PC requirements
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries System Requirements
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries needs at least Intel Core i3-7100/AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770/AMD Radeon R9 280X graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-6700K/AMD Ryzen 7 1700, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/AMD RX Vega 56 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 10 (64-bit version) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-7100/AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-6700K/AMD Ryzen 7 1700 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770/AMD Radeon R9 280X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/AMD RX Vega 56 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 80 GB available space | 80 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Broadband internet connection is needed to play and host Co-op games. Internet Connection is NOT Required for Single player once the game is downloaded. | Broadband internet connection is needed to play and host Co-op games. Internet Connection is NOT Required for Single player once the game is downloaded. |
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Quick answers
Running MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on PC
Can my PC run MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries need?
80 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.