For Battlefield 2042 players looking forward to new maps to play in come Season 1, you’ll be getting something new alright, but it will be just one map, as DICE has confirmed that Battlefield 2042 Season 1 will feature one new map.
This was confirmed by Battlefield Community Manager Straatford87 when he answered a fan’s query on whether DICE Senior Producer Ryan McArthur meant S1 map or S1 mapS (which meant plural) in the latest Battlefield Briefing video. Here’s Straatford87’s response over on the EA Answers forums:
While that is a bit of a bummer, there is some good news as DICE has also confirmed that some of the classic weapons in Battlefield Portal are planned to be added in BF2042’s All-Out Warfare (the core game modes)!
Outside of a new map in Season 1, we’ll also see a new Specialist, the launch of the game’s Battle Pass and more! Check out a preview of the incoming map changes, as well as some of the improvements coming to Season 1 right here.
While there are other content included in Season 1, the fact that gamers had to wait more than eight months and all we’re getting is one new map is a bit of a downer. Let’s hope there’s more content planned soon, and we’ll see a regular cadence of release once Season 1 kicks off in early June.
The 90’s cult classic spirit lives on as Strictly Limited Games has announced a limited PS4 and Switch relese for Jim Power: The Lost Dimension, a re-release of the original retro shooter, now developed from scratch by PIKO Interactive. Check out a trailer for the game below.
Here are the features of the PS4 and Switch limited release for Jim Power The Lost Dimension:
Single player side-scrolling action
Newly developed NES® version
First time officially released Genesis version
Stellar pixel graphics and classic ‘90s gaming goodness
Soundtrack by video game music legend Chris Huelsbeck
Several unique stages
Run & Gun, Jetpack and Shoot ‘em Up levels
16 Bit and an 8 Bit gameplay
4 screen filters and 3 screen types
As this one is a limited release, there are a limited number of copies available. The Limited Edition is limited to 2,000 copies for Nintendo Switch and 1,000 for PS4, at a price of $34,99, while a Special Limited Edition is limited to 1,000 copies for Nintendo Switch and 500 for PS4, for $54,99. Check out the special features coming to the Special Limited Edition:
Special Limited Edition Box
Reversible Cover
Original Soundtrack on 2 CDs
Anaglyphic 3D Glasses
Double-sided Artwork Poster (A3 / 42 x 29,7 cm)
Jim Power Replica Flyer ( A5 / 21 x 14,8 cm)
Lenticular Card (A6 / 14,8 x 10,5 cm)
Sticker
Colorful Game Manual
To commemorate its cult status, Strictly Limited will also be launching special Retro Editions that will be available in three different cartridges:
Cartridge compatible with SNES® including the game based on the digital, enhanced re-release of the SNES® version. Limited to 149 PAL and 222 NTSC versions.
Cartridge compatible with NES® with the newly developed version of Jim Power! Limited to 333 units.
Cartridge compatible with SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive coming with the never officially released Genesis version of Jim Power! Limited to 333 units.
Each version will be available for $54.99. Pre-orders for all versions kick off on Sunday, May 29th, during the following times:
6:00pm ET (May 28)
3:00pm PT (May 28)
6:00am HKT (May 29)
You can check out the game for yourself for pre-orders via the official site here.
EG7, the development and publishing house behind The Lord of the Rings Online and DC Universe Online,has announced that it is canceling the Marvel Comics MMO they had been working on in favor of putting those resources towards their existing MMO’s as well as smaller unannounced projects.
The Swedish company had projected a budget of around SEK 500 Million (approximately $50,676,000 USD) for the Marvel project. They do not say exactly what caused the reassessment that led to this shuffle but it is easy to speculate that the difficulties that Square Enix has had with their Avengers Live Service game that released two years ago have contributed to market squeamishness around similar projects.
No word yet on what smaller IPs or original properties this might end up supporting but they do explicitly say that the previously mentioned The Lord of the Rings Online and DC Universe Online will be directly affected as a portion of the money is going to help support major updates for those games.
If anything else should develop or if EG7 decides to announce any currently under wraps projects we will be there reporting on it!
First Watch Games has introduced their newest Rogue, with Juke coming to Rogue Company as the 25th entry in an update releasing this June! The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer which you can check out below.
The newest Rogue, Juke, is the woman responsible for the creation of the world’s first true Artificial Intelligence. A brilliant scientist and engineer with multiple PHD’s, Juke worked for Furmi.62, but joined Rogue Company in search of answers after her life’s work was destroyed at Furmi.62’s SCION facility. Play as Juke in the Operation: Daybreak Update!
Juke’s arrival with Operation: Daybreak also signifies the end of the game’s open beta period. Here’s the official announcement from First Watch Games:
Since entering Open Beta, we’ve spent the last year and nine months continuing to improve Rogue Company alongside our community, adding features like Rogue Mastery, Weapon Mastery, Next Gen Native Versions, a Steam release, Monthly Login Bonuses, Human Backfill, Narrative Events, and MVP. We’ve brought collaborations with Dr. DisRespect and Rambo, new modes like Battle Zone and Dodgeball, and so much more.
Our work is not done. But we’ve come a long way. We’ve added 9 Rogues, 7 Maps, 9 Weapons, and 12 game modes since Beta went live. And Rogue Company is finally in a place where we think it can hold its own.
We’re excited to announce that we’ve reached the end of our Beta and will enter into our full release with our next update. This beefy update will feature a new Rogue, a new Season, and some sweet new features that you’ll hear more about in our update show.
There’s much more to come this year (including a fantastic crossover that we can’t tell you about just yet). But also expect us to change how we approach updates to Rogue Company, focusing less on major new features and more on adding strong content, continually improving quality, and addressing key community concerns.
As always, stay tuned here at MP1st for the complete patch notes once Operation: Daybreak goes live in Rogue Company this June!
Ska Studios has released Salt and Sacrifice update 1.07, which is tagged as version 1.0.0.7 by the devs, and also includes fixes from patch 1.0.06! Check out the complete Salt and Sacrificec May 25 patch notes below.
Salt and Sacrifice Update 1.07 Patch Notes | Salt and Sacrifice Update 1.0.0.7 Patch Notes | Salt and Sacrifice May 25 Patch Notes:
Thanks for your patience! 1.0.0.7 on PS4/PS5 includes the 1.0.0.6 updates. The cumulative list is below:
Salt and Sacrifice Patch 1.0.0.7
Only hosts or full co-op players can interact with the divine tree.
Trophy sell prices have been adjusted.
Updated localization.
Invaders can no longer attack bosses.
Fixed range attacks using incorrect poise values.
Short bow attack speed has been decreased.
Throwing axe attack speed has been increased.
Fixed an issue causing some named mages to show a generic name when playing online.
Remote players can no longer enter blocked arenas.
Fixed an issue that could cause a mage hunt mission to not complete correctly if the player joined a matchmaking session in the middle of the hunt.
Broken rotwood platform respawn rates have been increased.
Invaders and defenders should no longer trigger a boss splash screen and HP bar after completing their mission when a host has entered a boss arena.
Fixed a few rare crashes.
Fixed blocking stagger and stamina usage in PVP.
Salt and Sacrifice Patch 1.0.0.6
Partial stamina regeneration during hit animations to reduce stunlocking.
PVP payout is more consistent with the current character level. Silver rewards increased.
Players warping into a word have 4 seconds of invulnerability frames.
Damage over time attacks can be parried without taking damage.
Blocking now partially blocks incoming damage over time attacks.
Players will always replenish a minimum number of flasks and ammunition even if they don’t have the materials to craft them. The amounts are the pre-upgraded values.
Sprinting and dodge rolling in Pardoner’s Vale no longer consumes stamina to allow faster traversal.
Confusion debuffs take more hits to proc in PVP.
Item drops will now fall through a platform when it breaks.
Players matchmaking in a higher or lower NG+ level will now see proper damage and boss HP.
Fixed a bug that could result in a player taking fall damage when being warped to a boss fight.
Increased forcecrystal ring effect.
Earth Spikes runic art damage increased.
Fixed the umbramancer side hunt sometimes entering an undefeated boss arena.
Fixed an arena camera issue that affected ultrawide displays.
The Searing Confessor’s attack now factors in the player’s fire defense.
343 Industries has released the Halo Infinite May 25 update today, and this one adds a bunch of fixes for the Lone Wolves Season. Check out the full Halo Infinite May 25 update patch notes below.
Halo Infinite May 25 Update Patch Notes:
Resolved Issues
The following changes were made in the May 25, 2022 patch. Many of these changes were based on community feedback and Halo Support tickets. For more information on the development of this patch, view the Season 2 May Update on the Halo Waypoint Forums.
Multiplayer
Various skill jumps that relied on small props or thin ledges have been restored to the following maps:
Aquarius
Bazaar
Live Fire
Streets
Semi-automatic weapons, like the Battle Rifle, should no longer “jam” or fail to fire after continuous firing.
Wasps on the map Highpower will now only respawn two minutes after being destroyed.
The Overshield will now be available at the start of matches on the map Bazaar.
Zones in Total Control, Land Grab, and King of the Hill should no longer enter a state in which neither team is able to capture it.
Scorpion Tanks and Wraiths will be dropped off by Pelicans more frequently in BTB matches.
Join in progress rules have been improved so players are less likely to enter matchmaking sessions that are nearly complete.
The Rakshasa armor core no longer appears incorrectly in the Customize menus after setting the Body Type option to 1 or 2.
Campaign
The “tank gun” glitch in the Outpost Tremonius mission has been restored.
Collecting Spartan Cores now consistently increases the amount of available Equipment Points in the TacMap.
Prior to the Season 2 update on May 3rd, Campaign had a bug in which Equipment upgrades deducted less Spartan Cores than required. For example, an upgrade that was supposed to cost 3 Spartan Cores would only deduct 1. This bug never deducted more Spartan Cores than needed so players sometimes ended up with “extra” Spartan Cores. The Season 2 update was unintentionally removing “extra” Spartan Cores from players upon picking up new ones. This fix will allow players to keep “extra” Spartan Cores rather than correcting them.
Global
Changes to the Speed Lines option in the Video tab of the Settings menu are now reflected in-game.
A recent Gaming Services update improved the stability of the Microsoft Store and Xbox app versions of Halo Infinite on PC. This update was released on May 11th, and may have been automatically installed. Follow the steps below to manually install or check your version number.
Open the Microsoft Store app.
Select the Library button in the bottom left corner of the app.
Updates will be listed at the top of the Library and additional updates may be found when using the Get Updates button.
When the update is installed or if Gaming Services is already listed in the list of recently modified applications, click on Gaming Services to open its page.
Scroll down to the bottom of the Gaming Services page to check the installed version number. This number should be 3.65.8001.0 or higher.
Download size
Update only (all platforms): approximately 2 GB or less.
That’s it for this patch. Stay tuned here at MP1st for more!
Digital Extremes has dated the Warframe next dev livestream for this Friday, May 27, and with it some important information on the game’s next big update. Called “Echoes of the Zariman,” the update will bring new weapons and improvements to the recently released Angels of the Zariman expansion. In addition, the publisher will also be sharing more details on the upcoming TennoCon 2022 coming this July.
Here’s a rundown of everything you can expect from the next dev livestream for Warframe:
Digital Extremes invites Warframe players, press, and community to its fourth and final Devstream of the quarter as the developer and publisher takes viewers on a tour of upcoming improvements and gameplay enhancements launching with Echoes of the Zariman, an update to the recently released Angels of the Zariman expansion coming soon. Devstream viewers can expect a substantial update on what’s launching with Echoes of the Zariman, including a first look at new cosmetics, weapons, and overall improvements to the Angels of the Zariman gameplay experience that addresses player and community feedback. With Digital Extremes’ annual TennoCon Warframe celebration on the horizon, taking place digitally across multiple streaming platforms on July 16, Devstream 162 viewers will also receive a small update on what to expect from the digital event and will even get a sneak peek at some of TennoCon’s digital offerings to players. Viewers will also be treated to Twitch Drops and other giveaways and can earn a Veiled Riven Cipher by linking their account and tuning in.
The livestream will be aired at the following times on YouTube and Twitch:
2:00pm ET
11:00am PT
2:00am HKT
Stay tuned here at MP1st for a rundown of everything announced in the livestream! In case you missed it, Digital Extremes also recently filed a trademark for something called “Soulframe,” and you can read more about it here.
Take this news with a heavy grain of salt, but it would appear that the TV manufacture, TCL may know something about upcoming console revisions for the PS5 and Xbox Series as it has been revealed by them that a PS5 Pro and new Xbox Series are in the works, and are slated to release sometimes between 2023 and 2024.
The report comes from news Polish outlet, PPE, who had a correspondent attend an event hosted by TCL to discuss their latest TVs as well as future plans. During the presentation, the company unexpectedly revealed that gen 9 (PS5 and Xbox Series) would be getting a mid-gen refresh, enabling the consoles to support native 4K with frame-rates between 60 and 120fps, as well as 8K support. The difference is noted that the company lists the current consoles as “1440p/60-120fps rendered at UHD” while the mid-refresh would be “2160P/60-120fps rendered at UHD-8K.” That’s a significant jump in rendering power, as it suggests that not only will games be able to run at 8K, but that 4K would be a standard with 60fps.
