Mech Commander 2 is a real-time tactics with leveling up. It belongs to the BattleTech universe, which includes video games in different genres and board games. In the sequel, the developers improved the visual component. Instead of two-dimensional isometric graphics, full 3D appeared with the ability to change the camera angle. The events of the second part take place on Carver V. In the 31st century, several influential houses are sorting things out on this planet. This game has not one, but 3 story campaigns. There are a total of 24 missions in this title. They usually ask you to destroy or protect an object, attack a convoy, capture a point, eliminate a group of enemies, and so on. Between tasks, videos with live actors are shown.

In MechCommander 2, the user controls a small squad of mechs piloted by humans. They gradually gain experience and upgrade. There are 4 levels of mastery available: Regular, Veteran, Elite, Ace. As you level up, you can choose skills to learn. Pilots can learn to use jump jets, become more maneuverable, improve their shooting accuracy, and so on. Before the sortie, the player is allowed to select robots and customize their equipment. Walking giant vehicles and weapons for them can be purchased from merchants or taken from the battlefield as trophies. Each fur here is unique. Their different types are suitable for performing specific combat missions. Here you have to fight with other robots, as well as with tanks, artillery installations and other vehicles.