What changed in ArcheBlade™ in 2014
182 updates · 10 main milestones · Jan 8, 2014 to May 27, 2014
- 14 eventsChanged Starter Pack to All Access Packnew content
Current DLC 'Starter Pack' is changed to 'All Access' pack which unlocks all content available.
SteamIndiegogo Contributor CompensationotherIndiegogo contributors will receive image assets and an MP3 file of the title music due to previous issues.
SteamUnlocked All Content for DLC Ownersnew contentMilestoneUnlocked all content for the players who own any DLC (Early Access Basic/Premium/Starter Pack).
SteamIndiegogo contributor compensationotherIndiegogo contributors will receive image assets and an MP3 file as compensation for issues with exclusive skins.
SteamCompensation for Players Spending Over $20otherPlayers who spent more than $20 will receive additional keys based on their total spending.
SteamUnlocked all content for DLC ownersnew contentMilestoneAll content unlocked for players who own any DLC (Early Access Basic/Premium/Starter Pack).
SteamAll items now have Meceta pricebalance changeSteamAdjusted Player Number RequirementgameplayThe player number requirement for each team is adjusted to 1.
SteamChanged Starter Pack to All Access packnew contentCurrent DLC 'Starter Pack' is changed to 'All Access' pack which unlocks all content available.
SteamCompensation for players who spent over $20otherPlayers who spent more than $20 will receive additional keys based on their total spending.
SteamAdjusted player number requirement for teamsbalance changeThe player number requirement for each team is adjusted to 1.
Steam - 6 eventsEqualize Item Tiersbalance change
Items currently divided into two tiers will now have the same tier stats.
SteamMeceta Purchasable ItemsgameplayAll items will be purchasable with Meceta (including Costumes), while keeping their GEM prices.
SteamEqualize Item Tiersbalance changeItems are currently divided into two tiers. We will make them equal so that they all have same tier stats.
SteamMeceta Purchasable ItemsgameplayAll items, including costumes, will be purchasable with Meceta while maintaining GEM prices.
SteamCosmetic-Only Accessoriesbalance changeWe will take away stats from 'Accessories' making them cosmetic-only.
SteamCosmetic-Only Accessoriesbalance changeStats will be removed from Accessories, making them cosmetic-only.
Steam - 7 eventsGame Operations on HoldotherMilestone
The game’s whole operation is put on hold, including downsizing of staff and no more updates or customer support.
SteamGame Operation on HoldotherMilestoneThe game’s whole operation is on hold, and customer support will cease.
SteamRemoval of Booster Items from ShopshopMilestoneBooster items will no longer be purchasable on the Shop.
SteamClosure of Codebrush Hosted ServersotherMilestoneServers hosted by Codebrush will close, but users can still host servers.
Steam - 6 eventsFixed connection error 100/111bug fix
Resolved the issue of being unable to connect to the game.
SteamRandom Item Giveaway Winners AnnouncedotherNine winners of the random item giveaway have been selected, with one receiving a special gift.
SteamServer instability on SteamnetworkServers on Steam side may still be unstable, causing potential connection issues.
SteamSteam Server Instability WarningnetworkNoted ongoing instability on Steam servers that may still cause connection errors.
SteamFixed Connection Issue (Error 100/111)bug fixResolved the issue preventing players from connecting to the game.
SteamRandom item giveaway winners announcedotherNine winners of the random item giveaway have been selected, with one receiving a special gift.
Steam - 24 eventsNew armor items added for charactersnew content
Added new armor items for Dic, Elrath, Gaspar, Danmei, Tiac, Cezanne, Sewon, and Ridika.
SteamFixed incorrect purchase messagebug fixFixed the bug that showed an incorrect message when an item or cash item was purchased.
SteamServer browser remembers last filterui uxThe server browser now remembers your last filter info.
SteamFixed black background issue in trainingbug fixFixed the bug that left a black background image after the help popup displayed in training.
SteamAdjusted match start conditionsgameplayMatch start conditions have been adjusted for more balanced matches.
