Balance Changes
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Black Desert bonks the Agent with a buff bat on PC and brings guild fame updates to console
Black Desert has received weekly updates, including balance changes for several classes on PC, with a particular focus on the Agent class for both PvE and PvP. Console versions also saw updates to guild features, new monster zones, and UI improvements. PC players can now customize fairies and access new guild war declaration options.
Slay the Spire 2 reverses card reworks in a new round of experimental balance changes
Mega Crit has released a new patch for Slay the Spire 2 on its beta branch, reverting experimental card changes for Mirage and Pillar of Creation while introducing further balance adjustments. The update also includes the first implementation of a keyboard-only control scheme and visual upgrades to card art. The patch is available on PC via Steam's beta branch.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Ubisoft has released the mid-season update for Rainbow Six Siege's Operation System Override, bringing balance changes and addressing bugs. The update focuses on refining gameplay mechanics and operator balance based on player feedback.
Slay the Spire 2 patch fixes RNG bug after a fan's '8 hour descent into madness' proves it exists—alongside heaps of other updates and a new Act 3 boss
Slay the Spire 2 has received a major balance patch that addresses an RNG bug related to Neow's Bones, which a player's extensive investigation proved was unfairly favoring the Debt curse in certain conditions. The update also includes numerous balance adjustments for cards and introduces a new Act 3 boss, the Aeonglass, replacing the Doormaker.
Helldivers 2 overhauls Major Orders with Galactic Campaigns, adds a new biome, buffs Exo Suits, and much more in a…
Arrowhead Game Studios has released a significant update for Helldivers 2, introducing Galactic Campaigns to overhaul the Major Order system with clearer progress and rewards. The patch also adds a new forest biome, buffs Exo Suits and other vehicles for improved survivability, and refines gameplay mechanics like reloading and orbital stratagem effectiveness.
StarCraft 2 Fans Shocked After Blizzard Launches Major Balance Changes for the First Time in Years
Blizzard Entertainment has announced significant balance changes for StarCraft 2 in update 5.0.16, marking the first major adjustments to the game in years. The news has generated considerable shock and discussion among the player base.
A huge Borderlands 4 update just slashed downtime and gave every Vault Hunter some love
Gearbox Software has released a significant update for Borderlands 4, version 1.6, introducing numerous improvements to the base game and the Mad Ellie DLC. The patch focuses on reducing downtime during major encounters, enhancing gear effectiveness, and rebalancing all Vault Hunters, with particular attention paid to C4SH. Additionally, enemy traits have been reworked, co-op functionality improved, and the Mad Ellie expansion's integration with the base game has been smoothed out.
Helldivers 2 Machinery of Oppression Update 6.2.2 Makes Big Balance Changes, Adds Two New Biomes
The Helldivers 2 Machinery of Oppression update 6.2.2 has been released, introducing significant balance changes to the game. The update also adds two new biomes for players to explore.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
The popular shotgun in Marathon is receiving its second nerf, alongside other balance adjustments and bug fixes. Further details on the specific changes are expected.
Marathon Patch Notes reveal Mid-Season update, with major Recon buffs, and a mercy kit for reviving downed enemies
Bungie has released a mid-season update for Marathon, introducing a refreshed Season Pass with new rewards and significant balance changes. The update includes major buffs to the Recon shell, a new Mercy Kit for reviving downed enemies, and adjustments to weapon balance, progression systems, and loot pools.
Marathon update 1.0.5.3 patch notes nerfs the Knife and Bubble Shield
Bungie has released update 1.0.5.3 for Marathon, which includes balance changes that nerf the Knife and Bubble Shield. Additionally, a Contract requirement has been updated to remove the "in a single run" stipulation.
Bite By Night Update Log
The latest update log for Bite By Night details new content including skins, emotes, and daily rewards. The update also introduces a new HUD, a photosensitive warning, and a codes function. Significant balance changes have been made to various classes, killers, and mechanics, alongside price adjustments for some in-game items.
Marathon's upcoming balance patches take aim at godlike knives, strong snipers and ubiquitous shields, while adding some SECRET items
Bungie is preparing balance patches for Marathon to address overpowered elements like knives, snipers, and bubble shields. Director Joe Ziegler announced that upcoming updates will adjust these outliers based on player feedback. The patches will also introduce new secret items, including one for solo players and another for crew interactions.
Slay the Spire 2 Dev Outlines First Big Post-Launch Patch: Huge Balance Pass, New Art and VFX, and a Phobia Mode - IGN
Slay the Spire 2 developer Mega Crit has detailed its first major post-launch patch, focusing on significant balance changes to make 'infinites' harder to achieve. The update also introduces a 'Phobia Mode' with new assets, reworked card mechanics like Silent's 'Prepared', and new art and VFX for cards and energy gains. The patch is currently on the beta branch and will be released to the main branch after further tweaks.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
The game Marathon has received several balance adjustments, including nerfs to a popular shotgun and a reversion of sound effects to their original state. These changes are being implemented in preparation for the upcoming Cryo Archive.
Helldivers 2 is Adding New Illuminate Enemies, Exostorms, and Exospire Mission on March 20th
Helldivers 2 is receiving a significant update on March 20th that introduces the Illuminate faction with new enemy types like the Veracitor and Gatekeeper, alongside new weather effects called Exostorms. The update also includes a new mission objective to destroy the Exospire and various balance adjustments to weapons, stratagems, and enemy behaviors.
Throne and Liberty kicks off the Starbloom Festival alongside balance changes on its latest patch
Throne and Liberty has launched its Starbloom Festival event, featuring daily logins for Starbloom Coins, Morph Races, Oremong Hide and Seek, and gift chest collection. The latest patch also introduces balance changes, extending the duration of Shield Health Reduction/Healing Reduction abilities for multiple weapons, and includes server merges for the Americas, Europe, and Japan.
The First Descendant Introduces Sharen Balance Updates, A New Melee Weapon, New Dungeon ‘Legion Laboratory’ and More in New Dev Livestream
NEXON has detailed upcoming updates for The First Descendant, including balance adjustments for the Descendant Sharen, a new melee weapon called 'Crime and Punishment,' and a new dungeon named 'Legion Laboratory.' The March update, launching on March 12, will also introduce new modules, weapon balance changes, and in-game events.
Arc Raiders patch nerfs the Deadline mine, ends the menace of the Venator
Embark Studios has released patch 1.3.0 for Arc Raiders, focusing on balance and economy tweaks. The update nerfs the Venator pistol's fire rate and increases its weight, while also making the Deadline mine more expensive and harder to craft. Explosive damage across the board has also been adjusted to make larger enemies more resilient.