It’s been rumored for sometime now that both Microsoft and Sony are working on new console revisions, some stating that they are simply slim models, while others saying that they would be similar the the revisions done last gen where we saw the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X. Of course those are rumored, and as noted, take this report with a huge grain of salt. If the PS5 Pro and new Xbox Series consoles are indeed real, don’t expect to hear about them officially anytime this year.
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EA has released the Madden 22 update 1.015 on both last-gen and next-gen platforms. This is an unannounced title update, though we’re expecting this to be the football sim’s May title update given the game gets one major patch every month. Check out what’s new in the Madden 22 next-gen update patch notes below.
Unfortunately, EA has not acknowledged today’s patch just yet. Both the official forums and even the official Madden Twitter account have not made any announcements regarding today’s title update. There are no player rating changes made as well (we checked).
The latest update of anything new is via the official Madden Ultimate Team account which touches on the final Wildcard Wednesday drop:
— Madden Ultimate Team (@EASPORTS_MUT) May 25, 2022
We are keeping an eye out on the community, and will update the post if we hear anything that got added or changed. Same as before, if you spot any gameplay-related or technical fixes made, please leave a comment below and let us know.
EA has released the Madden 22 update 2.09 patch on all platforms, and this is an unannounced title update, though we’re expecting this to be the game’s major May update. Read on for what’s new in the Madden 22 May 25 patch notes.
Unfortunately, EA has not acknowledged today’s patch just yet. Both the official forums and even the official Madden Twitter account have not made any announcements regarding today’s title update.
The latest update of anything new is via the official Madden Ultimate Team account which touches on the final Wildcard Wednesday drop:
— Madden Ultimate Team (@EASPORTS_MUT) May 25, 2022
We are keeping an eye out on the community, and will update the post if we hear anything that got added or changed. Same as before, if you spot any gameplay-related or technical fixes made, please leave a comment below and let us know.
While Season 3 Reloaded hasn’t officially started yet for Call of Duty Warzone, Raven Software has released the full Call of Duty Warzone Season 3 Reloaded patch notes! There are changes to footsteps audio, perks, weapons and tons more!
Call of Duty Warzone Season 3 Reloaded Patch Notes | Call of Duty Warzone Classified Arms Reloaded Patch Notes:
Size: 5GB (PlayStation)
Update: Raven Software has released the official patch notes and there’s a TON to take in!
MODES
Champion of Caldera
This year could arguably be a strong one for Warzone solo players, with Rebirth Resurgence Solos being a fast-paced variant of the traditional Battle Royale free-for-all, and Caldera Clash being an awesome way to level up Weapons.
With Classified Arms Reloaded, Solo players will get another high-intensity limited-time mode and – as the name suggests – fight to become the Champion of Caldera.
This mode will feature 150 maximum Players and a single, continuously closing circle in a Battle Royale-style fight for survival.
All Operators will drop in with their Custom Loadout, a Gas Mask, and a single Redeploy Extraction Token. The item pool is slightly altered to emphasize equipment not normally found in Loadouts and rare Weapons. Collect Cash to visit an upgraded Buy Station, which features the Advanced UAV and even the Specialist Bonus for a hefty fee.
Most notably: kills in this game mode immediately refill player Health, Equipment, and Ammunition, incentivizing would-be Champions to play aggressively and eliminate the competition directly to have the best chance at victory.
GAMEPLAY
Before we jump into the many changes outlined below, we want to share the key pillars that we have focused on for the Season Three Reloaded update. We believe this will help Players understand the design intentions behind all of the changes and how they add up to cohesively improve the core Warzone gameplay loop over the season ahead.
Each of the gameplay changes can be separated into 3 core areas of focus, with an overall emphasis on improved reasons to loot in the mid-game and creating new Player stories:
More Counters:There are still some very powerful mechanics in Warzone and we need to provide counterplay measures to each gameplay loop for more interesting engagements.
More Movement: Player rotation opportunities are core to the Warzone experience and we see how much our Players love advanced movement techniques so have expanded this into new avenues.
More Playtime: Simply put; more time playing, less time spectating. Warzone has always been a leader in second chance mechanics and we wanted to further develop this aspect of Warzone to improve the chances of a successful mid-to-late game regain.
We fully expect this update to influence how our Players experience Warzone in a positive way. We are excited to see the new stories emerge from the community in the weeks and months to come. And, as always, we will be monitoring closely for feedback and finetune where necessary.
COUNTERPLAY
New Perk “Serpentine”
Reduces incoming damage if the Player is sprinting.
We are bringing in this new Perk from Vanguard that some of our Players may already be familiar with. Our internal playtests highlighted the counter to ranged engagements especially in large open spaces while still beneficial in smaller spaces. Serpentine creates a buffer between finding cover and it provides a boon to Players that rotate often in their engagements. The attacking Player receives clear feedback that their target countered their incoming shots with a Serpentine icon being displayed.
New Lootable Perks | All Maps & Modes
Serpentine
Tune Up
Tracker
Hardline
Kill Chain
E.O.D.
We have been really happy with the response to Perk Satchels being added to ground loot so we have expanded the list, alongside the inclusion of the new “Serpentine” Perk. We’re also bringing all of them to Rebirth Island.
New Field Upgrade “Radar Jammer” | All Maps & Modes
Players can deploy this Field Upgrade to scramble the Tac Map of enemy Players and prevent airborne Killstreaks from being used in the localized area.
Has an effective radius of 125 meters
Effect lasts for 45 seconds
Susceptible to being hacked by a Player with an Engineer Perk
Can be attached to vehicles to become mobile
New Lootable Loadout Drop Markers | Caldera Modes
Ground loot now includes a rare chance to spawn a Loadout Drop Marker
Once Players have been to the Gulag, it can often be challenging to get back into rotation to stand a chance of going on to win. We wanted to give Players that rare chance of striking it lucky and finding a way to counter a previous loss that gets them back into the game.
MOVEMENT
High Value Loot Zones | Caldera Modes
These zones are represented on the Tac Map by a very appropriate “$” sign and will provide the best looting opportunities.
We’ve enjoyed seeing how the addition of this new system has pulled Players into landing at POIs they otherwise wouldn’t have planned to land – so it is now available in Battle Royale game modes. We expect this to be a popular feature, both for promoting early engagement opportunities as well as late-game restock opportunities.
New Underground Transit System | Caldera Modes
New fast travel system with 14 access points, indicated on the Tac Map and minimap by a silver “vault door” symbol.
A lighting system will provide intel and help navigate Player decisions.
Warzone has had several Fast Travel systems over its lifetime, everything from Subways to Red Doors. With this new Underground Transit System on Caldera, we have leveraged all the learnings from the previous experiences to create what we believe to be the ultimate method for moving around Caldera quickly.
New Lootable “Speed Boost” Power-Up | Caldera Modes
Grants Players a considerable increase in movement speed.
We’ve added the Speed Boost Power-Up from Clash into core Battle Royale, as we liked the advanced movement plays that it enables. Just like in Clash, this powerup is activated immediately on pickup so use this temporary speed boost wisely.
New “Occupation Scan” Public Event | Rebirth Island Modes (Except Blood Money & Payload)
Any Players standing or crouching while the scan takes place will have their location exposed on the Tac Map for all to see. Players will be informed to go prone prior to the sweep.
Movement represents an opportunity for memorable engagements and encounters. With “Occupation Scan”, we wanted to develop a Public Event where movement – or lack thereof – is core to the experience. This Public Event really brings Lethals and Tacticals like Gas Grenades and Molotovs into consideration – you can use them to flush enemies out of hiding to expose them on the Map.
Increased Downed Movement Speed | All Maps & Modes
Increased the speed at which a Player moves while in the downed state.
We felt the downed movement speed needed a review, primarily to allow Players who get downed a chance to get themselves to a safer space to allow for a revive. This is a small change on the surface that has allowed for more interesting outcomes during internal playtests.
Stim Adjustments | All Maps & Modes | In-Season
Slide modifier has been reduced
The slide modifier was simply too extreme. While we believe that sliding movement should be buffed when a Player is using a Stim, it still needs to fit within limits.
Added a Weapon damage (received) interruption effect
If a Player receives Weapon damage, the healing effect will be interrupted. The previous mechanic allowed Players to repeatedly heal themselves while actively taking damage – which is not the intent of this tool.
We have enjoyed watching the recent shift in the use of Tacticals where Stims have become more commonplace and offer new, high-skill plays. That said, the above are two areas where we have felt it necessary to finetune the balance.
PLAYTIME
New Lootable “Gulag Entry” Token | Caldera Battle Royale Modes
This new lootable token allows Players to reenter the Gulag upon death.
When the Gulag closes, Players will be rewarded with cash if they still hold a token.
Per the normal Battle Royale rules, Players will still start each match with a single Gulag Entry token in their inventory.
Players can only carry one of these tokens at a time.
We’ve really enjoyed seeing the response to our recent “infinite Gulag” LTM’s and wanted to bring an element of this across to core Battle Royale.
New Lootable “Redeploy Extraction” Token | Caldera Battle Royale Modes
This item allows a Player, upon death, to skip the Gulag and redeploy after a short countdown.
If the Player still has their original Gulag Entry from the match start, they will retain it.
When the Gulag closes, Players will be rewarded with cash if they still hold a token.
Players below a redeploying enemy will be notified.
Players can only carry one of these tokens at a time.
Similarly to the “Gulag Entry” token, we felt there was an opportunity for an additional rare item that allows redeployment on death – and that’s the role that the new ground loot item, “Redeploy Extraction” fills.
The spawn rate of lootable Self-Revive tokens has been increased.
Upon review we felt that Self-Revives were too rare in ground loot for something so easily and readily available in Buy Stations so their chance of ground loot availability has been increased.
Player Count Adjustment | Caldera Battle Royale Modes
Reduced total Player count per match to 120
With the addition of new second-chance mechanics, we are very conscious of making sure the mid-game doesn’t feel unfairly claustrophobic compared to the current Battle Royale pacing. We will therefore be trialing a slightly reduced Player count across all core Battle Royale squad sizes. We will be carefully reviewing sentiment and data to make sure that the engagement pacing remains more or less in line with the current experience and that Players can still pursue new personal records.
Decreased Buyback Cost | All Maps & Modes
Decreased Buyback cost to $3,000, down from $4,000
We want to support Players being able to get back into the game. We felt that $4,000 was an often unattainable cost, especially at $12,000 for a full squad in Quads. This slight reduction should provide more chances for Players to more readily get back to a full squad.
Death Tax Adjustment | All Maps & Modes (Except Plunder)
Adjusted the tax upon death from 80:20 to 50:50
Upon review, the death tax felt overly punishing, as well as making it tougher for Players to track how much cash they’d still have when returning from the Gulag. We are going to trial this new 50:50 split and carefully monitor the impact it has on the global cash economy.
QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS
Expanded Squad HUD
New HUD elements include:
Total Squad Cash
An icon will appear if a Squad can afford a Loadout Drop
An icon will appear when Player Buyback costs are met
Armor Plate counter for each Squad member
For those times when your mates tell you they have “no plates left”… 👀
Possession icons for:
Gas Mask
Kill Streak
Self-Revive
Keycards
Gulag Entry Token
Redeploy Extraction Token
We have been quietly working away on this change for a while and we are happy to finally be taking the wrapping off it! Players will now find a wealth of extra information on their Squads inventory to better inform of what you and your squad are carrying. Not only do we feel that this is a great QoL feature but it also supports cognitive accessibility.
Improved Footstep Audio
The team has completed a reprioritization pass of NPC footstep audio relative to other crucial gameplay sounds to prevent voice culling of NPC footsteps.
Ranged Weapon Melee Damage Reduced
Gunbutting now requires 4 successive hits to eliminate a target, up from 3.
Pistols require 4 hits on a target with 250 health.
The power of Weapon gunbutting has often resulted in it being favored over firing the Weapon or using a dedicated melee. This change shifts the balance of power so that gunbutts are considered a last resort. We’ve also ensured that this change is replicated in the infiltration experience when not at full armor.
Slide Camera Lock
We have addressed the horizontal camera locking that would occasionally happen if a Player was sliding while navigating a slope or stairs.
Incoming Killstreak Warning Banner
Moved the banner to appear below the Weapon reticule to prevent visual obstruction.
We have observed an uptick in feedback that the Killstreak warning banner would occasionally block the Player’s line of sight during engagements. We feel the information provided here is critical to surviving an incoming Killstreak so instead of removing it entirely, we have adjusted the positioning.
Menu Browsing Interruption
Players will no longer be brought back to the front end lobby when the party host queues into matchmaking.
With this quality of life change Players can now have full agency over their UI experience regardless as to what the host is doing.
Buyback Player Prioritization
The Buy Station interface will prioritize dead Squad members by listing them first.
Weapon Trade Station Updated
Perk Satchels added to Epic, Legendary, and Fire Sale trades
“Ghost” Perk Adjustment
Reduced Player movement speed threshold required to trigger the Perk.
Spawn Protection Value Adjustment
Players with a visible shield will take 25% reduced damage
Armored Truck Adjusted | In-Season
Decreased Health
Decreased Turret Damage
Associated Sabotage Contracts are no longer available in Solo game modes
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS
Lethals
Frag Grenade
Damage increased by 24.5%
Throwing Knife
Damage increased by 20%
Hits to the upper torso and head will one-shot down
Claymore
Damage increased by 20%
Proximity Mine
Damage increased by 24.5%
Semtex
Damage increased by 5%
With each update we continue to tune and balance across the board. With health increasing we have taken the opportunity to adjust the damage on most lethals to keep them in a space where they cannot be ignored.
