MechWarrior Online

Introduction

Introducing the highly anticipated addition to MechWarrior Online: the Stone Rhino! This colossal 'Mech has been the talk of the community, and it's finally here to dominate the battlefield. With its impenetrable armor and a weapons loadout that will send shivers down your enemies' spines, the Stone Rhino is the epitome of raw power and intimidation. Don't miss your chance to secure your order and become an unstoppable force in MechWarrior Online. Get ready to stomp your way to victory and unleash devastation upon your foes with the SR-K "KOLOSS"!

NEW 'MECH: STONE RHINO

We are very excited for the arrival of the unstoppable Stone Rhino! This 'Mech is the single-most requested Clan 'Mech by the community, and embodies raw power and intimidation. A formidable 100-ton Clan war machine, the Stone Rhino boasts an abundance of impenetrable armor, and a weapons loadout that will make your enemies tremble in fear. Prepare to stomp your way onto the battlefield and unleash devastation upon your foes. Secure your order today, and become a force to be reckoned with in MechWarrior Online!

SR-K "KOLOSS"

SR-6(S)

SR-1

SR-2

SR-3

SR-4

SR-7

NEW MAP: CERES METAL SCRAPYARD

"Ceres Metal Scrapyard" is a bit larger than Canyon Network, and will be available in Quick Play and Event Queue modes. Speaking of Event Queue, watch out for a special event coming Wednesday July 26 called "Garbage Day" featuring the new map and everyone's favorite trashcan 'Mech!

NEW LEGENDARY BATTLEMECHS

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

ANNIHILATOR "STONE CRUSHER" BATTLEPASS REDEEM LINK: TBD

ANNIHILATOR "GAUSSZILLA" BATTLEPASS REDEEM LINK: TBD

The two new Legendary 'Mechs this month include the twin Annihilator assault 'Mechs "Stone Crusher" and "Gausszilla" (see images below). Each 'Mech 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, an "outlier" quirk, 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!

"STONE CRUSHER"

"GAUSSZILLA"

WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS

CLAN ER MEDIUM LASER

Increased heat penalty multiplier to 2.8 (from 1.4)

PPC

Point blank (0m) damage is increased to 5.5 (from 0) - Sharp exponential increase to 10 damage at 90 meters

* NOTE: Range quirks and range skill nodes now affect the 90m range bracket as well.

HEAVY PPC

Point blank (0m) damage is increased to 5.5 (from 0) - Sharp exponential increase to 15 damage at 90 meters

* NOTE: Range quirks and range skill nodes now affect the 90m range bracket as well.

CLAN AUTOCANNON 10

Increased heat penalty minimum threshold to 5 (from 3) - You can fire 4 without penalty
Increased heat penalty multiplier to 24.0 (from 1.0) - Firing 5 or more applies a large penalty

ROTARY AUTOCANNON 5

Decreased Spin-up time to 0.75s (from 1.0s) - Similar to RAC-2
Increased Ramp down duration to 10s (from 9.5s) - Similar to RAC-2

'MECH AGILITY ADJUSTMENTS

MARAUDER IIC - MAD IIC, MAD-IIC-A, MAD-IIC-B , MAD-IIC-C , MAD-IIC-D , MAD-IIC-2 , MAD-IIC-SCORCH, MAD-IIC-DREADNAUGHT

Increased Acceleration to 17.72 kph/s (from 13.11)
Increased Deceleration to 21.76 kph/s (from 19.12)
Increased Torso twist rate to 90 deg/s yaw and 64.69 deg/s pitch (from 76.5 and 56.25)

MARAUDER IIC - MAD-IIC-8

Increased Acceleration to 17.72 kph/s (from 15.42)
Increased Deceleration to 21.76 kph/s (from 19.12)
Increased Torso twist rate to 90 deg/s yaw and 64.69 deg/s pitch (from 76.5 and 56.25)

MAD CAT MKII - MCII-1 , MCII-B

*Agility stats have been changed to be similar to MCII-2/MCII-4

Increased Acceleration to 15.41 kph/s (from 13.11)
Increased Deceleration to 19.72 kph/s (from 18.05)
Increased Torso twist rate to 90 deg/s yaw and 64.69 deg/s pitch (from 76.5 and 56.25)
Increased max Torso yaw angle to 90 degrees (from 85)

MAD CAT MKII - MCII-DS

*Agility stats have been changed to be similar to MCII-MOONWALKER

Increased Torso twist rate to 90 deg/s yaw and 64.69 deg/s pitch (from 76.5 and 56.25)
Increased max Torso yaw angle to 90 degrees (from 85)

'MECH ADJUSTMENTS

NIGHTSTAR

Hand Actuators are removed from NSR-9J , NSR-9FC , NSR-9P , NSR-10P, NSR-WP (Hand models will remain on the arms for aesthetic reasons)
Nightstar arms have been moved closer to the body to improve weapon convergence

SKILL TREE ADJUSTMENTS

Enhanced UAC/RAC nodes now provide Jam time duration to Rotary Auto Cannons as well. This in addition to the already existing Ramp down cooldown time that is provided by this node for RACs.