SteamAdjusted match start conditionsgameplayMatch start conditions have been adjusted for more balanced matches.
SteamFixed incorrect purchase messagebug fixFixed the bug that showed an incorrect message when an item or a cash item was purchased.
SteamServer list sorting improvedui uxThe list of servers is now sorted instead of refreshing when filtering.
SteamMeceta item prices adjustedbalance changeAdjusted the meceta price for the meceta items according to stat changes.
SteamFixed Renny knock-up issuebug fixFixed the bug that didn’t knock up Renny when she was in Indiegogo costume.
SteamMeceta item prices adjustedbalance changeAdjusted the meceta price for the meceta items according to stat changes.
SteamNew armor items added for charactersnew contentNew armor items added for Dic, Elrath, Gaspar, Danmei, Tiac, Cezanne, Sewon, and Ridika.
SteamAdjusted item stats balancebalance changeAdjusted the balance of each item’s stats to address effectiveness.
SteamHigh-tier Meceta items stats adjustedbalance changeHigh-tier Meceta items now give the same effects as high-tier Gem items.
SteamServer browser remembers last filterui uxThe server browser now remembers your last filter info (Active/Public/Available Room).
SteamHigh-tier Meceta items stats adjustedbalance changeHigh-tier Meceta items now give the same effects as high-tier Gem items.
SteamSorted server list after filteringui uxThe list of servers is now sorted instead of refreshing when filtering.
SteamFixed Active Room filter issuebug fixFixed Active Room filter not functioning in the server browser.
SteamFixed Renny knock-up issuebug fixFixed the bug that didn’t knock up Renny when she was in Indiegogo costume.
SteamFixed black background issue in trainingbug fixFixed the bug that left a black background image after the help popup displayed in training.
SteamShop filter retains when changing tabsui uxThe filter in the Shop remains when you change the tab.
SteamAdjusted item stats balancebalance changeAdjusted the balance of each item’s stats to improve effectiveness.
SteamFixed Active Room filter issuebug fixFixed Active Room filter not functioning in the server browser.
Steam - 10 eventsFixed player count display in server browserbug fix
Corrected the bug that showed wrong number of players playing in a match in the server browser.
SteamFixed player count display in server browserbug fixResolved the bug that showed wrong number of players playing in a match in the server browser.
SteamAdded AI bot help pop-up in Trainingui uxIntroduced a pop-up help about the AI bots in Training mode.
SteamElrath's 'Claws' weapon charge time improvedbalance changeElrath's weapon, 'Claws', now gives quicker full charge.
SteamAdded AI bot help pop-up in Trainingui uxIntroduced a pop-up help about the AI bots in Training.
SteamElrath's Claws weapon charge time improvedbalance changeElrath's weapon, 'Claws' now gives quicker full charge.
SteamPre-adjustments for future patcheschangesOther pre-adjustments made in preparation for later patches.
Steam - 12 eventsConsumable Items Cool-down Timebalance change
Consumable items now have cool-down time instead of limiting the number of usage per match.
SteamIndiegogo Exclusive Skin Addednew contentAn exclusive skin for Indiegogo contributors has been added.
SteamImproved Help Menuui uxThe help menu has been improved; press H to check in a match or in Training.
SteamConsumable Items Cool-down Timebalance changeConsumable items now have cool-down time instead of limiting the number of usage per match.
SteamAdjusted XP and Meceta Rewardsbalance changeThe amount of XP and Meceta given after a match has been adjusted.
SteamIndiegogo Exclusive Skin Addednew contentIndiegogo exclusive skin now available for contributors.
SteamMeceta Reward for Ranking UpgameplayPlayers receive a certain amount of Meceta when they rank up.
SteamAdjusted XP and Meceta Rewardsbalance changeThe amount of XP and Meceta given after a match has been adjusted.
Steam - 10 eventsCharacter Customization in Gear Upnew content
Players can now customize their character in Gear Up.
SteamNew Shop FeaturesshopItems can be purchased at the Shop and equipped in Gear Up to upgrade characters.
SteamItem Purchase OptionsshopItems can be purchased with either Meceta or GEM depending on the item.
