Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries demo is now available for download from the official site. The demo offers players a chance to try out the single-player experience across two different missions and to go for the glory in the brand new Solaris VII arenas. Players can also fight for bragging rights across two different multiplayer maps and take five 'Mechs for a test-stomp, allowing them to get a taste of what it's like to pilot everything from a small scout 'Mech to the brand new Hellhound. The retail version of MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries is now available throughout North America for the estimated price of $49.99 (U.S.).

MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries combines the popular gun-for-hire theme with a dynamic storyline and several features never before seen in the MechWarrior universe. Following the rise to power of a newly formed Mercenary MechWarrior Company, MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries allows players to affiliate with the Northwind Highlanders, Gray Death Legion, Kell Hounds or Wolf's Dragoons to experience a captivating story line that evolves based on players' actions during the game. Features include the ability to command up to eight 'Mechs at one time, as well as new multiplayer options and a new dynamic single player campaign with more than 40 missions. Developed by Cyberlore Studios Inc. in conjunction with Microsoft's FASA Studio, MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries challenges players to decide whether to remain a neutral party in the conflict or intentionally accept contracts that will set them firmly against one of the great Noble Houses. Completing missions for either side ultimately determines the fate of the players' band of mercenaries, and the path they choose determines how their quest ends.