MechDrachen — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| MOONLIGHT EVENT | 2026-10-13 | The event starts October 13 and ends on Friday the 13th this NovemberFor the duration of the event you will get 50% more experience in any mode and an additional 50% if you play on the new offshore lab mapThere are seven new weapon skins in the loot pool.The new quest system has a 75% chance to give you one out of 15 special event quests that gives you access to new event cosmetics(don't worry there will be no fear of missing out. All special quests and their rewards will be still available after the event ends but the chance drops from 75% to 10%)Added the following event cosmetics to unlock with event quest stars:3 new name plates4 new pilo |
| Secutrity Protocol | 2026-10-13 | Gameplay: Added an experience bonus of 250 if you select the public setting for lobbies (maybe it helps to increase the engagement for solo players) Sol-AR: zoom was changed from 1.0x to 2.0x Stray XML: zoom was changed from 1.5x to 2.0x Added a new session setting that allows to play a warm up mode when waiting for other players (this is enabled by default) Try to race unique tracks on each map or train your aim inside the environment of battle Added a new map called offshore lab: A laboratory far out on the North Sea Added a new secret achievement Added a brand new quest system with 45 different quests and three difficulty levels Complete u |
| Colorful Ended | 2026-07-01 | Gameplay: Removed the event decorations Removed the event bonuses |
| Decoration Patch | 2026-06-25 | Bug Fixes: Added the event decoration back into the HUB area Fixed some minor typos |
| Maintenance Protocol & Colorful Finale | 2026-06-24 | Gameplay: You only can cancel the Mirror Dome to deal damage earlier then expected from players after at least 1 second Added a new map called Maintenance Structure Added a new secret achievement Added a new game mode called Dragon Hunt Added a new weapon called SOL-AR Increased the number of customizable loadouts to six Added a new function to the loadout screen where you now can generate random loadouts to try out new combinations or get inspired by a cool looking idea All weapons now have more detailed descriptions in the details tab to give a better picture about their performance and history Bug Fixes: You now can finally bind mouse whee |
| Colorful Emergency Fix | 2026-06-10 | Bug Fix: Fixed a bug where specific maps and modes were broken if you continued playing after the match end screen. |
| Colorful QoL | 2026-06-10 | Gameplay: The delay to press the "Ready Up" button on the match result screen was increased from 0.5 sec. to 2 sec. The game now saves all data manually every time a match ends so you do not lose all your data of a session on a crash When joining a new lobby the top text now displays the current game mode Bug Fixes: Players that leave a lobby now correctly disappear from the match result leader board Reworked the broken code that made the last map and mode inside the drop downs double as likely to be selected if you choose the random option The join screen after connecting to a session is now more stable and should appear even with a bad conn |
| Colorful Random Patch | 2026-06-06 | Gameplay: Added a new ability called Mirror Dome: "Sometimes you just need a moment to yourself. Activate Mirror Dome and become invulnerable for a short time. If the others don't respect your time out, the mirror will eventually make it clear to them that you shouldn't bother people when they need a break." Added new options to the create session screen: If you want some surprises you can now select the new random settings for maps and game modes Added new options at the end of each match: Now the host can switch maps and game modes without going back to the HUB Everybody can switch loadouts and dragon without going back to the HUB (editing |
| Colorful Update & Event | 2026-06-01 | Gameplay:Added 9 new color palettes for pilotsAdded 5 new color palettes for dragonsAdded 3 new name plates to unlockDragons now can see specific objects in color (map borders, explosions, laser pointer)This should help for critical risk assessmentsAdded a new assist system (you can now see assists on the score board)Added a new score system (now the score board actually displayes a score instead of only kills)Added five new medals (now you can get medals for assists and special score point achivements)Added five new achivements (one for each new medal)Added a little window at the end of a Match that displays the current active experience mul |
