All articles tagged with #balancing
EA has made balancing adjustments to Battlefield 6's beta rush mode, including reducing the MCOM timer from 45 to 30 seconds and fixing defender respawn timers at 12 seconds, in response to player complaints about map size and game pace, with further tweaks possible as the beta continues.
Helldivers 2 players are requesting buffs for the Senator revolver, citing its underwhelming performance compared to other weapons in the game. Suggestions for improvement include faster reload speed, increased sidearm ammo, and more powerful shots, with players expressing a desire for future updates to address these concerns.
Palworld has released a new patch addressing annoying issues in the game, including Pals getting stuck around the base, the need to continuously hold down a button for tasks, and various balance adjustments. The patch also includes improvements to mining power, adjustments to item values, increased police presence for crimes, and tweaks to certain in-game items. Overall, the patch aims to enhance the gaming experience and is already live for players to enjoy.
The Finals update 1.4.0 brings balancing changes to abilities, gadgets, and weapons, along with winter-themed maps. The update includes improvements to quality-of-life and anti-cheat measures, as well as a bug fix for cheaters evading bans. Various abilities and gadgets have been nerfed, while some weapons have been buffed. The patch also addresses movement issues, UI fixes, and map updates.
Diablo 4's upcoming Season of Blood will introduce new content and features, but the game continues to struggle with balancing free cosmetics and microtransaction-based cosmetics. The free armor sets in previous seasons have been notably worse than the paid ones, and the upcoming season seems to follow the same pattern. Players are concerned about the lack of comparable in-game cosmetic rewards and the heavy reliance on the store for cosmetic items. The developers have acknowledged the issue and mentioned the possibility of introducing unique models for some in-game drops in the future, but players are calling for more balance and better quality for the free battle pass sets.
Destiny 2 players are receiving hate mail for using buffed Fusion Rifles in PvP modes like Crucible and Trials of Osiris. The player base has been critical of Bungie's handling of PvP, and recent Fusion Rifle buffs have sparked heated reactions. Players have reported receiving hate mail for using off-meta weaponry, with some expressing frustration over the constant criticism regardless of the weapon choice. It remains to be seen if Bungie will address this issue, but the upcoming release of their new IP Marathon may provide a fresh experience for players.
The Pokémon-inspired MMO, Temtem, has received a new update (ver.1.4.2) that focuses on balancing various Tems and their moves. The patch notes include changes to popular Tems like Mimit, Cycrox, Shuine, Turoc, and Vulffy, adjusting their stats, moves, and abilities. Additionally, several other Tems have received new moves or adjustments to their move pools. The update aims to provide a more balanced and strategic gameplay experience for players.
Rockstar's San Andreas Mercenaries update for GTA Online includes changes to vehicles, gameplay, balancing, and more. Players can now claim all destroyed vehicles at once, use custom description tags for garages, and select specific floors. The update also introduces a Career Progress feature to track player progress, and balance changes to vehicles and payouts. Less popular vehicles will be removed from in-game websites, and players can now register as a boss.
The Division 2 update 1.54 brings Year 5 Season 1's Broken Wings into the game, including a new Manhunt mission, a free Descent game mode, new gear, weapons, and talents, and quality of life changes. The update also includes balancing changes and an Escalation Apparel Event. The optional Season Pass offers additional cosmetics and rewards for progression.
Lifeweaver, the newest hero in Overwatch 2, has been released with an undertuned kit, making him one of the worst heroes upon release. However, his kit is interesting and fun to use, and the Overwatch team has already announced upcoming tweaks to make him more viable. Lifeweaver is currently only available to players who have purchased the most recent battle pass, but will likely become a fan favorite once he is free next season and potentially overtuned.
Diablo 4's PvP endgame activity, Fields of Hatred, is not designed to be fair, but has systems in place to ensure relative parity regarding power level on the battlefield. The combat comes down to your PvP build rather than your class winning against theirs in a game of rock paper scissors. The activity is opt-in, and the rewards unique to the activity are entirely cosmetic. The Diablo 4 team has little doubt players will discover potent skill and item combinations that'll likely need tuning, but they don't want to nerf the fun.
Warzone Season 3 may buff sniper rifles, potentially allowing for one-shot kills, causing a divide among players. In Season 2, incendiary ammunition briefly enabled one-shot kills before being reverted. The developers have hinted at balancing updates, leading to speculation that snipers may become more powerful. Some players welcome the change, while others fear an unbalanced meta.
While the Diablo 4 beta has been successful, there have been complaints about balancing issues between the classes. The Barbarian and Druid classes are considered underpowered compared to the others, which are more range-focused. Blizzard has acknowledged the disparity and suggested at least a Barbarian buff is coming for launch. However, it's too early to fully gauge how the classes will be as the game progresses, once they have access to all skills and gear.