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Rivals of Aether II
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Aug 7, 2026 · 1w ago

Hotfix 1.7.0.3 Patch Notes

AI summary1w

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.

Buffs2

  • Edgeguard TrialCPU edgeguard behavior corrected so ledge parry stun does not falsely count as a failed edgeguard in practice tests.Bug Fix: CPUs that go into ledge parry stun will no longer count as a failed edgeguard in the Edgeguard trial.
  • OlympiaIncreased max fall speed to 33.07 to balance the new gravity, correcting unintended fall dynamics.3233.07

Nerfs3

  • Hitstun GravityIncreased hitstun gravity to 1.1 for generalized impact consistency.0.851.1
  • Hitstun Max Fall SpeedReduced maximum fall speed to 22.6 to compensate for higher gravity, preserving fall timings.23.822.6
  • OlympiaAdjusted Olympia hitstun gravity downward to 1.6 to align with previous intent.1.851.6

Other changes3

  • Auto Shorthop Aerial settingAuto Shorthop Aerial toggle now responsive to right-stick input as intended.Bug Fix: Auto Shorthop Aerial setting now functions with the right stick.
  • WrastorComment references reverting earlier Wrastor adjustments: original intent undone due to side effects on combo viability.
  • Puddle despawn timerPuddle despawn timer reverted; aims to reduce punishment on low-level Orcane play while acknowledging future targeted fixes.DefaultReverted

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Patch history

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  1. 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
  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.

  3. 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.

  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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