MechWarrior 5 Gets New Trailer to Celebrate Upcoming Xbox +PC & DLC Launch With Crossplay

MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries originally launched for PC on the Epic Games Store in December 2019, and fans of the franchise on other platforms have been waiting for a long time. Finally, it’s coming.

It’ll launch on Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and GoG on May 27. Even better news is the pricing, reduced to €29.99 / £24.99 / $29.99.

At the same time, Piranha games will launch the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC.

Those who purchase the game on Windows 10 or Xbox will also receive the Kobold hero mech, which is exclusive to Microsoft platforms.

We learn that the game will have cross-play between all platforms, and DLC sharing will be included. This means that you’ll be able to play co-op with a friend even if you don’t own the DLC as long as they do.

The base game will also receive a massive update with over 3′ quality-of-live improvements.

Below you can read a summary of what to expect from this re-release and update of MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.

• Cross-platform play – Fight alongside your friends with four-player PvE co-op support on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic) and Xbox
• DLC sharing – Play co-op games with players that own the DLC to experience the content
• Extreme conditions
• Loads of gameplay changes – Including Infantry present throughout game, full 360 LOD radar (with BAP available with DLC), more extreme conditions and effects, enhanced AI, enhanced salvage crates, AND SO MUCH MORE
• Campaign changes – New story beginning and optional tutorial
• UI changes – Ability to track encounters and where to hunt desired ‘Mechs, instant action loading previously selected mechs and pilots, modding updates, amongst others

We also get a comment from Russ Bullock, president and excutive producer at Piranha Games.

“The MechWarrior community feedback has been vital for the 30+ quality-of-life updates and new content at launch,” said . “We’ve strived to meet fan expectations for what a MechWarrior experience is with this release – including a new co-op cross-platform experience, base game price drop, and DLC content with the ability to join a friend for free – and look forward to hearing from them on May 27.”