Health Increase | All Maps & Modes (Except Iron Trials)
Player core Health has been increased from 100 to 150 across all modes, including Private Matches (totaling 300 when factoring in Armor Plates).
We’ve seen the positive reception to the increased Player health in Battle Royale and we are now rolling this out globally across all game modes. Having a consistent core Health experience is important so that Players can develop trust in both their Weapons and their engagements as they play different modes and we are happy to now be rolling this out globally. Thank you for your feedback, which informed this change.
Ground Loot | All Maps & Modes
Adjusted to accommodate new Weapons and new builds
Common and Uncommon Weapons have been upgraded to feature more Attachments to enable more early game confidence in Weapons you acquire:
Common (white) rarity items now have 3 Attachments, up from 2
Uncommon (green) rarity items now have 5 Attachments, up from 4
Gulag Loadouts | Caldera Modes
Loadouts have been refreshed!
Each Weapon features more Attachments, enabling you to return to the field with a Weapon equal to a rare ground loot configuration which should help when recovering from an unfavorable position.
BUG FIXES
Fixed an issue that was preventing 120Hz support on Xbox Series consoles.
Fixed an issue which caused a client crash when using FMJ and Dismantle on the same Weapon.
Fixed an issue that would occasionally cause a sliding Player to get stuck in the Buy Station interface.
Fixed an issue that would occasionally cause a crouched Player adjacent a wall to get stuck in the Buy Station interface.
Fixed an issue which caused the Loadout Menu to randomly appear when playing a match.
Fixed an issue causing the Welgun (VG) to not have the Frangible ammunition Attachment.
Fixed an issue which caused the 3-Line Rifle (VG) to fire slightly to the left.
Fixed an issue which caused the Kong Finishing Move to not throw enemies the correct distance.
Fixed an issue which caused Calling Card names to display placeholder text.
Fixed an issue which caused Tracers in the Poison Sky Mastercraft Bundle to not appear correctly.
Fixed an issue which caused some Weapon Attachments to appear misaligned in their Dynamic Icons
Fixed an issue where the “Perks of the Job” Mission named the incorrect Perk required.
Fixed an issue which caused the Unlock Mission for the “Weaver” Operator to say “Coming Soon.”
Fixed an issue which caused the TEC-9 (BOCW) to not display the 36 Rnd Speed Mag during gameplay.
Fixed an issue which caused the Player’s view to be obstructed when ADS-ing with the Adler “Tortured and Rescued” Operator Skin.
Fixed an issue which caused flickering textures on Heavy Weapon Drop Crates.
Fixed an issue which caused several Vanguard Melee Weapons to display the same codename.
Fixed an issue which caused the UGR (BOCW) to experience unintended damage reduction when the EOD Perk and Explosive Rounds Magazine Attachment were equipped.
This hard-hitting SMG offers mobility and accuracy in medium range engagements.
Unlock Challenge: Get 3 Slide Kills in a single match 15 times.
Weapon Adjustments
» Assault Rifles «
AK-47 (BOCW)
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.15, down from 1.2
20″ Spetsnaz RPK Barrel
Reduce Recoil Control from +8.5 to 7.5%
AS44 (VG)
Initial Recoil slightly decreased
Bullet Velocity increased by 3.56%
Now has a functioning On-Hand perk
Assault Rifle Charlie (VG)
Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 1.85, up from 1.5
.30-06 20 Round Fast Mags
Magazine Capacity increased to 30, up from 20
8mm Klauser 30 Round Mags
Magazine Capacity increased to 40, up from 30
.50 BMG 30 Round Mags
Magazine Capacity increased to 40, up from 30
Bullet Velocity scale from 1.1 to 1.2
.50 BMG 40 Round Mags
Magazine Capacity increased to 60, up from 40
Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to -15% down from -10%
Cooper Carbine (VG)
Bullet Velocity increased by 4.55%
C58 (BOCW)
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.1, down from 1.2
CR-56 AMAX (MW)
Max Damage decreased to 31, down from 35
Min Damage decreased to 24, down from 31
FARA 83 (BOCW)
Min Damage decreased to 22, down from 23
Nikita AVT (VG)
Adjusted recoil pattern for ease of use
Sprint to Fire time increased increased by 10%
Assault Rifle Bravo (VG)
Headshot Multiplier increased to 1.6, up from 1.5
.303 British 36 Round Mags
Movement Speed scaler increased to 1.02, up from 1.01
Damage Range increased to -10%, up from -20%
NZ-41 (VG)
Adjusted recoil pattern and intensity when used in fully automatic.
Orbweaver 360mm BC Barrel
Horizontal Recoil control now increased by 10%
Bullet Velocity now increased by 40%
Sakura 50 Round Mags
Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 12%, down from 22%
Damage Range increased to -12%, up from -22%
Bullet Velocity increased to -15%, up from -30%
8mm Klauser 40 Round Mags
Bullet Velocity increased to -10%, up from -20%
Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 12%, down from 16%
Damage decreased to -3.6%, down from -12%
Orbweaver Custom
Bullet Velocity now increased by 20%
Damage Range now increased by 20%
LOR Mk1 Burst
Bullet Velocity now increased by 30%
Damage Range now increased by 20%
Ravenwood 480mm No.2
Damage Range penalty removed
Bullet Velocity penalty removed
The NZ-41 (VG) has fallen out of favor when compared to the competition, often due to its challenging recoil pattern. We’ve adjusted the curve so that it’s more logical in its movement, allowing you to predict and compensate appropriately. We’ve also taken a look at the velocity and range bonuses provided by Attachments and made significant adjustments so that the NZ-41 (VG) can compete with the best.
Vargo 52 (BOCW)
Min Damage increased to 24, up from 23
Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 1.53, up from 1.5
Volkssturmgewehr (VG)
Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 1.55, up from 1.5
Neck Damage Multiplier increased to 1.25, up from 1.2
ADS Movement Speed decreased by 5%
Reisdorf 22V Adjustable
ADS Movement Speed reduced to 25%, down from 30%
XM4 (BOCW)
Max Damage decreased to 28, down from 29
Max Damage Range decreased to 20.3 meters, down from 22.3 meters
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.3, down from 1.33
» Marksman Rifles «
SVT-40 (VG)
Max Damage increased to 60, up from 57
Min Damage increased to 50, up from 49
Bullet velocity increased by 8.54%
M1916 (VG)
Max Damage increased to 55, up from 53
Max Damage Range increased to 58 meters, up from 45 meters
Bullet velocity increased by 7.89%
M1 Garand (VG)
Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 1.59, up from 1.5
Bullet velocity increased by 6.67%
» Sniper Rifles «
HDR (MW)
Bullet Drop-off increased
Pelington 703 (BOCW)
Damage Range decreased to 43.2 meters, down from 48.3 meters
ZRG 20mm (BOCW)
Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.5, down from 1.7
43.9″ Combat Recon Barre
Bullet Velocity decreased to 38%, down from 43%
Sniper Rifle Charlie (MW)
Bullet velocity decreased by 5.13%
3-Line Rifle (VG)
Bullet velocity increased by 6.76%
Bullet drop-off decreased
Sprint to Fire Scaler increased to 1.0, up from 0.99
Re-aligned the 3-line reticles to be properly screen center
500mm MN Custom
Bullet Velocity increased to 25%, up from 20%
Empress 514mm F01
Bullet Velocity increased to 20%, up from 16%
Empress 700mm TN02
Bullet Velocity increased to 35%, up from 30%
Kovalevskaya 700mm
Bullet Velocity increased to 20%, up from 15%
Neck damage increased to 1.3, up from 1.1
Kovalevskaya 820mm
Bullet Velocity increased to 45%, up from 35%
.30-06 20 Round Mags
Bullet Velocity increased to 20%, up from 10%
.303 British 5 Round Mags
Damage Penalty has been removed.
Damage Range increased to -20%, up from -30%
Sniper Rifle Alpha (MW)
Max Damage range increased to 1600, up from 1375
Rytec AMR (MW)
Now one-shots to the head within max damage range
Max Damage increased to 125, up from 102
Max Damage Range decreased to 59.1 meters, down from 67.3 meters
Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 2.4, up from 2.1
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.75, down from 2.1
Sniper Rifle Charlie (BOCW)
Now one-shots to the head within max damage range
Max Damage increased to 125, up from 102
Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 2.4, up from 2.1
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.75, down from 2.1
Type 99 (VG)
5.6mm 8 Round Mags
Damage Range increased to -20%, up from -25%
8mm Klauser 5 Round Mags
Bullet Velocity scalar increased to 20%, up from 10%
Sakura 776mm Barrel
Bullet Velocity scalar increased to 40%, up from 30%
Shiraishi 712mm Sniper
Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.6, down from 1.81
Gorenko (VG)
Bullet Drop-off decreased
420mm Empress
Bullet Velocity increased to 40%, up from 11%
ADS Time Scaler increased to 0.943, up from 0.9
Reinforced Stock
ADS Time Scaler increased to 1.05, up from 1.04
13mm AM 10 Round Mags
ADS Time Scaler increased to 0.955, up from 0.94
Kar98k (VG)
Added Frenzy Weapon Perk
Max Damage range increased to 48.9 meters, up from 47 meters
K98 Scout 10.0x Telescopic
ADS speed increased to 0.75, up from 0.65
VDD RE02K
Damage Range now increased by 20%
8mm Klauser 3 Round Mag
ADS Time Scaler increased to 1.06, up from 1.05
Krausnick Padded
ADS Time Scaler increased to 0.945, up from 0.934
Movespeed Scale increased to 0.95, up from 0.94
» Shotguns «
Damage decreased by 20% for the following Shotguns:
Streetsweeper
Gallo SA12
JAK-1
Origin 12
R9-0
Gracey Auto
With the change to health pools, automatic and semi-auto shotguns were hitting a breakpoint where the time-to-kill remained the same as it did previously. This change brings these Weapons in line.
Combat Shotgun (VG)
Movespeed Scale increased to 0.87, up from 0.865
ADS Move Speed Scale increased to 1.49, up from 1.46
Framble 18″ Precision
Bullet Velocity now increased to 48%, up from 34%
Damage Range increased to 20%, up from 10%
Framble No. 3
Bullet Velocity now increased by 10%
Chariot 16″ Short
Damage range penalty increased to -20%, up from -30%
Sawed-Off
Damage Bonus increased to 20%, up from 15%
Move Speed Scaler increased to 5%, up from from 4%
» Submachine Guns «
Milano 821 (BOCW)
Max Damage Range decreased to 12 meters, down from 17.8 meters
Mid Damage added at 33
Mid Damage Range added at 17.8 meters
Min Damage decreased to 27, down from 30
LAPA (BOCW)
Max Damage decreased to 27, down from 31
Max Damage Range increased to 12.7 meters, up from 10.1 meters
Mid Damage decreased to 25, down from 28
Mid Damage Range increased to 20 meters, up from 17.8 meters
Min Damage decreased to 21, down from 26
OTs 9 (BOCW)
Max Damage decreased to 29, down from 30
Armaguerra 43 (VG)
Slight reduction to initial recoil
Botti 315mm CII
Vertical Recoil Multiplier decreased to 40%, down from 50%
.30 Russian Short 34 Round Mags
Damage Penalty decreased to -4%, up from -5%
Visual Recoil decreased
Owen Gun (VG)
Upper Extremities Damage Multiplier decreased 1, down from 1.45
Lower Extremities Damage Multiplier decreased to 0.9, down from 1.0
Max Damage Range decreased to 15.2 meters, down from 17.1 meters
Mid Damage Range decreased to 19.7 meters, down from 20 meters
7.62 Gorenko 33 Round Mags
Fire Rate decreased to 14.5%, down from 15%
7.62 Gorenko 72 Round Drums
Fire Rate decreased to 14.5%, down from 15%
Submachine Gun Alpha (MW)
5.56 NATO 30-Round Mags
Max Damage decreased to 37, down from 38
Mid Damage decreased to 27, down from 28
Mid Damage Range decreased to 30.5 meters, down from 40 meters
5.56 NATO 60-Round Drums
Max Damage decreased to 37, down from 38
Mid Damage decreased to 27, down from 28
Mid Damage Range decreased to 30.5 meters, down from 40 meters
Welgun (VG)
Added Frangible Weapon Perk
120mm Gawain Short
Fire Rate decreased to 6%, down from 10%
Removed Damage Range Penalty
UGR (BOCW)
Magazine Capacity increased to 40, up from 30
» Pistols «
Pistol melee attacks now require three successive hits to initiate a finisher on the target. This is up from 3.
1911 (VG)
ACP 18 Round Mags
Magazine Capacity increased to 24, up from 18.
