- Ashes and Ascension Release Date! - 14 September 2026
Greetings, Mercenaries!MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Ashes & Ascension is coming October 6th!LAUNCH DATE AND TIMEMechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Ashes and Ascension launches:October 6th, 2026 at 11:00 AM Pacific TimeWISHLIST NOW!ABOUT ASHES AND ASCENSIONAshes & Ascension brings our biggest DLC campaign yet to MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, featuring an 18-mission campaign with new cinematics, 13 new Clan 'Mechs, new Inner Sphere OmniMechs and 'Mech variants, new weapons, and more.Alongside the DLC, we're also bringing a range of free improvements and new content to MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries for all players.Read the full Ashes & Ascension details here: WEBPAGE LINK >>>Read the Free update details here: FREE UPDATE LINK >>>WISHLIST REWARDS!Wishlist Ashes and Ascension and post in the official MWO Wishlist Forum Thread before launch to earn special rewards in MechWarrior Online!Visit MWOMERCS.CO…
- Ashes & Ascension - Free Update Details and Patch Notes Preview - 9 September 2026
Greetings Mercenaries!We’ve been thrilled by the response to last week’s announcement of MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Ashes & Ascension, and as promised, today we’re taking a closer look at the free update launching alongside DLC 9.This is a big one! The update includes new ’Mech variants, new vehicles, new pilot traits, gameplay improvements, fixes, modding updates, and much more.Some of this new content expands the base game, while other additions build upon content from previously released DLCs you own.And while there’s a lot to dig into below, this is not yet a comprehensive list. The team is still hard at work on additional fixes, improvements, and polish ahead of release.Full patch notes will be posted at launch. In the meantime, check out the highlights and update notes below, and if you haven’t already, wishlist Ashes & Ascension on Steam!The MechWarrior 5 TeamREAD THE FULL NEWS…
- Announcing MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Ashes & Ascension! - 1 September 2026
Greetings Mercenaries,We're excited to announce MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Ashes & Ascension, our ninth DLC Coming in Early OctoberWith the fate of the entire Inner Sphere at stake, all eyes now turn to the First Whitting Conference. And everyone, be they house loyalist or independent mercenary, cannot help but be sucked up into the conference’s all-consuming orbit. Ashes & Ascension takes your Mercenary Company into the next chapter of the Inner Sphere, spanning 3058–3060.Ashes & Ascension includes:An 18-mission campaign, our longest yet with New Cinematics5 Career Mode faction starts and 10 new High-Reward Crates13 new Clan 'MechsNew Inner Sphere OmniMechsNew Inner Sphere 'Mech variantsNew Inner Sphere weaponsNew and updated ground unit threatsMechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Ashes & Ascension will release Early OctoberRead the full Ashes & Ascension details:WEBPAGE LINK>>>Wishlist now…
- STEAM TRADING CARDS ARE HERE! - 3 August 2026
NEW Steam Trading Cards, Badges & Backgrounds!Steam Sale Week long Deal Aug 3rd 10 AM PDT to Aug 10th 10 AM PDTNEW Latin American Spanish support!Mercenaries,It's a great time to jump into MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.¡Ahora disponible! Español LatinoWe're also excited to announce that Latin American Spanish localization has been added, making it easier for new pilots to experience the Inner Sphere.STEAM TRADING CARDS AND BADGESAs an added bonus, we've also introduced Steam Trading Cards, Badges, Profile Backgrounds, and Emoticons. Play the game during the sale to start earning cards and craft your MechWarrior collection.STEAM WEEK LONG DEALFrom August 3 to August 10, the base game and all DLC are on sale on Steam.75% off MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries60% off MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Select DLC40% off MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Shadow of Kerensky10% off MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Chao…
- MW5 Mercs Localization Update - 30 July 2026
Greetings Mercenaries!We have a Minor Patch for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. This patch focuses on localization additions and fixes.Patch Notes:Added Spanish (Latin America) as a supported language.Updated and improved Japanese translations.Fixed an issue where the incorrect font was used when the language was set to Japanese, causing some characters to not be supported.
