Take command of the battlefields of the 31st century and beyond with the 2026 BattleTech: Core Rulebook. This updated rulebook presents the tabletop game’s rules in a format designed for learning and quick reference during play. It is a rules book, not a boxed starter set. 

At more than 270 pages, it follows the phases of combat from movement through heat, with illustrations and diagrams to explain the rules. It also covers terrain and battlefield conditions, Battlefield Support, AeroSpace support, weapons and equipment.

A dedicated Missions section provides a framework for building games, whether you want a quick match, a narrative campaign or a tournament scenario. Existing BattleTech mapsheets, Technical Readouts and miniatures remain compatible with the new rulebook.