@@Reoh0z It feels like framework content to me. Like they built the maps and mechs out of easily assembled assets. It wouldn't take long to make something like this once the concept was worked out. Were you gaming back in the 90's? We used to get what we called mission pack sequels, which were basically this same thing, but they called it a whole game. Regardless, it absolutely felt like they'd be tacking stuff on quickly when I ran through MW5 IIC the first time.
@@squidlybytes 90's they where called expansions or addon packs. Content that was in development prior to the release but was cut due to time scale deadlines set by the publishers.
Best MW game for me personally was MW3. I will never forget the first time I stomped through that coastal village, sitting in the Bushwacker with my Elsa Revelator 3D shutter glasses on and Saitek HOTAS, pushing the throttle forward and stepping on infantry like that Thor did in the epic intro. This was by far the greatest gaming experience I ever had! Mechwarrior 3 turned me into a man that day. I'm so thankful for this experience and I'll probably babble something about MW3 on my death bed. "The sound and feel of the autocannons... Big Al... "light Sunder"... PIRATE EFFIN' MOON!!!!" Beep Beep Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!
I'm playing through MW3 right now. Took a while to tinker with the settings to stop the various glitches that come from the processor being too fast for the game - bouncing APC's, the heavy missile platforms in mission 2 just vanishing making the mission unwinnable. But now I can listen anytime I want to that glorious opening phrase. "Reactor online" "Sensors online" "Weapons online" "All systems nominal"
I have my doubts on that arriving considering its availability overall. Technically could show up on Luthian which is where the final missions take place as NPC's and maybe available in these arena modes. I feel it's more likely we'd see them in a mission related DLC.
@@R4V3-0N the Shadow Cat has literally the same availability issues as it was also first used seen (by the inner sphere) on Luthien. Yet we still have that available for almost the entire campaign.
Definitely can't wait for this. I love the look of the executioner, im gonna take advantage of that hero mech! I'm also a sucker for "firefight" modes like what horde mode is, I've always loved that style.of game mode and it's gonna be super fun! Looking forward to further dlc content! So far so good!
I'm not sure about this DLC; I'll probably get it, but it falls short of expectations. I would have liked to see a sandbox version like MW5: Mercs. I don't really want to do another play-thru even in a more difficult mode.
Ugh...There's already a PvP game, I wish devs would stop trying to shoehorn PvP into Single Player games as a "DLC" instead of actually adding to the SP experience.
I like it to be a single players game, for PvP we have MWO, so it's a pass for me I think. Lore point: Widowmaker has a Clan Wolf logo, not a Dragoons. And rightfully so, as Dragoons revealed their stock of Omnis only after Natasha left, following the recall of Ulric Kerensky. Only her IS mechs (Black Widow and her former Marauder, lost to the Bounty Hunter) sported the Dragoons logo.
Would have liked to have seen a new mech, like the Ebon Jaguar, Fenris, Kingfisher, Crossbow or something which are all omni mechs and available prior to operation revival.
@@lucastreber460 They sure had plenty when I took Ezra's side in MW5:Clans. I rolled into Luthien missions with 5 of them. Not to mention the Dragoon's summoned a lot of the leaders of the Inner Sphere to Outreach when the clans first showed up and Kai Allard Lao was put through a trial of position with a Dire Wolf. One of the Dragoon's own stock. Wanted to give it to him after he took down 5 opponents in that trial but he refused it and kept using his custom Centurion Yen Lo Wang.
Hrmm do I appreciate the DLC at all, sure, not quite the DLC I wanted though. Unlike the core game I think I'll wait for sale. I wanted more story, but I get it that's too much to ask a month after release. The varients and wave mode, which is already the default game mode anyway aren't enough sell me. I'd have liked to see new game+ with character respec and unlocked skills you can choose instead of being stuck with locked skills. They're probably saving new chassis for story DLC. I dunno we'll see.
