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[InnerSphereNews]

MechWarrior Online Now Available on Steam!

CHECK OUT OUR STEAM PAGE!

Watch our Steam Launch Trailer!

Check out the MechWarrior Online™ - ‘Mech Performance Steam Packs

Light ‘Mech Performance Steam Packs

Medium ‘Mech Performance Steam Packs

Heavy ‘Mech Performance Steam Packs

Assault ‘Mech Performance Steam Packs

READ THE FAQ!

Steam client FAQ:

Q: Will my existing MWO profile carry over?

Yes. After downloading MWO through Steam and logging in with your regular MWO credentials, if Steam detects existing profile data for that MWO account on your computer from an existing MWO install, it will use that profile data.

The same profile data is used by Steam and the standalone MWO client.

Q: Will downloading MWO on Steam overwrite or alter my regular MWO client?

No. Downloading MWO through Steam will download and create a new instance of the MWO client in your Steam install folder. This is the client that Steam will reference when launching MWO through Steam. After downloading MWO through Steam you can go ahead and remove your previous standalone MWO client.

However, logging in to MWO through Steam and making changes to your MWO settings or weapon groups will commit those changes to your shared MWO profile data.

Q: Will I still need or be able to use the MWO Repair Tool?

Steam has its own integrity checker, so you won't need to use our Repair Tool if you're running MWO through Steam. If you run into an issue after applying a patch through Steam, you can verify the integrity of your game cache with the following steps:

• Open Steam

• Access the Library

• Right click on MechWarrior Online

• Select Properties

• Click the Local Files tab

• Click Verify Integrity of Game Cache

Q: Is MechWarrior Online available for pre-load on Steam?

No.

Q: Will we have to run MWO through Steam starting December 10th?

No. You can continue to run MWO as normal.

Q: I notice the MWO Steam Page has a 'Steam Achievements' tag. Am I going to have to re-earn all of my Achievements?

No, your Steam Achievement progress is derived from your existing profile! The first time you log-in to MWO through Steam you'll receive notifications for each of the Achievements you've already unlocked.

Q: Does that mean I get the Achievement rewards again?

Alas, no.

Q: Can I use my Steam Wallet to purchase content?

Funds from your Steam Wallet can only be used to purchase the following items:

• MC packs through the in-game 'Purchase MC' button (brings up the Steam overlay)

• Steam Performance Pack DLC Bundles (through the MWO store page)

Steam Performance Packs will be priced using a Steam-recommended regional pricing structure.

MC purchased using Steam Wallet funds will use standard USD exchange rates.

Q: Will you have Steam Trading Cards?

Not at launch.

Q: If I uninstall my standalone client will I lose my \Saved Games\MechWarrior Online profile data?

No.

Q: Can I just migrate my standalone client into my Steam appdata folder, so I don't have to download the game through Steam again?

Possibly. We have not tested this, and we usually recommend clean installs to ensure everything is in order. However, some players report that they have done this with other games without much issue. If you run into issues after migrating your client, support services will request that you perform a clean install through Steam.

Q: My Steam client and games are on one drive, and my standalone MWO client is on another. Will I have to put my Steam MWO client on my Steam drive?

No, you can tell Steam where you want to install your games when downloading them through Steam.

Q: Will you ever have regional pricing in place for other items, aside from the Steam Performance Packs?

No information at this time.

Q: Will I still need to patch MWO using the standard MWO patcher? Will I still need to hit Play in the standard MWO launcher?

If you're running MWO through Steam all patches will be conducted within the Steam client.

Running MWO through Steam also completely bypasses the standard launcher. Hitting Play in Steam will send you right into the game.

Q: If I switch from one computer to another, will my profile data carry over (video settings, weapon groups, etc)?

No, profile data is saved locally per-machine.

[Deathlike]

Well, that's one less install to worry about (no more repair tool, except for PTS).

[Stoneblade]

If we don't want to run the steam client, can we still play MWO?

[Luscious Dan]

My question:

Like most of us, I have custom video settings and controls mapped out and I don't want to lose them during the switch. Is there a right way or a wrong way to make the switch?

[Deathlike]

Stoneblade, on 08 December 2015 - 05:17 PM, said:

If we don't want to run the steam client, can we still play MWO?

Um, yes.

The Steam client is just essentially a wrapper (not sure if that's the correct word) to the current MWO client (though, Steam will download it to its own folders).

You don't have to use Steam to play the game.

[Alexander Garden]

Luscious Dan, on 08 December 2015 - 05:20 PM, said:

My question: Like most of us, I have custom video settings and controls mapped out and I don't want to lose them during the switch. Is there a right way or a wrong way to make the switch?

The Steam install will share your existing Profile data (in \Saved Games\MechWarrior Online\Profiles\), including your weapon groups and in-game settings.

Stoneblade, on 08 December 2015 - 05:17 PM, said:

If we don't want to run the steam client, can we still play MWO?

Yes, you'll be able to continue running MWO as normal.

[Deathlike]

Luscious Dan, on 08 December 2015 - 05:20 PM, said:

My question:

Like most of us, I have custom video settings and controls mapped out and I don't want to lose them during the switch. Is there a right way or a wrong way to make the switch?

That is directly answered in question #1... your profile is controlled that way.

If you're concerned in any of the process, just copy the folder of where your profile is saved.

[Duncan1dah0]

Gratz on getting to this point. I hope it will be what everyone hopes it will be. It's been a heck of a year since CW first launched. PGI I salute you. o7

[JaidenHaze]

No words about steam money for mwo? Can I buy mech packs or Mc with steam credit?

[Alexander Garden]

JaidenHaze, on 08 December 2015 - 05:52 PM, said:

No words about steam money for mwo? Can I buy mech packs or Mc with steam credit?

Steam Wallet funds can be used to purchase MC and the Steam Performance Packs.

Steam Performance Packs will be priced using a Steam-recommended regional pricing structure.
MC purchased using Steam Wallet funds will use standard exchange rates.

[K0JAK]

18 months ago I would've considered a Steam launch as nothing more than a pipe dream, but PGI has improved so much since dropping the dead weight that was IGP.

Nice work, keep the improvements going.

[FerretboysRevenge]

How about something nice to remember pre steam days?

[Levi Porphyrogenitus]

Will there be Trading Cards?

[Alexander Garden]

Levi Porphyrogenitus, on 08 December 2015 - 06:10 PM, said:

Will there be Trading Cards?

Not at launch, no.

[K0JAK]

Big plans for the Steam Xmas sale perhaps?

[Levi Porphyrogenitus]

Alexander Garden, on 08 December 2015 - 06:17 PM, said:

Not at launch, no.

Well, that at least leaves the door open. Thanks for the quick reply!

[Threat Doc]

Will installs through Steam interfere with game-play for those of us who are not on Steam; or, is it essentially the very same game?

[Kali Rinpoche]

Good work getting to this point PGI! While I will stick with the stand alone client, I looking forward to some fresh faces and hopefully less drama monkeys.

P.S. I would love it if you guys fit in way to modify your drop deck without having to click on a planet!

Edited by Kali Rinpoche, 08 December 2015 - 06:40 PM.

[Stitchedup]

You can add games to the steam front end with a simple click. Will adding the game this way do? or do i have to download the whole game again?

[Kalamity27]

Kali Rinpoche, on 08 December 2015 - 06:31 PM, said:

Good work getting to this point PGI! While I will stick with the stand alone client, I looking forward to some fresh faces and hopefully less drama monkeys.

Hopefully there will be a lot of new players joining our ranks. It is important to remember what a steep learning curve mwo is. Try to stay classy mwo community and support the incoming pilots.