In MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, players step into the shoes of a rookie MechWarrior pilot amidst the chaos of the Third Succession War in the Inner Sphere. Engage in tactical, first-person, PvE 'Mech combat by accepting contracts from various factions. The game offers an immersive Mercenary campaign where player choices drive the storyline.

Players must showcase their skills not only in battle but also in managing, upgrading, and maintaining their BattleMechs to achieve victory, prestige, and profit. Set to debut in 2018, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is developed by Piranha Games, known for their work on MechWarrior Online, a free-to-play multiplayer 'Mech combat game that continues to receive updates from the MWO team.