MechWarrior Online

Introduction

Introducing the highly anticipated Platinum Collection 05, now available in the store with the latest patch! This month, players can get their hands on two new collections: the Inner Sphere Collection 05 and the Clan Collection 05. Each collection includes a selection of powerful 'Mechs, such as the Commando COM-1B(P), Centurion CN9-D(P), and Orion ON1-K(P), all with exclusive Platinum Pattern Unlocks for their respective variants. And that's not all! The Marauder II MAD-6S(P), Adder ADR-A(P), Shadow Cat SHC-B(P), Timber Wolf TBR-S(P), and Supernova SNV-B(P) are also part of these incredible collections. But wait, there's more! This patch also brings some exciting 'Mech Quirk adjustments. The Javelin series receives various enhancements, including reduced missile spread, improved target info gathering, and increased missile velocity. The Jenner and Jenner IIC variants now boast increased CT armor bonuses, providing even more durability on the battlefield. And the Firestarter FS9-E gets a significant boost with increased laser range, reduced heat, and improved medium pulse laser range. With these adjustments, players can expect a fresh and balanced gameplay experience. So gear up, pilots, and get ready to dominate the battlefield with the latest patch updates!

NEW PLATINUM COLLECTION 05

(Will be added to store with patch.) We have two new Platinum Collections this month, including the following 'Mechs: INNER SPHERE COLLECTION 05 Commando COM-1B(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Commando Variants Centurion CN9-D(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Centurion Variants Orion ON1-K(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Orion Variants Marauder II MAD-6S(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Marauder Variants CLAN COLLECTION 05 Adder ADR-A(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Adder Variants Shadow Cat SHC-B(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Shadow Variants Timber Wolf TBR-S(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Timber Wolf Variants Supernova SNV-B(P) + Platinum Pattern Unlock for all Supernova Variants

'MECH QUIRK ADJUSTMENTS

This patch includes Quirk adjustments for the following 'Mechs: JAVELIN JVN-10N:

Added -10% Missile spread
Added 25% Target info gathering
Removed -5% LRM spread
Removed -5% SRM spread

JVN-10P:

Added 15% Missile velocity

JVN-11B:

Added -10% Missile spread
Added 10% Missile range
Added 100m Seismic sensor
Added 5% top speed
Removed -5% LRM spread
Removed -5% SRM spread

JVN-HT:

Removed all Structure bonuses
Added +14 Armor to LA, RA, LT, RT, CT
Added +10 Armor to LL, RL
Added -25% Overheat damage
Added 15% Missile range
Added -10% Missile cooldown
Added 10% Laser range

JENNER All Variants:

Increased CT armor bonus to +18 (from +14)

JENNER IIC All Variants:

Increased CT armor bonus to +18 (from +14)

JR7-IIC-2:

Added -15% Heavy medium laser duration
Added 15% Heavy medium laser range

FIRESTARTER FS9-E:

Removed 25% MG RoF
Removed -5% Laser duration
Added 15% STD/ER Medium laser range
Added 15% Medium pulse laser range
Added -10% Laser heat
Added -10% SNPPC heat

FS9-FS:

Removed 10% MG RoF

WOLFHOUND All Variants:

Added -10% Laser heat

WLF-2:

Added -10% ER Laser heat
Removed -5% Energy heat
Removed -5% ER Large laser heat

WLF-1:

Added -10% SNPPC Heat
Added 30% SNPPC Velocity
Removed -10% ER Laser heat

WLF-1A:

Added 10% STD Laser range

WLF-1B:

Added -10% Pulse Laser duration
Added 25% AMS RoF
Removed -10% STD Laser heat

PHOENIX HAWK PXH-1K:

Changed Hill Climb to -15% (from +15%) - Hill climb should now work as intended.

HUNCHBACK HBK-4G:

Increased AC20 cooldown to -25% (from -10%)
Increased Ballistic cooldown to -15% (from -10%)
Added 20% AC20 Velocity

HBK-4H:

Increased Ballistic cooldown to -20% (from -10%)
Added 35% Ballistic velocity
Added -40% UAC Jam chance

HBK-4J:

Added -15% LRM Cooldown
Removed -10% LRM10 cooldown

HBK-4SP:

Increased Energy cooldown to -15% (from -10%)
Added -15% SRM Cooldown
Added -30% Crit chance (receiving)
Increased all Structure bonuses by 50%

HBK-GI:

Increased Ballistic cooldown to -20% (from -10%)
Increased Gauss Rifle cooldown to -30% (from -20%)

TREBUCHET TBT-5J:

Increased STD Laser duration to -20% (from -10%)
Increased STD Laser heat to -20% (from -10%)

VAPOR EAGLE VGL-4:

Increased LA, RA Armor bonus to +18 (from +12)

VGL-RI:

Reduced weapon velocity to 20% (from 30%)

MAD DOG MDD-C:

Increased Ballistic cooldown to -10% in SO8 (from -5%)
Increased ammo per ton bonus for Gauss, AC/LB/UAC 20 to +8, +18, +6, +24 in SO8 (from +5, +12, +4, +16)

SUN SPIDER SNS-D:

Added 25% Ballistic velocity in SO8
Added -25% UAC Jam chance in SO8
Added -20% Ballistic cooldown in SO8

BANSHEE BNC-LM:

Increased cooldown to -20% (from -15%)
Added PPC Family HSL +1
Added -15% Heat
Added 25% Range
Added -15% Missile cooldown
Added 20% Weapon velocity
Removed -5% AC10 cooldown
Removed 10% AC10 Range
Removed 10% Ballistic range
Removed -5% Energy heat
Removed 10% Energy range
Removed -10% Large pulse laser heat
Removed 10% Large pulse laser range

BNC-SR:

Added 30% Missile velocity
Increased missile cooldown to -25% (from -10%)

KING CRAB All Variants:

Added +15 LL, RL Armor bonus
Increased LA, RA Armor bonus to +15
Increased CT Armor bonus to +30
Increased LT, RT Armor bonus to +20

KGC-000:

Added -5% Heat
Added -10% cooldown
Added 10% Weapon velocity
Added 10% Missile Range
Increased Missile velocity to 30% (from 10%)
Removed -10% Ballistic cooldown
Removed -10% Energy cooldown
Removed -10% Missile cooldown
Removed -5% Missile spread

KGC-0000:

Increased Ballistic velocity to 25% (from 10%)

KGC-000B:

Added -5% Cooldown
Added 15% Ballistic velocity
Added 10% Missile range
Removed -5% AC20 Cooldown
Removed -5% Energy cooldown
Removed -5% Missile cooldown
Removed -5% weapon velocity
Removed -5% Missile spread

KGC-KJ:

Added 15% Missile range
Removed -5% Missile spread

DIRE WOLF DWF-A:

Removed cLPL HSL from SO8
Added Energy weapon HSL +1 in SO8

WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS

As a continuation of our assessment of weapon performance, the following change has been made: BALLISTIC WEAPONS IS Gauss Rifle:

Reduced cooldown to 4.25 s (from 4.75 s)

SKILL TREE ADJUSTMENTS

In this patch the following changes have been made to Skill Tree nodes:

Quick Ignition node value increased to 12% (from 7%)
Hill Climb node value changed to -15% (from 5%) - This node now works as intended. Negative is a boost.
Reinforced Casing node value increased to 4% (from 1.5%)
Torso Pitch node value increased to 4% (from 2%)
Torso Yaw node value increased to 3% (from 2%)
Torso Speed nodes now affect torso pitch speed as well.
Armor Hardening node value for mechs above 60 tons is changed to 1.8%.
Skeletal Density node value for mechs above 60 tons is changed to 3.3%.

Mech tonnage	Armor hardening OLD VALUE	Armor hardening NEW VALUE	Skeletal density OLD VALUE	Skeletal density NEW VALUE
65	1.7%	1.8%	3.2%	3.3%
70	1.6%	1.8%	3.1%	3.3%
75	1.5%	1.8%	3%	3.3%
80	1.4%	1.8%	2.9%	3.3%
85	1.3%	1.8%	2.8%	3.3%
90	1.2%	1.8%	2.7%	3.3%
95	1.1%	1.8%	2.6%	3.3%
100	1%	1.8%	2.5%	3.3%

GROUPS IN QUICK PLAY

The Max Group restrictions in Quick Play stopped being enforced in the June 21st patch, this issue has been fixed with the July 19th patch. As of the July 19th patch, The Max Group Restrictions Variable will be exposed for future tuning. The default setting will be set back to Max 5 people in groups as of the July 19th patch. Max Group Restrictions 5 means each team can have can have:

one 4-player group, or
one 2-player and one 3-player group, or
two 2-player groups

BUG FIXES

Hill Climb nodes now function as intended and will reduce the slow down rate of your mech when going over sudden changes of ground slope (rocks, uneven terrain, small hills, steps, etc.). This node was acting in reverse previously.
Clan Ultra Auto Cannon 10 now deals full 10 damage instead of 9.9999, which allows it to destroy a UAV within optimum range in one shot.

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