Y8S2.3 DESIGNER’S NOTES
Y8S2.3 focuses on operator balancing, specifically improving Thorn's loadout, adjusting Nøkk and Vigil's stealth mechanics for consistency, and buffing Oryx's hatch interaction speed.
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▲Buffs4
- ThornUZK50GI:Added a 1.5x sight to the UZK50GI to increase her viability as a trapper.→1.5x
- NøkkHEL:Increased the duration of the HEL ability to compensate for the loss of silent steps.12→20 s
- VigilERC-7:The ERC-7 no longer fully deactivates during actions like shooting; instead, it triggers a glitch effect on observation tools.Deactivates on action→Triggers glitch
- OryxHatch Climb:Reduced hatch climb interaction time by 30%, making the move less dangerous and smoother.100%→70% %
▼Nerfs2
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Patch history
- Y8S2.2 Patch NotesJun 27, 2023 · 38mo
Y8S2.2 focuses on quality-of-life improvements for defuser pickup, matchmaking rating adjustments, and various operator and map bug fixes.
+2−2→ - Y8S2.1 Patch NotesJun 13, 2023 · 39mo
Y8S2.1 focuses on stability and bug fixes, addressing various operator interactions, map exploits, and a new team mixer for custom games.
+2−2→ - Y8S1 Commanding Force Patch Notes AddendumMar 7, 2023 · 42mo
Y8S1 Commanding Force Addendum focuses on extensive bug fixes for Brava's Kludge Drone interactions, operator ability corrections, and general gameplay stability.
+3−3→ - →Y6S1.1 PATCH NOTESMar 25, 2021 · 66mo
Y6S1.1 focuses on quality-of-life improvements for streamers, various bug fixes for operators and map collisions, and a fix for a fast-peeking exploit.
- Y5S2.2 PATCH NOTESJul 16, 2020 · 74mo
Y5S2.2 introduces an overhauled Player Reporting Panel and a series of gameplay and map-specific bug fixes.
+3−1→ - Y5S1.2 PATCH NOTESApr 23, 2020 · 77mo
Y5S1.2 focuses on operator loadout adjustments, speed/armor rebalancing for Jäger, and weapon tuning for the TCSG12.
+7−3→ - Y5S1.1 PATCH NOTESMar 24, 2020 · 78mo
Y5S1.1 is a maintenance patch focusing on bug fixes for operators, map collisions, and general gameplay stability, including OBS Vulkan compatibility.
+3−4→ - Y4S4.2 PATCH NOTESJan 14, 2020 · 80mo
Patch 4.2 focuses on critical bug fixes, most notably resolving a game-breaking exploit for Clash and various operator interaction errors.
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