How about early clan days? Good old Nic and the guys trying out a new type of civilisation. Something that hasn't been done again and again and again and again and again...
the price is steep, as it doesn't really do anything it could of easily been a patch. still the actual content isn't bad I just can't really praise them for selling omni-pods... something I'm actually surprised wasn't modded in already. However if the pvp arena has some sort of match making that could be interesting... so I will probably buy it will see...
Not being on any forums, do you know if they plan to let you play OPFOR against the clans, try to kill an omni before SL or clan tech would be a task. Most newer DLC for steam games is about $20, take Stellars as an example. Your vids are entertaining and informative. o7
@RumblesBettr yes. First thing after I booted Clans was to look for Instant Action to test everything. Completely missing in base game, though it was in MW5 Mercs.
💯🤔 Is this True PvP Human Vs Human? Or is it like a challenge mode where humans are not fighting each other but instead fighting A.I. to see who gets the higher score?
Bs this stuff should have been in the base game. It wasnt ready so it should be free dlc. I wont spend a dime on this game now after this money grab. Fkem
For a bunch of networking work and creation of a few new custom alt.configs. most of which is being delivered for free I think it's perfectly fair to ask for a cost. I am not a marketing expert but I feel 15 would've been more reasonable of an ask. I am especially interested with how fundamental this is important for any modders in the future since this tackled some of the biggest problems and asks of modders from the base game.
You’re paying for the modeling and QA teams to update, import into Unity 5, and test new mechs. The networking team also has to buildout and test netcode along with the development team building out the multiplayer mode. Add to that the devs have to feed themselves and their families in this era of inflation and higher taxes. For a niche game, this is a $35 value. That it’s just $20 is a steal
This sounds rather disappointing to be honest and more to the point should have just been in the game at launch! The game literally just came out and now they want more money. Sorry but sounds a bit scummy to me. Also the game still runs like rubbish on systems that easily beat the recommended specs, im starting to get the impression they wont bother fixing the performance like with mercenaries.
$10 would’ve been fair for this. There’s just…. Not much here. The Hero Variants bring little to the table since there was generally enough already there, and the hoard and PvP modes are neat. But not $20 neat. I think people saying it should’ve been free have a point, but at least $10 is somewhat inoffensive.
they sold off parts of the main game to you as DLC, it's BS. I'm not buying anything from PGI anymore at full price, it's anti consumer what they're doing
It's not the most popular game. So they release it day one on Game Pass and rake in a few bucks from people who like it with a DLC. I'm okay with it, there are far more blatant cash grabs in the industry.
Got to say this DLC is rubbish. I liked clans as a game but to expect players to cough up even more cash for this!!! All this should have been part of the base game imho.
Sigh...looks real cool but granted how quickly it is released this is not really a DLC they created now - that's cut content that was already done on release so they can charge us more for it... I mean make no mistake - i will buy it but...has bit of a sour taste the way they do it. And TTB yeah - there's no way it would play to the strengths of the game since it's strength is handcrafted experience - in that amount of time there's utterly no way they would do anything handcrafted - that further solidifies my opinion that this is already created content cut from the game on release so it can be sold separately.
This feels like a letdown here. No single player content except horde with ai? The main reason I keep playing mercenaries is there’s career mode which makes it a sandbox you can just keep playing. Think I’m gonna pass on this one and play Mercenaries more.
@dragonofdragons1720 most of the lore hounds will say "not in the timeline until after Tukkyaid ". I'd also like the Cougar, Kodiak, and the ability to salvage mechs....want those FEDCOM bushwhackers and maulers!
@@acehigh79 I understand your point but I don't think we will get to play inner sphere mechs unless they release a story expansion DLC focusing on the Wolf's Dragoons choice
Can somebody please tell them to add graphics option for PS5? Like performance mode or balance? I still experience frame drops during heavy combat. lol
Should have been a free update, I can understand charging $20 if there was a new mech or two and some additional campaign related stuff added in. But $20 for what is effectively MW5 mercs warzone mission type and MA1 Grinder hordemode, this just feels like a kick to the face. Probably gonna pass on this.
