All articles tagged with #balance patch
Broski predicts a major Season 3 balance patch for Street Fighter 6 releasing March 17, 2025, with Luke receiving substantial buffs, Ed, Blanka, and Mai Shiranui getting nerfed, Ryu toned down slightly, and Capcom reportedly prioritizing Japanese player feedback across every fighter.
A sweeping Marvel Rivals balance patch adjusts dozens of heroes and team-ups, nerfing some top threats (e.g., Angela, Captain America, Invisible Woman) while buffing others (Doctor Strange, Hulk, Emma Frost). It also introduces new mechanics (Cloak of Levitation rework), adds new Team-Ups like Mr. Pool’s Interdimensional Toy Box and Sticky Spider-Bomb for Spider-Man with Peni Parker, and removes or alters several abilities and cooldowns to rebalance the roster.
Phenom released a new ordered tier list for Street Fighter 6, reflecting recent balance changes that nerfed Mai and buffed Sagat and Elena. Ed is now considered the strongest character, with Mai dropping to second place. S tier includes Ryu, Akuma, Terry, Blanka, and JP, while Dhalsim, Manon, Lily, E. Honda, Ken, Jamie, and Marisa are struggling at the bottom. Sagat's buffs have elevated him to the second highest in A+ tier, but Elena remains less competitive.
Infection Free Zone, a new survival game on Steam Early Access, has received its first major balance patch, making it easier for players to dive into the game. The patch includes tweaks such as lowering the number of hordes and swarms, increasing migrants and answers to invites, and making food easier to find and faster to produce. The game also uses real-world data to create maps, allowing players to survive in familiar or unfamiliar locations. The developers are aware of some issues and are working to resolve them, with more changes and improvements expected as the game continues in Early Access.
Players of Helldivers 2 are expressing frustration with the latest balance patch, particularly the significant increase in fire damage, which now acts as an "instakill." Complaints on Reddit highlight the difficulty in healing against the overwhelming fire damage, with some suggesting the addition of fire-resistant armor as a solution. The patch also nerfed the Slugger Shotgun, leading to further discontent among players.
Helldivers 2 recently faced backlash from the community due to a balance patch that nerfed top-tier weapons and increased spawn rates of heavy enemies, making the game more challenging. In response to player concerns, the game's associate community manager announced that the developers are working on changes to the spawn rates and health pools of heavy enemies to make them easier to handle, with a future hotfix expected to address these issues.
After a balance patch for Helldivers 2 sparked backlash by nerfing essential loadout items, developer Arrowhead plans to make heavy enemies easier to deal with in a hotfix, addressing concerns about increased spawn rates and health. The hotfix aims to spread out tough enemy spawns, reduce their health, and allow players to defeat them with a single well-placed shot. Additionally, Arrowhead revealed plans for an upcoming premium Warbond called Cutting Edge, featuring new weapons, armor sets, capes, and emotes.
Helldivers 2 players are grappling with significant nerfs to popular loadout items in the game's first balance patch, sparking heated discussions within the community. Developer Arrowhead defends the changes, emphasizing the need to rely on stratagems to effectively deal with tough enemies. The nerfs to essential items like the Breaker, Railgun, and Shield Generator Backpack have prompted players to seek out alternative strategies, with the recently buffed Flamethrower gaining attention. Arrowhead aims to carefully balance nerfs and buffs to maintain the core fantasy and fun of the game, as Helldivers 2 continues to evolve with new strategies and updates.
Helldivers 2's latest balance patch introduces new planetary hazards like fire tornadoes and meteor showers, challenging players with nature's wrath alongside bugs and robots. The patch also nerfs popular loadouts while buffing certain weapons and stratagems, and raises completion requirements for the Eradication mission type to deter farming. Despite the changes, Arrowhead Game Studios' quick response to dismantle player shortcuts reflects the game's challenging and enjoyable nature.
Rocksteady is prioritizing the release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Joker season in March over addressing the game's current balance and bug issues, including online connection problems and mastery bugs. The decision to delay balance patches has raised concerns about the game's longevity and ability to retain players, as the release of new content may not effectively address existing issues and attract players back to the game.
Arrowhead Studios is working on a balance patch for Helldivers 2, but CEO Johan Pilestedt notes that weapons with higher kill rates don't always lead to successful missions, making the balancing act trickier. Despite some weapons scoring more kills, they are not necessarily overrepresented in successful missions. The game's weapons also have 46 hidden stats, adding complexity to the balancing process. Pilestedt advises players to use the weapons they like the most, as the game aims to provide a comedic and enjoyable experience. With server issues resolved, the studio is now focusing on other improvements, including playable mechs and AI reinforcements.
In the game Helldivers 2, players died over 10 million times defending the planet Mort from the Automaton threat, with the recent victory announced by the community manager. The intense battle resulted in significant player sacrifice, but ultimately, Mort was saved, marking a crucial win in the ongoing warfront. The game's player count has increased, indicating the escalating intensity of the conflict, and a balance patch is on the way to address player concerns.
Arrowhead, the developer of Helldivers 2, is responding to player requests for a balance patch to address underperforming weapons in the game's meta. Community manager Baskinator confirmed that they are working on an update to address this issue. As players progress to higher levels and difficulties, certain weapons have been deemed unusable, prompting the need for buffs to weaker options and potentially minor nerfs to the current best-performing ones. This upcoming patch is expected to bring more variety to endgame arsenals and improve the overall gameplay experience.
Overwatch 2's season nine balance patch brings controversial changes, including a rework to Pharah that undermines the famous Pharah and Mercy combo, known as Pharmercy. Pharah's flight mechanics have been altered, making it harder for Mercy to keep up, and the patch also introduces significant adjustments to hero health, ultimate charge, and competitive play. These changes have sparked mixed reactions from the community, with some concerned about the game's shift towards independent hero plays and the devaluation of teamwork.
Publisher Neowiz and developer Round8 Studio have announced a balance patch for the Soulslike action RPG Lies of P, set to release in November. The patch will bring significant changes to weapon and character balance, as well as quality-of-life improvements. In addition, the companies have teased the first downloadable content with concept artwork. The game's director, Jiwon Choi, expressed gratitude to fans for surpassing one million units sold and provided a sneak peek at the upcoming content. More details, including patch notes and DLC information, will be revealed soon.