SteamNew Shop FunctionalityshopItems can be purchased at the Shop and equipped in Gear Up to upgrade characters.
SteamCharacter Customization in Gear Upnew contentPlayers can now customize their character in Gear Up.
SteamDual Currency SystemshopItems can be purchased using either Meceta or GEM, depending on the item.
Steam - 23 eventsTwo consecutive JL no longer allowed for any characterbalance changeSteamTiac's LLRR + Alt no longer has guardbreaker effectbalance changeSteamRenny Flame's JR + Alt Stun Duration Increasebalance change
JR + Alt now leaves an enemy stunned longer, and pushes back an enemy more.
SteamTiac's R + Alt Range and Pushback Increasebalance changeR + Alt now hits bigger range, and pushes back enemy.
SteamRenny's Rage Skill changed to 'Renny's Rally'balance changeIt gives RP buff to allies which lasts for a certain time.
SteamRenny's R skill no longer has knock-up effectbalance changeSteamTiac's LLRR + Alt Guardbreaker Effect Removedbalance changeLLRR + Alt now doesn't have guardbreaker effect.
SteamTiac's LLR + Alt now has guardbreaker effectbalance changeSteamCezanne's Rage Skill Name Changebalance changeRage Skill 'Alter Of Cage' has been changed to 'Nether Prison'.
SteamCezanne's R Skill Remakenew contentR summons a puppet that stalks and damages an enemy. R + Alt summons a more powerful puppet.
SteamCezanne's Rage Skill changed to 'Nether Prison'balance changeHis RP skill 'Nether Prison' is no longer destroyed by hits but it disappears after 5 seconds.
SteamTiac's R + Alt hits bigger range and pushes back enemybalance changeSteamRenny's RR + Alt now fires two fire tornadoesbalance changeThe tornadoes go in opposite directions from each other.
SteamRestriction on Consecutive JL Movesbalance changeTwo consecutive JL is no longer allowed for any character.
SteamRenny Flame's RR + Alt Fire Tornadoesbalance changeRR + Alt now fires two fire tornadoes that go the opposite direction from each other.
SteamRenny's LRR ending R activated only on successful knock-upbalance changeSteamCezanne's Nether Prison Skill Changesbalance changeHis RP skill 'Nether Prison' is no longer destroyed by hits but it disappears after 5 seconds.
SteamRenny Flame's Rage Skill Name Changebalance changeRage Skill 'PayBack Field' has been changed to 'Renny's Rally'.
SteamRenny Flame's LRR Ending R Activation Conditionbalance changeIn LRR, the ending R is only activated when the first LR (Knock-up) is successful.
SteamCezanne's R skill remade to summon a puppetnew contentMilestoneR summons a puppet that stalks and damages an enemy. R + Alt summons a more powerful puppet.
Steam - 15 eventsGraphics Quality Improvementgraphics
Improved overall graphics quality including characters' appearance and added more anti-aliasing options.
SteamRenoah Aim Direction Fixbug fixFixed the direction of her aim to sync with her target in sniping mode.
SteamElika Guardbreaker Effectbalance changeLLR + Alt now has guardbreaker effect while removing debuff effect.
SteamPlayer Rank Maximum Adjustedbalance changePlayer's maximum rank adjusted to 100, with rank adjustments based on current XP at official launch.
SteamImproved Graphics QualityvisualsOverall graphics quality improved, including characters' appearance.
SteamElika Moveset Updatebalance changeLLR + Alt now has guardbreaker effect while removing debuff effect.
SteamElrath Moveset Changesbalance changeR + Alt and JR + Alt give immediate full charge; LLL combo split into LLL & LLLR.
SteamSewon Moveset Changesbalance changeR + Alt gives immediate full charge. JR delivers one hit with reduced stunned time. Super armor mode added for +Alt attacks. Rage Skill renamed to 'Cycle of Death and Rebirth' with adjusted HP exchange.
SteamRenoah Aim Direction Fixedbug fixFixed the direction of her aim to sync with her target in sniping mode.
