What changed in FOR HONOR™ in 2019
122 updates · 16 main milestones · Jan 11, 2019 to Dec 19, 2019
- 8 eventsLimited-Time Game Mode: The Emperor’s Escapegameplay
From December 19th to January 2nd, help the Emperor escape Qiang Pass in a 4 player co-op against A.I.
SteamUpcoming Tournaments Announcementnew contentDetails on the Arena 4v4 Dominion Tournament Series and Warriors Guild Seasons Beatings.
SteamCommunity Ordersseasonal eventFrom December 19th to January 2nd, compete for Steel rewards based on executions performed.
SteamNew Weapons Available in The Zhanhu’s Gambitnew contentA variety of themed weapons available for loot during the event.
SteamThe Zhanhu’s Gambit Eventseasonal eventFrom December 19th to January 2nd, earn exclusive rewards by playing this Season’s Event Game Mode!
SteamArcade Weekly Quest: The FalloutgameplayFrom December 19th to December 26th, retrieve the experimental weapon which altered the Blackstones.
SteamCosmetics for The Zhanhu’s Gambitnew contentNew cosmetics including Gao Lei’s Ultimate, Keepsake, and Warrior Outfit.
Steam - 5 eventsNew Competitive Program for Year 4new content
An all-access competitive program set to launch, expanding support for the tournament scene.
SteamNew Armors Coming in Year 4new contentAnnouncement of new armors to be introduced during the year.
SteamIntroduction of Testing Grounds for Balancingbalance changeA tool to help improve hero and game mode balancing, focusing on character viability.
SteamTwo New Heroes Announced for Year 4new contentMilestoneOne Hero will be released during Year 4, Season 2, and the other during Year 4, Season 4.
SteamIntroduction of the For Honor Battle Passnew contentMilestoneA new reward system with clear objectives across 100 tiers, offering both Free and Premium passes.
Steam - 5 eventsGanker Heroes Discrepancy in Performancebalance change
Noted discrepancy between Ganker Heroes' performance in organized competitive play versus solo queuing.
SteamNerfs to Raider and Hitokiribalance changeMilestoneRaider's Stunning Tap change and Hitokiri's Uninterruptible Stance timing nerf, along with damage nerfs to both heroes.
SteamReflex Guard Heroes Performance Monitoringbalance changeMonitoring the performance of Reflex Guard heroes, which appear at the bottom of the Player Data.
SteamJormungandr Recovery Timing Adjustmentbalance changeAdjusted the recovery timing of Jormungandr's opening lights to fix an issue with dodging the melee finisher.
Steam - 1 eventRanked Slayer Challengeseasonal event
From December 6th-9th, be the Faction with the most take-downs performed!
Steam - 1 eventArcade Weekly Quest: Paragons and Sovereignsgameplay
From December 5th to December 12th, face a series of 1v1 encounters where after the encounter, you absorb the modifier of your enemies!
Steam - 5 eventsHyper Duel Eventseasonal event
A new game mode where players respawn immediately and the first to four kills wins.
SteamUpcoming Tournaments AnnouncementotherDetails on various upcoming tournaments for different platforms.
SteamHyper Vanquisher Challengeseasonal eventFaction-based challenge with rewards for the top three factions in the Hyper Duel playlist.
SteamSpectator Mode Beta Liveui uxCommunity feedback is being collected for the Spectator Mode Beta.
Steam - 7 eventsNew Effect: Root and Branchnew content
New effect for all heroes to signify determination on points.
SteamWarrior Challenge Event Orderseasonal eventFaction competition with rewards based on match completions.
SteamSpectator Mode Beta Launchnew contentThe Spectator Mode Beta is live, inviting player feedback.
SteamArcade Weekly Quest: Illusionists of Cai QinggameplayAvailable from November 21 until November 28th.
Steam - 6 eventsImprovements to Spectator Modegameplay
Various updates including improved player selection and visibility of Stance Indicator.
SteamArcade Weekly Quest: Ryoshi’s Awakeningseasonal eventA new quest involving the curse of Ryoshi in Kaidan.
SteamSUN DA Unlockable for Allnew contentStarting today, SUN DA is unlockable for everyone at 15,000 Steel.
SteamSpectator Mode Beta Launchednew contentMilestoneSpectator Mode Beta allows players to spectate friends in matches, including Breach matches.
