What changed in Block N Load in 2015

Astarella replaces Kira-chan in free rotation, featuring movement speed boosts and explosive weaponry.

Astarella replaces Kira-chan in the free rotation, offering unique abilities and weapons.

Complete 15 classic games as any hero to unlock a snow-globe skin for Roly Poly.

Roly Poly Fat Fat is available at 50% off Platinum in the in-game store.

Unlock an exclusive snow-globe skin for Roly Poly by completing 15 classic games.

Roly Poly Fat Fat is now 50% off Platinum in the in-game store.

A new Time Assault map themed around Sir Nigel Purdey-Longshott, featuring a Tiki-head-filled temple.

A new Time Assault map themed around Sir Nigel Purdey-Longshott, featuring a Tiki-head-filled temple.

Four new maps for classic mode: Shuko Style, Front Lines, Up ‘N Over, and Search and Destroy.

Players can now create fully playable Block N Load arenas and share them via Steam Workshop.

Players can now create fully playable Block N Load arenas and share them via Steam Workshop.

Four new maps for classic mode: Shuko Style, Front Lines, Up ‘N Over, and Search and Destroy.

The only way to damage a base now is with the melee (digging) tool. Weapons, bombs, rockets, and grenades no longer deal damage. Cubes are more fragile and a rechargeable shield has been introduced.

A new single-player challenge mode where players must get their Hero from one side of the map to the other as quickly as possible.

Profile stats data has been added into the game for players to track their performance.

A brand new single-player challenge mode where players must get their Hero from one side of the map to the other as quickly as possible.

Profile stats data has been added into the game for players to track their performance.

Base cubes are now more fragile and have a rechargeable shield that can be disabled with melee hits.

Base cubes can now only be damaged using the melee (digging) tool; other weapons and explosives are ineffective.

Vander Graaf becomes the latest free-to-try hero, featuring unique abilities and gameplay mechanics.

Vander Graaf becomes the latest free-to-try hero, replacing Tony Turretto.

Vander Graaf features unique abilities including Tesla Coil blocks and Lightning Cage for offense and defense.

Sign up for the Winter League to compete in matches and earn points with your team.

Sign up for the Winter League to compete in matches and earn points with your team.

Standard number of Ninja Stars O.P. can carry reduced from 48 to 24.

Kira-Chan replaces Nigel in the free hero rotation, featuring unique abilities and weapons.

Cooldown for Yuri's 'Avalanche' ability reduced across all levels.

Standard number of Ninja Stars O.P. can carry reduced from 48 to 24.

Healing from O.P.'s 'Vanish' ability reduced at various levels.

Healing from O.P.'s 'Vanish' ability reduced at various levels.

Kira-Chan, a J-Pop assassin, replaces Nigel in the free hero rotation, featuring unique abilities and weapons.

Cooldown for Yuri's 'Avalanche' ability reduced across all levels.

Improved display of players with high latency in the arena.

Katana teleport now only produces smoke at the teleport destination.

Detonation time for Chem Grenade's alternate fire decreased from 3 to 1.5 seconds.

Major rebalancing of the perks system to improve gameplay and specialization.

Added messaging improvements for progression through leagues.

Increased rate of ammunition regeneration for SnowThrower near Snow, Ice, or Ammo Crates.

Ammo pool for Snowball primary weapon increased from 1 to 3.

Introducing Roly Poly Fat Fat, a new hero with unique abilities and weapons.

HP of Mortar Blocks reduced from 1000 to 500.

More information provided about completing challenges.

Aura from Ifrit’s Grudge no longer affects friendly targets.

The Sonic Drill tool no longer points sideways when moving.

Tips can now be seen when waiting to respawn.

Receive 100 extra Gold and double League Points for first win each day.

A bonus of 100 extra Gold for the first match won each day.

Now displayed on the end of match results screen.

Can now view Hero Perks even if you do not own the Hero.

Players are no longer incorrectly marked as offline on results screen.

No longer causes significant pause with many friends.

Your own ping will now be displayed on the scoreboard.

