- Steam pricePrice
- $29.99
- Release
- May 26, 2021
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How co-op works
Four online players deploy as one BattleMech lance in the campaign or Instant Action. The host controls the mercenary company, contracts, finances, and shared ’Mech inventory; guests pilot assigned machines, coordinating target focus, positioning, heat, ammunition, damage distribution, and mission objectives during each sortie.
About this game
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries drops you into the cockpit of a towering war machine in the year 3015, where you command a mercenary lance through a campaign of revenge and profit. This is true co-op: up to four players join forces online to tackle missions together, each piloting their own customized BattleMech across destructible urban and planetary environments.
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Combat revolves around managing heat, ammunition, and your mech's targeting systems while coordinating fire with your squadmates. You will negotiate contracts, manage your growing company's finances and mech bay, then deploy as a team to level cities and dismantle enemy forces. The combination of tactical loadouts and real-time communication makes every sortie a test of coordination.
Online co-op supports four players working through the campaign and procedural missions. Sessions demand constant callouts and target prioritization, especially when enemy lances swarm your position or you are protecting convoys under fire. The result is a deliberate, communication-heavy cooperative experience built around big mechs and bigger explosions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can team up in co-op?
Up to four players can join forces online, with each player piloting their own customized BattleMech through the campaign and procedural missions.
Do we need good communication to play together effectively?
Yes, absolutely. The game is built around communication-heavy teamwork, requiring constant callouts for target prioritization, especially when enemy forces swarm your position or you're protecting objectives under fire.
Can we play through the whole campaign in co-op?
Yes, online co-op supports playing through both the story campaign and procedural missions with your squad.