Humanity has colonized thousands of star systems that span an area called the Inner Sphere. The golden era of cooperation and development is now a thing of the past, and the people have once again split into separate factions fighting for supremacy. During the ongoing Wars of Succession, power-hungry mercenaries like you find themselves in a privileged position and intend to take advantage of it. It's a dangerous job, but after all, that's what you're here for, right? If you have a knack for shooting, smashing, trampling and crushing, get inside and become a real machine of destruction! STORYThe heir to a once-leading mercenary company that was nearly destroyed by hostile factions, but managed to respawn. You start a campaign with the goal of revenge and fame. You'll follow light years on the trail of an intergalactic intrigue to become an elite MechWarrior soldier and mercenary commander. THE INNER SPHERE is a diverse region of thousands of star systems and a multitude of amazing biomes, where various influences and aspirations intersect, and everything has consequences. Deals will pass from hand to hand, you will witness important events and new technologies will appear. With each passing week, the hardships of war will become more noticeable, and your relationships with the various factions will change depending on the course of the merciless Wars of Succession and your choices as mercenary leader. GAMEPLAYThe battlefields of the future are dominated by powerful BattleMechs, capable of destroying entire cities. As the pilot of this metal monster, you must destroy enemy 'Mech' units and targets such as tanks, ground vehicles, air vehicles, advanced defense systems, and fortified bases. Few things can withstand the destructive power of the 'Mech unit for a long time, and the worlds of the Inner Sphere are a real area of defeat and are waiting for your protection or total destruction. BATTLEMECHS, "With over 50 unique 'Mech' hulls and hundreds of variants, accurately reproduced in high-quality models, damage, and equipment, no two units are the same! Whether you're sourcing parts from the Inner Sphere markets, where rare and valuable hulls and equipment can be found, or directly from the wreckage of destroyed enemies and spoils of war, the maintenance and maintenance of BattleMech machines will be critical to your success as both a MechWarrior soldier and a mercenary commander." MERCENARY LIFEAs the commander of a mercenary company off the battlefield, you have to decide all the important issues concerning the unit. You must purchase and maintain Mech units and equipment in good condition, recruit and direct MechWarrior soldiers throughout the Inner Sphere, and build relationships with the parties to the conflict (Great Houses) of the Inner Sphere, each of whom fights for your support during hostilities. Of course, every contract cannot be done without negotiations, and every victory has its consequences. OTHER ELEMENTSWhen the vastness of the Inner Sphere and a comprehensive world-generating system that provides enormous variety and replayability, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries offers endless fun. Outside of the campaign, there's a feature-rich Instant Response system that allows you to customize and complete separate missions without the limitations of the campaign. With four-player co-op supported in both the campaign and Instant Reaction system, you can experience the adventures of MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries with your friends in all its glory. Use the unlimited creativity of community members to change and expand the game's content in amazing ways. With a full editor and mod-enabled interface, you can let your ingenuity run wild.