Patch Notes Summary (TLDR)
This update introduces a hero-based MMR system to better match players based on hero experience. Key improvements include weapon zoom toggling, independent game volume control, and enhanced voice chat quality. Significant changes in gameplay mechanics involve adjustments to powerups, spawn times, and item stats, alongside rebalancing of heroic abilities and weapons. Various bug fixes, animation updates, and map enhancements are implemented to enrich the overall gameplay experience.General Changes
- Added a hero-based MMR system to adjust match skill levels based on hero experience and performance.
- Weapon zoom can now be toggled in settings.
- Added a game volume slider for independent volume control from voice chat.
- Improved voice chat quality.
- Non-matchmaking lobbies are safe to abandon.
- Crates now display soul amounts in tooltips.
- Enhanced contrast between team and enemy sounds.
- Updated headshot hit indicator and weapon sounds for McGinnis, Vindicta, and Lady Geist.
- Fixed various bugs related to abilities, animations, and input detection.
- Added an effect for standing on damaging surfaces.
- Improved Abrams' animation during ultimate.
Misc Gameplay
- Flex slot removed from killing the Patron; added to killing all Walkers.
- Urn spawns on both map sides with reduced bounty.
- Rejuvenator reduces respawn time by 75% instead of a 3s respawn.
- Golden Statues drop permanent bonuses instead of powerups.
- Powerups spawn at defined locations starting at 10 minutes and every 5 minutes thereafter.
- Increased durations for movement, fire rate, regeneration, and stamina powerups.
- Breakables spawn time increased; base soul value reduced but increases over time.
- Reduced reload time for all hero guns by 5%.
- Adjusted various cooldowns and abilities.
- Added map enhancements including new hallways, covers, and lighting.
Item Gameplay
- Adjusted cooldowns, spirit power, and bonuses for multiple items.
- Enhanced attributes for items like Swift Striker, Active Reload, and Mystic Reverb.
- Revised stats for items like Reactive Barrier, Duration Extender, and Spiritual Overflow.
Hero Gameplay
- Various tweaks to hero abilities, including cooldowns, damage, and movement.
- Reworked Wraith's Royal Flush ability to Card Trick, enhancing strategic options.
- Adjusted base stats and abilities for heroes like Dynamo, Haze, Infernus, Kelvin, and others.
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