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MECHWARRIOR ONLINE LEGENDS

JULY 2024 PATCH NOTES

Patch Date and Time - July 23rd 2024 @ 10AM – 1PM PACIFIC

Version Number: v1.4.298.0

Size: 195MB

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

Patch Files (Direct Download) - http://patcher.mwomercs.com/patch/Production/frontend/FrontendPatch_434.zip

Greetings MechWarriors!

This month's update includes the NEW Legendary BattleMech, the King Crab 'Argent', a new Weapon Adjusmtent, 'Mech Adjustments, 'Mech Quirk Adjustments, and more!

ALSO THIS MONTH! The launch of the MWO Comp Championship Series 2024 TOURNAMENT SUPPORTER PACK will go live with the patch and will feature a few options and great value giving you some great options to support the upcoming annual Tournament. Get more info here: https://mwomercs.com/packages/tsp-2024

The BEACH PARTY 2024 Loot Bags and Pick-a-Prize Heroes Event Phase 1 has begun, get more info here: https://mwomercs.com/news/2024/07/2878-beach-party-2024-loot-bags-pick-prize-heroes

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 BATTLEMECH

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

NEW COMPLETE BATTLEPASS PROGRESS LINK: https://mwomercs.com/legends

The new Legendary 'Mech this month is the KING CRAB 'ARGENT' (see images below). The pack 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!

KING CRAB 'ARGENT'

WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS

THUNDERBOLT 5 MISSILE:

• Reduced impulse (cockpit shake) to 0.04 (from 0.12)

'MECH ADJUSTMENTS

PIRANHA - D*:

• Made acceleration and deceleration stats similar to Flea-17

*Further quirk adjustment for PIR-D is listed in the 'Mech Quirk Adjustments section

COMMANDO - ALL VARIANTS:

• Torso yaw angle limit is increased to 120 degrees to each side (from 95 degrees)

BEHEMOTH - 6H (LGD)*:

• Removed Lower Arm Actuators from both arms
• Increased max engine rating to 350 (from 325)

* Further quirk adjustment for the Behemoth listed in the 'Mech Quirk Adjustments section

'MECH QUIRK ADJUSTMENTS

PIRANHA

PIR-B:

• Added 40% Ballistic range
• Added -40% Plasma PPC cooldown

PIR-D*:

• Added 15% Heat dissipation
• Made survival boosts consistent with PIR-3

* Further adjustments to PIR-D is listed in the 'Mech Adjustments section

LINEBACKER

ALL VARIANTS:

• Increased LT, CT, RT Armor bonuses by +9

Variant:	LT	CT	RT	from:	LT,	CT,	RT
Prime:	20	20	20	from:	11	11	11
A:	20	20	16	from:	11	11	7
B:	20	20	20	from:	11	11	11
C:	9	20	16	from:	0	11	7
D:	16	20	20	from:	7	11	11
H:	16	15	16	from:	7	6	7
RL:	16	20	9	from:	7	11	0

CATAPULT

CPLT-FB (LGD):

• Increased LA, RA Armor bonus to +23 (from +15)

MARAUDER

MAD-B:

• Added -50% Crit chance (receiving)

LONGBOW

LGB-13NAIS:

• Reduced AC5/LAC5 HSL to +1 (from +2)

NOTE: This is fixing a redundant quirk value to avoid confusion.

BEHEMOTH*

BHN-6H (LGD):

• Increased Crit chance receiving to -25% (from -10%)
• Added +15% Rotary Autocannon rate of fire

* Further adjustments to the Behemoth is listed in the 'Mech Adjustments section

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): - http://patcher.mwomercs.com/patch/Production/frontend/FrontendPatch_434.zip

• 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\<username>\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

[RoyKilroy]

What are the quirks on the Argent?

[Adalonzo]

Can we see the Argent quirks please? Love king crabs, super excited for it. Really hoping it has some decent quirks so it can an okay mech. KGC needs a win.

[torsie]

Ecm gauss gun crabo

[Ripper X]

Still waiting on Faction Warfare improvements....It is the reason I dumped 100s into this game.

[Rho Treska]

That name just screams for a quad Silver Bullet Gauss build.

