A major bug in the "Eclipse" Flashpoint chain prevented the third mission from appearing if the player completed a random contract between steps. Version 1.8.1 fixed the quest flagging logic, ensuring that the final confrontation with the Bull Shark is always accessible.
The update size was approximately 300–500 MB, significantly smaller than a full game re-download. BATTLETECH Heavy Metal Update V1 8 1-CODEX
This was a turning point for the community, as the developers added an official mod loader, making it easier for players to install massive overhauls like RogueTech or BATTLETECH Extended . A major bug in the "Eclipse" Flashpoint chain