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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries player count chart
No, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is not dead. 1,669 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,844. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 39% on the month before).
History from May 1, 2021
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,506 | -22.05% | 2,660 |
| October 2026 | 1,932 | +50.35% | 4,087 |
| September 2026 | 1,285 | -9.63% | 2,534 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -23.68% | 2,804 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -2.75% | 3,674 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +2.44% | 3,778 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +89.32% | 3,688 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -8.33% | 1,948 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +3.71% | 2,125 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -27.03% | 2,049 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +15.13% | 2,808 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -8.17% | 2,439 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -20.12% | 2,656 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -27.27% | 3,325 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +242.99% | 4,572 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -22.09% | 1,333 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +18.9% | 1,711 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +18.14% | 1,439 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -11.99% | 1,218 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -0.22% | 1,384 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -1.91% | 1,387 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -9.24% | 1,414 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +2.3% | 1,558 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -8.42% | 1,523 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -8.98% | 1,663 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +15.41% | 1,827 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +9.25% | 1,583 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -29.69% | 1,449 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -29.42% | 2,061 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +111.59% | 2,920 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -12.93% | 1,380 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -22.04% | 1,585 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +30.32% | 2,033 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -32.06% | 1,560 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +6.84% | 2,296 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +16.48% | 2,149 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -30.98% | 1,845 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +13.46% | 2,673 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +70.11% | 2,356 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -21.88% | 1,385 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +29.23% | 1,773 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -20.83% | 1,372 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -24.85% | 1,733 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -15.44% | 2,306 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -57.86% | 2,727 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +27.91% | 6,472 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +165.48% | 5,060 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +17% | 1,906 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -42.11% | 1,629 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +126.57% | 2,814 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -18.98% | 1,242 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -15.4% | 1,533 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +1.23% | 1,812 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -2.35% | 1,790 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +19.65% | 1,833 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +37.4% | 1,532 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -21.53% | 1,115 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -27.43% | 1,421 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +15.24% | 1,958 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -8.16% | 1,699 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +0.82% | 1,850 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -1.66% | 1,835 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +7.67% | 1,866 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -34.8% | 1,733 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -51.72% | 2,658 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -5.2% | 5,505 |
| May 2021 | n/a | n/a | 5,807 |
How many people play MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries right now?
At this moment MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries has 1,669 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #538 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,844 players. Today's peak is 31% below its 30-day average daily peak of 2,687.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries averaged a daily peak of 2,687 players, up 39% compared with the 30 days before (1,933). Its highest point this month (4,087) is 54% above the same period last year (2,656). In its first month after release (May 26, 2021) it peaked at 5,505 players. Today's player count is 26% of its all-time peak of 6,472, set on Feb 1, 2023.
Best time to play MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
Based on the last 14 days, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is busiest around 02:00 UTC (9 PM in New York) and quietest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York), when about 54% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries players by hour and weekday
When MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
The year is 3015. The battlefields are dominated by war machines known as BattleMechs. Level entire cities and decimate the enemy in your BattleMech. Follow a quest for glory and revenge. Manage an expanding mercenary company. Fight alongside your friends with a four-player PvE co-op.
- Developer
- Piranha Games Inc.
- Released
- May 26, 2021
- Genre
- Action, Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 6 languages, 1 with full audio
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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 60% off (around $12.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $7.49.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.99 | $29.99 | base |
| Euro area | 29,99€ | $33.48 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £24.99 | $33.45 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 33.99 | $24.16 | -19% |
| Australia | A$ 42.95 | $29.51 | -2% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 36.99 | $20.51 | -32% |
| Brazil | R$57,99 | $10.54 | -65% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 279.99 | $14.97 | -50% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -50% |
| Poland | 107,99 zł | $27.45 | -8% |
| Switzerland | CHF 30.00 | $36.63 | +22% |
| Norway | 207,00 kr | $21.96 | -27% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -50% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $14.49 | $14.49 | -52% |
| South Africa | R 175.00 | $10.58 | -65% |
| India cheapest | ₹699.00 | $7.44 | -75% |
| Indonesia | Rp 139 999 | $7.73 | -74% |
| China | ¥90.00 | $13.49 | -55% |
| Japan | ¥3,090 | $19.52 | -35% |
| South Korea | ₩ 31,000 | $22.82 | -24% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on Twitch
Twitch category "MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 24 Oct 2026, with a peak of 632 viewers and 86 on average.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries achievements
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries has 19 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 28.2% of them; the rarest, In the Zone, is held by 4.0% of players.