@@60sSam Yeah. Fine to see pvp added, but the base game is narrative-heavy pve, so this feels like off-target. The critic in me says this amounts to features pulled for release and added as dlc.
If i game MW5:Merc, and MW5:Clan. I choice Mrerc. more freedom sometimes this story clan is nonsense, and just shot from hill, almost 50%mission, what's is that. Yes for players on console is best, autoaiming atd. Better playing CoD. I hope they realised something like clan Merc, this is ruin game.
So that's pretty much a pass if you're not into MP or swimming in money. Very disappointing. How about making MASC directly mappable in the gamepad config? I can change the camera position via menu without a problem, that doesn't need to be available instantly. Wasting another button on fire group config is also a strange decision when MASC isn't bindable, that's a clear menu item if there ever was one. So MASC on/off switch and ammo change instead pretty please? Also hope they'll either find another use for sensor mode or simplify it to a contextual interaction button. I don't know, extended sensor range plus quick commands for the whole star on the now inactive fire groups? As it is it's just unnecessarily janky.
That's really fast and that signals to me this has already been made during game production and has been decided to sell it as DLC. I guess for what was there, it could be fair depending on the price of this DLC Looking at a lot of these "additional modes", they should have been in the base game and now selling these off as DLC is pure greed imo. I guess that's modern gaming, sell your game in parts and profit
This does nothing for me. I detest multiplayer largely because of the behavior of the players and the toxicity in the player chats. To me it sounds like nothing but a cash grab. This could have been a patch at best and honestly it’s insulting for us guys that have played Mechwarrior since its very first game.
Miss, I already have zero desire to ever reply Clans. It just... I should like it but the visuals were kinda muddy n didnt really look better than MW5, combat and mech gameplay felt floaty, anything but lasers felt absolutely awful. Ballistics just feel like they do no damage. This isnt gunna make me play it again. I'd rather see a better MW5 Mercs DLC, Solaris was a bit of a wiff as well. I do kinda see why you'd want a paid DLC a bit after considering its on gamepass, not overly gunna fault em there but the gameplay itself is too poor in MW5 clans for things like Horde mode, i just stuck it out for the story really. And really? all the omnipod sets are even more lasers? All we do is shoot lasers and ignore heat.
Do you think Mech 5 is better than Mech 5 Clans? Just curious. Personally I’ve only played Clans. Does Mech 5 2021 feel more heavy and grounded? If so I may need to get that one. My favorite Mech game was Mech Assault 2 on original Xbox. Amazing Single player & Multiplayer. Everything felt heavy and slow, and weapons did massive damage. Even buildings would crumble, you can actually get outside your mech, mannn… those were the days.
🥱🙁 The Devs are literally killing their game. If they are charging 💵💵 just to play PvP….. then the player pool is gonna be extremely small. The PvP mode doesn’t stand a chance. Multiplayer and Maps should be FREE… then you can charge for cosmetics and Mechs. It’s 2025 and I can’t believe they actually thought the “2012 Map Pack DLC” style will work now days
I don't think that's the target demographic at all. I don't think there is a lobby system or match maker for this planned nor would it act in any way to kill their game which is primarily single player story driven experience.
@ Well that’s sad. I was really hoping for a dedicated PvP game. That was the only thing this game was missing. I miss the old days, 20 years ago games came with an awesome single player and multiplayer all for one price, no live service no “battle pass”. Only game like that now days is Space Marine 2. I love Mech 5, but man I wish I could fight against real humans instead of bots all the time. Mech Assualt 2 on original Xbox in 2004 was an absolute joy. Mech 5 clans was almost better, it was so close.
good point, another reason this cash grab is an utter failure and I hope very few people buy into this. PGI does not deserve to be rewarded for this kind of BS
This is such a shameless cash grab. This "DLC" is just content that should have been in the original game. Releasing this DLC only a month after the game launched really shows that this content was withheld from the base game so they could milk more money out of you. This clearly isn't content they created after the game was complete, it barely adds anything to the game, and is extremely overpriced. What a joke.
