Hotfix 1.6.0.5 addresses gameplay consistency and bugfixes, including ranked skill-range issue, item grab responsiveness, projectiles trading, and several QoL and stability fixes.
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✚Bug fixes2
- Nourishment / Boomerang tradingDrop of Nourishment and Boomerang will no longer be deleted when trading with projectiles.
- Exit playtest crashFixed a crash that occurred when exiting playtest while the pirate hook was deployed.
◆Other changes5
- Online / Ranked matchmakingFixed an issue introduced in the previous patch that allowed ranked matches to trigger with wider than intended skill ranges.wider than intended→fixed to intended range
- Item Grab/Toss setting interactionPicking up items during the first 5 frames of starting a tilt, aerial, or dash attack now responds to the Item Grab/Toss Setting instead of always using the Grab button.
- Standing grab rangeStanding grab backward range increased; fix for whiffing against short characters right in front of him (e.g., Clairen during Up Special).
- Ledge Special inputLedge Special can now reel in using the attack button as well, improving ease of execution.
- Treasure pickup by teammatesNon-Slade teammates can no longer pick up his treasure to prevent accidental loss; doubles treasure collection is easier as a teammate won't accidentally discard it.
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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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