What changed in MechWarrior Online™ Legends in 2021

73 updates · 7 main milestones · Feb 7, 2021 to Dec 16, 2021

  1. 4 events
    Snow Day Salesshop

    Special sales event during the holiday season.

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    Holiday Bonus Free Mechsnew content

    Players can receive free mechs as part of the holiday celebration.

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    Stocking Stuffer Loot Bag Eventseasonal event

    A special event for the Holiday Season featuring loot bags.

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    Rivals Mech Packnew content

    Introduction of a new mech pack for players.

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  2. 3 events
    Predator Booster Pack Available for Pre-Ordernew content

    New 'Mech variant pack set to arrive next month.

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    Introduction of Hellebore Outpost Mapnew contentMilestone

    A completely new Quick Play map designed from the ground-up, based on the biome from Hellebore Springs.

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    Re-balanced Maps: Canyon Network and Viridian Bogbalance change

    Maps have undergone re-balancing, with extensive overhauls for Polar Highlands and HPG Manifold.

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  3. 8 events
    Upcoming Quick Play Mapnew content

    New Quick Play map based on the Faction Play map Hellbore Springs coming in December.

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    MWO Comp Reward 'Mechnew content

    Introduction of the MWO Comp Reward 'Mech.

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    November FREE 'Mech Remindernew content

    Reminder to claim the November FREE 'Mech.

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    Stocking Stuffer Eventseasonal event

    Announcement of the upcoming Stocking Stuffer Event.

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    Annual Rewards Program 'Mechsnew content

    Delivery of the Annual Rewards Program 'Mechs to celebrate the 8th anniversary.

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    December FREE 'Mechsnew content

    Announcement of free 'Mechs available in December.

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    Weapon Changesbalance change

    Adjustments made to various weapons.

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    Mech Quirk Pass and Adjustmentsbalance change

    Another pass on 'Mech quirks with adjustments.

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  4. 1 event
    November Free Mech Event Challengeseasonal event

    Complete challenges to unlock the Ebon Jaguar EBJ-B and earn decals, colors, GSP, and more.

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  5. 4 events
    Hunter Pack Release Dateshop

    Hunter Pack releasing on October 19th for Bonus Redeems.

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    Trick or Treat 2021 Loot Bag Eventseasonal event

    Participate in the Trick or Treat 2021 Loot Bag event to collect and open Loot Bags.

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    Hellspawn Free Mechnew content

    Earn the Hellspawn Free mech during the Trick or Treat event.

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    New Predator Booster Pack Announcementshop

    Predator Booster Pack releasing in January with Bonus Redeems.

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  6. 5 events
    Caustic Valley Reborn Map Rebalancenew content

    The newest rebalanced map, Caustic Valley Reborn, is now available.

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    Viridian Bog Map Coming in Octobernew content

    Announcement of the fifth major map update, Viridian Bog, coming in October.

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    Mech Adjustmentsbalance change

    Adjustments have been made to certain 'Mechs for better balance.

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    Weapon Adjustmentsbalance change

    Various weapon adjustments have been made to improve gameplay balance.

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    Quirk Passbalance change

    A significant Quirk Pass has been implemented to enhance gameplay.

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  7. 1 event
    September Free Mech Eventseasonal event

    Join us for the September Free Mech Event and complete the objectives to earn the Warhammer WHM-6R and extra goodies.

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  8. 5 events
    HPG Manifold Rebornnew content
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    Caustic Valley Map Update Coming in Septemberworld
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    First Quirk Pass on Select 'Mechsgameplay
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    Equipment Changesbalance change
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    Weapon Changesbalance change
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  9. 1 event
    Shadow Hawk SHD-2K Free Mech Eventnew content

    Complete challenges to earn the Shadow Hawk SHD-2K Variant and Buccaneer Pattern unlock for all Shadow Hawk Mechs.

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  10. 4 events
    Equipment Adjustment Pass for Jump Jet Performancebalance change

    Adjustment Pass focusing on improving Jump Jet performance.

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    Map Fixes for Canyon Network and Polar Highlandsbug fix

    Small changes and bug fixes to both of the recently updated maps.

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    Release of the Warden Packdlc releaseMilestone

    Follow-up to the Stryker Pack and the second Booster Pack this year.

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    Weapons Adjustment Pass for Clans and Inner Spherebalance change

    Another Weapons Adjustment Pass focusing on balance for Clans and the Inner Sphere.

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  11. 5 events
    Unlock Atlas AS7-D 'Mechnew content

    Earn 200 Loot Bags to unlock the Atlas AS7-D Standard 'Mech (Mech Bay Included).

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    Beach Party Loot Bag Eventseasonal event

    Complete beach party 2021 challenges to earn loot bags and unlock the Atlas AS7-D plus bonus items.

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    Pick a Prize for Atlas AS7-Dquality of life

    Earn 300 Loot Bags to choose a Camo Pattern for the Atlas AS7-D.

