A new patch is now available for MechWarrior Online, updating Piranha Games' multiplayer Battletech game to version 1.4.65 (thanks Rhialto). That version number belies the size of the patch and the patch notes, as this introduces phase 3 of Faction Play, and other significant changes. Here's the introduction:

Faction Play 'Phase 3' has arrived. If you've seen our Phase 3 Sneak Peak video you've already got some idea of what's in store, but if not, prepare yourselves for a wall of information in these Patch Notes. We'll save your eyes some effort and keep this introduction light, so read on for all the details.

Additionally, this patch also features improvements to the Domination Game Mode implementation for certain maps, an improvement to the responsiveness of Zoom and Vision Mode toggles, a number of Weapon tweaks, a Quirk pass for 13 Inner Sphere 'Mechs and 7 Clan 'Mechs, the release of the Marauder Heavy 'Mech for C-Bills, a large number of map fixes, an array of 'Mech fixes, and a number of general fixes, including a quality-of-life improvement for the VoIP implementation.