Preview: ‘MechWarrior 5: Clans’ takes a more cinematic approach to its giant robot campaign

Just in time for the 40th anniversary of BattleTech, MechWarriors 5: Clans marks a big departure for Piranha’s take on the series. — Photos: Piranha Games

Giant robot games are having a moment. FromSoftware revived its mech franchise with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. Mecha Break, a futuristic multiplayer game, turned heads during The Game Awards. Now, Piranha Games is entering the mix with a follow-up to its solid title MechWarriors 5: Mercenaries.

Just in time for the 40th anniversary of BattleTech, MechWarriors 5: Clans marks a big departure for Piranha’s take on the series. In the past, the studio made titles that were geared toward the competitive scene, but this entry has a more cinematic approach as a single-player campaign.