| Colorful Update & Event | 2026-06-01 | The event will take place from the 1st of June till June 30. You now get:50% more experience points in all modesandanother 50% more experience points when playing the new Capture Zones Evolve To Dragon mode Earn new medals and achievements Unlock new pilot and dragon colors Get three new name plates All new content will remain permanently; only the bonuses and events will end For the entire month of June there will be a art contest inside our official Discord server.Prizes will be chosen by random so you can join no mater your skill level and still get a cool prize.If you are interested join the Discord server to learn about the terms and con |
| It Suits You! | 2026-05-13 | Bug Fixes: Fixed an issue were the train kill tracker sometimes counted 2 kills when the train killed a dragon. Added a new collision to the stairs inside the train station to reduce the chance of getting stuck with a slide or dash. Moved one rainbow bottle a few centimeters to fix a rare bug were it is indestructible. Corrected more typos inside the german translation. Gameplay: Added a new unlock system for pilot armor colors. Now i can add new colors with specific challenges to unlock and flex with in front of your friends. Added three new pilot colors (Tide, Gecko, Cool Ink) that all need a specific task to be done to unlock. Added a coup |
| I Like Trains | 2026-05-12 | Bug Fixes: Reduced the duration of the North Star shoot sounds from ~1.5 sec. to 0.6 sec. This reduced the quality very slightly (nearly not noticeable) but makes the sounds less error prone if multiple players fire the gun simultaneous Gameplay: The train station has been renovated. The map now has more access points to the upper level and there is a display that shows how many people died to the train. Two more small health packs were added an one large ammo pack. The old train tracks got replaced with the newest cutting edge holographic hover tracks. (No collision and nearly invisible) All changes need to be tested and adjustments will be |
| Community Patch | 2026-05-11 | Gameplay: There is a new interactable inside the main lobby that makes it easy to join the discord if you want. Added a new function to the join session screen where you can click on player names to open their Steam profile. |
| Data Chip Patch | 2026-05-10 | Bug Fixes: The item exchange with data chips is now working correctly and was re-added to the exchange menu The "Ready Up" button now displays the check mark behind the correct player (Maybe) fixed an issue were non dragon players hear the dragon shield recharge sounds from other players Gameplay: Added a small notification to the "Find Session" function to explain the goal of the game When previewing an armor piece in the inventory or loadout section the stats will now preview the new total of the armor set Support: If you like the game and want to help improve it, why not consider joining the Discord server? Official MechDrachen DC Server ( |
| [UP] Patch | 2026-05-09 | Bug Fixes: The "Ready Up" button inside the match result now works for everybody The "Next Match" button inside the match result now correctly skips the level up animations when clicked before loading the next match Disabled the item exchange for data chips due to issues with the currency updates (it will be back when i have fixed the issue) Gameplay: The "Join Match" button is now animated when you are able to join a match Using the teleport ability while ankerkette is active will now cancel the ankerkette |
| Day Two Patch | 2026-05-08 | Bug Fixes: The default armor now saves the last selected color when restarting the game New items from the exchange now (maybe) display their stats correctly (name, rarity, armor stats etc.) Changes: Added a bit of spray paint to the loadout test area (now it is easier to find the exit) The exit button now always needs a confirmation to quit the game (not only in a lobby) |
| Hotfix & Balancing | 2026-05-07 | Bug Fixes: Tool tips on buttons with url links now correctly disappear when clicking the button Promotions now work without having data chips in your inventory (but only if the cost for data chips is zero) Gameplay Changes: Team Death Match Dragon: Match time got reduced from 15 to 10 minutes The score needed to win was reduced from 100 to 75 Team Death Match: Match time got reduced from 15 to 10 minutes The score needed to win was reduced from 100 to 75 Dragon Clash: Match time got reduced from 10 to 6 minutes The score needed to win was increased from 30 to 50 Reduced the XP amount per medal from 25 to 20 |
| Day One Patch | 2026-05-07 | Steam inventory and items are now available Minor typos have been corrected in the German translation The event multiplier for experience points now also works with weapons (you now get double XP for your own weapons as well) The tutorial for the melee dash has been reworked to make it easier for new players Promotions are working again thanks to the Steam inventory connection |