Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Mechwarrior 5 Merc's is still a great game! Today we're starting up a sandbox challenge as Shacks Slackers in the Battletech Universe. Join me for a challenge run with unique objectives!
Link to the mods and a list of Settings
docs.google.com/document/d/1Sl6KVHtsuK5MB30Q6rKNF3VVx4Vpotshs6azgGki4kA
Mods-
Mod List -
Battletech 3015
A lore friendly balance mod thats the core of this playthrough.
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/1048
CoopUnlocked
Allows Coop clients to do more like use the store. Only needed for coop!
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/706
CoyotesMissions
Adds a bunch of new mission types and really adds variety to the jobs your merc group can take. Also adds a system for deploying and managing a second lance / deploying tanks and Aerospace Units
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/263
ImmersiveCrateSmoke
Replaces the beam of light for a more immersive smoke plume
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/970
Lore-based Mech Variants - YAML edition
More mechs that we would see in the time of 3015-3025
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/493
ModOptions
Needed to manage to customize many of these mods in game. Adds a Mods Options menu.
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/537
MW5Compatibility
Required for mods to do more stuff!
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/168
PilotOverhaul
Adds a deeper pilot RPG like mechanics. Also allows you to customize your pilots.
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/477
StarMapTipsEnhanced
More detailed information on jobs on the sector map.
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/1150
UnofficialcoopunlockedDLC6Fix
Supposed to fix some issues with DLC6 coop
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/1084
VonHud (comes with VonCommander)
Custom hud options, also adds the command top down view.
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/585
YetAnotherMechLab
Core of the customization experience. Allows you to swap all kinds of kit out like engineer, new lore friendly equipment. This is a must have.
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/459
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Mechwarrior 5 Merc's is still a great game! Today we're starting up a sandbox challenge as Shacks Slackers in the Battletech Universe. Join me for a challenge run with unique objectives!
Link to the mods and a list of Settings
docs.google.com/document/d/1Sl6KVHtsuK5MB30Q6rKNF3VVx4Vpotshs6azgGki4kA
Mods-
Mod List -
Battletech 3015
A lore friendly balance mod thats the core of this playthrough.
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/1048
CoopUnlocked
Allows Coop clients to do more like use the store. Only needed for coop!
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/706
CoyotesMissions
Adds a bunch of new mission types and really adds variety to the jobs your merc group can take. Also adds a system for deploying and managing a second lance / deploying tanks and Aerospace Units
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/263
ImmersiveCrateSmoke
Replaces the beam of light for a more immersive smoke plume
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/970
Lore-based Mech Variants - YAML edition
More mechs that we would see in the time of 3015-3025
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/493
ModOptions
Needed to manage to customize many of these mods in game. Adds a Mods Options menu.
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/537
MW5Compatibility
Required for mods to do more stuff!
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/168
PilotOverhaul
Adds a deeper pilot RPG like mechanics. Also allows you to customize your pilots.
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/477
StarMapTipsEnhanced
More detailed information on jobs on the sector map.
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/1150
UnofficialcoopunlockedDLC6Fix
Supposed to fix some issues with DLC6 coop
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/1084
VonHud (comes with VonCommander)
Custom hud options, also adds the command top down view.
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/585
YetAnotherMechLab
Core of the customization experience. Allows you to swap all kinds of kit out like engineer, new lore friendly equipment. This is a must have.
nexusmods.com/mechwarrior5mercenaries/mods/459
Enjoy my content? Want to help support the Captain's quest to make epic videos about space sims and the modding community? We have a Patreon page! Your support is greatly appreciated :D
► Become a Fleet Member!
- Patreon: patreon.com/CaptainShack
- Donations: streamlabs.com/thexpgamers
► Find Me Here:
- Twitch: twitch.tv/captainshack
- Twitter: twitter.com/captainshack
► Community Discord ARMCO
- Discord: discord.gg/armco
Subscribe for more Videos :D
