Launch Trailer Showcases Thrilling New Ways to Play the Most Approachable MechWarrior Game to Date – Separate Free Update Simultaneously Goes Online
November 26, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Piranha Games :
THE INNER SPHERE (Nov. 25, 2024) - MechWarrior 5: Clans, the cinematic action game praised by series veterans and newcomers alike for its gripping narrative and five-player co-operative combat, gains stellar additions today across new Trials of War DLC and a separate free content update, developer Piranha Games announced. An action-packed launch trailer reveals first gameplay from Trials of War’s new modes as well as its new omnimech variants, all of which goes nominal today for $19.99 alongside a free update on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. A full Star of five players can enjoy Trials of War’s content, even if the session’s host is the only player in the group that owns the DLC. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3323880/MechWarrior_5_Clans__Trials_of_War/)
Trials of War’s launch trailer finds members of Clan Smoke Jaguar, the group central to MechWarrior 5: Clans’ narrative and overarching conflict, preparing for Mech combat against their fellow clan members (or Sibkin). Glimpse the battlegrounds that await your skirmishes across the all-new Horde and Arena modes, as well as the suite of Omnimechs joining MechWarrior 5: Clans’ playable roster by watching the trailer: https://youtu.be/o2qk3VrRTlc
The Trials of War DLC introduces:
Horde Mode: Brave the Inner Sphere’s greatest trial as part of a five-player Star, or command a squad of AI allies while forging through endless waves of engaging, varied PvE combat.
Unlockable Challenge Levels: Progress through MechWarrior 5: Clans’ story to unlock additional challenges tailored to specific Mech weight classes.
Arena Mode: Drop into 10 all-new arena maps optimized for exhilarating fights, standing as part of a five-pilot team comprised of players or AI allies, or brave a free for all to emerge as an undisputed warrior in two distinct combat types:
Melee Mode: Rack up points demolishing opponents while capitalizing on unlimited respawns for a bold, uncompromising pace of battle.
Last Mech Standing: Keep the stakes high in a grand showdown where only one warrior or team will emerge victorious.
New Omnimech Variants:
ADR-CN “Cinder”
KFX-PR “Purifier”
MLX-ED “Ebon Dragoon”
NVA-BK “Breaker”
SHC-MI “Mishipeshu”
SCR-LC “Lacerator”
HBR-VI “Virago”
MDD-RV “Revenant”
SMN-PD “Pride”
DWF-WM “Widowmaker”
EXE-SV “Sovereign”
WHK-NQ “Nanuq”
Piranha Games have also released a content update completely free to all players, which includes:
Trueborn Difficulty: the ultimate test for pilots eager to prove their skills to Clan Smoke Jaguar while persevering throughout MechWarrior 5: Clans’ campaign.
New Omnimechs: Add eight standard Omnimech variant Omnipod spanning four weight classes to your arsenal:
Light: Arctic Cheetah: ACH-P, Kit Fox: KFX-P
Medium: Shadow Cat: SHC-P, Viper: VPR-P
Heavy: Hellbringer: HBR-P, Mad Dog: MDD-S
Assault: Gargoyle: GAR-P, Dire Wolf: DWF-P
Quality of Life Improvements: Additional refinements arrive to further enhance the overall player experience for MechWarrior 5: Clans.
MechWarrior 5: Clans arrived this year as Piranha Games’ third game in the MechWarrior franchise, following the wildly successful 2013 MMO MechWarrior Online and 2019 single player/co-op sandbox game MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. In contrast, MechWarrior 5: Clans provides a story rich, linear-based single player/co-op narrative-driven action game to fans for the first time in decades - a complete departure from previous MechWarrior entries, solidifying Piranha Games as one of the industry’s most dynamic studios as it continues to forge entirely new gameplay genres and game design with each new MechWarrior release.
MechWarrior 5: Clans sports a gripping set of gameplay features for new and veteran pilots:
The Clan Invasion is Here: For the first time since MechWarrior 2 (released in 1995), pilots can immerse themselves in an action packed Clan Invasion story - one of the most epic time periods in the franchise that changed the course of the Inner Sphere’s factions and politics forever. MechWarrior 5: Clans is the absolute perfect entry point into the MechWarrior universe for newcomers, and the game which veteran pilots have been waiting more than 30 years to play.
This Isn’t Run-and-Gun, This is MechWarrior: Celebrated core MechWarrior combat returns in MechWarrior 5: Clans. Pilots must strategically plan and execute Star-based team assaults, commanding their team while utilizing the new Battlegrid and radial menu, if they are going to bring honor to Clan Smoke Jaguar while advancing their position within the Inner Sphere.
Customizable Mechs: Victory starts in your Mech Lab with an expanded collection of technologically advanced Clan weapon systems, equipment and Upgrades. Clan Mech's superior technology grants you the ability to swap out larger parts for greater customization and functionality ahead of assaults. Plan accordingly based on terrain, structure, and biome specificity for the best chance at victory.
All-Star Strategy: Your squadron (aka your Star) is depending on you. Protect the members of your Star in battle, deepening your bond as you engage the Inner Sphere’s determined defenders. Immerse yourself in the story as you lead your Star through narratively driven missions and thrilling combat.
Stunning Visual Design: Harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5, MechWarrior 5: Clans abounds in environmental detail and destruction - from precisely designed confined cityscapes to bogs spanning incredible distances, battles will take shape on breathtaking landscapes and the complex infrastructure of the Inner Sphere.
MechWarrior 5: Clans is available today. Learn more about the game at www.mw5clans.com.
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