Introduction

Introducing the highly anticipated addition to the game, the Hatchetman BattleMech! Get ready to wield this powerful new Mech and dominate the battlefield. But that's not all - this month, the game is releasing not one, not two, but three Platinum Collections. These collections include a variety of Mechs, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. From the Inner Sphere Collection 10 Pack 1, featuring the Locust LCT-3S(P) and the Shadow Hawk SHD-2K(P), to the Inner Sphere Collection 10 Pack 2, which includes the Wolverine WVR-7K(P) and the Griffin GRF-2N(P), there's something for every Mech enthusiast. And let's not forget about the Clan Collection 10, which introduces the Nova NVA-A(P), the Summoner SMN-B(P), and the Dire Wolf DWF-A(P). Plus, with the Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Variants, you'll have even more customization options at your disposal. Don't miss out on these exciting additions - get ready to upgrade your arsenal and conquer the battlefield like never before!

NEW BATTLEMECH: HATCHETMAN

NEW PLATINUM COLLECTION 10

We have 3 new Platinum Collections this month, including the following Mechs (which will be available on Patch Day):

INNER SPHERE COLLECTION 10 PACK 1

Locust LCT-3S(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Locust Variants
Shadow Hawk SHD-2K (P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Shadow Hawk Variants
Thunderbolt TDR-9S (P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Thunderbolt Variants
Battlemaster BLR-3M(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Battlemaster Variants

INNER SPHERE COLLECTION 10 PACK 2

Wolverine WVR-7K(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Wolverine Variants
Griffin GRF-2N (P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Griffin Variants

CLAN COLLECTION 10

Nova NVA-A(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Nova Variants
Summoner SMN-B(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Summoner Variants
Dire Wolf DWF-A(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Dire Wolf Variants

WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS

As a continuation of our assessment of weapon performance, the following changes have been made:

ENERGY WEAPONS

Clan ER Large Laser:

Decreased heat to 9.5 (from 10)
Increased heat penalty multiplier to 5.75 (from 5)

BALLISTIC WEAPONS

Clan Heavy Machine Gun:

Decreased damage per second to 1.4 (from 1.5)
Decreased critical hit chances to 25%, 14%, 3% for 1x, 2x, and 3x crits (from 28%, 15.5%, 3.5%)
Decreased critical damage multiplier to 3 (from 3.75)

MISSILE WEAPONS

Clan ATM 3/6/9/12:

Decreased minimum range to 60m (from 120m)

SKILL TREE ADJUSTMENTS

Reduced Radar Deprivation skill node value to 19% per node (from 20%)

'MECH QUIRK ADJUSTMENTS

As a continuation of our assessment of 'Mech quirk performance, the following changes have been made:

VIPER

VPR-Prime:

Removed acceleration/deceleration boost from RT
Removed torso speed and turn rate boost from RT
Removed +4 Armor boost from RT
Added +8 RT Armor boost to SO8

VPR-A:

Removed +4 Armor boost from LT, RT
Added +6 LT, RT Armor boost to SO8

VPR-C:

Removed acceleration/deceleration boost from LT, RT
Removed torso speed and turn rate boost from LT, RT
Removed +4 Armor boost from LT, RT
Removed 5% MG rate of fire from SO8
Added +6 LT, RT Armor boost to SO8
Increased acceleration/deceleration boost to 20% in SO8 (from 10%)

CRUSADER

CRD-6T:

Reduced LL, LT, CT, RT, RL Armor boost to +5 (from +10)
Reduced LA, RA Armor boost to +7 (from +15)

ZEUS

All Variants:

Added -25% Critical damage chance (receiving)

Variants: ZEU-6S, ZEU-5S, ZEU-9S2

Added +7.5% Mech top speed

CYCLOPS

CP-11-A:

Removed -10% Ballistic cooldown
Removed -5% Missile cooldown
Added -10% cooldown

CP-10-Z:

Removed 10% AC20 velocity
Added 15% weapon velocity

CP-11-A-DC:

Removed 10% Missile velocity
Added 10% weapon velocity

CP-11-P:

Removed 10% Ballistic range
Removed 10% Energy range
Added 10% Range

CP-S:

Normalize survival quirks to rest of the variants
Added 15% missile range
Added 10% Laser range

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.

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