Sorry, just another mechhpack. Like you said, the strength of mechwarrior clans is the story and the dlc has no new missions. So i don´t have any interest buying it... If i want to play with/ against other human players, i play mwo.
Paid dlc?? Gtfo. I wish i hadnt bought the game now… i knew itd be half baked but wanted to support the devs and franchise. But this is stupid greed. Absolute bullshittt
So bringing the NetMech experience to MW5 Clans is a DLC? So far Clans has been a fantastic modernization of what we loved about MechWarrior 2, so this had better live up to almost three decades of what was peak online MechWarrior gaming. Especially since NetMech is still going strong today.
@ I have it on my series x as well, and it’s terrible. Lots of blob pixels , lag, and inconsistent renderings. Mercenaries looked and ran much better imo 🤷♂️
i want to see a DLC where Jayden and the Star meet up with Commander Mason
Honestly by the time of the Clan Invasion Commander Jake Mason would be 54. So it could be feasible.
@falkwulf3842 i just want them to finish Commander Mason's story
@@davidkeeling5462 they could always kill him off. No kids, no successor. And at the end of the day, the merc unit is only lance-sized which is tiny
Most important of all for playing clans: STILL waiting on the batchall & bidding mechanics.
@@bkn6362 yeah, you aren't ranked high enough to bid in any of these campaigns. I wish you could trade weight or # of mechs for more Honor.
Aaaaand still waiting for infantry to take part in battles. Plus FREAKING Elementals
Would be great we need something for mgs and flamers less mechs in each mission but more tanks/infantry.
I’m honestly extremely excited for this dlc as I have been playing this nonstop since it came out 😁
I'll probably wait for this Dlc to be at a reduced price before I buy it
That short a time period feels like cut content.
OK after watching, looks like cut content too.
@@Reoh0z It feels like framework content to me. Like they built the maps and mechs out of easily assembled assets. It wouldn't take long to make something like this once the concept was worked out.
Were you gaming back in the 90's? We used to get what we called mission pack sequels, which were basically this same thing, but they called it a whole game.
Regardless, it absolutely felt like they'd be tacking stuff on quickly when I ran through MW5 IIC the first time.
@@squidlybytes 90's they where called expansions or addon packs. Content that was in development prior to the release but was cut due to time scale deadlines set by the publishers.
Best MW game for me personally was MW3. I will never forget the first time I stomped through that coastal village, sitting in the Bushwacker with my Elsa Revelator 3D shutter glasses on and Saitek HOTAS, pushing the throttle forward and stepping on infantry like that Thor did in the epic intro. This was by far the greatest gaming experience I ever had! Mechwarrior 3 turned me into a man that day. I'm so thankful for this experience and I'll probably babble something about MW3 on my death bed. "The sound and feel of the autocannons... Big Al... "light Sunder"... PIRATE EFFIN' MOON!!!!" Beep Beep Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!
I'm playing through MW3 right now. Took a while to tinker with the settings to stop the various glitches that come from the processor being too fast for the game - bouncing APC's, the heavy missile platforms in mission 2 just vanishing making the mission unwinnable. But now I can listen anytime I want to that glorious opening phrase.
"Reactor online"
"Sensors online"
"Weapons online"
"All systems nominal"
Hell yeah brother
id love to see something like a new game + system. just keep playing the campaign with everything unlocked
I am still waiting for my Ebon Jaguar..
I have my doubts on that arriving considering its availability overall. Technically could show up on Luthian which is where the final missions take place as NPC's and maybe available in these arena modes. I feel it's more likely we'd see them in a mission related DLC.
@@R4V3-0N the Shadow Cat has literally the same availability issues as it was also first used seen (by the inner sphere) on Luthien. Yet we still have that available for almost the entire campaign.
Earning components from the extra modes to continue progressing the research would have been a nice benefit
i wait for a new story dlc
Definitely can't wait for this. I love the look of the executioner, im gonna take advantage of that hero mech! I'm also a sucker for "firefight" modes like what horde mode is, I've always loved that style.of game mode and it's gonna be super fun! Looking forward to further dlc content! So far so good!
