We Love It's Guide to…
Lead a five-mech Smoke Jaguar Star through a linear Clan Invasion campaign, piloting and customizing BattleMechs in combat.
Released 16 Oct 2024
Direct a Mech Squad
Pilot Clan BattleMechs
Hack Enemy Turrets
In MECHWARRIOR 5: CLANS, players become new Smoke Jaguar pilots in the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere. Lead a five-mech "Star" squad across diverse planets, engaging in an expansive campaign with immersive gameplay and intricate combat. Customize BattleMechs and explore strategic options.
Developed by Piranha Games Inc. · Published by Piranha Games Inc.









You play a newly graduated Smoke Jaguar pilot during the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere, leading a five-mech Star through a narrative campaign.
Deploy on objective-led missions across varied planets and environments. Pilot a BattleMech in combat, target enemy components, manage weapon heat and ammunition, and use jump jets and scan mode to interact with battlefield features.
Between missions, customize Clan BattleMechs with interchangeable components, equipment, and upgrades. Research technologies, unlock heavier chassis, develop pilots, and issue squad orders through a tactical battle grid. The campaign also supports co-op with up to four other players.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its Clan Invasion story and cinematic presentation, the feel of piloting mechs in combat, and the visual detail of its machines and environments. Some also appreciate customizing OmniMechs and coordinating a squad. Others find the campaign too linear or repetitive, and criticize the AI and technical stability.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 66 |
| Age ratings |
|
| Players | 1–5 |
| Play modes |
|
| Other modes |
|
| Multiplayer | The game supports single-player and online co-op. The campaign can be played cooperatively with up to 5 total players, stated as the host plus up to 4 other players. Provided information indicates PvE co-op only; no PvP modes are mentioned. Cross-platform multiplayer is listed. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No mod support or multiplayer mod behavior is stated in the provided official information. One review says MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries co-op could be improved with mods, but this does not confirm modded multiplayer support for MechWarrior 5: Clans. |
| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
|
| Content notices |
|
| Website | Official website |
Games similar to MechWarrior 5: Clans







