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MechWarrior Online

A Simulator game by Piranha Games, released in 2013

72/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldPC (Microsoft Windows)

MechWarrior Online is a tactical online shooter set in the BattleTech Universe. The battlefields of the 31st century are dominated by powerful mechanized units known as BattleMechs. You will assume the role of an elite MechWarrior, fighting for supremacy over the galaxy.

MultiplayerMassively Multiplayer Online (MMO)

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MechWarrior Online Download Size

The official download size for MechWarrior Online is 45 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $2.70 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

45GB

Est. SSD Cost

$2.70USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

1h 1m

Is MechWarrior Online Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
350Players Online

There are currently 350 people playing MechWarrior Online, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 420
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the MechWarrior Online save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\MechWarriorOnline\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/MechWarriorOnline/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/MechWarriorOnline/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is MechWarrior Online Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified MechWarrior Online, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 102 user configs ↗

Can I Run MechWarrior Online?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run MechWarrior Online smoothly, your PC needs at least 8 GB RAM RAM and a NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 660 / AMD: Radeon HD 7870 or equivalent GPU. Plan for 45 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OS64-Bit Windows 8.1
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel: Core 2 Duo E7300 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD: Athlon 64 X2 6400+ @ 3.2GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA: 8800 GT / AMD: Radeon HD 5670
  • 💾
    Storage16 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OS64-Bit Windows 10
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel: Core i5-3470 @ 3.20 GHz / AMD: FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA: GeForce GTX 660 / AMD: Radeon HD 7870
  • 💾
    Storage45 GB available space
Download Size
45 GBAverage

Is MechWarrior Online Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

72
Rated 72 out of 100
Mixed Reviews2 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 2 critic reviews, opinion on MechWarrior Online is divided. While it offers some unique simulator mechanics, the score of 72 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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