MWO: Become a Legend (original) (raw)

MECHWARRIOR ONLINE LEGENDS

AUGUST 2024 PATCH NOTES

Patch Date and Time - August 20th 2024 @ 10AM – 1PM PACIFIC

Version Number: v1.4.299.0

Size: TBD

Please note that due to compression differences the Steam patch size may be larger than the standalone client patch size.

Patch Files (Direct Download) - TBD

Greetings MechWarriors!

This month's update includes the NEW Legendary BattleMechS, the CHAMPION 'APACHE' and the PHOENIX HAWK 'SPECTRE' , a new Weapon Adjustment, 'Mech Quirk Adjustments, and more!

Last month we launched the MWO Comp Championship Series 2024 TOURNAMENT SUPPORTER PACK with the current prize pool already over $27,000! With this patch Comp Queue will open, so if you're at all interested in participating or have questions, be sure to check out the MWO Comp CS24 info post HERE.

A 2-week Patch Science Sale will go live with the patch and include all the usual equipment, weapons, and applicable BattleMechs. So have fun, and get your 'Mech science on!

Updates are subject to further balance changes in the future, so get out there and do the science, and get us your feedback for future iterations.

And now, we really hope you enjoy the patch!

-The MechWarrior Online Team

NEW LEGENDARY BATTLEMECHS

PLEASE NOTE: REDEEM BATTLEPASS REWARDS ON THE WEBSITE STORE PAGE (UPDATED EVERY HOUR)

The new Legendary 'Mechs this month are the CHAMPION 'APACHE' and the PHOENIX HAWK 'SPECTRE' (see images below). The packs will sell for $15 USD on the website and will also be available on Steam. Each Legendary 'Mech is a new variant of an existing chassis, has a custom paint job, and a 30% C-Bill boost. Also included with each pack is the new mini battle pass system driven by 'Mech XP. Just by playing the 'Mech, you will earn GSP, C-Bills, MC, Premium Time, and exclusive Cockpit Items, Decals, Colors, and Bolt-Ons! However, unlike a typical battle pass system, there will be no expiration date to earn these extra items. Take as long as you need!

'Apache' Quirks:

• CT Armor +12
• RT LT Armor +10
• RA LA Armor +12
• RL LL Armor +10
• Ballistic Velocity +25%
• RAC ROF +25%
• RAC Jam Ramp Down -50%
• RAC Range +15%
• Fall Damage -50%

'Spectre' Quirks:

• LA RA Armor +21
• LT RT Armor +5
• CT Structure +10
• LT RT Structure +9
• LA RA Structure +7
• LL RL Structure +9
• Pulse Laser Heat Gen -20%
• MG Range +50%
• MG ROF +30%
• Fall Damage -50%

CHAMPION 'APACHE'

PHOENIX HAWK 'SPECTRE'

WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS

AC 10:

• Reduced heat to 2.0 (from 2.5)

BATTLEMECH QUIRK ADJUSTMENTS

Commando

COM-2D:

• Increased energy cooldown to -40% (from -25%)
• Increased missile ammo bonus to +100% (from +50%)
• Added -15% missile spread

COM-3A:

• Increased cooldown to -25% (from -15%)
• Increased missile velocity to 50% (from 15%)
• Increased stock seismic sensor range to +200m (from +100m)
• Increased (A)SRM ammo bonus to 100% (from 50%)

COM-1B:

• Increased target info gathering speed to +50% (from +30%)
• Increased weapon velocity to 30% (from 20%)

COM-1D:

• Removed -20% energy cooldown
• Removed -10% missile cooldown
• Added -20% cooldown
• Added -30% Laser duration
• Added +50% (A)SRM ammo per ton bonus

COM-D03:

• Added -30% laser duration
• Added -10% heat

COM-TDK:

• Increased coolshot cooldown to -40% (from -25%)
• Added +30% target info gathering speed

Adder

ADR-W:

• Removed +8 LT, CT, RT Armor bonus from SO8
• Increased Machine Gun range to 25% in SO8 (from 15%)
• Added -25% Weapon spread in SO8

Raven

All Variants:

• Sensor range bonus is set to +250m for all variants

RVN-3L:

• Increased UAV range bonus to +30% (from 15%)
• Added +50% target info gathering speed

RVN-2X:

• Increased laser duration bonus to -20% (from -10%)
• Increased Medium laser family range to 20% (from 10%)

RVN-4X:

• Removed -5% Energy cooldown
• Increased heat to -10% (from -5%)
• Increased laser duration to -30% (from -20%)
• Increased cooldown to -20% (from -15%)

RVN-H:

• Increased Jump Jet initial thrust to 100% (from 40%)

Stone Rhino

SR-1, SR-2, SR-6, SR-K and SR-AK:

• Reduced LA, LT, CT, RT, RA Armor bonus to +13 (from +20)
• Reduced LL, RL armor bonus to +10 (from +15)

Patch Files (Direct Download)

To make the patching process easier for players with limited download caps, we'll be providing direct download links for the patch file(s) that comprise this patch. This will allow you to download the patch file(s) elsewhere, for manual injection into the MWO patcher through a Patch Cache folder.

Aside from allowing you to download the patch file(s) elsewhere, on another connection, there are no additional benefits to performing the patch this way; the patching process itself will be the same.

This direct patch download process will only work for players running the standalone client. It does not apply to players running MWO through Steam.

Patch File(s): - TBD

• Download the above file(s)
• For sake of ease, we recommend creating a dedicated folder for the patch file(s), such as 'MWO Patch Cache'
• You do not need to unzip or unpack the patch file(s)
• Launch the MWO Portal
• Select the three horizontal lines in the top left of the Portal Window
• Choose the 'Specify Patch File Cache' option
• In the field that appears, paste or enter the location in which you saved the patch file(s) and hit OK
• For example, C:\Users\\Documents\MWO Patch Cache
• Click the blue Patch button
• The launcher will now check the Patch Cache folder you defined. If it locates the required patch files, it will unpack and use those files to apply the patch
• Once the patch is complete, launch the game