And it makes sense why.
With this at its core, we can only expect another enthralling episode of The Giant Robots.
So, what does this new title have in store?
Let’s unpack below inMechWarrior 5: Clans Everything We Know.
What is MechWarrior 5: Clans?
It’s a classic good guy/bad guy hunt for the top seat.
The franchise’s highlight has always been itslarge universe open for explorationand procedural missions that center on brute force.
Story
Despite the game retaining theMechWarriortitle,MechWarrior 5: Clanswill be a stand-alone title.
The invasion is a tipping point in the BattleTech Universe, making it a monumental moment in the franchise.
The story will follow a new Clan Smoke Jaguar warrior in the Star- a five-mech squad.
Operation Revival is a perilous quest that will put you on the front lines of battle.
After decades of struggle, the clan will hopefully regain their rightful place from the Inner Sphere despots.
Notably, the game heavily emphasizes its storyline, transporting players to various planets.
Gameplay
MechWarrior 5 Clansfollows in the footsteps of its predecessor.
So it makes sense why Piranha Games plans to stick to this precedent.
The campaign thrusts you into military and personal conflicts relating to the invasion.
What’s more, the hand-crafted maps and missions add another layer of dynamic gameplay experience.
Like its predecessor, the quests will be both chaotic and complex.
This calls for your strategic play and careful thought to advance your position in the Inner Sphere.
Additionally, the franchise’s simulation-style combat returns in this new title.
The game will feature a new progressive system.
Moreover, the series truly shines with its customization options.
Clan Mechs have the advantage of replacing large parts with customized accessories.
This allows you to plan ahead for battles based on the biome, structure, and terrain.
Furthermore, as part of the squad, you must think of the squad.
Protect your teammates in battle as you forge stronger bonds.
True to this,MechWare 5was a breakthrough title for the series.
More significantly, it is the first single-player game in the series.
Moreover, the developers are still leveraging the power of the Unreal Engine to breathe life into this masterpiece.
If you’ve played anyMechWaregames before, the visuals are the first thing that strikes you.
The mechs themselves are breathtakingly detailed, each one a unique masterpiece of mechanical design.
The battles will occur on breathtaking terrain, adding realism to the gameplay.
Trailer
The announcement trailer forMechWarrior 5: Clansisn’t much to go by.
The 44-second trailer briefly shows a Mech in a verdant jungle and then switches to theMechWarrior 2art.
It’s not uncanny for developers to keep a game’s details under wraps.
But this could mean a second trailer may soon drop.
In the meantime, you’re free to watch the teaser trailer in the video embedded above.
On special editions, we don’t have all the information yet.
In the meantime,MechWarrior 5: Mercenariesis launching a final DLC this month.
Interested in keeping up with the game’s development?
If so, check in with the devs on their social handles for the latest updateshere.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