Min Damage increased to 24, up from 20
Klauser (VG)
Max Damage increased to 50, up from 46
Mid Damage increased to 42, up from 40
Min Damage increased to 37, up from 30
RATT (VG)
Mid Damage increased to 26, up from 22
Min Damage increased to 22, up from 20
Neck Damage Multiplier increased to 1.4, up from 1.2
Handgun Charlie (BOCW)
Max Damage decreased to 35, down from 40
Mid Damage decreased to 29, down from 33
Machine Pistol (VG)
Max Damage increased to 20, up from 19
Mid Damage increased to 16, up from 15
Min Damage increased to 13, up from 12
Significant Reduction of Base Recoil Control
7.62 Gorenko 40 Round Mags
Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 5%, down from 7%
Recoil Control penalty decreased to -18%, down from -27%
8mm Nambu 20 Round Mags
Recoil Control penalty decreased to -22%, down from -30%
Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 5%, down from 7%
Rapid Barrel
Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 5%, down from 20%
The Machine Pistol (VG), in its previous incarnation, was an extremely difficult beast to control effectively, often only used as an absolute last option. We’ve made a significant change to the kick intensity and recoil pattern of the Weapon and adjusted its damage profile to be a Weapon that is now something to be reckoned with.
» Launchers «
Panzerfaust (VG)
ADS Transition out time decreased to 0.48, down from 0.5
Base Movespeed Scale increased to 0.8, up from 0.79
ADS Movement Speed Scale increased to 0.85, up from 0.8
ATTACHMENTS
Akimbo Perk
Akimbo for Pistols now reduces damage by 10%.
MX Silencer
Bullet Velocity increased to 15%, up from 10%
F8 Stabilizer
Damage Range increased to 15%, up from 10%
If you’re looking for the Season 3 Reloaded changes to Vanguard, head on over here.
Rebellion is back once again with its head-popping shooter Sniper Elite series with Sniper Elite 5! While long time series fans might know what’s in store, is this good for newcomers for the entry? Has the franchise’s bullets rusted over the years? Read on for our Sniper Elite 5 review to find out why this is an easy game to recommend to shooter fans.
A Man and His Rifle
Sniper Elite 5’s story continues with series-long protagonist, Karl Fairburne; an elite American sniper who has traveled all over the world, carrying out top secret missions. As an operative of the shadows, he has been able to carry out several missions, which have turned the tides of war in favor of the allies during World War 2. Little is known about Fairburne, though to his enemies, he is simply known as “The Shadow,” a mysterious force that haunts in the darkness, leaving utter annihilation wherever it goes.
Of course, we as the player, and the ally forces, know that Fairburne is nothing but a skilled, and resourceful man, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t the complete badass he’s been described as. And that shows very much in Sniper Elite 5, as Fairburne now finds himself aligned with the French Resistance, carrying out those critical missions that no one else dares to take.
On the gameplay side of things, Sniper Elite 5 hits all the strings that a Sniper Elite fan could hope for. While the core remains unchanged (why fix what isn’t broken?) Sniper Elite 5 does expand over its predecessors in a few ways, as the maps are massive, with plenty of opportunities given to the player to play their way. You can go in gun blazing and face off wave after wave of Nazis soldiers, or, you could lean towards the stealthier approach and live up to “The Shadow” name, using the environment to your advantage, and creating an opportunity when none seem to be presented. This provides a bit of a sandbox experience akin to, say IO Interactive’s Hitman series, though not quite as deep in terms of how you’ll go about disposing of enemies.
There are multiple paths that one could take, each having their own set of obstacles. In one level for instance, I was presented two different routes, one, while shorter, was a checkpoint that was filled to the brim of enemy soldiers and vehicles moving in and out. The other, though longer and less busier, had outposts with snipers positioned everywhere and with little cover to take. I opted for the checkpoint because I liked the challenge of playing stealth through a section that felt nearly impossible, Equipped with a silencer, I began sneaking my way through, shooting at objects such as a car engine to create distraction, as well as performing non-lethal takedowns and dumping those bodies in hiding spots in hopes that they wouldn’t be discovered.
There’s a sense of tension that developer Rebellion have continued to provide through and through in the Sniper Elite franchise, and even more in the fifth entry, as not only do players have to worry about the NPCs, but now they need to worry about the opposing threat of an invading player. Completely optional, players can turn on Invasion Mode, which is similar to that in Deathloop, and even the Souls franchise, another player can invade your game for a bit of PvP action. Again, this is completely optional, so if you don’t want to have your solo experience thwarted by another person you can turn this option off.
I found this mode to be exciting, as it added an extra layer of gameplay to the solo experience. While in most PvP experience it is typically about who has the better skills, Sniper Elite 5 had some wits to it as the Axis player can lay down traps, and even to some degree have influence over the other NPCs, while the invaded player has to be on their toes and use items around the map to help identify the invader. If you are playing in co-op, this adds an additional target for the invader to take out, as well as an added difficulty as they now need to deal with two players instead of one. It’s all good fun no matter the side you play on, and an excellent way to implement PvP multiplayer.
All in all, on the gameplay side of things, Sniper Elite 5 is a very solid experience that improves in the best ways over its previous entries. Sadly, I can’t say the same for the story itself, though in its defense, I’ve never found the Sniper Elite games to be that big on the story factor to begin with. Yeah, it comes off a bit dull to the point where it feels more tacked on, but that should be nothing new for long time players, as the gameplay has always been the strength, as well as the brutality of the kills provided from the series’ staple X-Ray cams.
Though I would argue that the game world is now something for players to look forward to, as while I don’t believe that every game should go open-world like we have seen so many before, I do think in Sniper Elite’s case, it comes off as a natural evolution. Like I mentioned before, the world of Sniper Elite is more comparable to the Hitman franchise. Not a completely open world, as each mission takes place in a large open map. It’s a playground for you to explore freely, and I have to say the maps that Rebellion have crafted are all beautifully designed.
It’s just stunning, and the design of these levels feel so well thought out. You aren’t just restricted to going down the paved path, as paths break from not only the sides, but also in verticality. Vines that have overtaken the side of the building provide alternative routes, and vaulting from one floor to another gives quickness, and ideal planning for escape routes. And seeing that we are deep in enemy territory, there are plenty of soldiers patrolling around their posts, and if you get lucky enough to take the time to observe them, you’ll notice a bit of personality to them, something even more seen when playing as an invader.
Verdict
You would think that being on the fifth mainline title (with four Dead Army spinoffs) that the series would have grown tiring, yet here I am, still impressed and still having fun. It’s core remain unchanged, sure, but the saying of, “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” holds very true here, and what Rebellion delivers on, not only keeps the fundamentals of what made the franchise so great, but also keeps it in a way where they’re able to expand on it without losing its identity. While the semi-open world does have some faults, it was an appropriate step for the series to take, one that I cannot wait to see unfold further into the future.
Score: 9/10
Pros
Gameplay is solid, and the semi-open world design of the maps really add to it.
Maps designs and visuals are stunning and gorgeous. The content found inside adds life to the world.
X-ray cams continue to be an exciting highlight. The gore has really been amped up.
Co-op is easy to start-up and fun to experience with friends.
Invasion Mode is an excellent way of introducing PvP to solo/co-operative play
Cons
Dull story for those wanting a narrative driven experience.
Semi-open world design is a welcomed one, but invisible walls and being forced to take a path rather than allowed to vault over something can be a bit annoying.
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Pearl Abyss has released the Black Desert Online update 2.36 patch today, and this one adds the Drakania class and Season plus more changes and fixes across platforms! Check out the full Black Desert Online May 25 update patch notes below.
Black Desert Online Update 2.36 Patch Notes | Black Desert Online May 25 Update Patch Notes:
Adventurers,
The latest Black Desert update is here, bringing with it a new class in Drakania, the new Season: Drakania and more! Take a look at the patch note below to find all the changes coming in this latest update!
Drakania, The Destroyer of Ynix
● The destroyer of Ynix, Drakania, has been released.
New Class, Drakania Trailer
Drakania Combat Trailer
Check out what the developers have to say about Drakania!
– You can begin Drakania Succession, once you reach Lv. 56, by summoning the Black Spirit > Main Quest and completing the consecutive quests that begin with “[Drakania Succession] Guest from Memory Lane.
● Marni’s Pocket Watch, obtainable by completing Drakania’s Succession questline, can be equipped to her awakening weapon slot.
※ You can reform Marni’s Pocket Watch with Heart of Karanda or Inverted Heart of Garmoth to get additional effects. It is not an enhanceable item.
※ You can purchase the Mirror of Equilibrium from the Duvencrune blacksmith to extract items used for reforming from the reformed Marni’s Pocket Watch.
※ Season characters cannot equip Marni’s Pocket Watch.
● Added the “Hall of Adventurers: Drakania” chat group where you can chat about the new class, Drakania.
Season: Drakania Begins
● Season: Drakania has begun.
– Season servers allow you to create and play Season characters. You can progress quickly and get a variety of benefits while on Season servers as well.
– As Seasons have started, the servers have changed as follows.
NA
Before
After
NEW Olvia – Novice
NEW Olvia
New Olvia – 1
Season-1
New Olvia – 2
Season-2
Rulupee
Season-3
EU/ASIA
Before
After
NEW Olvia – Novice
NEW Olvia
New Olvia – 1
Season-1
–
Season-2
● Changed the following for Season: Drakania.
– the level of difficulty for the Season Pass was alleviated and certain rewards were improved.
– You can obtain [Season] Prismatic Scale and [Season] Rift’s Gemstone in Season: Drakania.
The moment when a season character converts PEN (V) Naru gear into Tuvala gear is a crucial stepping stone of growth for our Adventurers. Thus, we decided to make that step a bit clearer to all our Adventurers. Once you succeeded in enhancing a piece of Naru gear to PEN (V), you’ll be able to access the following UI to immediately upgrade to PRI (I) Tuvala gear.
● Added a function where upon successfully enhancing to [PEN (V) Naru gear], you’ll be able to immediately convert it into [PRI (I) Tuvala gear] from the Enhancement window.
● Added Sharp Black Crystal Shard and Hard Black Crystal Shard to be obtainable from defeating Kavali and Puturum that spawn when you use Rift’s Echo.
● Added 6 types of Gathering Tools made by the Leight Family that can be rented with Contribution Points.
Leight’s Hoe, Leight’s Lumbering Axe, Leight’s Fluid Collector, Leight’s Tanning Knife, Leight’s Butcher Knife, Leight’s Pickaxe
– Use 50 Contribution Points to rent Leight Family Gathering Tools from Norma Leight.
– Leight Family Gathering Tools have the following effects.
* Increase Collection Rate +30% per each specific Gathering type
* Reduce Gathering Time -11 seconds
* Increase each specific Gathering Mastery +200
* Increase Gathering EXP +10%
Shining Shakatu Seals
● Added the new item “[Event] Shining Shakatu’s Seal”.
– The pre-existing item “[Event] Shakatu’s Seal” can be used to exchange with Dellus, Shakatu’s Right-hand Man.
– The item “[Event] Shining Shakatu’s Seal” can be exchanged with Raomi, the other Shakatu’s Right-hand Man.
– Both Dellus and Raomi can be found standing next to Shakatu.
– [Event] Shining Shakatu’s Seals can be exchanged with a character Lv. 56 or higher.
■ [Event] Shining Shakatu’s Seals can be exchanged for the following items.
Stabilization
● Memory Optimization for Item tooltip UI has been applied.
Content Changes
The difficulty of Nightmare Kzarka has been adjusted. Damage from attacks that were too difficult to avoid, and the attacks that dealt killing blows regardless of DP have been modified, and to compensate for the difficulty, some of the weaker attacks have been improved. We have also improved the visibility of the hit markers and attack paterns so they can be viewed, and can be reacted to easier.
Regarding boss rewards, we are still undergoing much discussion as we look over our data. We ask that you also share your feedback and opinions with us as well
● Adjusted some of the attack patterns and difficulty of Nightmarish Kzarka.
– Reduced damage on some of the attacks.
– Improved the hit area markers to display earlier.
– Changed the attacks that did not display a hit area marker but were telegraphed by the boss’ motion to display markers.
– Reduced the strength of the attack that pulled Adventurers in.
– Removed the rocks that fell immediately after Adventurers were pulled in.
– Changed Remnants of Kzarka so that characters can move through them.
Character Changes
● Improved the issue where the camera would rotate awkwardly when switching directions while walking.
Warrior
● Charging Thrust – Changed the description to display commands in greater detail.
● Flow: Slashing the Dead – Added “Ring Menu Slot available” to the description.
● Fixed the following skill’s effects to match the description.
– Deep Thrust (I to III)
● Fixed the following skill descriptions.
– Charging Thrust (III to Absolute) – Removed mentions of increased movement speed and range.
– Absolute: Ground Roar – Removed mentions of increased range.
Ranger
● Tearing Arrow, Prime: Tearing Arrow – Fixed the issue where Air Attack would be applied instead of Down Attack while mounted.
● Evasive Explosion Shot – Changed to not be affected by the Jump Height increase effect when performing extra attacks.
● Changed the following descriptions to display commands in greater detail.
– Flow: Call from Sky, Succession – Flow: Call from Sky
● Fixed the following skills’ effects to match the descriptions.
– Pinpoint, Moving Shot, Flow: Rooting, Will of the Wind (mounted)
● Fixed the issue where using the following skills on cooldown would consume little to no MP.
– Descending Current, Prime: Descending Current, Prime: Charging Wind, Waltz of Wind
● Fixed the following skill descriptions.
– Penetrating Wind (I to III) – Fixed the issue of displaying the incorrect command.
