MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
Developed by Piranha Games Inc. · Published by Piranha Games Inc.
At a glance
Overview
An action, simulation game by Piranha Games Inc., published by Piranha Games Inc. — single-player, multi-player, co-op, online co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-7100/AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770/AMD Radeon R9 280X
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 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
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit version)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K/AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/AMD RX Vega 56
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 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.
Supported languages (5)
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries?
Steam classifies MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries as a Action, Simulation game, developed by Piranha Games Inc.. 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.
How much does MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 26, 2021.
What platforms is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op.
How much does MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries cost?
Steam lists it at $7.49.
Does MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 19 achievements for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.
What is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries's Metacritic score?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries has a Metacritic score of 73/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is developed by Piranha Games Inc. and published by Piranha Games Inc..
Where to get MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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