I didn't expect this at all, and I love it! Wishlisted!
I'm not sure about this DLC; I'll probably get it, but it falls short of expectations. I would have liked to see a sandbox version like MW5: Mercs. I don't really want to do another play-thru even in a more difficult mode.
If you can use the new Mechs in the campaign, thats something i guess. It really needs a campaign add on to charge that much for a DLC
That's no Kodiak
@@sardaukerlegion 👍👍👍
Yeah, I will wait for a sale. No one of my friends play this game anyway 😢🤷♂️
WTB: New game plus, no tonnage limit.
Could u imagine trying to run a summoner with just ten ac rounds.
I want to be able to restart the campaign with all the things I've unlocked and skills for pilots ets not like the sim pod but a restart
I've already done on expert and unlocked a fair few of those extra truck box things. Looking forward to horde mode
Basically, give us a New Game+
Ugh...There's already a PvP game, I wish devs would stop trying to shoehorn PvP into Single Player games as a "DLC" instead of actually adding to the SP experience.
I like it to be a single players game, for PvP we have MWO, so it's a pass for me I think.
Lore point: Widowmaker has a Clan Wolf logo, not a Dragoons. And rightfully so, as Dragoons revealed their stock of Omnis only after Natasha left, following the recall of Ulric Kerensky. Only her IS mechs (Black Widow and her former Marauder, lost to the Bounty Hunter) sported the Dragoons logo.
LMAO mwo sucks
On topic though I think pvp is more for console players who don't have access to that steaming turd.
Would have liked to have seen a new mech, like the Ebon Jaguar, Fenris, Kingfisher, Crossbow or something which are all omni mechs and available prior to operation revival.
As a filthy casual console player, I'd really like them to fix the graphics and controls a bit
The graphics are fine lol. Agree that the controls need work. Firing weapon group 4,5,6 is damn near impossible while moving.
Doesn't seem worth it.
I had to like this then unlike it so I could like it again. Awesome News! And that was definitely Clan Wolf, not Wolf's Dragoons on the Widowmaker
Nice rollercoaster of emotions you sent me on with that one :P
Yes, the Dragoons don‘t have a Dire Wolf 😅
@@lucastreber460 They sure had plenty when I took Ezra's side in MW5:Clans. I rolled into Luthien missions with 5 of them. Not to mention the Dragoon's summoned a lot of the leaders of the Inner Sphere to Outreach when the clans first showed up and Kai Allard Lao was put through a trial of position with a Dire Wolf. One of the Dragoon's own stock. Wanted to give it to him after he took down 5 opponents in that trial but he refused it and kept using his custom Centurion Yen Lo Wang.
Hrmm do I appreciate the DLC at all, sure, not quite the DLC I wanted though. Unlike the core game I think I'll wait for sale. I wanted more story, but I get it that's too much to ask a month after release. The varients and wave mode, which is already the default game mode anyway aren't enough sell me. I'd have liked to see new game+ with character respec and unlocked skills you can choose instead of being stuck with locked skills. They're probably saving new chassis for story DLC. I dunno we'll see.
They need a Jade Falcon Campaign variant.
Faq that. I'd rather get a story dlc with the wolves or spooky bears
How about early clan days? Good old Nic and the guys trying out a new type of civilisation. Something that hasn't been done again and again and again and again and again...
How about the nova cats
@elplayclown257 the nova cats could be fun until Tukkyaid......
the price is steep, as it doesn't really do anything it could of easily been a patch. still the actual content isn't bad I just can't really praise them for selling omni-pods... something I'm actually surprised wasn't modded in already. However if the pvp arena has some sort of match making that could be interesting... so I will probably buy it will see...
Not being on any forums, do you know if they plan to let you play OPFOR against the clans, try to kill an omni before SL or clan tech would be a task. Most newer DLC for steam games is about $20, take Stellars as an example. Your vids are entertaining and informative. o7
Why? If you want to do that just pla mw5 mercs lol.