– Tearing Arrow (I to Absolute) – Fixed to display the actual number of 0 charged attack hits.
Sorceress
● Night Crow (forward jump) – Added mention of activating Night Crow during the skill.
● Shadow Eruption (I to Absolute) – Changed the attack range to be the same per hit while mounted.
● Grim Reaper’s Judgment – Fixed the issue where you would recover HP even if the charged attack didn’t hit.
● Dead Hunt – Fixed the issue where certain hits wouldn’t recover HP.
● Prime: Midnight Stinger – Fixed the issue where using the skill via Ring Menu wouldn’t consume Shards of Darkness.
● Scythe Training – Fixed the description to display the actual number of forward attack hits.
● Mark of the Shadow – Fixed the description to display the actual number of affected targets.
Berserker
● Giant Leap – Improved the descriptions to display commands in greater detail.
● Feral Rage – Changed the description to mention the actual number of hits and Stamina cost in greater detail.
● Fixed the following skills’ effects to match the descriptions.
– Beastly Wind Slash (I to III), Fierce Strike, Ground Lifting (while on cooldown)
● Titan Step – Changed to no longer re-apply its cooldown when comboed with the flying kick attack.
Tamer
● Fixed an issue where Heilang: Howling skill sound effects would not play after using the skill.
● Horror Slam, Resonance – Improved her Lv. 56 Rabam skills to no longer allow Rage Transfer during the skills.
● Echo Pierce – Improved to now combo into Celestial Slam.
● Fixed the following skill effects to match the descriptions.
– Surging Tide (I to VI), Celestial Bo Staff Training
● Trample (I to Absolute) – Fixed the issue where the Bound effect for PvE was being applied even when on cooldown.
● Void Lightning – Fixed an issue where some skills would not link correctly on cooldown.
Musa
● Chase – Fixed the issue where you could switch to your crescent blade when falling during the skill with your Tiger Blade drawn.
Maehwa
● Whirlwind Cut – Fixed the issue where damage wouldn’t be applied when used laterally with your Tiger Blade drawn.
Ninja
● Fixed an issue where skills that could not be learned showed up when leveling up.
Mystic
● Binding, Absolute: Fetter Knee Constraint – Fixed the issue where using the skill in Awakening would apply the debuffs twice and cause the target to become immune to the debuffs.
● Earth Splitter – Added to the Skill Guide UI.
● Fixed the issue where the Skill Guide UI would display even in Awakening state.
● Changed normal attacks while mounted to apply the correct amount of damage and the Bound effect where applicable.
● Absolute: Heavy Fist – Fixed the description to display the actual PvP damage reduction amount.
Witch/Wizard ● Prime: Earth Arrow – Fixed the issue where holding R2/RT wouldn’t apply the effects of Prime: Elemental Flow.
● Lightning (I to V) – Fixed the issue where the Black Spirit version of the skill would activate even when locked.
Archer
● Ravenous Talon – Fixed the issue where skill commands were awkward.
Hashashin
● Black Spirit: Crown Kick – Fixed the issue where its skill demo was for the skill Silent Breach.
Guardian
● Fixed the issue where motions of certain body parts would appear abnormal when in idle stance with your Guardian.
Corsair
● Core: Sun-shielder Patraca – Fixed the issue where your character’s motions midair would appear awkward in a location of high elevation.
Item Changes
● Changed the following class release accessories from being character-bound to Family-bound.
– [Corsair] Ocean’s Plume, [Sage] Eyes of the Wise, [Nova] Echidna Tiara, [Nova] Echidna Earring, [Event] Umba, and [Event] Peek-a-Boo Black Spirit Cube Earring
● Item descriptions have been improved to ensure that the use of an item is prioritized over acquisition methods.
● Changed Lafi Bedmountain’s Upgraded Compass and Archaeologist’s Map to no longer be sold in shops.
● Added text to item descriptions of Main Weapon, Sub-weapon, and Awakening Weapon Exchange Coupons which state that you cannot exchange Tuvala gear.
● Changed the following items to no longer display a world alert and make your character you cheer with joy upon obtaining them:
– Bensho’s Necklace, Ancient Guardian’s Seal, Necklace of Shultz the Gladiator, Witch’s Earring, Mark of Shadow, Rainbow Coral Ring, Kagtum Submission Ring, Tree Spirit Belt, Ancient Weapon Core, Blue Whale Meat, Clear Blackstar Crystal, Liverto Weapon Box, and Liverto Weapon Bundle
● Changed your character to cheer with joy upon obtaining the following items:
– Manos Craftsman’s Clothes, season graduation item: Graduation Cap, and Radiant Fairy Wings items
● Some item descriptions have been improved.
● Separated [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Gloves from the [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Clothes.
– Added [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Gloves to the outfit boxes that contain the [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Clothes.
* Adventurers who had the [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Clothes in their possession will find the [Dark Knight] Rosa Cassius Gloves in their storage in Heidel.
※ Please contact [Support] and attach screenshots of the item tooltips displaying the info of the dyes applied to the outfit previously if the color has changed.
Quest and Knowledge Changes
● When hunting animals, there is a chance to obtain the following [Bonus] Quest.
Region
Title
Monster Name
Kamasylvia
Around the Acher Guard Post
Wild Life area
[Wild]
King Griffon
● Improved the alignment and visibility of the recommended and repeated quests in the Quest Menu.
To make it easier for novice Adventurers to contribute to guild fishing missions, we determined it necessary to adjust the difficulty levels by changing the objectives to certain grades of fish.
● Improved the objectives for Fishing quests as follows:
Quest name
Before
After
Irresistible Lure
Catch Grunt x1
Catch yellow-grade fish
Crio and Sandfish
Catch Sandfish x1
Catch green-grade fish
Sit, Cast and Fish!
Catch Sea Eel x1
Catch blue-grade fish
● Improved the guild missions for Fishing as follows:
Size
Objective
Reward
Small Guild
Catch green-grade fish x25
17,000,000 Silver
10,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x1
Small Guild
Catch blue-grade fish x8
17,000,000 Silver
10,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x1
Small Guild
Catch yellow-grade fish x3
17,000,000 Silver
10,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x1
Medium Guild
Catch green-grade fish x38
26,000,000 Silver
20,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x2
Medium Guild
Catch blue-grade fish x13
26,000,000 Silver
20,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x2
Medium Guild
Catch yellow-grade fish x4
26,000,000 Silver
20,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x2
Large Guild
Catch green-grade fish x50
37,000,000 Silver
30,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x3
Large Guild
Catch blue-grade fish x17
37,000,000 Silver
30,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x3
Large Guild
Catch yellow-grade fish x6
37,000,000 Silver
30,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x3
Extra Large Guild
Catch green-grade fish x63
50,000,000 Silver
35,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x3
Extra Large Guild
Catch blue-grade fish x21
50,000,000 Silver
35,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x3
Extra Large Guild
Catch yellow-grade fish x7
50,000,000 Silver
35,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x3
Small Guild
Catch Mudskipper x20
31,000,000 Silver
15,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x1
Medium Guild
Catch Mackerel x10 and Swordfish x10
42,000,000 Silver
25,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x2
Large Guild
Catch Swellfish x10 and Herring x10
53,000,000 Silver
35,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x3
Extra Large Guild
Catch Smokey Chromis x10 and Porgy x10
64,000,000 Silver
70,000 Guild Skill EXP
Old Moon Life Seal x3
A total of 344 quests with Contribution points were modified in Balenos and Serendia. We are continuing the work to bring these quests up-to-date by improving the Contribution EXP gained for quests in Calpheon, Mediah, Valencia, Kamasylvia, Drieghan and O’dyllita.
● Contribution EXP for 453 quests in Calpheon have been modified.
– A detailed list of quests with increased Contribution EXP can be found below.
● Increased the Contribution EXP of 342 quests in Mediah.
– Check out the list of quests that had Contribution EXP boosts from the following chart:
● Increased the Contribution EXP of 183 quests in Valencia.
– Check out the list of quests that had Contribution EXP boosts from the following chart:
● Increased the Contribution EXP of 103 quests in Kamasylvia.
– Check out the list of quests that had Contribution EXP boosts from the following chart:
● Increased the Contribution EXP of 75 quests in Drieghan.
– Check out the list of quests that had Contribution EXP boosts from the following chart:
● Increased the Contribution EXP of 30 quests in O’dyllita.
– Check out the list of quests that had Contribution EXP boosts from the following chart:
UI Changes
● A button has been added to the ‘Find NPC’ function allowing you to find the nearest Black Spirit Training npc.
– Pressing this button will guid you to the location of the nearby [Black Spirit Training] Jamie Drucker NPC.
Other Changes
● Fixed an issue where the shape of option 20 of Guardian’s hair could not be adjusted
● Fixed the issue where you could use Item Copy on Tachros’ and Stella’s Spirit Stones.
– Tachros’ and Stella’s Spirit Stones that were copied before have been reverted.
● Fixed an issue where some quests for Atoraxxion could not be completed in the Ancient Stone Chamber with Edan in certain situations.
● Fixed typos in the description of the Reform Level 5 Boss Gear and related items.
● The awkard position of Edan in the Ancient Stone Chamber has been fixed.
● Fixed the unnatural appearance of certain NPC’s in Western Guard Camp.
● Fixed the awkward animation of cetain NPCs when colided with.
● Fixed an issue where the background music stopped after accessing a character.
● Fixed an issue where certain main quests of Balenos could not be completed under certain situations when accepting the ‘[Great Expedition] Oquilla’s Eye’ quest line.
– Accordingly, some NPC lines have been modified.
● Certain abnormal behaviors of monsters and objects in Star’s End have been fixed.
● Fixed abnormal animations of Sky Ships that can be seen in the sky.
● Abnormal exposure of some backgrounds has been fixed.
● Fixed an issue where the minimap did not match the actual map.
● Fixed an issue where a character would be moved to an abnormal location when reconnected to a specific area of the Demi River.
● Fixed typos and irregularities in Knowledge, Quests and NPC’s of O’dyllita.
● Fixed the issue where the Interior Points for the Blue Maned Lion’s Manor were displayed abnormally.
● Fixed an issue where only the Silver Embroidered Farmer’s Clothes could be crafted in the Duvencrune Costume Mill.
● Fixed an issue where certain appearances of the Black Spirit could not be unlocked during the simplified quest line on Season Servers.
● Changed the reward for the quest ‘Fughar’s Secret To Success Chapter 13: Water is Precious’ from ‘Techthon Processing Stone’ – Wind to ‘Techthon Processing Stone’
That’s it for the patch. Stay tuned for further updates here at MP1st!
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Those on PlayStation (PS4, PS5), Raven Software has released the COD Warzone update 1.58 pre-load file, and this is for Season 3 Reloaded of Classified Arms! Check out what’s new in the COD Warzone update May 25 patch notes.
Update: Raven Software has released the official patch notes and there’s a TON to take in!
MODES
Champion of Caldera
This year could arguably be a strong one for Warzone solo players, with Rebirth Resurgence Solos being a fast-paced variant of the traditional Battle Royale free-for-all, and Caldera Clash being an awesome way to level up Weapons.
With Classified Arms Reloaded, Solo players will get another high-intensity limited-time mode and – as the name suggests – fight to become the Champion of Caldera.
This mode will feature 150 maximum Players and a single, continuously closing circle in a Battle Royale-style fight for survival.
All Operators will drop in with their Custom Loadout, a Gas Mask, and a single Redeploy Extraction Token. The item pool is slightly altered to emphasize equipment not normally found in Loadouts and rare Weapons. Collect Cash to visit an upgraded Buy Station, which features the Advanced UAV and even the Specialist Bonus for a hefty fee.
Most notably: kills in this game mode immediately refill player Health, Equipment, and Ammunition, incentivizing would-be Champions to play aggressively and eliminate the competition directly to have the best chance at victory.
GAMEPLAY
Before we jump into the many changes outlined below, we want to share the key pillars that we have focused on for the Season Three Reloaded update. We believe this will help Players understand the design intentions behind all of the changes and how they add up to cohesively improve the core Warzone gameplay loop over the season ahead.
Each of the gameplay changes can be separated into 3 core areas of focus, with an overall emphasis on improved reasons to loot in the mid-game and creating new Player stories:
More Counters:There are still some very powerful mechanics in Warzone and we need to provide counterplay measures to each gameplay loop for more interesting engagements.
More Movement: Player rotation opportunities are core to the Warzone experience and we see how much our Players love advanced movement techniques so have expanded this into new avenues.
More Playtime: Simply put; more time playing, less time spectating. Warzone has always been a leader in second chance mechanics and we wanted to further develop this aspect of Warzone to improve the chances of a successful mid-to-late game regain.
We fully expect this update to influence how our Players experience Warzone in a positive way. We are excited to see the new stories emerge from the community in the weeks and months to come. And, as always, we will be monitoring closely for feedback and finetune where necessary.
COUNTERPLAY
New Perk “Serpentine”
Reduces incoming damage if the Player is sprinting.
We are bringing in this new Perk from Vanguard that some of our Players may already be familiar with. Our internal playtests highlighted the counter to ranged engagements especially in large open spaces while still beneficial in smaller spaces. Serpentine creates a buffer between finding cover and it provides a boon to Players that rotate often in their engagements. The attacking Player receives clear feedback that their target countered their incoming shots with a Serpentine icon being displayed.