[Oberst Jaime Wolf]

Nice one. Gonna buy this. But why the loadout??? I mean it is quirked for uac's isn't it???Still I like it. Ecm equals instant buy for me. Thx!!!

[KursedVixen]

I'm expecting a bunch of clan mechs after all these new inner sphere ones once Mw5 clans launch.....

[IsawaShugenja]

The Argent looks great and it's a King Crab with ECM and decent quirks. Looks like I'll be buying my first legendary mech.

[Xaius]

Just came back to the game recently.
Q: Is there any downside to buying older legendary mechs?

I know with mech pre-releases you missed out on some bonuses if you bought them later. But it looks like you still get the battlepass and everything for the same price.

[Torkk]

How about the loadouts for the TSP mechs, that would great PGI!

Edited by Torkk, 19 July 2024 - 02:33 PM.

[KursedVixen]

Xaius, on 19 July 2024 - 02:02 PM, said:

Just came back to the game recently.
Q: Is there any downside to buying older legendary mechs?

I know with mech pre-releases you missed out on some bonuses if you bought them later. But it looks like you still get the battlepass and everything for the same price.

No there is no disadvantage to buying older legendary mechs you will get the same rewards as you would if you bought them when they were released just make sure to check the reward page once you buy the mech.. pre-order bonuses are only for mech packs....at least so far to my knowledge.

so the battlepass is the same weather you bought it when the mech was released or now, so as long as the website is up you can get all the rewards from any legendary mech.

Edited by KursedVixen, 19 July 2024 - 04:06 PM.

[TercieI]

Xaius, on 19 July 2024 - 02:02 PM, said:

Just came back to the game recently.
Q: Is there any downside to buying older legendary mechs?

I know with mech pre-releases you missed out on some bonuses if you bought them later. But it looks like you still get the battlepass and everything for the same price.

The only possible "downside" is buying them *at full price* since older ones do go on sale now sometimes (including Battlepass). We've seen the first...some I can't remember how many go on sale for 20% off. So if you want one of those, might keep an eye out for that.

[KursedVixen]

TercieI, on 19 July 2024 - 05:57 PM, said:

The only possible "downside" is buying them *at full price* since older ones do go on sale now sometimes (including Battlepass). We've seen the first...some I can't remember how many go on sale for 20% off. So if you want one of those, might keep an eye out for that.

they've gone on sale??? arn't they all $15 USD?

Edited by KursedVixen, 19 July 2024 - 06:28 PM.

[FRAGTAST1C]

I wish the ECM was in the CT. The extra slot in the ST could've been used for HPPC + large ballistic combo.

KursedVixen, on 19 July 2024 - 06:28 PM, said:

they've gone on sale??? arn't they all $15 USD?

I usually buy Legendaries on Steam and I've seen them on sale a number of times. Pretty sure when PGI announces a sale on Legendary Mechs, it's on both Steam and the MWO website.

[Khalcruth]

More armor on Linebackers. Why not. Because 12 x 4 Linebacker rushes weren't enough of a thing.

[Duke Falcon]

Dunno...
A KGC should display some more skills and opportunities... The basic loadout is lackluster...
Anyone who may buy this sure would turn it to a Gauss-crab (sorry, that ECM cries for it)...

Wait! Thunderbolts cause cockpit shake on hit?
Sorry, that's new for me...

[Saved By The Bell]

Still no cheat gauss adder correction?

[Not Him]

KursedVixen, on 19 July 2024 - 10:53 AM, said:

I'm expecting a bunch of clan mechs after all these new inner sphere ones once Mw5 clans launch.....

Still waiting for a clan mech that can carry them RACs.
since there is a Annie that can carry clan gauss.

[Bud Crue]

Khalcruth, on 19 July 2024 - 08:55 PM, said:

More armor on Linebackers. Why not. Because 12 x 4 Linebacker rushes weren't enough of a thing.

I realize this is CW concern, but even there, when was the last time a Linbacker rush was a real concern? 2018 maybe? In QP the Linebacker is one of the easiest to kill heavies, and one of the most under gunned, and load out limited mechs in the game. This buff has been a long overdue (imo, should have happened back when the Black Lanner took its role).