Oh.....now we finally get a PvP and a PvE co-op Instant Action. I was wondering why this was all missing during release.
This should be free… anyone who buys this is falling into the greedy dev trap
@RumblesBettr yes. First thing after I booted Clans was to look for Instant Action to test everything. Completely missing in base game, though it was in MW5 Mercs.
@ ive bought every mercs dlc because i actually thought they were worth the asking price. They just lost a longtime supporter with this BS
@@AlphaAurora instant action is available in the sim pod in the barracks.
@@acehigh79 Only for previous missions. Theres no generated mission like from MW5 mercs. Or just the map alone with rando spawns.
💯🤔 Is this True PvP Human Vs Human?
Or is it like a challenge mode where humans are not fighting each other but instead fighting A.I. to see who gets the higher score?
Trent/Paul Moon story arc please.
Is there a NewGame+ now with the new difficulty, or you still need to start from 0 unlocks/skills?
Have to pay the programmers somehow look fwd to playing
Bs this stuff should have been in the base game. It wasnt ready so it should be free dlc. I wont spend a dime on this game now after this money grab. Fkem
Do these hero mechs give +30% Kerensky and pilot/mech XP? :D
The DLC had me at "Windowmaker". I will admit, $20 seems a bit high but I'm willing to give it a shot and see how much fun I can have in Horde Mode.
PVP mode .... RIP MWO :(
Trial run for them porting MWO over to UE5.
. Yes kill off mwo! That shit is trash
@@ljessecusterl and hopefully to console as well
Anyone else spend the money yet and install, and still nothing?
For 20 bucks. Nah man. That’s too much. This should have been day 1 or a free update.
For a bunch of networking work and creation of a few new custom alt.configs. most of which is being delivered for free I think it's perfectly fair to ask for a cost. I am not a marketing expert but I feel 15 would've been more reasonable of an ask.
I am especially interested with how fundamental this is important for any modders in the future since this tackled some of the biggest problems and asks of modders from the base game.
I think its cause its on gamepass, gotta try n convert some gamepass users to a real sale.
You’re paying for the modeling and QA teams to update, import into Unity 5, and test new mechs. The networking team also has to buildout and test netcode along with the development team building out the multiplayer mode. Add to that the devs have to feed themselves and their families in this era of inflation and higher taxes.
For a niche game, this is a $35 value. That it’s just $20 is a steal
This sounds rather disappointing to be honest and more to the point should have just been in the game at launch! The game literally just came out and now they want more money. Sorry but sounds a bit scummy to me. Also the game still runs like rubbish on systems that easily beat the recommended specs, im starting to get the impression they wont bother fixing the performance like with mercenaries.
$10 would’ve been fair for this. There’s just…. Not much here. The Hero Variants bring little to the table since there was generally enough already there, and the hoard and PvP modes are neat. But not $20 neat. I think people saying it should’ve been free have a point, but at least $10 is somewhat inoffensive.
for 20 Bucks PGI put the least amount of possible work into the DLC
they sold off parts of the main game to you as DLC, it's BS. I'm not buying anything from PGI anymore at full price, it's anti consumer what they're doing
How do you at least 3 live videos going at same time
It's my full-time job.
$20 for features and mechs that should have been included in base game? Best to wait on a Steam sale.
well this is what PGI keep doing, no surprise.
Still waiting to salvage parts, Weapons and MECHS after battle.
It's not the most popular game. So they release it day one on Game Pass and rake in a few bucks from people who like it with a DLC. I'm okay with it, there are far more blatant cash grabs in the industry.
the fact that the widowmaker is already lore inacurate having all those missiles is a bit dissapointing
Hmm, honestly I do not remember a description of the loadout of Widowmaker in the novels. Do you refer to any table top rulebook?
Got to say this DLC is rubbish. I liked clans as a game but to expect players to cough up even more cash for this!!! All this should have been part of the base game imho.
