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Today we are excited to share key product details for MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries and Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC.
PLATFORMS
MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries and Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC will be available on GOG, Steam, Epic Games, Microsoft PC and Xbox one and Series S|X
MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries is a single purchase play anywhere product on Microsoft PC and Xbox.
MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries and is also available through PC/Xbox/Ultimate GamePass subscriptions.
PRICE
MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries $29.99 USD
Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC $19.99 USD
CO-OP AND DLC COMPATIBILITY
MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries and Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC will be crossplay compatible for all platforms.
DLC Co-op compatibility. DLC owners can host and play DLC content with players who do not own the DLC.
MASSIVE UPDATE
MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries Year One update releases May 27th bringing key improvements and new features
Platform Changes
Releasing New PC store fronts and Xbox Consoles
Cross Play on all systems
Force feedback adds to the immersion of piloting a 'Mech
Campaign Changes
Campaign Tutorial is now optional
Campaign Story has a new beginning
Gameplay Changes
Full 360 LOS radar. (Full 360 non-LOS radar is possible with BAP which comes with DLC)
AI now uses Jump jets in combat
More extreme conditions such as dense fog. Extreme weather now affects sensors
Salvage crates with additional rewards or supplies can now be obtained by exploring the map
More variety and challenge
Rebalancing of difficulty and economy
Audio enhancements and recalibration
Explore a variety of new bases and garrisons
UI Changes
Track your encounters and identify where to hunt down desired ‘Mechs
Keep tabs when borders change or when new tech becomes available
Instant Action - Previously selected mechs and pilots are restored next time you play
Apply paint schemes to your entire unit quickly
...along with many more small QoL and bug fixes.
HEROES OF THE INNER SPHERE DLC
New Career Mode - Start a career from scratch in any of the great houses or import your progress from the original Campaign. Completely rebalanced so you can explore the Inner Sphere and build your merc company as you please. Expanded Inner Sphere Map that includes 61 total warzones (+18), 34 Industrial Hubs, and 55 quest lines (+11).
Career Paths - Visit Cantinas to pick up jobs from the Inner Sphere's shadiest characters. Complete 5 different job types to unlock career path rewards including powerful and unique upgrades that tweak properties of your mechs. Career paths work in both Campaign and Career mode!
New ‘Mechs - 7 new 'Mech chassis: Corsair, Vulcan, Charger, Hatamoto-Chi, Dervish, Champion, and Marauder II and Adds 50 new variants including new variants for existing chassis
New Missions - Hunt down 7 new heroes and their hero ‘Mechs in Hero Quests.
New Procedural Mission type - Beachhead: clear the landing zone for a full planetary invasion while disrupting communications and avoiding artillery strikes
New Biome - ExtraSolar Moon with Hazardous Atmosphere Garrisons
Artillery and Airstrikes - Avoid enemy airstrikes, call in air support to deliver devastating bombardments, or use TAG/NARC on specific enemies for precision airstrikes
New Equipment
ECM, EWECM - an Electronic Counter Measure creates a distortion bubble that jams opponents' sensors and HUD and reduces their ability to detect you or target effectively. Use counter mode to disable an enemy's ECM.
BAP, EWAP - an active probe that allows sensors to detect hidden enemies regardless of line of sight
MASC, Supercharger - gives mechs a short duration but incredibly powerful mobility boost.
New Weapons
Chem Lasers
Short Burst Lasers
Mech Rifles
Stream SRMs
New music tracks set a more diverse and epic tone to the game.