Patch Notes: Beta v1.19.4

✦AI summary19h

Beta v1.19.4 introduces significant changes to dodge mechanics to reduce defensive stalemates, adds 2v2 team color selection, and includes numerous UI and networking improvements.

▲Buffs2

Dodge
- Dodge invulnerability startup increased from 1 to 3 frames, though movement still begins immediately.1

▼Nerfs2

Dodge
- Touching a wall no longer resets the dodge cooldown, significantly reducing the effectiveness of air dodging combined with wall hugging.Yes→No
- Total dodge duration decreased from 20 to 16 frames, making the defensive window tighter.20→16 frames

✚Bug fixes3

AsuriFixed a bug where color swapping did not apply correctly to Asuri's katar hands.
Twilight Grove
- Fixed a bug where items on Twilight Grove would remain stuck in an active state.
- Corrected the slipperiness of the edges of soft platforms on Twilight Grove for more consistent movement.Slippery→Fixed

◆Other changes8

DodgeDodge velocity is now influenced by the player's current direction of travel and speed, making movement more fluid.→Dynamic
AsuriThe announcer now correctly pronounces Asuri's name.→Added
General
- Team leaders in 2v2 matchmaking can now select team colors, provided both players own the color.→Added
- Players can now change their controls during a match, though this does not pause online games.→Added
- Players are now shown their specific ELO change immediately following a ranked match.→Added
- The radius for the 'no-pickup' effect when using a light attack has been tightened and offset from the center.→Tightened
- Players must now leave the wall before performing an attack; hitting an attack button while on the wall no longer triggers a jump-attack in the opposite direction.Jump+Attack→Must leave wall
- Servers now more reliably record game stats during data center issues, ensuring games aren't lost.→Improved