Last Hero in 'Your Heroes' tab is no longer obscured.

Now only affects maximum HP that Passive Ability can heal.

Arc of the Blitz Stance attack has been reduced from 60 degrees to 45 degrees.

Last game in the list no longer obscured by buttons.

Arc of the Katana has been reduced from 60 degrees to 45 degrees.

Icon now correctly greyed out when insufficient Gold.

Last Hero no longer hidden behind Buy More Heroes button.

Opening the Friends list no longer causes significant pause.

No longer points sideways when moving.

Arc reduced from 60 degrees to 45 degrees.

Icons for Hero’s current health and ammunition have been updated.

Matches joined through Join Shorthanded Games now displayed correctly.

Effects of the Bloody Bleeding Hero Perk have been slightly reduced.

Players reaching Pro League now displayed correctly.

Out of ammunition audio will no longer trigger incorrectly.

Out of ammunition audio no longer triggers incorrectly.

Now correctly updates for players browsing the list.

Players no longer gain League Points for losing in Bronze League.

DPS changed from 4/4.5/5 to 3.5/4/4.5 at levels 1/2/3.

Players no longer gain League Points for losing a match.

Players no longer incorrectly marked as offline.

Next level of a Perk visible automatically after purchase.

Sarge Stone is removed from the Free Rotation and replaced with Cogwheel.

Online friends can now be invited to play again.

Arc reduced from 60 degrees to 45 degrees.

No longer stays open after confirming removal.

Menu for joining Custom Games has been rebuilt for better visibility.

The Just a Scratch Hero Perk no longer affects healing rate.

Hero Perks can now be viewed even if the Hero is not owned.

Three brand new heroes have been added to the game.

A new system for progression, rewards, and perks has been introduced.

Adjustments to player matching and MMR, with a bias for new players.

Three new heroes are being added to the game.

Players receive daily challenges in three categories to earn Gold Bars.

Hero leveling has been redone, with a new cap at level 100 and soft currency rewards.

Adjustments made to player matchmaking and MMR, including bias for new players.

Players can customize their heroes with offensive, defensive, and hero-specific perks.

Hero leveling has been redesigned, with a new cap at level 100 and soft currency rewards for leveling.

Players can only queue solo or duo to improve matchmaking fairness.

Players can customize their gameplay with offensive, defensive, and hero perks that can be upgraded.

Three new heroes are being added to the game.

Details on what can be purchased in the store, including premium and soft currency items.

A new currency awarded for various in-game activities, which can be spent on various items.

Players can only queue solo or duo to prevent 5-man premade teams from dominating.

Players who owned the game before the F2P relaunch will receive specific heroes and skins.

A test server will be launched for players to test new features and provide feedback.

A new currency awarded for various in-game activities, which can be spent on different items.

Player score is removed, replaced with a proper XP curve with no cap.

A test server will be available for players to test new features and provide feedback.

Player Score is removed, replaced with a new Player XP curve that rewards soft currency.

Details on what can be purchased in the store, including premium and soft currency items.

Players will receive daily challenges to earn Gold Bars, categorized into single match, multi match, and 24 hour challenges.

Players who owned the game before the F2P relaunch will receive various rewards.

Attack time increased to 0.25, reducing rate of fire from 5 to 4 attacks/sec.

Duration reduced from 120 to 90 seconds.

Special map E PLURIBUS UNUM available from 15:00 03/07/2015 to 10:00 06/07/2015.

Duration reduced from 120 to 90 seconds.

World and Player damage increased from 35 to 40.

Each additional Large Bomb built after the first increases in cost by 600 bricks.

Special map E PLURIBUS UNUM available from 15:00 03/07/2015 to 10:00 06/07/2015.

World and Player damage increased from 35 to 40.

Attack time increased to 0.25, reducing rate of fire from 5 to 4 attacks/sec.

Attack time increased to 0.66, reducing rate of fire from 2 to 1.5 attacks/sec.

Each additional Large Bomb built after the first increases in cost by 600 bricks.