- Steam Free Weekend and 75% Off Sale - 18 June 2026
FREE WEEKEND DETAILSStarting June 18 at 10:00 AM PT and running until June 22 at 10:00 AM PT, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will be free to play on Steam for a limited-time Free Weekend. Players can download and play during the event and get a full taste of the Mercenary experience. CROSSPLAY AND CO-OPHave a friend you'd like to introduce to the Mercenaries experience? Host a co-op game and give them access to your campaign progress and DLC. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries supports crossplay and DLC sharing, making it easier than ever to squad up with friends.MW5 MERCS on Steam BIGGEST DISCOUNT YET - 75% off!Alongside the Free Weekend, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is also available at 75 percent off, its deepest discount to date on Steam.Whether returning or playing for the first time, this is a chance for your and your friends to jump into MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries during a free access period a…
- CHAOS REIGN Update Patch notes - 15 June 2026
Greetings Mercenaries,We have the first post-release patch for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Chaos Reign ready to deploy this coming Monday, June 15th at 10:00 AM Pacific.This update addresses a number of issues reported by the community since launch and includes fixes and improvements based on player feedback. Thank you to everyone who has submitted support tickets, shared feedback, and reported bugs through our various community channels.Below is the upcoming patch notes.The MechWarrior 5 TeamREAD THE PATCH NOTES ON MW5MERCS.COM
- Chaos Reign Patch Notes Preview Jun 2, 2026 - 3 June 2026
Greetings Mercenaries,First and foremost, thank you for your support of MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Chaos Reign. We've been enjoying watching your streams, reading your feedback, and seeing all the clips, screenshots, and discussions across social media. It's been incredible to see the community rally around the game's eighth DLC release.As you have been sharing your Chaos Reign experiences, we've been monitoring feedback from social media, support tickets, forums, and community discussions. We wanted to share a preview of the fixes and improvements we're currently working on.We've also seen some questions about the amount of content included in Chaos Reign. As a reminder, be sure to follow the High Reward Questlines and complete their associated missions to experience all of the DLC's content.The patch notes preview below covers the bulks of issues and feedback we've received from the…
- EMBRACE THE CHAOS! - 26 May 2026
MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries - Chaos Reign Now available for Purchase on Steam!PURCHASE CHAOS REIGNCHAOS REIGN STEAM PAGE>>>LAUNCH TRAILERWATCH THE LAUNCH TRAILER ON YOUTUBE>>> PATCH NOTESREAD THE PATCH NOTES ON MW5MERCS.COM>>>
- Chaos Reign Release Date Change and Patch Notes - 30 April 2026
Greetings Mercenaries, Quick update - we’re moving the release date for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Chaos Reign to May 26th at 11 AM Pacific Time. It was previously set for May 13th. We’re taking a bit more time to make sure everything hits the quality bar we’re aiming for and that the DLC is ready across all platforms at launch.We know delays aren’t ideal, and we really appreciate the patience. It’s important to us that Chaos Reign lands in a solid place on day one.We’re excited for you to experience the full DLC the way it was intended.In the meantime, consider this your batchall: Wishlist Chaos Reign on your platform of choice… you wouldn’t refuse, would you?WISHLIST HERECLICK THE LINK BELLOW TO PREVIEW PATCH NOTESPATCH NOTES HERE
- Chaos Reign Release Details and Hired Steel Collab - 8 April 2026
Greetings, Mercenaries,We’re excited to announce another collaboration with TMC, creators of the Hired Steel fan films.This Hired Steel inspired Hunchback is coming to MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Chaos Reign!This 'Mech will be featured as a reward for successful completion of one of the new DLC questlines. PLUS Launch Date and Time DetailsMechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Chaos Reign launches on:Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store (PC/Xbox), and PlayStation.May 13th at 11:00 AM PTWishlist Now on SteamA Bonus for MechWarrior Online Players!You can also earn the Hired Steel inspired Hunchback Hero 'Mech in MechWarrior Online!How to qualify:Wishlist Chaos Reign on your preferred platform before May 4th at 00:00 UTCPost in the official MWO forum thread confirming your WishlistEligible players will automatically receive the Hero Mech after the May patch.Important Notes:Requires an MWO…
- ANNOUNCING NEW DLC MW5 MERCS - CHAOS REIGN - 19 March 2026
Greetings Mercenaries!Piranha Games is pleased to announce a new expansionMECHWARRIOR 5: MERCENARIES - CHAOS REIGNThree years have passed since ComStar’s victory on Tukayyid secured a truce with the Clans. Even still, chaos threatens to erupt at any moment across the universe. Comstar’s betrayal and the assassination of Archon Melissa Steiner threaten the fragile unity of the Inner Sphere. As tensions rise, mercenary Commander Jake Mason looks to find a buyer for a cache of critical Clan intelligence that could change the course of the war.For More Information visit the official web page and Wishlist on the Chaos Reign Steam Page
- MW5 MERCS + DLC 7 Minor Update Patch - 24 October 2025
