What changed in MechWarrior Online™ Legends in 2021
73 updates · 7 main milestones · Feb 7, 2021 to Dec 16, 2021
- 3 eventsPredator Booster Pack Available for Pre-Ordernew content
New 'Mech variant pack set to arrive next month.
SteamIntroduction of Hellebore Outpost Mapnew contentMilestoneA completely new Quick Play map designed from the ground-up, based on the biome from Hellebore Springs.
SteamRe-balanced Maps: Canyon Network and Viridian Bogbalance changeMaps have undergone re-balancing, with extensive overhauls for Polar Highlands and HPG Manifold.
Steam - 1 eventNovember Free Mech Event Challengeseasonal event
Complete challenges to unlock the Ebon Jaguar EBJ-B and earn decals, colors, GSP, and more.
Steam - 5 eventsCaustic Valley Reborn Map Rebalancenew content
The newest rebalanced map, Caustic Valley Reborn, is now available.
SteamViridian Bog Map Coming in Octobernew contentAnnouncement of the fifth major map update, Viridian Bog, coming in October.
SteamWeapon Adjustmentsbalance changeVarious weapon adjustments have been made to improve gameplay balance.
Steam - 1 eventSeptember 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.
Steam - 1 eventShadow 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.
Steam - 4 eventsEquipment Adjustment Pass for Jump Jet Performancebalance change
Adjustment Pass focusing on improving Jump Jet performance.
SteamMap Fixes for Canyon Network and Polar Highlandsbug fixSmall changes and bug fixes to both of the recently updated maps.
SteamRelease of the Warden Packdlc releaseMilestoneFollow-up to the Stryker Pack and the second Booster Pack this year.
SteamWeapons Adjustment Pass for Clans and Inner Spherebalance changeAnother Weapons Adjustment Pass focusing on balance for Clans and the Inner Sphere.
Steam - 5 eventsUnlock Atlas AS7-D 'Mechnew content
Earn 200 Loot Bags to unlock the Atlas AS7-D Standard 'Mech (Mech Bay Included).
SteamBeach Party Loot Bag Eventseasonal eventComplete beach party 2021 challenges to earn loot bags and unlock the Atlas AS7-D plus bonus items.
SteamPick a Prize for Atlas AS7-Dquality of lifeEarn 300 Loot Bags to choose a Camo Pattern for the Atlas AS7-D.
SteamAtlas Cockpit Itemsnew contentUnlock Atlas Head Cockpit Standing Item, Atlas Glowing Eyes Bolt-On, and Atlas Backpack Bolt-On at various loot bag levels.
SteamLoot Bag Rewardsnew contentEarn various rewards including Active Premium Time, MC, C-Bills, GXP, GSP, and Cockpit Items.
Steam - 2 events
- 6 eventsFirst Round of Agility/Mobility Changesbalance change
Introduced the first round of changes to agility and mobility mechanics.
SteamArmor Redistribution on 5 'Mech Chassisbalance changeChanges made to armor distribution on five different 'Mech chassis.
SteamCanyon Network Map Overhaulnew contentSignificant overhaul of the Canyon Network map by new level designer Francois.
SteamSecond Round of Weapons Balance Changesbalance changeImplemented a second round of balance changes to various weapons.
SteamRelease of Stryker Booster Packdlc releaseMilestoneLaunch of the Stryker Booster Pack featuring new content.
SteamRelease of Warden Booster Packdlc releaseMilestoneLaunch of the new Warden Booster Pack featuring new content.
Steam - 1 eventMay 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.
Steam - 5 eventsIntroduction of Stryker Booster Packdlc releaseMilestone
Includes two brand new (S)pecial variants of the Dragon and the Thunderbolt with unique patterns and cockpit items.
Steam69 Weapon and Equipment Changesbalance changeMilestoneLargest single rebalance pass to weapons and equipment implemented in a single patch.
SteamNew Player Packs Announcementnew contentComing soon featuring four Inner Sphere Hero 'Mechs and additional bonuses at a discount.
SteamSpawn Point Changes to Tourmaline MapworldResolved issues with Assault 'Mechs spawning in vulnerable areas.
SteamMiscellaneous Quirk ChangesgameplayA few Quirk changes have been made with more attention to come in future patches.
Steam - 1 eventApril Free Mech Event: Everyone's Mad Hereseasonal event
Complete Challenges to earn the Mad Cat MKII 'Mech and more!
Steam - 6 eventsReduction 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.
SteamHiring of New Level Designernew contentA new Level Designer has been hired to address map issues and improve existing map design.
SteamSpawn Point Fixes for Tourmaline Map DelayedgameplaySpawn Point fixes for the Tourmaline map have been postponed to Q2 due to complications.
SteamMWO Localization EffortslocalizationPlans for MWO localization to attract new players to the community.
SteamLucky Charms Loot Bag Eventseasonal eventCurrent event includes a FREE Grasshopper GHR-5H 'Mech.
SteamStryker Pack Coming in Aprildlc releaseNew content starting with the Stryker Pack is scheduled for release in April.
Steam - 6 eventsMarch 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.
SteamPhase 2 Loot Bag Detailsseasonal eventEarn 1 Loot bag for every 100 Damage accumulated during Phase 2.
Steam200 GSP Bundle Bonus RedeemshopPurchase a 200 GSP Bundle to earn 25 Bonus Redeems during the event.
SteamStryker Pack Bonus RedeemshopPurchase the Stryker Pack to earn 50 bonus redeems during the Lucky Charms Event.
SteamPhase 1 Loot Bag Detailsseasonal eventEarn 1 Loot bag for every 100 Match score accumulated during Phase 1.
SteamGrand Prize Loot Bag Rewardsseasonal eventEarn various rewards including Emerald Cicada Warhorn and Grasshopper Bolt-on Knuckles for collecting Loot bags.
Steam - 3 eventsHuntsman Prime Mech Availablenew content
Earn the Huntsman Prime Mech during the February event.
SteamFebruary Free Mech Hunt: The Huntsmanseasonal eventParticipate in the event to earn the Huntsman Prime and various rewards throughout February.
SteamRewards for Participationnew contentRewards include Premium Time, cockpit items, C-bills, colors, camo pattern, and a mech bay.
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