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 == Recommended System Requirements for 60 FPS+ smooth gaming ==
-MWLL is built on CryEngine 2, it prefers a CPU with the fastest single-thread performance. You'll get the best FPS on the most recent and fastest Intel 13600K+ or AMD Ryzen 7600X+. The fastest CPU now in 2026 for MWLL is the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. Its large 64 MB level 3 cache makes it ''on average'' 100% faster than a Ryzen 3700x  during CPU intensive battles.
+MWLL is built on CryEngine 2, it prefers a CPU with the fastest single-thread performance. You'll get the best FPS on the most recent and fastest Intel 13600K+ or AMD Ryzen 7600X+. The fastest CPU now in 2026 for MWLL is the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. Its large 64 MB level 3 cache makes it ''on average'' 100% faster than a Ryzen 7 3700x  during CPU intensive battles.
 * '''CPU:''' Intel Core i3 9000 series (3.7+ GHz base clock) or newer, AMD Ryzen 5/7/9 3000/5000/7000/9000 series

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 == Recommended System Requirements for 60 FPS+ smooth gaming ==
-MWLL is built on CryEngine 2, it prefers a CPU with the fastest single-thread performance. You'll get the best FPS on the most recent and fastest Intel 13600K+ or AMD Ryzen 7600X+. The fastest CPU now in 2023 for MWLL is the Ryzen 7800X3D. Its large 64 MB level 3 cache makes it ''on average'' 70% faster than a Ryzen 3700x (which is already a fast CPU) during CPU intensive battles.
+MWLL is built on CryEngine 2, it prefers a CPU with the fastest single-thread performance. You'll get the best FPS on the most recent and fastest Intel 13600K+ or AMD Ryzen 7600X+. The fastest CPU now in 2026 for MWLL is the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. Its large 64 MB level 3 cache makes it ''on average'' 100% faster than a Ryzen 3700x  during CPU intensive battles.
-* '''CPU:''' Intel Core i5 4000 series (4670+) 3.4 GHz base clock or higher, AMD Ryzen 3000/5000/7000 series
+* '''CPU:''' Intel Core i3 9000 series (3.7+ GHz base clock) or newer, AMD Ryzen 5/7/9 3000/5000/7000/9000 series
 * '''RAM:''' 4 GB +
-* '''Video Card:''' NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti or faster, AMD/ATI Radeon RX470 or faster for 1080p (1920x1080) resolution
+* '''Video Card:''' NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or faster, AMD/ATI Radeon RX470 or faster for 1080p (1920x1080) resolution
 * '''VRAM:''' 4 GB + of Graphics Memory
 * '''Storage:''' 10 to 15 GB ''(new maps take additional space)''
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-'''Note:''' The [[Actionmapper|Action Mapper]] tool that is used to change keybindings requires '''32-bit''' Java, which is available [https://www.java.com/download/manual.jsp here]
+'''Note:''' The [[Actionmapper|Action Mapper]] tool (soon to be replaced with a non-Java version) that is used to change keybindings requires '''32-bit''' Java, which is available [https://www.java.com/download/manual.jsp here]
 == Preparation and Known Issues ==

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 == Minimum System Requirements ==
-* '''CPU:''' Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz, Intel Core 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 2800+
+* '''CPU:''' 64 bit compatible CPU - Intel Core 2 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 64.
-* '''RAM:''' 1.5 GB
+* '''RAM:''' 4 GB
-* '''Video Card:''' NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT, ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (Radeon X800 Pro for Vista)
+* '''Video Card:''' NVIDIA GeForce 7800, ATI Radeon 2900 Pro
-* '''VRAM:''' 256MB of Graphics Memory
+* '''VRAM:''' 512MB of Graphics Memory
 * '''Storage:''' 10 to 15GB ''(new maps take additional space)''
 * '''Sound Card:''' DirectX 9.0c Compatible
-* '''OS:''' Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Microsoft Vista
+* '''OS:''' Microsoft Windows XP x64 with Service Pack 2
 * '''DirectX:''' DX9.0c or DX10