Attack time increased to 0.66, reducing rate of fire from 2 to 1.5 attacks/sec.

Join shorthanded games option switched off by default for players below Level 6.

Astarella's recommended block loadout updated and various damage adjustments made.

Overall damage-per-second average for all Heroes increased from 35 to 40.

Improved hand shape on the progression skin for O.P. when the tool is selected.

A new Hero, Dream Genie, with unique abilities including throwing blocks and turning enemy devices to your team.

Boost duration increased from 90 to 120 seconds and effects retained after death.

Join shorthanded games option switched off by default for players below Level 6.

Fixed issue linking fire rates to frame rates for all Heroes.

Rotary Cannon fire rate increased from 5 to 6.67 shots per second.

Turretto's block loadout changed and weapon accuracy improved.

Blitz Stance attack rate increased and animation improved.

Rotary Cannon fire rate increased from 5 to 6.67 shots per second.

Boost duration increased from 90 to 120 seconds and effects retained after death.

New arenas Citadel and Bulwark added to Classic and Custom modes.

Doolally's block loadout changed and weapon fire rate increased.

New players can choose to view a tutorial video, play Practice Grounds, or skip to matchmaking.

Overall damage-per-second average for all Heroes increased from 35 to 40.

Turretto's block loadout changed, Rivet Gun accuracy improved, and turret HP increased.

Improved hand shape on the progression skin for O.P. when the tool is selected.

Players can no longer select two of the same block with different skins.

A new Hero, Dream Genie, has unique abilities including throwing blocks and turning enemy devices to your team.

New players can choose to view tutorials or skip to matches.

A new tutorial video accessible through the Learn section.

Blitz Stance attack rate increased and animation improved.

M60 OMG rate of fire increased from 6.67 to 8 shots per second.

M60 OMG rate of fire increased from 6.67 to 8 shots per second.

New arenas Citadel and Bulwark added to Classic and Custom modes.

Eliza's block loadout changed, Globe Gun fire rate increased, and Miasma Mine damage reduced.

A new tutorial video is now accessible through the Learn section.

Players can now indicate their intention to attack or defend when selecting a Hero.

Astarella's recommended block loadout updated and various damage adjustments made.

Chem Grenade gas clouds now last for 5 seconds instead of 10 seconds.

Audio for multiple 'Slow' effects will no longer stack.

Insandity, High and Low, and Pillard added to Ablockalypse mode.

Orbital Strike Beacon costs now escalate with each active placement.

Sound effects added when clicking on and releasing sliders in settings menus.

Cogwheel's Rotary Cannon attack time increased to 0.2 seconds.

Text describing different game modes updated.

Costs of most blocks reduced to half their normal values, except for Crates, Sandbags, and Bricks which are free.

Astarella's P.P.P. attack time increased to 0.15 seconds.

Build phase length set to 240 seconds (4 minutes).

New arenas added to various game modes including Classic and Ranked.

Additional sound effects added to Astarella and O.P.'s idle animations.

Blocks dropped onto Lava are now destroyed.

Hero Switching enabled regardless of player level and cost of switching Heroes removed.

The Last Bastion and Fun Factory added to Classic and Custom modes; Shuko Style and Beach Base added to Ranked mode.

Heroes' active ability cool-down times reduced by 50%.

P.P.P. attack time increased to 0.15 seconds.

M60 OMG attack time increased to 0.15 seconds.

Sound effects for moving through water now respond to sprinting or walking.

Fire Trap debris optimized to reduce effect on game performance.

Ablockalypse mode added to the list of options in the 'Play' section.

Mechanism for controlling fire rate changed, affecting several weapons' fire rates.

Heroes' active ability cool-down times reduced by 50%.

Fire Trap debris optimized to reduce game performance impact.

Textures for Cogwheel's Dwarven Warsuit skin improved.

A new experimental mode named 'Ablockalypse' has been added, available from May 29 to June 2.

V-Sync is now switched off by default on all Master Graphics settings.

Players in the Graveyard can no longer access Custom games.

