: If using the original installer, right-click the .exe and set it to Windows XP (Service Pack 3) .

: The game is officially considered freeware. This means you can legally download the full game, including the Desperate Measures expansion, from reputable abandonware and community preservation sites.

: Unlike the MechWarrior series, you do not pilot the Mechs. You command a unit of up to 12 Mechs from a bird's-eye view.

: A standalone, community-upgraded version of the game engine that improves stability on Windows 10 and 11. Technical Setup for Modern PCs