New Lootable Perks | All Maps & Modes
Serpentine
Tune Up
Tracker
Hardline
Kill Chain
E.O.D.
We have been really happy with the response to Perk Satchels being added to ground loot so we have expanded the list, alongside the inclusion of the new “Serpentine” Perk. We’re also bringing all of them to Rebirth Island.
New Field Upgrade “Radar Jammer” | All Maps & Modes
Players can deploy this Field Upgrade to scramble the Tac Map of enemy Players and prevent airborne Killstreaks from being used in the localized area.
Has an effective radius of 125 meters
Effect lasts for 45 seconds
Susceptible to being hacked by a Player with an Engineer Perk
Can be attached to vehicles to become mobile
New Lootable Loadout Drop Markers | Caldera Modes
Ground loot now includes a rare chance to spawn a Loadout Drop Marker
Once Players have been to the Gulag, it can often be challenging to get back into rotation to stand a chance of going on to win. We wanted to give Players that rare chance of striking it lucky and finding a way to counter a previous loss that gets them back into the game.
MOVEMENT
High Value Loot Zones | Caldera Modes
These zones are represented on the Tac Map by a very appropriate “$” sign and will provide the best looting opportunities.
We’ve enjoyed seeing how the addition of this new system has pulled Players into landing at POIs they otherwise wouldn’t have planned to land – so it is now available in Battle Royale game modes. We expect this to be a popular feature, both for promoting early engagement opportunities as well as late-game restock opportunities.
New Underground Transit System | Caldera Modes
New fast travel system with 14 access points, indicated on the Tac Map and minimap by a silver “vault door” symbol.
A lighting system will provide intel and help navigate Player decisions.
Warzone has had several Fast Travel systems over its lifetime, everything from Subways to Red Doors. With this new Underground Transit System on Caldera, we have leveraged all the learnings from the previous experiences to create what we believe to be the ultimate method for moving around Caldera quickly.
New Lootable “Speed Boost” Power-Up | Caldera Modes
Grants Players a considerable increase in movement speed.
We’ve added the Speed Boost Power-Up from Clash into core Battle Royale, as we liked the advanced movement plays that it enables. Just like in Clash, this powerup is activated immediately on pickup so use this temporary speed boost wisely.
New “Occupation Scan” Public Event | Rebirth Island Modes (Except Blood Money & Payload)
Any Players standing or crouching while the scan takes place will have their location exposed on the Tac Map for all to see. Players will be informed to go prone prior to the sweep.
Movement represents an opportunity for memorable engagements and encounters. With “Occupation Scan”, we wanted to develop a Public Event where movement – or lack thereof – is core to the experience. This Public Event really brings Lethals and Tacticals like Gas Grenades and Molotovs into consideration – you can use them to flush enemies out of hiding to expose them on the Map.
Increased Downed Movement Speed | All Maps & Modes
Increased the speed at which a Player moves while in the downed state.
We felt the downed movement speed needed a review, primarily to allow Players who get downed a chance to get themselves to a safer space to allow for a revive. This is a small change on the surface that has allowed for more interesting outcomes during internal playtests.
Stim Adjustments | All Maps & Modes | In-Season
Slide modifier has been reduced
The slide modifier was simply too extreme. While we believe that sliding movement should be buffed when a Player is using a Stim, it still needs to fit within limits.
Added a Weapon damage (received) interruption effect
If a Player receives Weapon damage, the healing effect will be interrupted. The previous mechanic allowed Players to repeatedly heal themselves while actively taking damage – which is not the intent of this tool.
We have enjoyed watching the recent shift in the use of Tacticals where Stims have become more commonplace and offer new, high-skill plays. That said, the above are two areas where we have felt it necessary to finetune the balance.
PLAYTIME
New Lootable “Gulag Entry” Token | Caldera Battle Royale Modes
This new lootable token allows Players to reenter the Gulag upon death.
When the Gulag closes, Players will be rewarded with cash if they still hold a token.
Per the normal Battle Royale rules, Players will still start each match with a single Gulag Entry token in their inventory.
Players can only carry one of these tokens at a time.
We’ve really enjoyed seeing the response to our recent “infinite Gulag” LTM’s and wanted to bring an element of this across to core Battle Royale.
New Lootable “Redeploy Extraction” Token | Caldera Battle Royale Modes
This item allows a Player, upon death, to skip the Gulag and redeploy after a short countdown.
If the Player still has their original Gulag Entry from the match start, they will retain it.
When the Gulag closes, Players will be rewarded with cash if they still hold a token.
Players below a redeploying enemy will be notified.
Players can only carry one of these tokens at a time.
Similarly to the “Gulag Entry” token, we felt there was an opportunity for an additional rare item that allows redeployment on death – and that’s the role that the new ground loot item, “Redeploy Extraction” fills.
The spawn rate of lootable Self-Revive tokens has been increased.
Upon review we felt that Self-Revives were too rare in ground loot for something so easily and readily available in Buy Stations so their chance of ground loot availability has been increased.
Player Count Adjustment | Caldera Battle Royale Modes
Reduced total Player count per match to 120
With the addition of new second-chance mechanics, we are very conscious of making sure the mid-game doesn’t feel unfairly claustrophobic compared to the current Battle Royale pacing. We will therefore be trialing a slightly reduced Player count across all core Battle Royale squad sizes. We will be carefully reviewing sentiment and data to make sure that the engagement pacing remains more or less in line with the current experience and that Players can still pursue new personal records.
Decreased Buyback Cost | All Maps & Modes
Decreased Buyback cost to $3,000, down from $4,000
We want to support Players being able to get back into the game. We felt that $4,000 was an often unattainable cost, especially at $12,000 for a full squad in Quads. This slight reduction should provide more chances for Players to more readily get back to a full squad.
Death Tax Adjustment | All Maps & Modes (Except Plunder)
Adjusted the tax upon death from 80:20 to 50:50
Upon review, the death tax felt overly punishing, as well as making it tougher for Players to track how much cash they’d still have when returning from the Gulag. We are going to trial this new 50:50 split and carefully monitor the impact it has on the global cash economy.
QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS
Expanded Squad HUD
New HUD elements include:
Total Squad Cash
An icon will appear if a Squad can afford a Loadout Drop
An icon will appear when Player Buyback costs are met
Armor Plate counter for each Squad member
For those times when your mates tell you they have “no plates left”… 👀
Possession icons for:
Gas Mask
Kill Streak
Self-Revive
Keycards
Gulag Entry Token
Redeploy Extraction Token
We have been quietly working away on this change for a while and we are happy to finally be taking the wrapping off it! Players will now find a wealth of extra information on their Squads inventory to better inform of what you and your squad are carrying. Not only do we feel that this is a great QoL feature but it also supports cognitive accessibility.
Improved Footstep Audio
The team has completed a reprioritization pass of NPC footstep audio relative to other crucial gameplay sounds to prevent voice culling of NPC footsteps.
Ranged Weapon Melee Damage Reduced
Gunbutting now requires 4 successive hits to eliminate a target, up from 3.
Pistols require 4 hits on a target with 250 health.
The power of Weapon gunbutting has often resulted in it being favored over firing the Weapon or using a dedicated melee. This change shifts the balance of power so that gunbutts are considered a last resort. We’ve also ensured that this change is replicated in the infiltration experience when not at full armor.
Slide Camera Lock
We have addressed the horizontal camera locking that would occasionally happen if a Player was sliding while navigating a slope or stairs.
Incoming Killstreak Warning Banner
Moved the banner to appear below the Weapon reticule to prevent visual obstruction.
We have observed an uptick in feedback that the Killstreak warning banner would occasionally block the Player’s line of sight during engagements. We feel the information provided here is critical to surviving an incoming Killstreak so instead of removing it entirely, we have adjusted the positioning.
Menu Browsing Interruption
Players will no longer be brought back to the front end lobby when the party host queues into matchmaking.
With this quality of life change Players can now have full agency over their UI experience regardless as to what the host is doing.
Buyback Player Prioritization
The Buy Station interface will prioritize dead Squad members by listing them first.
Weapon Trade Station Updated
Perk Satchels added to Epic, Legendary, and Fire Sale trades
“Ghost” Perk Adjustment
Reduced Player movement speed threshold required to trigger the Perk.
Spawn Protection Value Adjustment
Players with a visible shield will take 25% reduced damage
Armored Truck Adjusted | In-Season
Decreased Health
Decreased Turret Damage
Associated Sabotage Contracts are no longer available in Solo game modes
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS
Lethals
Frag Grenade
Damage increased by 24.5%
Throwing Knife
Damage increased by 20%
Hits to the upper torso and head will one-shot down
Claymore
Damage increased by 20%
Proximity Mine
Damage increased by 24.5%
Semtex
Damage increased by 5%
With each update we continue to tune and balance across the board. With health increasing we have taken the opportunity to adjust the damage on most lethals to keep them in a space where they cannot be ignored.
Health Increase | All Maps & Modes (Except Iron Trials)
Player core Health has been increased from 100 to 150 across all modes, including Private Matches (totaling 300 when factoring in Armor Plates).
We’ve seen the positive reception to the increased Player health in Battle Royale and we are now rolling this out globally across all game modes. Having a consistent core Health experience is important so that Players can develop trust in both their Weapons and their engagements as they play different modes and we are happy to now be rolling this out globally. Thank you for your feedback, which informed this change.
Ground Loot | All Maps & Modes
Adjusted to accommodate new Weapons and new builds
Common and Uncommon Weapons have been upgraded to feature more Attachments to enable more early game confidence in Weapons you acquire:
Common (white) rarity items now have 3 Attachments, up from 2
Uncommon (green) rarity items now have 5 Attachments, up from 4
Gulag Loadouts | Caldera Modes
Loadouts have been refreshed!
Each Weapon features more Attachments, enabling you to return to the field with a Weapon equal to a rare ground loot configuration which should help when recovering from an unfavorable position.
BUG FIXES
Fixed an issue that was preventing 120Hz support on Xbox Series consoles.
Fixed an issue which caused a client crash when using FMJ and Dismantle on the same Weapon.
Fixed an issue that would occasionally cause a sliding Player to get stuck in the Buy Station interface.
Fixed an issue that would occasionally cause a crouched Player adjacent a wall to get stuck in the Buy Station interface.
Fixed an issue which caused the Loadout Menu to randomly appear when playing a match.
Fixed an issue causing the Welgun (VG) to not have the Frangible ammunition Attachment.
Fixed an issue which caused the 3-Line Rifle (VG) to fire slightly to the left.
Fixed an issue which caused the Kong Finishing Move to not throw enemies the correct distance.
Fixed an issue which caused Calling Card names to display placeholder text.
Fixed an issue which caused Tracers in the Poison Sky Mastercraft Bundle to not appear correctly.
Fixed an issue which caused some Weapon Attachments to appear misaligned in their Dynamic Icons
Fixed an issue where the “Perks of the Job” Mission named the incorrect Perk required.
Fixed an issue which caused the Unlock Mission for the “Weaver” Operator to say “Coming Soon.”
Fixed an issue which caused the TEC-9 (BOCW) to not display the 36 Rnd Speed Mag during gameplay.
Fixed an issue which caused the Player’s view to be obstructed when ADS-ing with the Adler “Tortured and Rescued” Operator Skin.
Fixed an issue which caused flickering textures on Heavy Weapon Drop Crates.
Fixed an issue which caused several Vanguard Melee Weapons to display the same codename.
Fixed an issue which caused the UGR (BOCW) to experience unintended damage reduction when the EOD Perk and Explosive Rounds Magazine Attachment were equipped.
This hard-hitting SMG offers mobility and accuracy in medium range engagements.
Unlock Challenge: Get 3 Slide Kills in a single match 15 times.
Weapon Adjustments
» Assault Rifles «
AK-47 (BOCW)
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.15, down from 1.2
20″ Spetsnaz RPK Barrel
Reduce Recoil Control from +8.5 to 7.5%
AS44 (VG)
Initial Recoil slightly decreased
Bullet Velocity increased by 3.56%
Now has a functioning On-Hand perk
Assault Rifle Charlie (VG)
Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 1.85, up from 1.5
.30-06 20 Round Fast Mags
Magazine Capacity increased to 30, up from 20
8mm Klauser 30 Round Mags
Magazine Capacity increased to 40, up from 30
.50 BMG 30 Round Mags
Magazine Capacity increased to 40, up from 30
Bullet Velocity scale from 1.1 to 1.2
.50 BMG 40 Round Mags
Magazine Capacity increased to 60, up from 40
Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to -15% down from -10%
Cooper Carbine (VG)
Bullet Velocity increased by 4.55%
C58 (BOCW)
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.1, down from 1.2
CR-56 AMAX (MW)
Max Damage decreased to 31, down from 35
Min Damage decreased to 24, down from 31
FARA 83 (BOCW)
Min Damage decreased to 22, down from 23
Nikita AVT (VG)
Adjusted recoil pattern for ease of use
Sprint to Fire time increased increased by 10%
Assault Rifle Bravo (VG)
Headshot Multiplier increased to 1.6, up from 1.5
.303 British 36 Round Mags
Movement Speed scaler increased to 1.02, up from 1.01
Damage Range increased to -10%, up from -20%
NZ-41 (VG)
Adjusted recoil pattern and intensity when used in fully automatic.