Respawn times for Classic and Ranked matches updated to a tiered system.

Collision between Heroes improved to reduce pushing each other aside.

Hover-tip added for icon indicating backfilled game in match history.

Buttons in the 'Play' menu now only play one sound effect at a time.

The Practise Grounds tutorial has been completely redesigned.

Damage to other Heroes increased by 25%, damage to blocks increased by 100%.

A new experimental mode named 'Ablockalypse' has been added, available from May 29 to June 2.

Build speed increased by 100%, reducing the time taken to build Blocks.

Custom games option moved to accommodate new Ablockalypse mode.

Globe Gun primary and alternate fire attack times increased to 0.66 seconds.

Damage to other Heroes increased by 25% and damage to world and player placed blocks increased by 100%.

Spectator mode now correctly indicates team colors in the kill feed.

Time to Recall to main spawn point reduced to 5 seconds.

Lil' Buddy turret health increased from 100 to 120.

Additional sound effects added to buttons when inviting players to squads.

Mechanism for controlling fire rate changed for consistency, affecting several weapons.

Collision between Heroes improved to reduce pushing each other.

Smoke from Katana alternate attack is now visible to the enemy team.

Rivet Gun damage reduced from 1.5 to 1.25 per pellet.

Miasma Mine gas clouds now last for 5 seconds and damage increased from 15 to 20 per second.

Glue Block no longer applies Tiki Head visual effect, but 'Slow' status effect remains.

Caulk Gun no longer applies Tiki Head visual effect, but 'Slow' status effect remains.

Audio for multiple sources of the 'Slow' status effect no longer stacks.

Custom games option moved to the right in the 'Play' section.

Practise Grounds tutorial completely redesigned for clearer instructions.

Chem Grenade gas clouds now last for 5 seconds instead of 10.

A lava plane added to several arenas to clarify that falling off will kill your Hero.

Hero switching enabled regardless of player level, cost of switching removed.

Rivet Gun damage reduced from 1.5 to 1.25 per pellet.

Friendly mode has been re-named to 'Classic'.

Position of floating platforms in Block Keep tweaked for better accessibility.

Build speed increased by 100%, costs of most blocks halved.

Bomb produced by 'Vanish' ability can now be hit and damaged.

Ablockalypse mode added to the list of options in the 'Play' section.

Respawn times for Classic and Ranked matches updated with a tiered system.

Orbital Strike Beacon now has escalating costs and increased damage per tick.

No-build zones at default spawn points improved in Beach Base, Pipe Mania, and Mount Olympia.

Hero voice commands and death voice lines should no longer play simultaneously with the match end fanfare.

Match history information displayed after searching for another player should now be correct.

Rotary Cannon attack times increased to 0.2 seconds.

Textures for tools and weapons improved to match his body.

Glue Block no longer applies the Tiki Head visual effect.

Cube and Base health has been restored to pre-update health levels.

Supply drops now occur every 5 minutes after the build phase unless a Blockbuster drop is present. Blockbuster drops occur at 15, 25, and 35 minutes, then every 5 minutes thereafter.

Respawn times now start at 10 seconds, increasing to 15 seconds after 5 minutes, 30 seconds after 15 minutes, and 45 seconds after 30 minutes.

Caltrops health and damage have been restored to their pre-update state.

New heroes will not be immediately available in Ranked matches to allow for balance testing.

Astarella, the first of the new heroes, has been added to the game.

Orbital Strike Beacon damage to players and blocks has been reduced by 30%.

Cube and Base health has been restored to pre-update health levels.

New heroes will not be immediately available in Ranked matches to allow for balance testing. Astarella has been temporarily removed from Ranked mode.

Orbital Strike Beacon damage to players and blocks has been reduced by 30%.

Supply drops now come every 5 minutes after the build phase, and Blockbuster drops occur at 15, 25, and 35 minutes, then every 5 minutes thereafter.

Caltrops health and damage have been restored to their pre-update state.

