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gaming17 days ago•13 min saved

Splatoon 3 Update Accidentally Ships Balance Changes Planned for a Future Patch

Nintendo's Splatoon 3 version 11.0.1 fix inadvertently included balance changes meant for a future patch. The changes affect Rapid Blaster and Rapid Blaster Deco (ink-radius increase of about 10%) and the R Blaster Elite/Deco/WNTR (ink consumption up by about 14%). Nintendo won't revert them, as they’re intended for a future update; these tweaks aren’t listed in the 11.0.1 patch notes. A follow-up update will include additional balance changes, and Splatoon 3 will continue receiving updates on Nintendo Switch.

via Nintendo Everything|

#balance-changes #gaming #nintendo-switch

gaming27 days ago•5 min saved

2XKO Dev Hints at Bold Balance Shifts as Players Push the Game to Its Limits

Riot's 2XKO director Shaun Rivera says players are taking champions and core systems beyond their intended limits, prompting plans for big swings to speed up action, make interactions more intuitive, and improve the duos experience and competitive scene, while also addressing bugs and continued updates as the game evolves.

via EventHubs|

#2xko #balance-changes #fighting-game-community

gaming1 month ago•10 min saved

Hearthstone 34.4.2: Focused Tweaks Ahead of Bigger Meta Shifts

Blizzard rolls out patch 34.4.2 for Hearthstone, Arena and Battlegrounds with targeted balance tweaks (including Morchie buff and Elise the Navigator adjustments) and Arena draft changes such as removing The Great Dracorex. Infinite Wolf is banned from drafts while broader changes roll out, and Battlegrounds gets tweaks to Deathrattle cards and Timewarped options. The update also revamps Timewarp pools and multiple minions, plus hero adjustments (Loh temporarily removed from the pool) and various card stat shifts. Blizzard describes this as a smaller update ahead of larger patches that will bring a set rotation and Core Set updates, with a mid-season update on the horizon.

via Blizzard Entertainment|

#balance-changes #battlegrounds #gaming

gaming1 month ago•19 min saved

TFT Patch 16.3 Drops Leveling Tweaks, Unlock Revisions, and Major Reworks

Teamfight Tactics patch 16.3 introduces broad system tweaks (XP leveling changes from Level 8–9 and adjusted unlock odds for 4/5-cost units), aura behavior adjustments, and a major slate of unit/trait reworks and nerfs/buffs (including Diana/Leona reunification, Kindred rework, Kai’Sa level change, and various Piltover/Ixtal/Darkin/Bilgewater updates). It also revises unlock rules to make 4/5-costs harder to three-star (while contested play eases two-star goals), introduces new augments (like Cosmic Calling), buffs core items (Nashor’s Tooth, Edge of Night), and buffs/nerfs across artifacts and Radiants, alongside numerous balance fixes to smooth tempo and gameplay health.

via Teamfight Tactics|

#balance-changes #gaming #patch-163

game-updates1 month ago•18 min saved

TFT Patch 16.2 Update Details

TFT patch 16.2 introduces balance adjustments to units, traits, items, and emblems, aiming to reduce the gap between AD and AP compositions, improve trait viability, and address gameplay issues, with updates to units like Gwen, Bard, Tryndamere, and T-Hex, along with item and augment rebalancing.

via Teamfight Tactics|

#balance-changes #emblems #game-updates

gaming2 months ago•15 min saved

Elden Ring Nightreign Update 1.03.1 Enhances Balance and Content for Forsaken Hollows

FromSoftware released the Nightreign Update 1.03.1 for Elden Ring, adding new content for the Forsaken Hollows DLC, including targets, landmarks, and raid events, along with numerous balance adjustments, bug fixes, and feature improvements. The update enhances gameplay in Deep of Night mode, updates pre-order bonuses, and addresses security vulnerabilities, requiring players to update before online play.

via IGN|

#balance-changes #dlc #elden-ring

games3 months ago•4 min saved

Teamfight Tactics Patch 15.8 Highlights

TFT patch 15.8 introduces balance adjustments across traits, units, and items, including nerfs to overperforming units like Katarina and Lee Sin, buffs to underperformers like Kai'Sa, and updates to Augments and Radiant Items, all ahead of the Tactician’s Crown event and set announcement.

via Teamfight Tactics|

#balance-changes #game-update #games

gaming4 months ago•1 min saved

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Announces Ranked Battle and Mega Stone Updates for November

The Pokémon Company announced upcoming updates for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including earlier access to Mega Stones in Ranked Battles, adjustments to Battle Points to reduce frustration, increased battle rewards, and fixes for gameplay glitches like the Full Box Catch Glitch and Time-of-Day Battle Bug, aiming to enhance player experience in future seasons.

via Pokémon GO Hub|

#balance-changes #game-updates #gaming

gaming4 months ago•15 min saved

TFT Patch 15.6 Update

TFT patch 15.6 introduces buffs to 5-cost units, trait nerfs, new 2XKO-themed Power Ups, and various balance adjustments to champions, traits, items, and game mechanics, along with updates to streamer mode and early access features for 2XKO.

via Teamfight Tactics|

#balance-changes #game-update #gaming

games5 months ago•9 min saved

Hearthstone 33.4.2 Patch Notes Overview

Hearthstone patch 33.4.2 introduces targeted buffs, card adjustments, and bug fixes for both Hearthstone and Battlegrounds, aiming to balance gameplay, support various archetypes, and improve overall game experience, with ongoing monitoring and future updates planned.

via Blizzard News|

#balance-changes #card-updates #game-mechanics

gaming5 months ago•3 min saved

Marvel Rivals Season 4 Updates: Balance Changes, New Heroes, and Launch Details

Marvel Rivals Season 4 introduces significant balance changes, including a long-overdue nerf to Luna Snow's ultimate, along with a new hero Angela, various hero buffs and nerfs, and new features like a map and skins, launching on September 12.

via GameSpot|

#balance-changes #gaming #luna-snow-nerf

gaming6 months ago•9 min saved

Hearthstone 33.2.2 Patch Update Details

Hearthstone's 33.2.2 patch introduces balance adjustments, Battlegrounds rebalancing, hero armor updates, minion and spell changes, pool modifications, quest adjustments, and bug fixes to improve gameplay and address community feedback.

via Blizzard News|

#balance-changes #battlegrounds #game-updates

gaming6 months ago•41 min saved

Diablo IV Updates and Events to Watch in August

The Diablo IV 2.4.0 Public Test Realm (PTR) will run from August 19-26, introducing new features like Chaos Armor, Chaos Perks, and updates to the Infernal Hordes mode, along with balance adjustments and new items to test before the next season.

via Blizzard News|

#balance-changes #diablo-iv #game-features

world-of-warcraft6 months ago•10 min saved

World of Warcraft Hotfixes for August 12, 2025

The August 12, 2025, hotfixes for World of Warcraft include balance adjustments across classes, bug fixes, PvP nerfs, and updates to dungeons, raids, quests, and items, with some changes taking effect immediately and others requiring server restarts.

via Blizzard News|

#balance-changes #bug-fixes #game-updates

gaming6 months ago•6 min saved

Guilty Gear Strive Updates and Lucy’s Debut Highlighted for 2025-2026

Guilty Gear Strive continues to evolve with the upcoming release of Lucy from Cyberpunk, a new chapter 2.00 announced at Evo 2025 featuring returning characters Robo-Ky and Jam Kuradoberi, and planned balance updates to improve gameplay. The developers are also working on new features like ranked mode and are open to expanding the franchise into different genres in the future.

via IGN|

#balance-changes #evo-2025 #gaming