Orbweaver 360mm BC Barrel
Horizontal Recoil control now increased by 10%
Bullet Velocity now increased by 40%
Sakura 50 Round Mags
Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 12%, down from 22%
Damage Range increased to -12%, up from -22%
Bullet Velocity increased to -15%, up from -30%
8mm Klauser 40 Round Mags
Bullet Velocity increased to -10%, up from -20%
Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 12%, down from 16%
Damage decreased to -3.6%, down from -12%
Orbweaver Custom
Bullet Velocity now increased by 20%
Damage Range now increased by 20%
LOR Mk1 Burst
Bullet Velocity now increased by 30%
Damage Range now increased by 20%
Ravenwood 480mm No.2
Damage Range penalty removed
Bullet Velocity penalty removed
The NZ-41 (VG) has fallen out of favor when compared to the competition, often due to its challenging recoil pattern. We’ve adjusted the curve so that it’s more logical in its movement, allowing you to predict and compensate appropriately. We’ve also taken a look at the velocity and range bonuses provided by Attachments and made significant adjustments so that the NZ-41 (VG) can compete with the best.
Vargo 52 (BOCW)
Min Damage increased to 24, up from 23
Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 1.53, up from 1.5
Volkssturmgewehr (VG)
Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 1.55, up from 1.5
Neck Damage Multiplier increased to 1.25, up from 1.2
ADS Movement Speed decreased by 5%
Reisdorf 22V Adjustable
ADS Movement Speed reduced to 25%, down from 30%
XM4 (BOCW)
Max Damage decreased to 28, down from 29
Max Damage Range decreased to 20.3 meters, down from 22.3 meters
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.3, down from 1.33
» Marksman Rifles «
SVT-40 (VG)
Max Damage increased to 60, up from 57
Min Damage increased to 50, up from 49
Bullet velocity increased by 8.54%
M1916 (VG)
Max Damage increased to 55, up from 53
Max Damage Range increased to 58 meters, up from 45 meters
Bullet velocity increased by 7.89%
M1 Garand (VG)
Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 1.59, up from 1.5
Bullet velocity increased by 6.67%
» Sniper Rifles «
HDR (MW)
Bullet Drop-off increased
Pelington 703 (BOCW)
Damage Range decreased to 43.2 meters, down from 48.3 meters
ZRG 20mm (BOCW)
Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.5, down from 1.7
43.9″ Combat Recon Barre
Bullet Velocity decreased to 38%, down from 43%
Sniper Rifle Charlie (MW)
Bullet velocity decreased by 5.13%
3-Line Rifle (VG)
Bullet velocity increased by 6.76%
Bullet drop-off decreased
Sprint to Fire Scaler increased to 1.0, up from 0.99
Re-aligned the 3-line reticles to be properly screen center
500mm MN Custom
Bullet Velocity increased to 25%, up from 20%
Empress 514mm F01
Bullet Velocity increased to 20%, up from 16%
Empress 700mm TN02
Bullet Velocity increased to 35%, up from 30%
Kovalevskaya 700mm
Bullet Velocity increased to 20%, up from 15%
Neck damage increased to 1.3, up from 1.1
Kovalevskaya 820mm
Bullet Velocity increased to 45%, up from 35%
.30-06 20 Round Mags
Bullet Velocity increased to 20%, up from 10%
.303 British 5 Round Mags
Damage Penalty has been removed.
Damage Range increased to -20%, up from -30%
Sniper Rifle Alpha (MW)
Max Damage range increased to 1600, up from 1375
Rytec AMR (MW)
Now one-shots to the head within max damage range
Max Damage increased to 125, up from 102
Max Damage Range decreased to 59.1 meters, down from 67.3 meters
Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 2.4, up from 2.1
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.75, down from 2.1
Sniper Rifle Charlie (BOCW)
Now one-shots to the head within max damage range
Max Damage increased to 125, up from 102
Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 2.4, up from 2.1
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.75, down from 2.1
Type 99 (VG)
5.6mm 8 Round Mags
Damage Range increased to -20%, up from -25%
8mm Klauser 5 Round Mags
Bullet Velocity scalar increased to 20%, up from 10%
Sakura 776mm Barrel
Bullet Velocity scalar increased to 40%, up from 30%
Shiraishi 712mm Sniper
Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.6, down from 1.81
Gorenko (VG)
Bullet Drop-off decreased
420mm Empress
Bullet Velocity increased to 40%, up from 11%
ADS Time Scaler increased to 0.943, up from 0.9
Reinforced Stock
ADS Time Scaler increased to 1.05, up from 1.04
13mm AM 10 Round Mags
ADS Time Scaler increased to 0.955, up from 0.94
Kar98k (VG)
Added Frenzy Weapon Perk
Max Damage range increased to 48.9 meters, up from 47 meters
K98 Scout 10.0x Telescopic
ADS speed increased to 0.75, up from 0.65
VDD RE02K
Damage Range now increased by 20%
8mm Klauser 3 Round Mag
ADS Time Scaler increased to 1.06, up from 1.05
Krausnick Padded
ADS Time Scaler increased to 0.945, up from 0.934
Movespeed Scale increased to 0.95, up from 0.94
» Shotguns «
Damage decreased by 20% for the following Shotguns:
Streetsweeper
Gallo SA12
JAK-1
Origin 12
R9-0
Gracey Auto
With the change to health pools, automatic and semi-auto shotguns were hitting a breakpoint where the time-to-kill remained the same as it did previously. This change brings these Weapons in line.
Combat Shotgun (VG)
Movespeed Scale increased to 0.87, up from 0.865
ADS Move Speed Scale increased to 1.49, up from 1.46
Framble 18″ Precision
Bullet Velocity now increased to 48%, up from 34%
Damage Range increased to 20%, up from 10%
Framble No. 3
Bullet Velocity now increased by 10%
Chariot 16″ Short
Damage range penalty increased to -20%, up from -30%
Sawed-Off
Damage Bonus increased to 20%, up from 15%
Move Speed Scaler increased to 5%, up from from 4%
» Submachine Guns «
Milano 821 (BOCW)
Max Damage Range decreased to 12 meters, down from 17.8 meters
Mid Damage added at 33
Mid Damage Range added at 17.8 meters
Min Damage decreased to 27, down from 30
LAPA (BOCW)
Max Damage decreased to 27, down from 31
Max Damage Range increased to 12.7 meters, up from 10.1 meters
Mid Damage decreased to 25, down from 28
Mid Damage Range increased to 20 meters, up from 17.8 meters
Min Damage decreased to 21, down from 26
OTs 9 (BOCW)
Max Damage decreased to 29, down from 30
Armaguerra 43 (VG)
Slight reduction to initial recoil
Botti 315mm CII
Vertical Recoil Multiplier decreased to 40%, down from 50%
.30 Russian Short 34 Round Mags
Damage Penalty decreased to -4%, up from -5%
Visual Recoil decreased
Owen Gun (VG)
Upper Extremities Damage Multiplier decreased 1, down from 1.45
Lower Extremities Damage Multiplier decreased to 0.9, down from 1.0
Max Damage Range decreased to 15.2 meters, down from 17.1 meters
Mid Damage Range decreased to 19.7 meters, down from 20 meters
7.62 Gorenko 33 Round Mags
Fire Rate decreased to 14.5%, down from 15%
7.62 Gorenko 72 Round Drums
Fire Rate decreased to 14.5%, down from 15%
Submachine Gun Alpha (MW)
5.56 NATO 30-Round Mags
Max Damage decreased to 37, down from 38
Mid Damage decreased to 27, down from 28
Mid Damage Range decreased to 30.5 meters, down from 40 meters
5.56 NATO 60-Round Drums
Max Damage decreased to 37, down from 38
Mid Damage decreased to 27, down from 28
Mid Damage Range decreased to 30.5 meters, down from 40 meters
Welgun (VG)
Added Frangible Weapon Perk
120mm Gawain Short
Fire Rate decreased to 6%, down from 10%
Removed Damage Range Penalty
UGR (BOCW)
Magazine Capacity increased to 40, up from 30
» Pistols «
Pistol melee attacks now require three successive hits to initiate a finisher on the target. This is up from 3.
1911 (VG)
ACP 18 Round Mags
Magazine Capacity increased to 24, up from 18.
Min Damage increased to 24, up from 20
Klauser (VG)
Max Damage increased to 50, up from 46
Mid Damage increased to 42, up from 40
Min Damage increased to 37, up from 30
RATT (VG)
Mid Damage increased to 26, up from 22
Min Damage increased to 22, up from 20
Neck Damage Multiplier increased to 1.4, up from 1.2
Handgun Charlie (BOCW)
Max Damage decreased to 35, down from 40
Mid Damage decreased to 29, down from 33
Machine Pistol (VG)
Max Damage increased to 20, up from 19
Mid Damage increased to 16, up from 15
Min Damage increased to 13, up from 12
Significant Reduction of Base Recoil Control
7.62 Gorenko 40 Round Mags
Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 5%, down from 7%
Recoil Control penalty decreased to -18%, down from -27%
8mm Nambu 20 Round Mags
Recoil Control penalty decreased to -22%, down from -30%
Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 5%, down from 7%
Rapid Barrel
Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 5%, down from 20%
The Machine Pistol (VG), in its previous incarnation, was an extremely difficult beast to control effectively, often only used as an absolute last option. We’ve made a significant change to the kick intensity and recoil pattern of the Weapon and adjusted its damage profile to be a Weapon that is now something to be reckoned with.
» Launchers «
Panzerfaust (VG)
ADS Transition out time decreased to 0.48, down from 0.5
Base Movespeed Scale increased to 0.8, up from 0.79
ADS Movement Speed Scale increased to 0.85, up from 0.8
ATTACHMENTS
Akimbo Perk
Akimbo for Pistols now reduces damage by 10%.
MX Silencer
Bullet Velocity increased to 15%, up from 10%
F8 Stabilizer
Damage Range increased to 15%, up from 10%
OPERATORS
Rose Skin Adjustment
We have made a 70% adjustment to increase the brightness of the infamous Roze outfit. With the recent lighting improvements to Caldera, it once again made her outfit out of balance with the rest of the Operator options available to Players.
Just like our Weapon balance, we are very conscious that our Operator meta plays an equally important role in the second-to-second gameplay health so this change was necessary.
Raven Software has not released the official patch notes and they won’t until later today. However, Activision has released what new content players are getting in Season 3 Reloaded!
Updates to Warzone include:
Mine cart underground transit system for fast travel to 14 access points
New Serpentine perk previously only available in Vanguard
Three new items to the loot pool in Battle Royale modes: the Gulag Entry Token, Redeploy Extraction Token and Speed Boost
New Field Upgrade – the Radar Jammer
New High Value Loot Zones
New Warzone Limited-Time Mode – fight to become the Champion of Caldera
And numerous quality of life updates, including a new Squad heads-up display
Warzone: Navigating Caldera’s New Mine Cart Underground Transit System
Remember that rumbling and creaking beneath Caldera’s surface before Season Three’s launch? Those were the rickety mine carts being rediscovered by intrepid explorers, who were busy opening a new way to get around the island!
Developed by Toys for Bob, this new Underground Transit System features 14 access points, indicated on the Tac Map and minimap by a silver “vault door” symbol.
Keen surveyors of Caldera during Season Two already know where seven of these access points are, as they are the “hidden” Nebula 5 bunkers. The door to the mine-cart hub room can be found right after dropping into each bunker.
The other seven access points are small hatches into the mine-cart hub area. Here, you can find a map of the system, with each hub location corresponding to a letter and number on your Tac Map. Lower numbers indicate areas to the north — for example, the hub near Arsenal is B1 — while higher numbers (e.g., B14) are hub areas near southern points of interest (e.g., Resort).
To travel via mine cart to another hub area, simply interact with the circular hatch and walk toward the cart. When doing so, the destination name will appear on your screen — you can also check the map to see how it interacts. After a few seconds of travel time, you’ll instantly appear at your destination . . . Hopefully with no enemies waiting on the other side.
New Items in Warzone — Gulag Entry, Redeploy Extraction and More
Gulag Entry Token – The Hold’s owners love to see good fights, apparently, as they are putting special Gulag Entry Tokens in Supply Boxes for Battle Royale matches. Developed by Raven, this token brandishes the infamous post-death symbol and binds to your Operator on pickup. Only one can be carried at a time, and if one is picked up or kept after the Gulag is closed, you’ll receive Cash compensation for holding one.
Redeploy Extraction Token – The other token – also developed by Raven – is something that Warzone veterans may be familiar with — a token that grants an automatic redeploy without any need to visit the Gulag or to be bought back at a Buy Station. – Just like the Gulag Entry Token, this one also deactivates once the Hold shuts down late in a match, and players who hold on to it for that long receive a Cash prize as compensation.
Speed Boost – This buff, often found in Warzone’sClash mode, is another rare item that could appear in a Supply Box. – Once it is picked up, it will automatically grant the Operator a temporary movement buff. Sliding while having this boost grants a quick way around the map, and it allows for a ton of potential movement techniques, such as parkour lines and jumps, which can help before or during engagements.
Radar Jammer – Similar to how this tool works in Call of Duty® Multiplayer, the Radar Jammer is a Field Upgrade that scrambles the TacMap of enemy players and prevents Killstreaks for anyone within a short radius. – This Field Upgrade cannot be equipped for modes such as Plunder, but can be found around the map in Supply Boxes or on the ground in rare cases.