Respawn times now start at 10 seconds, increasing to 15 seconds after 5 minutes, 30 seconds after 15 minutes, and 45 seconds after 30 minutes.

Bear Traps have been modified to better reflect their intended function.

Astarella, the first of the new heroes, has been added to the game.

Glue Blocks have been reworked to make them more appealing in Heroes’ loadouts.

Glue Blocks have been reworked to be more appealing, and Bear Traps have been enhanced to better reflect their intended function.

A new stats page is now live, providing players with global and personal statistics.

A new stats page is now live, providing global and personal statistics including win rates and hero usage.

Improvements made to the display of names and health bars of devices.

Miracle Cure now increases health over time and has an increased radius.

Globe Gun no longer causes critical hits.

Firing Nigel’s revolver during an idle animation no longer leaves it pointing backwards.

Standard and critical damage of Rivet Gun have been slightly increased.

New sounds have been added for Supply Drops.

Collecting all Practice Tokens now provides the option to leave the Practice Grounds.

Globe Gun no longer causes critical hits.

Standard and critical damage of Rivet Gun have been slightly increased.

New videos have been added to each of the Heroes pages in the 'Learn' section.

Names and health bars of Cubes and Bases are now smaller when viewed after being killed.

Further improvements to support for non-English keyboards when assigning key bindings.

C4 now has a reduced timer before it detonates.

Fixed an issue causing the game to become stuck on a loading screen when re-connecting to a match.

New videos have been added to each of the Heroes pages in the 'Learn' section of the menu.

Fixed an issue causing the game to become stuck on a loading screen when re-connecting to a match.

Further improvements for non-English keyboards when assigning key bindings.

Collecting all Practice Tokens now allows leaving the Practice Grounds.

Names and health bars of Cubes and Bases are now smaller when viewed after being killed.

Miracle Cure now increases health over time and has increased radius.

Completing or quitting Practice Grounds now correctly returns to the menu.

C4 now has a reduced timer before detonation.

Firing Nigel's revolver during an idle animation no longer leaves it pointing backwards.

Practice Grounds have new Arena layout, voice lines, and re-worked tips.

Improvements to the display of names and health bars of devices.

New sounds have been added for the Supply Drops.

Improvements to support for various resolutions and text display.

Practice Grounds have a new Arena layout, new voice over lines, and re-worked tips.

Completing or quitting the Practice Grounds now correctly returns you to the menu.

Improvements to support for different resolutions and text display.

Improvements made to weapon auto-reload to prevent issues with Eliza's Globe Gun.

Improvements made to prevent reload issues with Eliza's Globe Gun.

Cogwheel now has a new model for the beacon used with his active ability.

Fixed respawn timers for Custom Games to match Friendly games.

Supply Drops and Blockbuster now have distinct visual effects when descending.

Resolved issues with Heroes stopping movement and being catapulted during build phase.

Changes to 'Better, Faster, Stronger' and 'Caulk Gun' abilities, including damage buffs to turrets.

First iteration of a playable tutorial level added to the game, accessible from the 'How to Play' section.

Fixed various issues with active abilities not functioning correctly.

Enhanced visuals for the Base explosion and surrounding damage effects.

Vanish ability now heals and restocks ammunition, with increased effects at higher levels.

Various fixes to ensure abilities function correctly, including replenishing smoke bombs.

Colors and effects improved for the Base explosion scene at the end of matches.

'Jinx' effect duration increased and HP upgrades at higher levels.

Changes to 'Spot Prey' ability including radius reduction, cooldown shortening, and resource bonuses.

Updated models and icons for various Heroes and their abilities.

New reflective water effect and improved visuals for Supply Drops and Blockbuster.

Icons in the kill-feed for Tony’s Rivet Gun and Cogwheel’s Mortars have been improved.

Changes to 'Spot Prey' ability including reduced radius, shorter cooldown, and new passive ability 'Bounty'.

Fixed respawn timers in Custom Games to match Friendly games.

'Vanish' ability now always heals and restocks ammunition, with increased effects at higher levels.