Sometimes its ok to wait for this to be bundled with the next DLC, or wait for its "JumpPack Edition" bundle and those "Black Friday Deals"
Sigh...looks real cool but granted how quickly it is released this is not really a DLC they created now - that's cut content that was already done on release so they can charge us more for it...
I mean make no mistake - i will buy it but...has bit of a sour taste the way they do it.
And TTB yeah - there's no way it would play to the strengths of the game since it's strength is handcrafted experience - in that amount of time there's utterly no way they would do anything handcrafted - that further solidifies my opinion that this is already created content cut from the game on release so it can be sold separately.
Tbh, I'd prefer to see new DLC's for Mercenaries, since it's sandbox and u want to replay it sometimes, meanwhile Clans is just one-time game.
that and this DLC is just a Paradox games move, it's greedy BS.
This is greasy… just a few months after game release. They release a DLC that should have just been part of the base game.
This feels like a letdown here. No single player content except horde with ai? The main reason I keep playing mercenaries is there’s career mode which makes it a sandbox you can just keep playing. Think I’m gonna pass on this one and play Mercenaries more.
When are the Stone Rhino, Ebon Jaguar and the IIC mechs coming out though?
@dragonofdragons1720 most of the lore hounds will say "not in the timeline until after Tukkyaid ". I'd also like the Cougar, Kodiak, and the ability to salvage mechs....want those FEDCOM bushwhackers and maulers!
@@acehigh79 I understand your point but I don't think we will get to play inner sphere mechs unless they release a story expansion DLC focusing on the Wolf's Dragoons choice
yeah im not thrilled that this is a $20 dlc. feels like all of this should have been in the game or a content update at the least.
Mech4: Black Knight was the best.
This should have been included in the base game…
Can somebody please tell them to add graphics option for PS5? Like performance mode or balance? I still experience frame drops during heavy combat. lol
Also plenty of crashing since the last patch.
No such problem on the series x lol
Should have been a free update, I can understand charging $20 if there was a new mech or two and some additional campaign related stuff added in. But $20 for what is effectively MW5 mercs warzone mission type and MA1 Grinder hordemode, this just feels like a kick to the face. Probably gonna pass on this.
Twenty USD and no real single player content, no modding news. Pass.
@@60sSam Yeah. Fine to see pvp added, but the base game is narrative-heavy pve, so this feels like off-target. The critic in me says this amounts to features pulled for release and added as dlc.
@scottmccool7242 yeah well that's the model now. Release base game, then PVP as dlc shortly after
If i game MW5:Merc, and MW5:Clan. I choice Mrerc. more freedom sometimes this story clan is nonsense, and just shot from hill, almost 50%mission, what's is that. Yes for players on console is best, autoaiming atd. Better playing CoD. I hope they realised something like clan Merc, this is ruin game.
That's a very poor DLC.
So that's pretty much a pass if you're not into MP or swimming in money. Very disappointing.
How about making MASC directly mappable in the gamepad config? I can change the camera position via menu without a problem, that doesn't need to be available instantly. Wasting another button on fire group config is also a strange decision when MASC isn't bindable, that's a clear menu item if there ever was one. So MASC on/off switch and ammo change instead pretty please?
Also hope they'll either find another use for sensor mode or simplify it to a contextual interaction button. I don't know, extended sensor range plus quick commands for the whole star on the now inactive fire groups? As it is it's just unnecessarily janky.
The game lost me with its terrible optimization and sound design
Sooo paying for an instant action mode. A mode that has been a part of previous titles... For free... In the base game. Uh huh.
That's really fast and that signals to me this has already been made during game production and has been decided to sell it as DLC.
I guess for what was there, it could be fair depending on the price of this DLC
Looking at a lot of these "additional modes", they should have been in the base game and now selling these off as DLC is pure greed imo. I guess that's modern gaming, sell your game in parts and profit
This does nothing for me. I detest multiplayer largely because of the behavior of the players and the toxicity in the player chats. To me it sounds like nothing but a cash grab. This could have been a patch at best and honestly it’s insulting for us guys that have played Mechwarrior since its very first game.