SteamRanked Vanquisher Challengeseasonal eventFrom November 15th to the 18th, compete to be the Faction with the most ranked matches.
SteamKill Card Emote SaleshopFrom November 14th till the 21st, Kill Card is on sale for 4,000 steel instead of 7,000.
Steam - 7 eventsSpecial Executioner Challengeseasonal event
Event from November 7th to 14th to perform the most executions.
SteamNew Hero: Zhanhunew contentMilestoneExclusive access for Year 3 pass holders for one week; unlockable via steel starting next week.
SteamContent of the Week: New White Materialsnew contentNew white materials available for all heroes for 10k Steel.
SteamNew Map: Qiang Passnew contentMilestoneFirst Wu Lin map, available for the breach quest from November 7th to 14th.
Steam - 1 eventNew Arcade Quest: Burning Embersnew content
Another quest available for Marching Fire owners from October 24th to October 31st.
Steam - 13 eventsHalloween-themed Loot Availablenew content
Players can earn themed Battle Outfits, effects, and weapons through random drops.
SteamNew Game Mode: Spooky SlashersgameplayA variation on Dominion mode where players capture zones for special boosts to defeat demons.
SteamNew Arcade Quest: The Disir of Angrbodanew contentA new weekly quest available for Marching Fire owners from October 17th to October 24th.
SteamEndless March Map Updatenew contentImproved version of last year's map with new visual elements for the Halloween event.
SteamNew Weapons for Each Factionnew contentNew weapons themed for the event can be looted during the Fangs of the Otherworld event.
SteamNew Themed Soldiers: Vampires, Onis, and Werewolvesnew contentNew themed soldiers introduced for the Halloween event.
SteamNew Outfits for All Heroesnew contentThe Apotropaic outfit and two new illustrious outfits available for all Heroes.
SteamFangs of the Otherworld Halloween Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneLimited-time Halloween event featuring new game mode and themed loot.
SteamPurchase Halloween Executions and EffectsshopPlayers can buy executions and effects inspired by Halloween until November 4.
SteamFangs of the Otherworld Bundle Availablenew contentMilestoneA limited-time bundle containing various cosmetic effects available for 45,000 steel.
SteamNew Game Mode: Spooky SlashersgameplayMilestoneA variation on Dominion mode with enhanced minion abilities, available during the event.
SteamFangs of the Otherworld Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneThe Fangs of the Otherworld event is live from October 17th to November 1st, featuring new content and a limited-time game mode.
Steam - 3 eventsPatch 2.14.0 ReleasedchangesMilestone
Patch 2.14.0 released on all platforms with various improvements.
SteamArcade Weekly Quest: Black Prior’s Supremacynew contentNew quest involving Vortiger and the Black Priors to reclaim Westhold from the Samurai.
SteamFor Honor Referral ProgramotherRefer friends to join For Honor on PC and earn rewards including Champion Status and Steel.
Steam - 4 eventsRanked Warrior Challenge Event Orderseasonal event
Event from October 4 to October 7 to complete the most Ranked matches.
SteamFor Honor Referral Program Launchednew contentRefer friends to join For Honor on PC and earn rewards including Champion Status and steel.
SteamSpectator Mode Stress Test LivegameplaySpectator Mode Stress Test available from October 3 to October 4 for all platforms.
Steam - 6 eventsWrath of the Jormungandr Event Livenew content
Retrieve the Hamarr of Ragnarok and wreak havoc on enemies in Storr Stronghold until October 3rd.
SteamFor Honor Referral Program LaunchedotherRefer friends to join For Honor on PC and earn rewards.
SteamEXTRA Loot Festseasonal eventReceive more loot from September 27th at 1:00 PM ET to September 30th at 3:00 PM ET.
SteamPatch Notes 2.13.2 Releasedbalance changeIncludes changes that were missing in the previous patch.
Steam - 7 eventsNew Weapons, Executions, and Outfitsnew content
Brand new content including weapons, executions, and outfits is now available.
SteamLimited-time Game Mode: RagnarokgameplayA special version of Breach mode called Ragnarok is available from September 19 until October 3.
SteamUpcoming Tournaments AnnouncementotherDetails on upcoming tournaments including dates and formats.
SteamSpectator Mode Stress Test Announcementui uxSpectator Mode will be available for a Stress Test on October 3 and 4.
