Following the release of Armored Core 6, the rival game MechWarrior is making a comeback with a new installment. MechWarrior 5 Clans, available on Steam, will center around the Smoke Jaguar clan and offers a standalone BattleTech adventure, drawing inspiration from the success of FromSoftware’s Armored Core 6.
In the wake of the resurgence in popularity of mechs due to Armored Core 6, MechWarrior 5 Clans promises a unique take on mech gameplay, marking the return of one of the top robot-themed gaming series. This new release is a self-contained storyline that follows a member of the Smoke Jaguar clan. Players will have the opportunity to customize their BattleMech with state-of-the-art technology as they join a squad of five for crucial battles within the BattleTech universe.
Set during a significant moment in BattleTech history, MechWarrior 5 Clans portrays the Operation Revival clan invasion of the Inner Sphere. Players assume the role of a recent graduate from the Smoke Jaguar clan, thrust into a perilous conflict as the clans endeavor to reclaim their homelands from the oppressive rulers of the Inner Sphere.
The game promises battles across various planets with diverse landscapes, offering meticulously designed maps and missions that provide immersive gameplay and intricate combat scenarios, according to developer Piranha Games. This installment focuses on the clans, setting it apart from MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, which is set to receive its latest DLC, The Dragon’s Gambit, later this month.
For those less familiar with the MechWarrior series and the broader BattleTech universe, it emphasizes a more grounded and weighty style of mech combat compared to FromSoftware’s airborne mecha in Armored Core. MechWarrior features heavy and imposing war machines, capable of delivering devastating attacks.
As expected, MechWarrior 5 Clans introduces an enhanced system for customizing your BattleMech, allowing you to adapt it to suit the requirements of your missions. The announcement trailer pays homage to the iconic cover art of MechWarrior 2, sure to delight long-time fans.
MechWarrior 5 Clans is built using the Unreal Engine and offers both a single-player campaign and online co-op gameplay. It is tentatively scheduled for release in 2024, and you can add it to your Steam wishlist to stay updated on its progress.
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