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MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat is a vehicular combat simulator released in 1995 for MS-DOS. Developed and published by Activision, it is a first-person science fiction game where players pilot large robotic BattleMechs. The title serves as a successor to the original MechWarrior, focusing on the conflict between invading Clans and the human Inner Sphere.

Players assume the role of a genetically engineered Clan MechWarrior, choosing to align with either the Wolf Clan or the Jade Falcon Clan. The core activity involves piloting advanced Omnimechs in combat missions against opposing forces. Progression is structured around two distinct campaigns that integrate Clan culture, where different factions field unique mechs and operate under specific rules. Players engage in tactical battles across full 3D environments, managing their mech's weapon systems and movement to complete primary and secondary objectives.

A key system allows for the customization of mechs before missions. Players are encouraged to deploy a force smaller or less powerful than the standard allocation to achieve a higher mission rating. These ratings influence the warrior's rank, with particularly successful pilots offered promotion trials. These trials are arena battles against superior odds, and victory can advance the player's status within the Clan hierarchy, potentially up to the leadership role of Khan. The game also featured NetMech, a component that enabled online multiplayer combat, and later received special versions optimized for emerging 3D graphics hardware.