Patch Notes: Beta v 1.16.0

✦AI summary16h

Beta v 1.16.0 introduces a weekly 6-Legend free rotation, server performance improvements, and various quality-of-life updates for matchmaking and UI.

▲Buffs10

Legend RotationIntroduced a weekly rotation of 6 free Legends to allow players to try different characters.→

Matchmaking

Players can now enter Free for All matchmaking with a friend.→Added
Spectating a friend now persists across multiple games without needing to re-spectate.→Persistent

AxeGround Neutral:Fixed an issue where targets could be dropped before the final hit of the Ground Neutral attack.

KatarGround Neutral:Fixed cases where targets could be dropped before the final hit of Ground Neutral.

BlastersDown Air:Fixed a case where targets could be dropped before the final hit of Down Air.

LanceNeutral:Fixed a bug where targets could dodge out between hits of the Neutral attack.

OrionSide Spear:Fixed a case where Side Spear could hit targets without applying damage or force.

ThatchDown Blasters:Fixed cases where cannonballs could hit without applying damage or force.

PerformanceGreatly improved server performance, reduced spikes, and addressed performance degradation over time.

✚Bug fixes2

AxeNeutral Air:Slightly adjusted the angle of force for the Neutral Air attack.
KatarRecovery:Fixed a bug where hitboxes changed slightly on consecutive uses and targets being dropped early.

◆Other changes3

Legend RotationLegends can now be unlocked permanently using Gold earned through gameplay.→Gold gold
Prestige Colors
- White prestige color is now purchasable for 10,000 Gold if the Legend is at least Level 10.→10,000 gold
- Black prestige color is now purchasable for 25,000 Gold if the Legend is at least Level 25.→25,000 gold