Greetings Mercenaries!We have a Minor Patch for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and DLC 7. This patch focuses on polish and fixes to improve overall gameplay and presentation.Patch Notes:Improved overall game stability (all platforms) Fixed UI and audio issues when using the Change Slot option with a gamepad in the BattleMechs menu.Fixed missing jump jet VFX and SFX on the Bullshark BSK-2 and BSK-5.Fixed missing SFX on AC/2-RF weapons.Fixed low-resolution Arena Fame icons.Fixed Training Report not displaying when dismissing a pilot before viewing the report screen.Various text and localization fixes.See you on the Battlefield Merc! The MechWarrior 5 Team
- Shadow of Kerensky Valuable Intel - 6 September 2025
Greetings Mercenaries,We’re thrilled with the reception to MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Shadow of Kerensky! The team has been watching your content, reading your posts, and taking notes. We’re keeping a close eye on your feedback (including AI weapon usage behavior) as we plan future updates.In the short term our first hotfix is now in QA, and we wanted to share a preview of what’s coming. (notes below) Alongside this, we have prepared the Full Shadow of Kerensky Game update notes to cover the additional fixes and changes that shipped with the DLC. (notes below)And if you missed the news, Japanese language support is also on the way in an upcoming patch.Thanks for playing, The MechWarrior 5: Mercs TeamREAD THE PATCH NOTES HERE
- Shadow of Kerensky Launch Trailer! - 29 August 2025
Greetings Mercenaries,Check out the MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Shadow of Kerensky Launch Trailer!LAUNCH DATE AND TIME September 3rd at11:00 AM PDT (West Coast NA)2:00 PM EDT (East Coast NA)7:00 PM BST (London)8:00 PM CEST (Germany/Poland)3:00 AM JST (Sept 4) (Japan)4:00 AM AEST (Sept 4) (Australia)ABOUT THIS DLCMechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Shadow of KerenskyThe year is 3050, and the Inner Sphere is under siege. The Clans have returned. Take command of your battle-hardened Mercenary Company as you're hired by the Rasalhague Republic to hold the line against an overwhelming new enemy. What begins as a routine mission quickly escalates into a desperate fight for survival, uncovering secrets tied to your past—and to the origins of the Clans themselves.12-Mission Campaign with full story cinematics16 Clan ‘Mechs + Clan TechOmniMech Mech Lab support for OmniSlots + Mixed Tech loadoutsThe Bu…
- SHADOW OF KERENSKY - 25 June 2025
Greetings MERCENARIES! Piranha Games is pleased to announce a new expansionMECHWARRIOR 5: MERCENARIES - SHADOW OF KERENSKYThe year is 3050, and the Inner Sphere is under siege. The Clans have returned.Take command of your battle-hardened Mercenary Company as you're hired by the Rasalhague Republic to hold the line against an overwhelming new enemy. What begins as a routine mission quickly escalates into a desperate fight for survival, uncovering secrets tied to your past—and to the origins of the Clans themselves.CampaignExperience a Hand Crafted 12-mission story campaign that brings you face to face with the Clan Invasion. Fight iconic factions as you unravel a mystery with ties to your Past. Cinematics, briefings, and high-stakes missions deliver a front-line narrative.The Inner SphereNew contracts emerge as the battle lines are redrawn across the Inner Sphere. Take high-risk missions…
- Мехи не оправдали ожиданий: Увольнения накрыли создателей MechWarrior 5: Clans - 21 January 2025
Шведский холдинг Enad Global 7 столкнулся с финансовыми проблемами на фоне кризиса в игровой индустрии. Об этом пишет портал GamesIndustry.biz .
- Чем Xbox Game Pass порадует в октябре 2024 — Microsoft раскрыла вторую волну игр для подписчиков на консолях Xbox и ПК - 16 October 2024
Microsoft анонсировала следующую волну игр, которые появятся в Xbox Game Pass на консолях Xbox, ПК и в Xbox Cloud Gaming.
- Solaris Showdown Patch Notes - 26 March 2024
GREETINGS MERCENARIES! We hope you're enjoying the return of the Legendary Voice of Solaris, Duncan Fisher, as much as we are! To keep the good times rolling along, as we’re sure Duncan would prefer, here are a bunch of bug fixes and updates to make Solaris Showdown even more fun, enjoyable, and achievable! -The MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Team What: There is a patch planned for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Solaris Showdown When: Tuesday, March 26th, 5pm PST / Wednesday, March 27th 12am UTC GAMEPLAY Updated the Loaderking and Gladiator 'Mech variants so they can be salvaged Increased the rate of which the COR-LZ and LDK-IDM would spawn in Markets Fixed a bug where dealing damage to destroyed 'Mechs would count towards Arena optional objectives Added Additional ammo to the Solaris Showdown Career Start Fixed a bug where negotiation points would reset if you made a work order after setting t…
- SOLARIS SHOWDOWN LAUNCH TRAILER! - 11 March 2024
WATCH ON YOUTUBE SOLARIS SHOWDOWN WEBSITE AVAILABLE MARCH 14TH! Join Duncan Fisher in a race against time to thwart the overthrow of the Solaris Council, discover the new Loader King 'Mech, collect 11 new Gladiator 'Mech variants, select new weapons and equipment tailored for close-quarter engagements, and help save the very future of Solaris Assist Duncan Fisher on his zany adventures, and witness his ascension as the official and iconic Voice of Solaris - Seek fortune and Fame with new Arena Missions and reward system - Solaris Showdown adds the new Loader King 'Mech chassis with 6 variants, including the mighty Hero LDK-IDM 'Indomitable' - Collect 11 new 'Mech variants designed specifically for the intense Gladiator-style combat of the BattleMech arenas - Select from an array of new Gladiator-style weaponry and equipment - Enhancements to MechLab, AI Improvements, and various other f…