High Value, High Stakes — New High Value Loot Zones in Warzone
First introduced during Operation Monarch, High Value Loot Zones will now appear in standard Battle Royale games as high-risk, high-reward places to drop or travel to.
Check your Tac Map or minimap to see where these areas are and decide whether to set a course for fortune and frequent fighting.
Champion of Caldera — A New Warzone Limited-Time Mode
This year could arguably be a strong one for Warzone solo players, with Rebirth Resurgence Solos being a fast-paced variant of the traditional Battle Royale free-for-all, and Caldera Clash being an awesome place to level up weapons.
With Classified Arms Reloaded, Solo players will get another high-intensity limited-time mode and – as the name suggests – fight to become the Champion of Caldera.
Launching on the first day of Classified Arms Reloaded, Champion of Caldera features 150 maximum players and a single, continuously closing circle in a Battle Royale-style fight for survival.
All Operators will drop in with their Custom Loadout, a Gas Mask, and a single Redeploy Extraction Token. The item pool is slightly altered to emphasize equipment not normally found in Loadouts and Epic- to Legendary-rarity weapons. Collect Cash to visit an upgraded Buy Station, which features the Advanced UAV, Explosive Bow, and even the Specialist Bonus for a hefty fee.
Rebirth Island Updates: Occupation Scans Active, [[REDACTED]] Protocols to Begin
Occupation Scan In-Game Event
Unbeknownst to us, upgrading the island to include radar towers gave the powers-that-be the ability to scan for hostile forces.
At some point during standard Rebirth Resurgence matches, Operators may be alerted of an Occupation Scan. At this point, they will need to go prone or else their position will be revealed to every other player on the Tac Map and minimap.
Although this effect lasts for only a short period of time, and ends early if the Operator perishes, the Occupation Scan should keep everyone even more alert on an island from which they may need to escape . . .
There are also new cosmetics on the way as well. Once the full patch notes are out, we’ll update the post accordingly. You can check out the changes made to Vanguard this Season 3 Reloaded via the patch notes released yesterday.
Update:Raven Software has released the official patch notes and we’ve updated the post with it.
Ubisoft has released the Brawlhalla update 10.65 patch today, and this one is for the second part of the Street Fighter collaboration! Check out the full Brawlhalla May 25 update patch notes below.
Round 2 – FIGHT! M. Bison, Luke, Sakura, Ken, and Dhalsim from Capcom’s Street Fighter series join the battle in Brawlhalla!
These new Epic Crossovers feature custom Signature effects with VO lines, two new Weapon Skins each, custom lock-in animations, and dedicated Roster spots. The event also brings a new Street Brawl Map, Bustling Side Street, which is also featured in the Brawl of the Week.
Follow the Satsui no Hado symbol in Mallhalla to discover all the Street Fighter Crossover items, including Ryu, Akuma, Chun-Li, and so much more!
This update also includes a balance pass for Arcadia, new Test Features, game improvements, and much more. Check out the new Xianxia Bundle too, available now with Prime Gaming!
Are you ready? Go! M. Bison, Luke, Sakura, Ken, and Dhalsim enter the Grand Tournament as new challengers.
M. Bison, Luke, Sakura, Ken, and Dhalsim are new Epic Crossovers that feature custom Signature effects that include VO lines, custom lock-in animations, dedicated Roster spots, and two new Weapon Skins each.
“If you want to be strong, you can’t lose to anyone!”
Ken Epic Crossover
“Looks, speed, and strength. I’ve got it all.”
Dhalsim Epic Crossover
“This is the path to achieve enlightenment.”
Also check out other Brawlhalla x Street Fighter items:
Epic Crossovers
Ryu Epic Crossover
“My one true rival is the fight within!”
Chun-Li Epic Crossover
“What’s the matter? Too many kicks to the head?”
Akuma Epic Crossover
“Weaklings! Is there no one worth fighting?”
KO Effect
Knockout
“Continue?”
Emote
Satsui no Hado
“To harness this means great power. But at what cost?”
Podium
Kapukon Yu
“Nothing like a relaxing bath after a tough battle!”
Avatars
Quarter Circle Punch
“Practice makes perfect.”
An animated Avatar!
The Red Cyclone
“Nothing can stop Zangief when a new challenger approaches!”
HADOKEN!
“Hadoken! Hadoken! Hadoken!”
Shadaloo
“The most powerful and deadliest criminal organization.”
The Street Fighter Epic Crossover event also includes:
A new Street Brawl Map that is featured in the Brawl of the Week – Bustling Side Street!
Daily login bonus of 250 Gold to celebrate this Epic Crossover event.
Get ready for action as another fight is coming your way! Choose your fighter and brawl in this 1v1, 8-minute match on the Bustling Side Street. Watch out for the side walls as they slide away to help knock your opponents into oblivion. Defeat your opponent first in this stamina mode to win!
Street Brawl Game Mode
New Game Map
1v1, 8 minutes
3 stocks each
First to 3 KOs wins!
After many rounds of testing, Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) will now be enabled on Steam and enforced in ranked and tournament lobbies. Players who do not want to use EAC can still disable it with the ‘-noeac’ launch parameter and can play custom matches or non-ranked game modes.
EAC is now confirmed to have no negative effect on performance as it once did in the past. Additionally, map backgrounds will still be modifiable without triggering EAC, and modifying map backgrounds will still be tournament legal.
This update also includes a new Test Feature where a player automatically performs an Aerial Heavy attack if they are out of Jumps, a new Test Feature to help better communicate when players are out of Jumps, and an update to the Dodge Cooldown Test Feature.
New Out of Jump Recovery Feature Introducing a new feature where a player automatically performs an Aerial Heavy attack, also known as the Recovery attack, if they are out of Jumps and try to Jump! If a player still has a Recovery available when they try to Jump but are out of Jumps, the player will do a Recovery attack instead.
This feature is enabled by default, though it is only active when Test Features are “ON” in Custom Game lobbies or when playing in the Experimental queue.
Players can turn it off in their Control Settings, and that setting will be saved in the event the feature graduates from Test Features into all queues.
New Test Feature
This new feature removes the slight tint when a player is out of Jumps. This information is better communicated through the graduated Out of Recovery visual effect that includes the “sweat beads” appearing on the player.
Updated Dodge Cooldown
The previous iteration of Experimental Dodge Cooldown proved to be an overly long duration for general gameplay, and took too much power away from being grounded and having stage control. This new iteration brings down the maximum Air Dodge Cooldown slightly more, from the previous Experimental value of 2.16 seconds to a flat 2 seconds. This Air Dodge cooldown does not get reduced when landing. Dodging from the ground previously shared that 2.16 second cooldown in Experimental, but now has a flat 1 second cooldown that is identical to non-Experimental Dodges that begin on the ground. Any Chase Dodge causes a 1 second dodge cooldown, even if it is performed in the air. This grants the ability to Chase Dodge much more often and off of most any hit, while still retaining a quick Dodge cooldown that can be used to outplay your opponent. Striking an opponent will carry a similar advantage in Dodge Cooldown as maintaining ground or stage control.
Ground Dodge and Chase Dodges now have a 1 second cooldown.
Air Dodges have a 2 second cooldown, and this cooldown does not change when landing.
Performing a Chase Dodge after hitting another Legend grants you the same 1 second cooldown as a grounded dodge even if the Chase Dodge is performed in the air.
While general balance is locked for the Midseason Championship, this patch brings Arcadia into the tournament scene with her first round of adjustments. These changes had been previously announced to provide this information early enough for those competing in the Midseason Championship on brawlhalla.com/balance-preview and through our official esports Twitter, @ProBrawlhalla.
Arcadia
Arcadia’s Neutral Spear now has significantly greater Recover time on miss, as it was too low risk for its overall coverage. We have also reduced the Force on this attack to bring its knockout potential in line with other similar Signatures. Arcadia’s Side Spear has also received a decrease in Force to better fit its travel distance and how far it carries a target before knocking them away.
Arcadia Neutral Spear: Increased total Recover time on miss from 20 to 26; Decreased Force from 55 Fixed/50 Variable to 55 Fixed/48 Variable.
Arcadia Side Spear: Decreased Force from 50 Fixed/50 Variable to 50 Fixed/47 Variable.
Harness the power of the Jade Mask with the Xianxia Bundle! This limited-time pack includes:
Updated the UI frame animation for the All Legends Pack button in Mallhalla.
User Experience
Reduced the maximum queue time for ranked matches when a low number of players are online in your region.
Reduced the average queue time for very high or low ranked players.
Updated the Street Brawl gamemode to support changing Stock count.
Art
Removed white pixels around the outline of Supreme Ruler Vraxx’s Rocket Lance Weapon Skin, the Imperial Star Lance. (Credit: Robo974)
User Interface
Fixed a bug related to the cursor being stuck on the right side of the main menu.
User Experience
Fixed a rare matchmaking bug that resulted in very long queue times for Friendly 2v2s and other team matchmaking games when one player leaves immediately before the match countdown.
Fixed a bug where bots with Test Features “enabled” would not attack on Medium and Easy difficulty.
Fixed a crash on the Inventory menu.
Art & Animation
Fixed a visual bug for Cross’s Gauntlets showing as Kor’s Gauntlets on mobile platforms.
Fixed an issue where the B-ballin’ Emote would not use the unique Rayman dribble animation on the Post-game Scoreboard screen.
That’s it for this latest Brawlhalla patch. Stay tuned here at MP1st for future updates!
The latest teaser for Wizarding World’s most anticipated game immerses players into Sony’s new-gen console, and you can check out the Hogwarts Legacy next gen immersion trailer for yourself! As implied in the title, the new teaser shows off the PS5-exclusive features coming to the game as it releases sometime during the holidays later this year.
The magical minds at Avalanche Software are making Hogwarts Legacy comes to life on PS5. Hear every detailed sound, play in stunning 4K HDR resolution, experience faster load times, and feel the magic at your fingertips in only the way PS5 can make possible.
As noted in the next gen immersion trailer, here are the PS5 features of Hogwarts Legacy:
4K visuals
Dynamic light bar that displays your House colors via your controller
flight sensation via the DualSense haptic feedback
magical force via the adaptive triggers
Surround sound via 3D audio
and more
Hogwarts Legacy arrives on consoles and PC this Holiday 2022. In case you missed it, check out the FAQ for the game which answers several important questions here.
Ubisoft has rolled out the (Rainbow Six Siege) R6 Siege update 1.000.027 on both PS4 and PS5 today, and it’s purely for fixes. Ubisoft has announced that the patch will be released during the game’s server maintenance period on PlayStation plaforms. Check out the R6 Siege update May 25 changelog.
We will be deploying a Hotfix today May 25th, which will aim to resolve crash issues on PlayStation.
🎮PlayStation: 9am EDT / 1pm UTC
⏲Estimated Downtime: 60 mins
Aside from that, there’s no mention of any player-facing changes set to be released, but if there is any, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. Don’t forget, Operation Vector Glare is set to be released soon, and you can check out a preview of the new content and changes incoming right here.
If you spot any gameplay-related changes, leave a comment below and let us know what they are.
Ubisoft has fired out Rainbow Six Siege update 2.23 and this is just for PlayStation platforms! This patch was deployed during the game’s maintenance period today on PlayStation platforms, and is purely for fixes. Read on for the Rainbow Six Siege May 25 patch notes.
We will be deploying a Hotfix today May 25th, which will aim to resolve crash issues on PlayStation.
Aside from that, there’s no mention of any player-facing changes set to be released, but if there is any, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. Don’t forget, Operation Vector Glare is set to be released soon, and you can check the new operator in action right here where we can see his abilities!
If you spot any gameplay-related changes, leave a comment below and let us know what they are.
If you’re trying to log in and play Rainbow Six Siege but can’t, it’s not you but Ubisoft has triggered Rainbow Six Siege down, and this is for planned maintenance this May 25! Check out the schedule and status updates below.
Rainbow Six Siege Down Status and Updates for May 25:
Update: A client-side patch has been released on PlayStation platforms, which you can read about here.
Here’s the announcement from Ubisoft:
Greetings Operators,
🛠 We'll be performing a maintenance on #RainbowSixSiege today from 09:00 EDT / 13:00 UTC, to deploy a hotfix aiming to resolve crash issues on PlayStation.
🛠 We’ll be performing a maintenance on #RainbowSixSiege today from 09:00 EDT / 13:00 UTC, to deploy a hotfix aiming to resolve crash issues on PlayStation.
🕑 Expected downtime: 1 Hr
🎮 Platforms: PlayStation
As you can see, the maintenance was conducted to roll out a hotfix, and is for PlayStation platforms only. We’re uncertain whether this hotfix is a patch or a server-side update. If it is a title update, we’ll be posting it the moment it becomes available, so bookmark our Rainbow Six Siege game hub to know the latest news about the game.
With Operation Vector Glare on the horizon, you can check the upcoming operator’s abilities and gameplay right here.
If there are maintenance changes announced, we’ll be sure to update this post.
Warrior
Ranger
Sorceress
Berserker
Tamer
Musa
Maehwa
Ninja
Mystic
Archer
Hashashin
Guardian
Corsair
