Hotfix Notes 11-08-2024-12174
Hotfix patch addressing various UI, animation, and stability tweaks across stages, menus, and tournament modes, with a focus on input feedback and accessibility.
✚Bug fixes5
- Stage/Tourney InteractionFix for intermittent inability to select a stage or ban in tourney mode.→fixed issue selecting stage or banning in tourney mode
- Email Entry PopupResolved issues with the Email Entry popup not behaving correctly.→Email Entry Popup fix
- Add CPU buttonFix for Add CPU button occasionally not functioning.→Functioning
- Main Menu MusicResolved issue where main menu music could stop playing randomly.→stopping randomly fixed
- MatchmakingCrash in matchmaking addressed to improve stability.→fixed
◆Other changes17
- KraggLow-poly visual effects for Kragg updated to align with current art standards.→LowPoly FX fixes
- Event
- Event end timer updated to reflect new duration or end conditions.→updated
- Polished Event Level up animation and event track item widgets for clearer feedback.→polished
- Starter Bundle coins indicator on results and arcade complete screens updated for clarity.→updated
- Starter BundleStarter Bundle rewards now visibly show Coin gain on end screens.→Shown on results/arcade screens
- Player Slot OptionsAdded tooltips to Player Slot Options to clarify options.→player slot options tooltips added
- Abyss Terry Spin (Maypul)Abyss Terry Spin:Maypul's Abyss Terry Spin colors corrected for proper appearance.→uses correct colors
- StageSelect / TourneyModeToggling local tournament mode now reliably resets all related game state.→properly resets all game state values when toggling local tourney mode on/off
- Keyboard Input on Steam Deck / Big PictureOn Steam Deck and Steam Big Picture, the on-screen keyboard now auto-shows when focusing text inputs with non-keyboard controllers.→auto-appears when focusing a text input
- Lobby FocusFixed issue where focus could move into the background while in a lobby.→prevent moving focus into background while in lobby
- Low Poly Platform Color PalettesLow Poly platform color palettes corrected for clarity.→Fixed
- Air Grab / Parry NoneAir Grab / Parry:No functional change; noted as a setting/location entry for clarity.→None
- Advanced Controls TabAdvanced Controls tab added to player slot options and some options reorganized for clarity.→added and reorganized
- Ranked Forfeit ConfirmationForfeit confirmation modal now appears in Ranked matchmaking scenarios.→visible in Ranked
- Secondary Ledge Grab BoxSecond ledge grab box QoL improvement for usability.→QoL change
- Slamdunk RannoSlamdunk Ranno:Slamdunk Ranno fixes implemented to address reported issues.→applied
- GeneralGeneral housekeeping fixes and UI tweaks rolled out with this hotfix.→Hotfix notes 11-08-2024-12174
subjects affected (20)
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- Kragg1
- Event3
- Starter Bundle1
- Player Slot Options1
- Abyss Terry Spin (Maypul)1
- StageSelect / TourneyMode1
- Stage/Tourney Interaction1
- Email Entry Popup1
- Keyboard Input on Steam Deck / Big Picture1
- Lobby Focus1
- Low Poly Platform Color Palettes1
- Air Grab / Parry None1
- Add CPU button1
- Advanced Controls Tab1
- Main Menu Music1
- Ranked Forfeit Confirmation1
- Secondary Ledge Grab Box1
- Slamdunk Ranno1
- Matchmaking1
- General1
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Patch history
- Hotfix 1.7.0.3 Patch NotesAug 7, 2026 · 1w
Hotfix 1.7.0.3 updates several balance reversions and bug fixes across multiple characters and mechanics, restoring some earlier behaviors and fixing input/edgeguard issues.
+2−3→ - Hotfix 1.7.0.2 Patch NotesAug 6, 2026 · 1w
Hotfix 1.7.0.2 fixes a variety of bug-related issues across multiple subjects, including input behavior, wall jumps, shorthops, visuals, and interactions with Neutral Special and Gouie.
+4−2→ - →Hotfix 1.7.0.1 Patch NotesAug 5, 2026 · 1w
Hotfix 1.7.0.1 addresses several bug fixes and small gameplay quality changes, including tap jump fix, clone/input fixes, tail hurtbox adjust, Pink Gouie shop addition, and sound effect tweak for Big Up Throw.
- →Workshop Creator Notice: Engine Update and Mod CompatibilityJul 27, 2026 · 3w
Studio updates Rivals II to Unreal Engine 5.8; all mods must be updated to 5.8 modkit to remain compatible; Workshop Beta will become default 5.8 branch and older mods will be private.
- Hotfix 1.6.4.2 / 1.6.5 NotesJun 23, 2026 · 1mo
Hotfix 1.6.4.2 / 1.6.5: stage fixes for Frozen Harbor and Armada Fleet, visuals and crash fixes, plus quality tweaks and new options in offline modes.
+5→ - Workshop Beta Update 1.6.4.28040.294Jun 11, 2026 · 2mo
Workshop Beta Update 1.6.4.28040.294 introduces server-enabled matchmaking in the Workshop beta, adds documentation updates, Editor improvements, and numerous quality-of-life tweaks and fixes for Photobooth, FMOD, item templates, and Workshop tooling.
+6−1→ - →Hotfix 1.6.4.1 NotesJun 3, 2026 · 2mo
Hotfix 1.6.4.1 focuses on bug fixes for La Reina and Slade in Arcade CPU behavior, announcer timing, title prefixes/suffixes, and chair mechanics for La Reina.
- →Hotfix 1.6.2.2 NotesMay 6, 2026 · 3mo
Hotfix 1.6.2.2 addresses hitbox consistency, visual bugs, platform visibility, and a crash related to the Pirate Hook.
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