MechWarrior 5: Clans, the cinematic action game praised by series veterans and newcomers alike for its gripping narrative and five-player co-operative combat, gains stellar additions today across new Trials of War DLC and a separate free content update, developer Piranha Games announced. An action-packed launch trailer reveals first gameplay from Trials of War’s new modes as well as its new omnimech variants, all of which goes nominal today for $19.99 alongside a free update on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. A full Star of five players can enjoy Trials of War’s content, even if the session’s host is the only player in the group that owns the DLC. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3323880/MechWarrior_5_Clans__Trials_of_War/)
Trials of War’s launch trailer finds members of Clan Smoke Jaguar, the group central to MechWarrior 5: Clans’ narrative and overarching conflict, preparing for Mech combat against their fellow clan members (or Sibkin). Glimpse the battlegrounds that await your skirmishes across the all-new Horde and Arena modes, as well as the suite of Omnimechs joining MechWarrior 5: Clans’ playable roster by watching the trailer:
The Trials of War DLC introduces:
- Horde Mode: Brave the Inner Sphere’s greatest trial as part of a five-player Star, or command a squad of AI allies while forging through endless waves of engaging, varied PvE combat.
- Unlockable Challenge Levels: Progress through MechWarrior 5: Clans’ story to unlock additional challenges tailored to specific Mech weight classes.
- Arena Mode: Drop into 10 all-new arena maps optimized for exhilarating fights, standing as part of a five-pilot team comprised of players or AI allies, or brave a free for all to emerge as an undisputed warrior in two distinct combat types:
- Melee Mode: Rack up points demolishing opponents while capitalizing on unlimited respawns for a bold, uncompromising pace of battle.
- Last Mech Standing: Keep the stakes high in a grand showdown where only one warrior or team will emerge victorious.
- New Omnimech Variants:
- ADR-CN “Cinder”
- KFX-PR “Purifier”
- MLX-ED “Ebon Dragoon”
- NVA-BK “Breaker”
- SHC-MI “Mishipeshu”
- SCR-LC “Lacerator”
- HBR-VI “Virago”
- MDD-RV “Revenant”
- SMN-PD “Pride”
- DWF-WM “Widowmaker”
- EXE-SV “Sovereign”
- WHK-NQ “Nanuq”
Piranha Games have also released a content update completely free to all players, which includes:
- Trueborn Difficulty: the ultimate test for pilots eager to prove their skills to Clan Smoke Jaguar while persevering throughout MechWarrior 5: Clans’ campaign.
- New Omnimechs: Add eight standard Omnimech variant Omnipod spanning four weight classes to your arsenal:
- Light: Arctic Cheetah: ACH-P, Kit Fox: KFX-P
- Medium: Shadow Cat: SHC-P, Viper: VPR-P
- Heavy: Hellbringer: HBR-P, Mad Dog: MDD-S
- Assault: Gargoyle: GAR-P, Dire Wolf: DWF-P
- Quality of Life Improvements: Additional refinements arrive to further enhance the overall player experience for MechWarrior 5: Clans. Full patch notes:
https://mw5clans.com/news/2024/11/131-mechwarrior-5-clans-update-and-patch-notes
