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Respawn · Electronic Arts

Feb 1, 2021 · 66mo ago

SEASON 8: MAYHEM PATCH NOTES

✦AI summary2mo

Season 8: Mayhem introduces Fuse, the 30-30 Repeater, a Kings Canyon map overhaul, and significant Legend and weapon balancing.

▲Buffs13

FuseGrenadier:New Legend who can carry extra grenades and throw them faster and further.→Added
Legendary MagazinesNew Gold-tier magazines that automatically reload stowed weapons after a brief delay.→Added
Rampart
- Sheila:Increased the angle Sheila can fire, allowing for better area coverage.120°→180° degrees
- Amped Cover:Walls are now more durable during the build phase, making them less instantly destructible.1→45 hp
OctaneLaunch Pad:Jump pad now has defined arcs: high arc from standing and low/far arc from crouching.unreliable→defined
LobaEye for Quality:Loot inside unopened care packages is now visible and accessible via her boutique.hidden→visible
CausticSonar abilities no longer stop Caustic's highlight vision.
AlternatorSlight increase in bullet damage.15→16
SpitfireIncreased bullet damage.18→19
EVA 8Slight increase in fire rate.2.0→2.1
General
- Added a damage counter to the HUD for easier tracking.→Added
- Pinging ammo now displays current count and a 'player wants ammo' message.→Updated
- Healing and reviving now follow colorblind rules when enabled.→Updated

▼Nerfs8

WraithHitbox increased in torso and leg areas to make her slightly easier to hit.small→larger
HorizonGravity Lift:Increased the effective cooldown of the Gravity Lift; timer now starts after the lift disappears.21s→25s s
CryptoArc Star:Removed the ability to stick arc stars to friendly drones.can stick to drones→cannot stick to drones
CausticNox Gas:All gas now dissipates immediately if Caustic's team is eliminated.persistent→dissipates on death
MirageDecoy:Decoys now create footstep sounds, making it slightly easier to distinguish the real Mirage.silent→footstep sounds
VoltSlight reduction in bullet damage.16→15
Spitfire
- Reload speed increased (meaning it takes longer to reload).2.8→3.2 s
- Empty reload speed increased (meaning it takes longer to reload).3.33→3.8 s

✚Bug fixes2

RampartFixed an issue where Sheila could be placed on Octane's jump pads.
LobaBracelet:Fixed exploitable areas on Kings Canyon that Loba could reach using her Bracelet.

◆Other changes7

Fuse
- Knuckle Cluster:Launches a cluster bomb that expels airburst explosives on impact.→Added
- The Motherlode:Launches a bombardment that creates a ring of flames.→Added
30-30 RepeaterNew heavy ammo lever-action rifle featuring a charge-up mechanic for increased damage and individual round reloading.→Added
Kings CanyonMajor updates including a new ship crash POI, expansion beyond Artillery, and new observation towers.→Updated
General
- Gold Barrel has been removed from the loot pool.Available→Removed
- Double Tap hop up removed from the loot pool.Available→Removed
- Anvil Rounds hop up added to the loot pool.→Added

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