Massive improvements to optimization aimed at reducing FPS drops and latency.

Resolved issues causing Heroes to stop moving or get catapulted during gameplay.

Buffs to 'Better, Faster, Stronger' and changes to passive ability and secondary weapon effects.

Massive improvements to optimization aimed at reducing FPS drops and latency.

The first iteration of a playable tutorial level has been added, accessible from the 'Learn' tab.

Improvements to 'Jinx' ability duration and HP upgrades.

Building time for blocks now correctly displayed on Hero Selection screen.

Changed to 'Mortar'.

Players inactive for too long will be kicked from matches.

Supply Drops now descend on a beam of light instead of parachuting.

Substantial redesign of the main menus for easier navigation.

Changed to 'Mortar'.

Players can opt to join games in progress for XP boosts.

Turrets no longer attempt to fire through blocks.

Devices will drop down instead of being destroyed when the block beneath them is destroyed.

Crouch toggle and sprint toggle options added back.

Players can opt to join games in progress for XP boosts.

Tracks player performance and will be used for unlocks and achievements.

Sarge no longer crawls faster when aiming down sights.

Respawn timer increases every 15 minutes up to a maximum of 60 seconds.

Supply Drops now descend on a beam of light.

Players can now correctly climb over a 1 high block when sprinting.

Now fires more projectiles with reduced individual damage and wider spread.

Tracks player performance and will be used for unlocks and achievements.

Players can now correctly climb over a 1 high block when sprinting.

Crouch toggle and sprint toggle options added back.

Players can now voluntarily leave Friendly matches with a merit penalty.

A new mechanic to avoid stalemates, providing boosts to teams.

Improved display to avoid showing through terrain.

Switching to an empty clip weapon now starts reloading automatically.

Improved clarity and representation on the minimap.

Devices will drop down instead of being destroyed when the block beneath them is destroyed.

Shooting up out of mud now hits the mud first.

Now fires more projectiles with reduced individual damage and wider spread.

Sarge no longer crawls faster when aiming down sights.

Grenades can now be thrown individually with a cooldown.

Grenades can now be thrown individually with a cooldown.

Less falling damage when teleporting close to the ground.

Supply Drops now appear as a cube of translucent blue boxes.

Supply Drops now look like a cube of translucent blue boxes.

Shooting up out of mud now behaves correctly.

Descriptions of several blocks improved on Hero Selection and Learn screens.

Substantial redesign for easier navigation and friend invites.

A new mechanic that drops boosts every 15 minutes to avoid stalemates.

Teleporting smoke bomb now requires reloading between uses.

Time taken to build a block now correctly displayed.

Improved display to avoid showing through terrain.

Reload speed increased by 10%.

Players can now voluntarily leave Friendly matches with merit penalties.

Players inactive for a significant time will be kicked from matches.

Now provides a 10% increase in reload speed.

Teleporting smoke bomb now requires reloading between uses.

Minimap now indicates a larger variety of terrain height.

Turrets will no longer fire through blocks.

Sarge's head no longer rotates through his body when jumping.

Descriptions of several blocks improved on Hero Selection and Learn screens.

Respawn timer starts at 15 seconds and increases every 15 minutes.

Switching to an empty clip weapon will now start reloading automatically.

OP takes less falling damage when teleporting close to the ground.

Sarge's head no longer rotates through his body when jumping.

Adjustments made to O.P. Juan Shinobi's abilities and damage.

Sprockets and Lil’ Buddy turrets no longer take bleed damage; various gameplay mechanics adjusted.

A preliminary version of voice chat is now present, allowing team communication during matches.

Updated reasons for reporting players and improved chat message limits.

Improvements to voice over frequency and variety, including new lines for Cap’n Cog.

Various visual improvements including changes to skins and effects for abilities.

A warning prompt will appear when attempting to bind a key already assigned to another function.

New options added to the audio menu for voice chat settings.

Various visual improvements including changes to the Shoji Speed Block skin and team colors for traps.

Updated reasons for reporting players and improved chat message limits.

