Developer Piranha Games has released the first bit of gameplay footage for its upcoming mech-based tactical action game MechWarrior 5: Clans. The video, which you can check out below, shows off a minute’s worth of gameplay, while also giving us glimpses at the story.
Originally unveiled back in September 2023, MechWarrior 5: Clans is a new standalone game in the MechWarrior franchise. While not a full-fledged sequel, the game instead acts as a standalone title that makes use of its core gameplay to tell the story of Clan Smoke Jaguar. The game is set in the year 3050, during a conflict known as the Clan Invasion.
As you might notice from the video, MechWarrior 5: Clans has a larger emphasis on its story than MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries did. The story will have players hopping across a variety of planets, all featuring hand-crafted maps and missions. The game also features a new progression system, as well as new ally-directing tools for more tactical options.
MechWarrior 5: Clans will be coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, and is slated for release sometime later this year.