MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will be an Xbox console exclusive, coming to Xbox Series X, Series S 2021
A recent delay lets MechWarrior 5 come to consoles.
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What you need to know
MechWarrior 5: Mercenariesis the latest game in a long-running franchise that, as the name implies, focuses on the classic mech combat genre, in which players pilot massive mech suits and essentially blow everything up. The game did decent in our review for its engaging combat and gameplay but lost a lot when it came to its boring world and story. The game is currently working on the Heros of the Sphere DLC to add a bunch of new content but recently decided to delay the launch. The delay isn’t all bad news, though, as the delay means additional optimization and improvements, as well as returning the MechWarrior franchise to consoles for the first time since 2004.
That’s right, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is officially coming to theXbox Series XandXbox Series S, and Xbox One, as anXbox console exclusive.
Special announcement regarding#MW5MercsXBox versions and new simultaneous ship date!https://t.co/ox2Afpi9tCpic.twitter.com/CTFMpBplkkSpecial announcement regarding#MW5MercsXBox versions and new simultaneous ship date!https://t.co/ox2Afpi9tCpic.twitter.com/CTFMpBplkk— MechWarrior5Mercs (@MW5Mercs)November 25, 2020November 25, 2020
When the Heroes of the Sphere DLC launches in Spring 2021, it’ll launch simultaneously on Steam, GOG, Epic Games, the Microsoft Store, and all current Xbox consoles. Not only is this the first time in over 15 years that a MechWarrior game has been seen on consoles, but it also makes it an Xbox console exclusive when it does land. It’s not clear if there will be any next-gen enhancements for the Xbox Series X|S yet, but we’ll likely learn more as we get closer to launch.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries decided to delay because ofCyberpunk 2077, which recentlydelayed its release date to December 10. Piranha Games didn’t want their launch to be overshadowed by a much larger game, so they made the decision to delay (much likethe Mediumdid recently forthe same reason).
If you’re planning on climbing into a mech yourself when MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries comes to consoles, consider one of theBest Wireless Headsets for Xbox Series X|Sto ensure you never miss a sound in combat, without having to deal with cables.
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