Bought this game for the campaign and story and it was great. I will buy DLCs if they include more campaign and story. Zero interest in area modes.
Miss, I already have zero desire to ever reply Clans. It just... I should like it but the visuals were kinda muddy n didnt really look better than MW5, combat and mech gameplay felt floaty, anything but lasers felt absolutely awful. Ballistics just feel like they do no damage. This isnt gunna make me play it again. I'd rather see a better MW5 Mercs DLC, Solaris was a bit of a wiff as well. I do kinda see why you'd want a paid DLC a bit after considering its on gamepass, not overly gunna fault em there but the gameplay itself is too poor in MW5 clans for things like Horde mode, i just stuck it out for the story really. And really? all the omnipod sets are even more lasers? All we do is shoot lasers and ignore heat.
Do you think Mech 5 is better than Mech 5 Clans? Just curious. Personally I’ve only played Clans. Does Mech 5 2021 feel more heavy and grounded? If so I may need to get that one.
My favorite Mech game was Mech Assault 2 on original Xbox. Amazing Single player & Multiplayer. Everything felt heavy and slow, and weapons did massive damage. Even buildings would crumble, you can actually get outside your mech, mannn… those were the days.
🥱🙁 The Devs are literally killing their game. If they are charging 💵💵 just to play PvP….. then the player pool is gonna be extremely small. The PvP mode doesn’t stand a chance.
Multiplayer and Maps should be FREE… then you can charge for cosmetics and Mechs. It’s 2025 and I can’t believe they actually thought the “2012 Map Pack DLC” style will work now days
I don't think that's the target demographic at all. I don't think there is a lobby system or match maker for this planned nor would it act in any way to kill their game which is primarily single player story driven experience.
@ Well that’s sad. I was really hoping for a dedicated PvP game. That was the only thing this game was missing. I miss the old days, 20 years ago games came with an awesome single player and multiplayer all for one price, no live service no “battle pass”. Only game like that now days is Space Marine 2.
I love Mech 5, but man I wish I could fight against real humans instead of bots all the time. Mech Assualt 2 on original Xbox in 2004 was an absolute joy. Mech 5 clans was almost better, it was so close.
@@ryanh.739 If you want PVP then go play Mechwarrior Online. Its 100% PVP
@@ryanh.739 if you want PvP action mechwarrior Online is available by the same people
good point, another reason this cash grab is an utter failure and I hope very few people buy into this. PGI does not deserve to be rewarded for this kind of BS
This is such a shameless cash grab. This "DLC" is just content that should have been in the original game. Releasing this DLC only a month after the game launched really shows that this content was withheld from the base game so they could milk more money out of you. This clearly isn't content they created after the game was complete, it barely adds anything to the game, and is extremely overpriced. What a joke.
100 percent and I'm honestly disappointed TTB did not draw this conclusion. This is Paradox games level of BS
Sorry, just another mechhpack. Like you said, the strength of mechwarrior clans is the story and the dlc has no new missions. So i don´t have any interest buying it... If i want to play with/ against other human players, i play mwo.
Paid dlc?? Gtfo. I wish i hadnt bought the game now… i knew itd be half baked but wanted to support the devs and franchise. But this is stupid greed. Absolute bullshittt
Yeah, give us the good omnipods after we've played the campaigns...Not buying the DLC for now.
So bringing the NetMech experience to MW5 Clans is a DLC? So far Clans has been a fantastic modernization of what we loved about MechWarrior 2, so this had better live up to almost three decades of what was peak online MechWarrior gaming. Especially since NetMech is still going strong today.
Clans runs like ass on console. I’m very disappointed overall. Fire groups are also trash.
Runs great on my series x
@ I have it on my series x as well, and it’s terrible. Lots of blob pixels , lag, and inconsistent renderings. Mercenaries looked and ran much better imo 🤷♂️
@CrayZtwin1 sounds like a you problem. Looks great and performs great on mine
All I'm seeing here is a weaker CLan Solaris. Nothing that will help out the main game if you've already beaten it twice.