Easier Than Painting MiniaturesApply a custom paint pattern or color to one of your 'Mechs in a campaign or career.65.4%- Under SiegeHidden achievement53.9%
- Light 'Em UpDestroy 75 light 'Mechs in a campaign or career. (Counts kills by your entire lance.)45.3%
- No Tank YouDestroy 250 ground vehicles in a campaign or career. (Counts kills by your entire lance.)43.5%
- Medium FriesDestroy 75 medium 'Mechs in a campaign or career. (Counts kills by your entire lance.)39.9%
- Living the DreamAccumulate a net worth of 100,000,000 C-bills in a campaign or career.39.8%
- Challenge AcceptedComplete 5 missions with your lance at least 50 tons under max tonnage, in a campaign or career.38.9%
- Turret TrasherDestroy 250 turrets in a campaign or career. (Counts kills by your entire lance.)37.7%
- Swatting FliesDestroy 250 flying vehicles in a campaign or career. (Counts kills by your entire lance.)34.2%
- Heavy HitterDestroy 75 heavy 'Mechs in a campaign or career. (Counts kills by your entire lance.)25.9%
- Through Thick and ThinComplete 5 missions while playing co-op, in a campaign or career.24.8%
- 'Mech AssaultDestroy 75 assault 'Mechs in a campaign or career. (Counts kills by your entire lance.)19.4%
- The Best Defense is a Good 'MechComplete 10 Defense missions with the base health at 80% or more, in a campaign or career.18.4%
- PaybackHidden achievement14.6%
- The Search for TruthHidden achievement12.3%
- 4x4Have all hardpoints on 4 'Mechs be equipped with tier 4 or higher weapons, in a campaign or career.9.3%
- A Little R&RHidden achievement4.5%
- Surgical StrikeComplete a Raid mission with zero enemy units killed, in a campaign or career.4.3%
- In the ZoneComplete 10 Warzone missions, each earning at least 500,000 bonus C-bills, in a campaign or career.4.0%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries DLC
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries has 10 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries news and patch notes
- Oct 26, 2026 Ashes and Ascension, Patch Notes Patch notes
- Oct 6, 2026 The Star League Will Rise!
- Oct 5, 2026 Ashes and Ascension Launch Trailer!
- Sep 14, 2026 Ashes and Ascension Release Date!
- Sep 9, 2026 Ashes & Ascension, Free Update Details and Patch Notes Preview
- Sep 1, 2026 Announcing MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Ashes & Ascension!
- Aug 3, 2026 STEAM TRADING CARDS ARE HERE!
- Jul 30, 2026 MW5 Mercs Localization Update Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries FAQ
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries dead?
No, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is not dead. 1,669 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,844. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 39% on the month before).
How many people play MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries?
1,669 people are playing MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,844 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries reached its all-time Steam peak of 6,472 concurrent players on Feb 1, 2023.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries growing or declining?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 2,687, up 39% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries most active?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries usually has the most players around 02:00 UTC (9 PM in New York) and the fewest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York).
How much does MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries cost?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on Steam is $7.49 (75% off), on Oct 5, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $29.99 right now.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on sale right now?
No, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 60%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 75%.
Where is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is cheapest in India at ₹699.00, about $7.44 or 75% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries good?
Steam players rate MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Very Positive: 84% of 16,251 reviews are positive.
When did MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries come out?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries was released on Steam on May 26, 2021.
Who made MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries was developed by Piranha Games Inc..
Is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries still worth playing?
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries has a big, active player base on Steam today (1,669 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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