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 MWLL is built on CryEngine 2, it prefers a CPU with the fastest single-thread performance. You'll get the best FPS on the most recent and fastest Intel 13600K+ or AMD Ryzen 7600X+. The fastest CPU now in 2023 for MWLL is the Ryzen 7800X3D. Its large 64 MB level 3 cache makes it ''on average'' 70% faster than a Ryzen 3700x (which is already a fast CPU) during CPU intensive battles.
-* '''CPU:''' Intel Core i5 4000 series (4670+) 3.4 GHz base clock or higher, AMD Ryzen 3000/5000 series
+* '''CPU:''' Intel Core i5 4000 series (4670+) 3.4 GHz base clock or higher, AMD Ryzen 3000/5000/7000 series
 * '''RAM:''' 4 GB +
 * '''Video Card:''' NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti or faster, AMD/ATI Radeon RX470 or faster for 1080p (1920x1080) resolution
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 Please review the [https://wiki.mechlivinglegends.net/index.php/Troubleshooting MWLL Troubleshooting Wiki] for details on how to solve issues.
-== Download file and Patch ==
+== Online Install - Download MWLL Launcher Installer ==
-#Go to the official download page at http://www.mechlivinglegends.net/
+Note: The Online Install will install the MWLL Launcher and upon first run will download all the MWLL content automatically.
 #Download the MWLL Installer by clicking the "MWLL + Crysis Wars installer" link
-If you find your download through the launcher is taking too long, there are several alternative download locations, which ''should'' provide faster download speeds:
+== Offline Full Install - Alternative Downloads ==
 #'''Offline Installer through mechlivinglegends.net'''
 ##Enter [https://mechlivinglegends.net/download/Offline-Installer/ this directory] on the mechlivinglegends.net infrastructure
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 ##Download the files ''	MWLL 0.16.0+ Offline Install - Installer.exe'' and ''MWLL 0.16.0+ Offline Install - Part 1 of 4'' through ''MWLL 0.16.0+ Offline Install - Part 4 of 4'' into the same folder
 ##When you have all four parts, run MWLL-Offline-Installer.exe and follow the instructions there.<br>'''
 == Run for the first time ==
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 |style="border-bottom:1px solid #111f2f;"| [[File:Launcher.png|400px]]
 |style="border-bottom:1px solid #111f2f;border-top:1px solid #111f2f;"|
 # Run the MWLL Launcher.
 #* Agree to UAC dialogue if prompted.
-# Click 'Update' to install the latest version of MWLL. This will install the game to the same directory as the MWLL Launcher.
+# Click 'Update' or 'Verify' in the middle of the Launcher to make sure you're updated to the latest version of MWLL.
-# Once the download has finished, choose your in-game name. Where it says "Profile name:", click in the white area where "MechWarrior" is and enter your chosen name. Then click Save Profile. This will automatically generate a user profile.
+# Choose your in-game name. Where it says "Profile name:", click in the white area where "MechWarrior" is and enter your chosen name. Then click Save Profile. This will automatically generate a user profile.
 # Click 'Launch' to start the game.
-The game will often take a bit of time to load upon being run for the first time. You may get a "modified files" error and the game closes - just start the game again. If that doesn't solve it, you can click on Verify Install on the MWLL Launcher.
+The game will often take a bit of time to load upon being run for the first time. You may get a "modified files" error and the game closes - just start the game again. If that doesn't solve it, you can click on Verify Install on the MWLL Launcher. Once the game has loaded into the Main Menu, press the Escape key to remove the console.
 |}
-=== Updating from a previous version ===
+== Updating from a previous version ==
-# Run the launcher shortcut from start menu or desktop.
+# Run the MWLL Launcher shortcut from start menu or desktop.
 #* Agree to UAC dialogue if prompted.
 # Click 'Update' to install the latest version of MWLL.
-#* The launcher will prompt you do delete stray files. Click 'Yes'. A second prompt will ask you to confirm. Click 'Yes".
+#* The launcher might prompt you to delete any stray files that are no longer needed. Click 'Yes'. A second prompt will ask you to confirm. Click 'Yes".
 # The launcher will verify your game install and download any game files that have changed from the previous version.
 # Once the update is finished, click 'Launch' to start the game.

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 == Recommended System Requirements for 60 FPS+ smooth gaming ==
-MWLL is built on CryEngine 2, it prefers a CPU with the fastest single-thread performance. You'll get the best FPS on the most recent and fastest Intel 12700K+ or AMD Ryzen 5900X+. The fastest CPU now in 2022 for MWLL is the Ryzen 5800X3D. Its large 64 MB level 3 cache makes it ''on average'' 50% faster than a Ryzen 3700x (which is already a fast CPU) during CPU intensive battles.
+MWLL is built on CryEngine 2, it prefers a CPU with the fastest single-thread performance. You'll get the best FPS on the most recent and fastest Intel 13600K+ or AMD Ryzen 7600X+. The fastest CPU now in 2023 for MWLL is the Ryzen 7800X3D. Its large 64 MB level 3 cache makes it ''on average'' 70% faster than a Ryzen 3700x (which is already a fast CPU) during CPU intensive battles.
 * '''CPU:''' Intel Core i5 4000 series (4670+) 3.4 GHz base clock or higher, AMD Ryzen 3000/5000 series