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    Atlas Cockpit Itemsnew content

    Unlock Atlas Head Cockpit Standing Item, Atlas Glowing Eyes Bolt-On, and Atlas Backpack Bolt-On at various loot bag levels.

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    Loot Bag Rewardsnew content

    Earn various rewards including Active Premium Time, MC, C-Bills, GXP, GSP, and Cockpit Items.

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  12. 2 events
    Completion of 2nd Agility Passgameplay

    Addition of 97 more 'Mech chassis, completing the first complete Agility Pass for all 'Mechs in the game.

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    New Map: Polar Highlandsnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of the new Polar Highlands map designed by Level Designer Francois.

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  13. 2 events
    June Free Mech Eventseasonal event

    Players can pick up 2 Light Mechs: JAVELIN JVN-11A and ARCTIC CHEETAH ACH-E, along with Mech bays.

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    Weapon Damage Requirements Clarificationgameplay

    Specific weapon damage requirements for event tasks clarified, requiring exact weapon systems to earn damage.

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  14. 6 events
    First Round of Agility/Mobility Changesbalance change

    Introduced the first round of changes to agility and mobility mechanics.

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    Armor Redistribution on 5 'Mech Chassisbalance change

    Changes made to armor distribution on five different 'Mech chassis.

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    Canyon Network Map Overhaulnew content

    Significant overhaul of the Canyon Network map by new level designer Francois.

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    Second Round of Weapons Balance Changesbalance change

    Implemented a second round of balance changes to various weapons.

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    Release of Stryker Booster Packdlc releaseMilestone

    Launch of the Stryker Booster Pack featuring new content.

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    Release of Warden Booster Packdlc releaseMilestone

    Launch of the new Warden Booster Pack featuring new content.

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  15. 1 event
    May Free Mech Event: Timberwolf TBR-C(C)seasonal event

    Players can earn the Timberwolf TBR-C(C) along with 2 colors, decals, currency, and a pattern for the Timberwolf Mech.

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  16. 5 events
    Introduction of Stryker Booster Packdlc releaseMilestone

    Includes two brand new (S)pecial variants of the Dragon and the Thunderbolt with unique patterns and cockpit items.

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    69 Weapon and Equipment Changesbalance changeMilestone

    Largest single rebalance pass to weapons and equipment implemented in a single patch.

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    New Player Packs Announcementnew content

    Coming soon featuring four Inner Sphere Hero 'Mechs and additional bonuses at a discount.

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    Spawn Point Changes to Tourmaline Mapworld

    Resolved issues with Assault 'Mechs spawning in vulnerable areas.

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    Miscellaneous Quirk Changesgameplay

    A few Quirk changes have been made with more attention to come in future patches.

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  17. 1 event
    April Free Mech Event: Everyone's Mad Hereseasonal event

    Complete Challenges to earn the Mad Cat MKII 'Mech and more!

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  18. 6 events
    Reduction of Match Score for AMSbalance change

    Match Score for AMS has been determined to need a reduction, but further work on the overall Match Scoring system is required.

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    Hiring of New Level Designernew content

    A new Level Designer has been hired to address map issues and improve existing map design.

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    Spawn Point Fixes for Tourmaline Map Delayedgameplay

    Spawn Point fixes for the Tourmaline map have been postponed to Q2 due to complications.

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    MWO Localization Effortslocalization

    Plans for MWO localization to attract new players to the community.

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    Lucky Charms Loot Bag Eventseasonal event

    Current event includes a FREE Grasshopper GHR-5H 'Mech.

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    Stryker Pack Coming in Aprildlc release

    New content starting with the Stryker Pack is scheduled for release in April.

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  19. 6 events
    March Free Mech and Lucky Charms Loot Bag Eventseasonal event

    Participate in the Lucky Charms event with phases starting on March 11th and March 18th, ending on April 6th.

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    Phase 2 Loot Bag Detailsseasonal event

    Earn 1 Loot bag for every 100 Damage accumulated during Phase 2.

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    200 GSP Bundle Bonus Redeemshop

    Purchase a 200 GSP Bundle to earn 25 Bonus Redeems during the event.

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    Stryker Pack Bonus Redeemshop

    Purchase the Stryker Pack to earn 50 bonus redeems during the Lucky Charms Event.

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    Phase 1 Loot Bag Detailsseasonal event

    Earn 1 Loot bag for every 100 Match score accumulated during Phase 1.

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    Grand Prize Loot Bag Rewardsseasonal event

    Earn various rewards including Emerald Cicada Warhorn and Grasshopper Bolt-on Knuckles for collecting Loot bags.

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  20. 3 events
    Huntsman Prime Mech Availablenew content

    Earn the Huntsman Prime Mech during the February event.

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    February Free Mech Hunt: The Huntsmanseasonal event

    Participate in the event to earn the Huntsman Prime and various rewards throughout February.

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    Rewards for Participationnew content

    Rewards include Premium Time, cockpit items, C-bills, colors, camo pattern, and a mech bay.

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