of technologically advanced Clan weapon systems, equipment and Upgrades. Clan Mech’s superior technology grants you the ability to swap out larger parts for greater customization and functionality ahead of assaults. Plan accordingly based on terrain, structure, and biome specificity for the best chance at victory.
- All-Star Strategy
- Your squadron (aka your Star) is depending on you. Protect the members of your Star in battle, deepening your bond as you engage the Inner Sphere’s determined defenders. Immerse yourself in the story as you lead your Star through narratively driven missions and thrilling combat.
Pirahna Games noted:
MECHWARRIOR 5: CLANS harnesses the immense power of the Unreal Engine, immersing players in a world brimming with stunning environmental details and visceral destruction. Whether engaged in precision combat amidst meticulously designed planetary terrains or traversing vast expanses of sprawling swamplands, every battle takes place against a backdrop of awe-inspiring landscapes and the complex infrastructure of the Inner Sphere.