MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries — patch notes and updates
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| Chaos Reign Release Date Change and Patch Notes | 2026-04-30 | 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 |
| Chaos Reign Release Details and Hired Steel Collab | 2026-04-08 | 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 qualif |
| ANNOUNCING NEW DLC MW5 MERCS - CHAOS REIGN | 2026-03-19 | 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 | 2025-10-24 | 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 |
| Shadow of Kerensky Valuable Intel | 2025-09-06 | 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 upc |
| Shadow of Kerensky Launch Trailer! | 2025-08-29 | 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 |
| SHADOW OF KERENSKY | 2025-06-25 | 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 facti |
| Solaris Showdown Patch Notes | 2024-03-26 | 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 Market |
| SOLARIS SHOWDOWN LAUNCH TRAILER! | 2024-03-11 | 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' - |
| MECHWARRIOR 5: MERCENARIES - SOLARIS SHOWDOWN | 2024-02-22 | Greetings Mercenaries, Piranha Games is pleased to announce a new expansion MECHWARRIOR 5: MERCENARIES - SOLARIS SHOWDOWN Fresh off a successful mission on the notorious Mercenary Star, Mason and crew journey to the Hardcore system where they collide with 'Mech pilot Duncan Fisher embarking on a quest to secure a spot in the FedCom Unification Tournament. Forming an unlikely alliance, Mason and Fisher traverse the shadows of Solaris, engage in harrowing 'Mech duels, and race against the clock to save the day - a true Solaris Showdown. Join Duncan Fisher in a race against time to thwart the overthrow of the Solaris Council, discover the new Lo |
| MW5 MERCS DRAGON'S GAMBIT MINOR PATCH #2 | 2023-10-27 | Greetings Mercenaries, Thank you so much for all the positive responses and valuable feedback you have sent in for The Dragon's Gambit! We're excited to fill you in on another batch of fixes to smooth out your gameplay experience. This patch was released Oct 25th at 5 PM PST so your game should have automatically applied the update. We wanted to let you know what fixes were addressed in the latest patch: FIXED! - PS4s will no longer black screen freeze when traveling to the second mission in Dragon's Gambit FIXED! - Difficulty no longer resets with a game reboot on consoles FIXED! - Damaged Mechs with load-outs from the Olesko mission no long |
| THE DRAGON'S GAMBIT MINOR PATCH | 2023-10-06 | GREETINGS MERCENARIES, We have a patch coming today at 5 pm PST that BUFFs some of the Longbow variants missile hardpoints and fixes for some other minor issues. Here are the Patch notes: LONGBOW FIXES Longbow Hardpoints - All Standard Variants of the Longbow now have Large Missile Hardpoints in the side Torsos Longbow Variants - Equipping Narc the UI now displays the system correctly as Narc and Not LRM Longbow Art - Missiles barrels now display with Yellow Tips Longbow Art - Missiles barrels are now consistently highlighted in the Bloodpact skin Longbow Art - Platinum Pattern now displays the damage state correctly Longbow UI - When targeti |
| The Dragons Gambit has begun! | 2023-09-28 | Mercenary, You can now purchase The Dragon's Gambit and embark on an epic 15-mission quest line. Hunt down high-tier weapon caches, unlock the "Otomo" variants, and acquire the iconic Longbow. Check out all the Details on this DLC and the Free Base Game Updates here! Launch Trailer! Official DLC Page with game update details Details on the new Longbow chassis The Otomo variants and custom difficulty settings Remember! MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries features Cross-platform Co-op with DLC sharing so buy the DLC and grab a friend for even more epic MechWarrior moments! |
| Grab Mech Warrior 5 at 50% off as part of the Fireshine Publisher Sale | 2023-09-25 | We are in the Fireshine Games Publisher sale alongside a host of other awesome indie games! If you love indie games, check out Fireshine’s Steam page for loads of great discounts across their portfolio of titles. From strategy games to co-op adventures, there’s a whole bunch to choose from. There are also a host of great upcoming indie titles that you can show your support for by wishlisting them now! The publisher sale kicked off at 6pm BST today and can be found here |
| MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - The Dragon's Gambit | 2023-07-26 | Greetings Mercenaries, Piranha Games is pleased to announce a new expansion MECHWARRIOR 5: MERCENARIES - THE DRAGON'S GAMBIT In the aftermath of the Fourth Succession War, the Davion/Steiner Alliance dealt a devastating blow to the Capellan Confederation, leaving First Prince Hanse Davion eager to replicate this success against the Draconis Combine. Gunji-no-Kanrei Theodore Kurita, fully aware of the encroaching menace posed by the FedCom Alliance, has taken decisive action to fortify the Combine's defenses against an inevitable war. As tensions rise, a unique opportunity presents itself – to unite with the Draconis Combine and rally behind K |
| MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries Patch and Update! | 2023-03-09 | ATTENTION MERCENARIES! We hope you're enjoying MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and its latest DLC, Rise of Rasalhague. We've been working hard on this update. This patch brings a host of improvements and updates across several categories, including Features, AI, Balance, Gameplay, Co-op, UI, Localization, Modding, and Steam Deck. In Rise of Rasalhague, players Join Colonel Månsdottir and the people of Rasalhague in a fight for freedom and independence from the Great Houses in a new 12-mission quest line. Rise of Rasalhague adds the Crusader 'Mech chassis with 11 variants, the new Rival Mercenaries feature allowing you to interact with numerous oth |
| Rise of Rasalhague is available now! | 2023-01-26 | LAUNCH TRAILER RISE OF RASALHAGUE DLC DETAILS BASE GAME UPDATE DETAILS It's a great time to pick up MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries and previous DLCs! MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries and DLC 1, 2, and 3 sales! 50% off MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Heroes of the Inner Sphere MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Legend of the Kestrel Lancers MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Call to Arms |
| RISE OF RASALHAGUE LAUNCH TRAILER! | 2023-01-19 | WATCH ON YOUTUBE! ATTENTION MERCENARIES! Mark your calendars because the fourth DLC for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, RISE OF RASALHAGUE is releasing on January 26th! The new DLC features A new 12-story mission line, the new and powerful Crusader BattleMech, The Bounty Hunter, UI and AI Updates that significantly improve the game experience, and more! A couple of quick reminders; if you're a Creator, download the Fan and Creator Asset Pack for even more fun, and if you play MechWarrior: Online, our PvP MechWarrior title, don't forget to Rise to the Challenge and receive 1250 MC and 100 GSP just for wishlisting Rise of Rasalhague! |
| MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries - Game Update Details | 2023-01-17 | Greetings Mercenaries! Piranha Games is very excited about the upcoming release of our fourth DLC for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Rise of Rasalhague. Arriving January 26th, this DLC will also include a Free Game Update that includes a variety of significant improvements to AI performance and behavior, as well as many quality of life improvements that will make the gameplay experience even more enjoyable for our players. Here are the key features in the Free Game Update: VARIOUS SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS TO AI PERFORMANCE AND BEHAVIOR Lancemates will follow issued commands more consistently Lancemates will no longer become unresponsive after ‘M |
| MECHWARRIOR 5: MERCENARIES - RISE OF RASALHAGUE | 2022-11-29 | Greetings Mercenaries, Piranha Games is pleased to announce a new expansion MECHWARRIOR 5: MERCENARIES - RISE OF RASALHAGUE In a conflict that pre-dates the formation of the Star League, Join Colonel Månsdottir and the people of Rasalhague in a fight for freedom and independence from the Great Houses, in a new 12 mission quest line. Rise of Rasalhague adds the Crusader 'Mech chassis with 11 variants, the new Rival Mercenaries feature allowing you to interact with numerous other mercenary companies and the infamous Bounty Hunter. The fourth DLC for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will be released on January 26, 2023, and will be $14.99 USD. FOR MO |