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MechWarrior 5: Clans review
A story-driven MechWarrior campaign that puts you in a Clan Smoke Jaguar Star during the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere.
By the DBotMaker research desk · Updated November 11, 2026
- Capabilities (40%)
- 9.0
- Ease of setup (30%)
- 8.0
- Value (30%)
- 8.6
MechWarrior 5: Clans is the newest MechWarrior game and the one built around a story. You play a freshly graduated Clan Smoke Jaguar pilot during Operation Revival, the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere, and lead a five-'Mech Star across planets with different biomes. Steam describes it as the first Clan-based MechWarrior game in nearly three decades. Piranha Games reworked the MechLab around Hardpoint and OmniPod systems, added a Battle Grid and Command Wheel for squad orders, and added a pilot progression system. Co-op supports up to four other players. At $29.99 on Steam it costs the same as Mercenaries, but its English Steam reviews are lower at 74% positive of 4,668. It also asks more of your PC: 16 GB of RAM, a 6 GB GTX 1060 class GPU and 80 GB of storage at minimum. Pick it for the Clan story; pick Mercenaries for the open-ended merc career.
Who it is for
fans who want a fixed, cinematic MechWarrior story
Price
$29.99 one-time on Steam for the base game.
Customize BattleMechs and explore strategic options. $29.99 Buy on Steam
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.
Key features
- Lead a five-'Mech Star of Clan Smoke Jaguar pilots during Operation Revival
- Standalone campaign with cinematics, built on Unreal Engine
- Revamped MechLab with Hardpoint and OmniPod systems
- Battle Grid and Command Wheel for ordering your Star
- Co-op with up to 4 other players, plus a pilot progression system
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Steam calls it the first Clan-based MechWarrior game in nearly three decades
- Strength: $29.99 base price on Steam
- Strength: Cross-platform multiplayer is listed on the Steam page
- Weakness: 74% of 4,668 English Steam reviews are positive, lower than Mercenaries
- Weakness: Minimum spec asks for 16 GB of RAM and a 6 GB GPU
- Weakness: Campaign follows one story, with no open mercenary sandbox
Key facts
- Developer: Piranha Games Inc.
- Released: October 16, 2024
- English Steam reviews: 74% positive of 4,668
- Squad size: Five 'Mechs (a Star)
- Minimum RAM: 16 GB
Where it ranks
MechWarrior 5: Clans is No. 2 in our Best MechWarrior Games verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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