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Jul 27, 2026 · 3w ago

Workshop Creator Notice: Engine Update and Mod Compatibility

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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.

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  • Workshop / Mod Compatibility
    • Engine updated to Unreal Engine 5.8; mods created in older versions are incompatible and must be updated to work with the new engine.5.75.8
    • New requirement: rebuild mods using the 5.8 modkit to ensure compatibility with the engine update.5.8 modkit required
    • 5.8 workshop branch becomes the default public branch; test and publish 5.8-compatible workshop items there.public 5.8 workshop branch
    • Mods older than 5.8 will be private to ensure only functional 5.8 mods are visible on Workshop.mods >=5.8 only visible
    • Mod creators should recompile their mods with the 5.8 modkit to be compatible with the engine update.recompile with 5.8 modkit

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Patch history

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  1. 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.

    +23
  2. 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.

    +42
  3. 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.

  4. 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
  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.

    +61
  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Hotfix 1.6.2.1 NotesMay 5, 2026 · 3mo

    Hotfix 1.6.2.1 addresses UI gifting bug, back throw and downward special crash issues, and notes a known issue with Slade's hook interaction.

    +2

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