Improvements to voice over frequency and variety.

Hero Switching is now enabled in Friendly matches by default, and Custom matches if the host enables it.

Improvements to the queuing system including warnings and penalties for failing to accept matches.

Hero Switching is now enabled in Friendly matches by default, and Custom matches if the host enables it.

Loud warning when a match is found and taskbar icon lights up if the game window is not focused.

Sarge’s Satchel charge is now named C4.

Improved hit detection for various weapons including Cogwheel’s Cannon and Eliza’s Globe Gun.

Players must accept a match or will time-out; repeated failures lead to temporary queuing blocks.

Changes to turret damage, spawn protection, and resource yield from destroyed objects.

New options in the audio menu to control voice chat settings.

Adjustments made to O.P. Juan Shinobi's Shuriken and Katana for better balance.

Warning prompt appears when attempting to bind a key already assigned to another function.

A preliminary version of voice chat is now present, allowing team communication during matches.

Ninja Shuriken triple throw pre-attack time increased to 0.5s from 0.3s, post-attack time reduced to 0.5s from 0.7s.

Ninja Shuriken equip time increased to 0.5s from 0.25s.

Ninja Shuriken triple throw pre-attack time increased to 0.5s from 0.3s, post-attack time reduced to 0.5s from 0.7s.

Sarge Stones M60 buffed by nearly 20%, early stats show he is back into 'killing' form.

Ninja Katana swing time and damage per hit lowered by 25%, sword DPS is same as before. Bleed damage is unchanged.

Ninja Shuriken equip time increased to 0.5s from 0.25s.

Ninja Katana swing time and damage per hit lowered by 25%, sword DPS remains the same. Bleed damage is unchanged.

Sarge Stones M60 was buffed by nearly 20%, showing improved early stats.

Katana damage per hit reduced by 25%, but attack speed increased to maintain overall DPS.

Descriptions of O.P. ‘Juan’ Shinobi’s abilities and other items have been corrected.

Measures to prevent spam in chat have been implemented.

Greater variety of possible key bindings introduced.

Players can now remove the chat box from matches via settings.

Surrender UI now correctly displays.

Player portrait now displays correctly instead of showing the default skin.

The chat channel is now set to 'team' by default.

A confirmation interface added when a match is found to prevent players from being pulled into matches unexpectedly.

Chat channel now defaults to 'team'.

Cube & Cube Core icons on the mini map have been updated to reflect the models in game.

Sarge’s jump animation has been improved when using the Al Castone DLC skin.

A large battlefield featuring two fortresses and various tactical options.

Cutting resource income cap lowered from 2,000 to 1,500.

Sarge’s Rocket Launcher model is now correctly positioned when using the Al Castone DLC skin.

Players will no longer receive an incorrect message about losing merit after a game.

Players can type ‘/all’ or ‘/team’ at the start of a message to send it to all players or only their team.

Damage increased by 25%, now dealing 5 damage per bullet.

Players can now press Shift+Enter to open the opposite chat channel.

Option to mute or un-mute a player during a match added.

Re-binding controls while in a match no longer affects your hero behind the menu screen.

General improvements to voice-over for the 'Skins for the Win DLC' skins.

Arm no longer disappears when using Ninja Stars with the 2080 Juan DLC skin.

Re-binding controls while in a match no longer affects the hero behind the menu screen.

An arena designed for strategic gameplay with multiple routes and hidden turrets.

Icons on the mini map updated to reflect the models in game.

Resolved a crash that occurred when certain elements in the map were collapsed.

World damage reduced from 100 to 50, hero damage remains unchanged.

End of game hover description text for ribbons has been improved.

Sarge's Machine Gun damage increased by 25%, now dealing 5 damage per bullet.

The brightness of Eliza’s digging tool has been reduced.

An arena designed for strategic gameplay with multiple routes and hidden turrets.

Descriptions in the 'Learn' & 'Hero Selection' screens corrected.

A large battlefield featuring two fortresses connected by a bridge.