SteamElrath Moveset Adjustmentsbalance changeR + Alt and JR + Alt now give immediate full charge. LLL combo split into LLL & LLLR.
SteamNew Melee Combo for Renoahnew contentAdded new LL melee combo for Renoah when she runs out of bullets.
SteamSewon Moveset Adjustmentsbalance changeR + Alt gives immediate full charge; JR delivers one hit; reduced stunned time; super armor mode during +Alt attacks; Rage Skill renamed and adjusted.
SteamPlayer Rank Adjustmentquality of lifePlayer's maximum rank adjusted to 100, with rank adjustments based on current XP at official launch.
Steam - 27 eventsFixed Hit Calculationsbalance change
Various values multiplied by ten to correct wrong calculations for hits.
SteamWard Mechanics Adjustedbalance changeMultiple wards in one spot do not reiterate; ward's HP increased to 2,500.
SteamWard RP Consumption Increasedbalance changeIncreased RP consumption to two bars while increasing AP giveaway to allies to 25AP/0.5second.
SteamPower Attack Activation in Super ArmorgameplayR + Alt activates power attack in super armor mode.
SteamLLR Moveset ChangesgameplayLLR rolls backwards and fires a bullet; LLR + Alt pushes enemy away.
SteamWard Installation LimitgameplayOne player can install up to three wards; exceeding this destroys the first ward.
SteamAdjusted RP Gainbalance changeCharacters on the receiving end of attacks gain more RP than before.
SteamWard RP Consumption and AP Giveawaybalance changeIncreased RP consumption to two bars and AP giveaway to allies to 25AP/0.5second.
SteamPower Attack Activation in Super ArmorgameplayR + Alt activates power attack in super armor mode.
SteamWard Installation LimitgameplayOne player can install up to three wards; exceeding this destroys the first ward installed.
SteamFixed Hit Calculationsbalance changeVarious values multiplied by ten to correct hit calculations.
Steam - 14 eventsAdjusted movement speed for all charactersbalance changeSteamAdjusted first strike judgment for all charactersbalance change
Made it easier to hit with first strikes.
SteamDan Mei moveset changesnew contentLRR+Alt removed, JR + Alt now has knock-up effect, body turns gold in Super Armor mode.
SteamAdjusted combat abilities for all charactersbalance changeChanges include damage, range, guard range, end frame, etc. for better balance.
SteamDan Mei moveset changesnew contentLRR+Alt removed, JR + Alt now has knock-up effect, body turns gold in Super Armor mode.
SteamValle moveset changesnew contentLLR + Alt now has knock-up effect, JR doesn’t knock-up anymore while JR + Alt remains.
SteamAdjusted movement speed for all charactersbalance changeSteamAdjusted combat abilities for all charactersbalance changeChanges include damage, range, guard range, end frame, etc. for better balance.
SteamIncreased player’s field of viewbalance changeSteamAdjusted first strike judgment for all charactersbalance changeMade it easier to hit for all characters.
SteamGaspar moveset changesnew contentAnimation for LLR changed, R + Alt shoots all bullets at once, limited to 5 mines per life.
SteamGaspar moveset changesnew contentAnimation for LLR changed, R + Alt shoots all bullets at once, limited to 5 mines per life.
SteamIncreased player’s field of viewbalance changeSteam - 4 eventsAPI Server Restorednetwork
The API server is back online after experiencing downtime due to errors 100 and 111.
SteamFuture Server Stability ImprovementsnetworkAnticipated reduction in server downtime as the server provider will be switched soon.
SteamAPI Server Back OnlinenetworkThe API server is back online after experiencing downtime due to errors 100 and 111.
SteamFuture Server Downtime MitigationnetworkThe team expects reduced server downtime in the future due to a planned switch in server provider.
Steam - 2 eventsFixed server issues affecting player visibilitybug fix
Resolved issues that prevented users from viewing other players in the character selection screen and from playing the game.
SteamFixed server issues affecting player visibilitybug fixResolved issues that prevented users from viewing other players in the character selection screen and from playing the game.
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