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 # Click 'Launch' to start the game.
-The game will often take a bit of time to load upon being run for the first time. It may also crash initially -- don't worry! Run the game again and it should load up without any issues.
+The game will often take a bit of time to load upon being run for the first time. You may get a "modified files" error and the game closes - just start the game again. If that doesn't solve it, you can click on Verify Install on the MWLL Launcher.
 |}
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 # Once the update is finished, click 'Launch' to start the game.
-The game will often take a bit of time to load upon being run for the first time. It may also crash initially -- don't worry! Run the game again and it should load up without any issues. There will also be a box that appears very briefly on the screen and then disappears. This is also intended.
+The game will often take a bit of time to load upon being run for the first time. You may get a "modified files" error and the game closes - just start the game again. If that doesn't solve it, you can click on Verify Install on the MWLL Launcher. Once the game has loaded into the Main Menu, press the Escape key to remove the console.
 == Connecting to a server ==

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 #'''Offline Installer through mechlivinglegends.net'''
 ##Enter [https://mechlivinglegends.net/download/Offline-Installer/ this directory] on the mechlivinglegends.net infrastructure
-##Download the files ''MWLL-Installer.exe'' and ''MWLL-Installer-1.bin'' through ''MWLL-Installer-4.bin'' into the same folder
+##Download the files ''MWLL-Offline-Installer.exe'' and ''MWLL-Offline-Installer-1.bin'' through ''MWLL-Offline-Installer-4.bin'' into the same folder
 #'''Offline Installer through 12th VR Infrastructure'''
 ##Download the following files ''MWLL-Installer.exe'' and ''MWLL-Installer-1.bin'' through ''MWLL-Installer-4.bin'' into the same folder

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 === Alternative Downloads ===
-Note: As of April 10th the following downloads will set you up with MWLL v0.12.0.
+Note: The following downloads will set you up with MWLL v0.16.1.
 If you find your download through the launcher is taking too long, there are several alternative download locations, which ''should'' provide faster download speeds:
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 ##Download the files ''MWLL-Installer.exe'' and ''MWLL-Installer-1.bin'' through ''MWLL-Installer-4.bin'' into the same folder
 #'''Offline Installer through 12th VR Infrastructure'''
-##Access [https://mwll-tc.12vr.org/mechlivinglegends.net/install/MWLL-012-Offline-Installer/ this directory] hosted on 12th VR's servers
+##Download the following files ''MWLL-Installer.exe'' and ''MWLL-Installer-1.bin'' through ''MWLL-Installer-4.bin'' into the same folder
-##Download the files ''MWLL-Installer.exe'' and ''MWLL-Installer-1.bin'' through ''MWLL-Installer-4.bin'' into the same folder
+##*[https://mwll.12vr.org/installer/MWLL-Offline-Installer.exe MWLL-Offline-Installer.exe]<br>
 #'''Offline Installer through ModDB'''
 ##Access MWLL's [https://www.moddb.com/mods/mechwarrior-living-legends/downloads Downloads page on ModDB]
-##Download the files ''MWLL Install - Installer.exe'' and ''MWLL Install - Part 1 of 4'' through ''MWLL Install - Part 4 of 4'' into the same folder
+##Download the files ''	MWLL 0.16.0+ Offline Install - Installer.exe'' and ''MWLL 0.16.0+ Offline Install - Part 1 of 4'' through ''MWLL 0.16.0+ Offline Install - Part 4 of 4'' into the same folder
-###Because of an issue that occurred when uploading to ModDB, please ensure you rename Part 4's file to ''MWLL-Installer-4.bin''
+##When you have all four parts, run MWLL-Offline-Installer.exe and follow the instructions there.<br>'''
 == Install the files ==

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 == Install the files ==
 #Install by running ''MWLL-Installer.exe''
-#After that, if you are coming from an old install, make sure to delete the My Documents/My Games/Crysis Wars folder, as the 0.8.0 installer creates an outdated profile that can cause issues when starting the game for the first time.
+#After that, if you are coming from an old install, make sure to delete the My Documents\My Games\Crysis Wars folder, as the 0.8.0 installer creates an outdated profile that can cause issues when starting the game for the first time. It can be found by entering "%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\" in the Windows Start Menu Run field or via File Explorer.
 #Patch up to the latest version by using the launcher.