Players can type ‘/all’ or ‘/team’ to send messages to all players or only their team.

Resource income cap for cutting blocks lowered from 2,000 to 1,500.

Model is now always correctly positioned when using the Al Castone DLC skin.

Profanity filter is now applied to private messages.

End of match chat has been made more prominent.

Resolved a crash issue that occurred when certain elements in the map were collapsed.

Players can mute or un-mute a player during a match via the TAB screen.

World damage of O.P.'s Vanish Bomb reduced from 100 to 50.

Old School Nigel joins the game, completing the Skins for the Win DLC line-up.

The 'invite to squad' button in the friends menu now displays correctly.

Greater variety of possible key bindings added.

The position of muzzle flash and smoke when Nigel fires his rifle has been improved.

Added a confirmation screen when a match is found to avoid players being pulled in unexpectedly.

Jump animation improved when using the Al Castone DLC skin.

Players can remove the chat box from matches via an interface option in the settings menu.

Old School Nigel joins the game, completing the Skins for the Win DLC line-up.

Position of muzzle flash and smoke improved when Nigel fires his rifle.

Sarge’s Al Castone DLC skin player portrait now displays correctly.

O.P. ‘Juan’ Shinobi's arm no longer disappears when using Ninja Stars with the 2080 Juan DLC skin.

Players will be alerted in the chat window if a player leaves the game.

Players will no longer receive a message incorrectly stating they lost merit due to abandoning a match.

Katana damage per hit reduced by 25%, but attack speed increased to maintain overall DPS.

Players will be alerted in the chat window if a player leaves the game.

Option to remember a new matchmaking region before applying a change added in the settings menu.

Option to remember a new matchmaking region before applying a change added to settings menu.

Announcement of the first Beta tournament for Block N Load featuring 8 teams, including one from EGL.

Announcement of the first Beta tournament for Block N Load, featuring 8 teams competing for prizes.

Large Bomb build time reduced and damage increased.

Your Profile should now display your actual Win Rate instead of displaying 100% or 0%.

O.P.'s Vanish Bomb world damage increased, and Shrine no longer spawns a heal pickup on destruction.

Your Profile should now display your actual Win Rate instead of displaying 100% or 0%.

When reconnecting to a game, Block Resources & Player Score no longer resets to default.

Picking up health now provides health over 5 seconds instead of instantly.

Swimming speeds adjusted for various characters to balance movement in water.

Nigel's Revolver bullet speed increased, but sprint speed slightly nerfed.

Optimized loading times to reduce freezing while loading lobbies and maps, and fixed crashes related to 'GameWin32.exe'.

Occasional double defeats when surrendering are now fixed.

Respawn Points now have escalating costs, requiring more tactical placement.

Adjusted swim speeds for various characters to balance movement in water.

Occasional double defeats when surrendering are now fixed.

Health packs from fallen heroes now provide health over 5 seconds instead of instantly.

Sarge's Machine Gun bullet speed increased, Rocket Launcher range and ammo pool reduced, and Satchel adjustments made.

Nigel's Revolver bullet speed increased, sprint speed slightly nerfed.

Changes to costs and placement times for various blocks, including Respawn Points and Bombs.

Sarge's abilities adjusted for better balance, including changes to Machine Gun bullet speed, Rocket Launcher range, and Satchel properties.

When reconnecting to a game, Block Resources & Player Score no longer resets to default.

Optimized to reduce freezing while loading lobbies and maps, and crashes related to 'GameWin32.exe'.

Changes to costs and placement times for various blocks including Wooden crate, Bricks, and Sandbags.

Destroying enemy Heal stations and Ammo crates now spawn respective pickups.

Bomb health and damage increased, build time reduced, and fuse timer set.

Cogwheel's passive ability heal bonus reduced, Mortar damage increased but radius decreased, and movement speed adjusted.

O.P.'s Vanish Bomb world damage increased, Shrine no longer spawns heal pickup on destruction.

Cogwheel's passive heal bonus reduced, Mortar damage increased but radius reduced, and movement speed decreased.