SteamWrath of the Jormungandr Event Liveseasonal eventMilestoneThe Wrath of the Jormungandr event is now live until October 3rd with brand new content and a limited-time game mode.
SteamReferral Program ActiveotherThe Referral program is currently active, offering rewards for referring friends.
SteamReversion of Team Color Swatch Assignmentbalance changeReverted changes to the Team Color swatch assignment based on player feedback.
Steam - 6 eventsUpcoming Tournaments Announcementother
Details on upcoming 4v4 Dominion and 1v1 tournaments for all platforms.
SteamArcade Weekly Quest: Favete LinguisgameplayRelive the battles of Apollyon against the Iron Legion and the Dawn Empire in the new Arcade Weekly Quest.
SteamEnd of Phase 1 of Testing GroundsgameplayPhase 1 of Testing Grounds is now over, with results being analyzed.
SteamFor Honor Referral Program LaunchotherRefer friends to join For Honor on PC and receive loot including Champion Status and steel.
SteamRanked Slayer Challenge Eventseasonal eventFrom September 14 to September 17, be the Faction with the most Ranked matches wins.
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- 6 eventsArcade Weekly Quest: The Giants of Hrimarnew content
New quest featuring a mysterious fable in a Hrimar tavern.
SteamTesting Grounds Phase Announcementnew contentMilestoneFirst phase of Testing Grounds starts on August 29, focusing on balancing and rework of Centurion, Gladiator, and Warlord.
SteamUpcoming Tournaments AnnouncementotherDetails on For Honor Console Weekend War Domination tournament on August 24 and 25.
SteamCarousel of Death Event Playlistseasonal eventElimination match where victory is achieved when all opponents die at the same time, from August 22 to August 29.
SteamWarrior Challenge Eventseasonal eventParticipate in the Warrior Challenge from August 23 to August 26.
SteamNew Elite Outfits Availablenew contentElite outfits for all Heroes now available for 7,000 Steel.
Steam - 6 eventsArcade Weekly Quest: Down the Rabbit Holenew content
Hunt the Hare Master who is terrorizing the lands with his army of minions.
SteamExtra XP Festseasonal eventXP is doubled on all completed orders and contracts, and at the end of every match from August 16 to 19.
SteamExecutioner Challenge Eventseasonal eventBe the faction with the most Executions performed from August 16 to 19.
SteamGlowing Eyes Available for PurchaseshopGlowing Eyes are now available for all Heroes for 5,000 Steel.
Steam - 1 eventReady to Rumble Emote Discountshop
On sale for 4,000 Steel instead of 7,000 from August 6th until 15th at 9AM (EDT).
Steam - 4 eventsSpecial Slayer Challengeseasonal event
Event from August 1st to August 8 where factions compete for the most takedowns.
SteamLaunch of New Hero Jormungandrnew contentMilestoneNew Viking hero Jormungandr available for Year 3 pass holders with exclusive access for one week.
SteamWeekly Arcade Quest: The Jormungandr’s MarchgameplayNew arcade quest themed around the Jormungandr.
SteamNew Map Storr Strongholdnew contentMilestoneNew Breach map, Storr Stronghold, available in the event playlist from August 1st to August 8.
Steam - 5 eventsNew Executions for All Heroesnew content
Each hero now has a new execution available for 7000 Steel.
SteamUpcoming Title Update 2.04new contentMilestoneIncludes the new Black Prior hero, Shugoki rework, and changes to Warlord and Peacekeeper.
SteamWeekly Quest for Arcade ModegameplayNew quest titled 'We are the Guardian of the Sacred Claviger' for Arcade Mode players.
SteamFactions Ranked Matches Eventseasonal eventCompete until January 28th for XP Boost rewards based on ranked match performance.
SteamShugoki's New Execution: Kinjitenew contentShugoki's new execution is a one-handed throat crush.
Steam - 4 eventsNew Ornaments Available for All Heroesnew content
A new selection of intimidating ornaments featuring skeletal creatures and horrifying beasts.
SteamFaction Ranked Matches XP Boostsseasonal eventParticipate in ranked matches to earn XP Boosts for your faction based on placement.
SteamUpcoming Vortiger Reveal Announcementnew contentAn early glance at the upcoming content with the Vortiger reveal scheduled for January 24.
SteamWinter Solstice Arcade Questseasonal eventArcade Mode players can earn rare exclusive rewards in this week's Winter Solstice quest.
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