'MECH QUIRK ADJUSTMENTS

URBANMECH

UM-K9:

Removed -30% UAC Jam chance
Added -30% Weapon Jam chance (UAC/RAC)
Added 15% Rotary Autocannon RoF

UM-60L:

Added 30% Rotary Autocannon RoF

RAVEN

RVN-4X:

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

RVN-H:

Increased LT, RT Structure bonus to +18 (from +12)

CICADA

CDA-2B:

Removed -25% STD Laser cooldown
Added -25% Laser cooldown

HATCHETMAN

HCT-6D:

Added 20% Rotary Autocannon Rate of Fire

HCT-7R:

Increased RA Armor bonus to +24 (from +8)

UZIEL

All Variants:

Increased LT, CT, RT Armor bonus to +13 (from +8)

UZL-3S:

Added +8 Armor to LA, RA
Added -60% Missile spread

UZL-2S:

Added +8 Armor to LA, RA
Added -60% Missile spread

UZL-3P:

Added -60% Missile spread
Increased Ballistic ammo per ton boost to +100% (from +60%)

UZL-5P:

Added +8 Armor to LA, RA
Removed -5% Ballistic cooldown
Removed -10% Energy cooldown
Increased Cooldown to -20% (from -10%)
Added -15% Ballistic heat
Added -40% Rotary Autocannon Jam chance

UZL-6P:

Added +8 Armor to LA, RA

UZL-BE:

Added +8 Armor to LA, RA
Removed 15% PPC Velocity
Added 20% Weapon velocity
Added 260% MRM 10 velocity

WOLVERINE

WVR-7D:

Removed -40% UAC Jam chance
Added -40% Weapon Jam chance (UAC/RAC)

DRAGON

DRG-5N:

Removed -40% UAC Jam chance
Added -40% Weapon Jam chance (UAC/RAC)

RIFLEMAN

RFL-8D:

Added -40% Rotary Autocannon Jam chance

CATAPULT

CPLT-BB:

Replaced -10% MRM 10/20/30/40 heat with -10% MRM heat (clean-up)

VICTOR

VTR-9B:

Removed -40% UAC Jam chance
Added -40% Weapon Jam chance (UAC/RAC)

BATTLEMASTER

BLR-1D:

Removed -30% UAC Jam chance
Removed -25% Rotary Autocannon Jam ramp duration
Reduced Ballistic cooldown to -10% (from -20%)
Added -100% Weapon Jam chance (UAC/RAC)

MARAUDER IIC

MAD-IIC-SC:

Added -7.5% Ballistic cooldown
Added -7.5% LBX cooldown

BLOOD ASP

BAS-Prime , BAS-C , BAS-E , BAS-RA:

Added +7 Armor bonus to LT, RT pods

BAS-A:

Increased Armor bonus on LT, RT pods to +14 (from +7)

BAS-B:

Added +7 Armor bonus to RT pod

BAS-D:

Added +7 Armor bonus to LT pod

EXECUTIONER

EXE-Prime:

Added -10% Gauss Rifle cooldown in LA

EXE-B:

Added -20% UAC Jam chance in LA
Increased UAC Jam duration to -60% in SO8 (from -25%)

EXE-C:

Added -30% UAC Jam chance in RA
Increased UAC Jam chance to -70% in SO8 (from -40%)
Removed -20% Ballistic cooldown from SO8
Reduced Missile cooldown to -15% in SO8 (from -20%)
Increased Cooldown to -25% in SO8 (from -20%)

EXE-CH:

Added -30% UAC Jam chance in RA
Added 25% Ballistic velocity in SO8

NIGHTSTAR

NSR-10P:

Removed Rotary Autocannon HSL +1
Added Rotary Autocannon 2 HSL +1

ANNIHILATOR

ANH-MB:

Replaced -10% MRM 10/20/30/40 heat with -10% MRM heat (clean-up)

FAFNIR

FNR-J (LGD):

Added Rotary Autocannon 2 HSL +1

KING CRAB

KGC-000:

Increased Heat to -12.5% (from -5%)

KGC-0000:

Removed -5% Energy heat
Removed -10% Missile heat
Added -10% Heat

KGC-000B:

Removed -5% Energy heat
Removed -25% UAC Jam chance
Added -10% Heat
Added -30% Weapon Jam chance (UAC/RAC)

KGC-001:

Increased Heat to -15% (from -10%)

KODIAK

KDK-3:

Increased Crit Chance (Receiving) to -60% (from -15%)

KDK-4:

Removed 10% Missile velocity
Added 10% Weapon velocity
Added -30% UAC Jam chance
Added -10% Heat

KDK-SB:

Increased LT, CT, RT Armor bonus to +18 (from +10)
Added -15% Weapon spread

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\<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