
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
by Piranha Games · published by Fireshine Games
Released December 10, 2019 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

About MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
In MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries you will adopt the role of a rookie MechWarrior pilot thrust into combat as the Third Succession War continues to fracture the Inner Sphere. Take contracts from the factions of your choosing and engage in tactical, first-person, PvE ‘Mech combat through an immersive, career-based Mercenary campaign driven by player choice. Victory, prestige, and profit will not only require skill on the battlefield, but in the acquisition, maintenance, and enhancement of your BattleMechs. Set for release in 2018, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is under development by a dedicated development team at Piranha Games. MechWarrior Online, Piranha’s existing F2P multiplayer-focused tactical ‘Mech combat game, will continue its ongoing live development by the MWO team at Piranha.
The year is 3015. Humanity has expanded to the stars, colonizing a vast region of space known as the Inner Sphere. Where the Star League once ruled in relative stability, generations of countless wars, alliances, and betrayals have divided the Inner Sphere into five distinct Successor States. These states, also known as the Great Houses, have fought and quarreled for centuries over the remnants of the Star League and control of the Inner Sphere. They are now in the midst of a Third Succession War, one which has been raging for almost 150 years. While the battlefields of the Inner Sphere burn with an array of devastating weaponry, none is more formidable than the BattleMech. These immense fighting machines, piloted by elite fighters known as MechWarriors, dominate the wars of the future with enough firepower to annihilate entire cities.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| 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 |
Recommended
| 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 |
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries FAQ
When did MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries come out?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries was released on December 10, 2019 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on PlayStation 5?
Yes. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries launched on PlayStation 5 on September 22, 2021.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries launched on Xbox Series X|S on May 27, 2021.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Who is making MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is developed by Piranha Games and published by Fireshine Games.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries multiplayer?
Yes. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries cost?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries costs $29.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 85% of 16,140 reviews are positive. Critics average 73/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770/AMD Radeon R9 280X. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries system requirements page.












