What changed in FOR HONOR™ in 2022

92 updates · 17 main milestones · Jan 20, 2022 to Sep 15, 2022

  1. 30 events
    Crossplay Phase 2 AnnouncementnetworkMilestone

    Crossplay Phase 2 will allow group play with cross-platform friends starting October 20.

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    Warmonger Zone Attack Stamina Cost Reducedbalance change

    Zone Attack now costs 20 Stamina, down from 40.

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    Warden Zone Attack Stamina Cost Reducedbalance change

    Zone Attack stamina cost is now 30, down from 60.

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    Warlord Board and Blade Trajectory Updatedbalance change

    Updated Board and Blade's trajectory to better match the weapon strike.

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    Crossplay Phase 2 LaunchnetworkMilestone

    Phase 2 will allow players to group and play with cross-platform friends starting October 20th.

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    Berserker Zone Attack Stamina Cost Reducedbalance change

    Front Zone Attack and Back Zone Attack now each cost 30 Stamina, down from 65.

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    Voice Chat in Crossplay Matchesgameplay

    Voice-chat will be implemented in crossplay matches with the launch of Phase 2.

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    Removal of P2P ConnectionsnetworkMilestone

    All remaining P2P connections will be removed, transitioning to server-based connections.

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    Shugoki Zone Attack Stamina Cost Reducedbalance change

    Zone Attack now costs 30 Stamina, down from 60 Stamina.

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    Competitive Update - Into the Fray Tournament Resultsbalance change

    Results and winners of the Into the Fray tournament held from August 13 to September 4.

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    Warden Second Light Attack Speed Increasedbalance change

    Second Light Attacks in chain are now 500ms, down from 600ms.

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    Peacekeeper Bleed Stabs Damage Reducedbalance change

    Bleed Stabs now do a total of 28 damage, down from 38.

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    Lawbringer Light Attack Forward Movement Increasedbalance change

    Increased forward movement of all Light attacks by 0.25m.

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    New Armor Variations for Piratenew content

    The last two missing Armor Variations for Pirate will be released.

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    New Hero Skin and Halloween Eventnew content

    Title Update 2 will introduce a new Hero Skin and a Halloween Event.

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    Y6S3 Battle Pass Launchnew contentMilestone

    Battle Pass available with 100 tiers of rewards from September 15 to December 8.

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    Black Prior Sprint Attack Speed Increasedbalance change

    Sprint Attack is now 700ms, down from 1000ms.

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    Testing Grounds Changesgameplay

    Valkyrie and Tiandi Reworks, and Counter Guardbreak frame advantage will be tested.

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    Custom Match and P2P Gamemode Migrationnetwork

    Migration of Custom match and remaining P2P Gamemode to servers, reactivation of Voice chat for cross-platform matches.

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    Peacekeeper Dagger Cancel Recovery Reducedbalance change

    Dagger Cancel can now cancel its recovery to a dodge from 200ms to 300ms.

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    New Side Dodge Attacks for Heroesnew content

    Warlord, Centurion, Highlander, Black Prior, and Jormungandr now have Side Dodge Attacks.

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    Nobushi Side Heavy Attacks Trajectory Updatedbalance change

    Updated trajectories for Side Heavy Openers and Side Heavy Finishers to better match the weapon strikes.

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    New Hero Fest Eventsnew content

    Hero Fest featuring Warmonger from October 6 to October 13, and Tiandi from October 13 to October 20.

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    New Block List Featurequality of life

    A new block-list feature will be introduced to manage friends and block toxic players.

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    The Yokai Nightmare Event Passnew contentMilestone

    Event pass includes a Mood Effect, Battle Outfit, Ornament, and lootable weapons from September 15 to October 6.

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    Out Of Lock Contextual Hint Visibility Improvedui ux

    Reworked the visual contrast, size and animation of the Out of Lock contextual hint to make it more visible.

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    Fixed Black Prior Tenebris Thrust Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue that could make Tenebris Thrust unparriable when used at very specific distances.

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    Kensei Zone Attack Stamina Cost Reducedbalance change

    Zone Attack now costs 30 stamina, down from 60.

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    Y6S3: The Demon Dagger Season Launchnew contentMilestone

    New elements and stories introduced in Year 6 Season 3.

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    Custom Matches on Dedicated Serversgameplay

    Custom matches will now run on dedicated servers, affecting Nvidia Ansel technology support.

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  2. 44 events
    Kensei Kenka Arms Clipping Fixbug fix

    Fixed clipping issue for Kensei Kenka arms.

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    Match End Flow Improvementquality of life
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    New Option to Deactivate Parry Flash Indicatorquality of life

    Players can now deactivate the Parry Flash Indicator in Arena and Custom Matches.

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    Gladiator Counter Jab Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue allowing Gladiator's Counter Jab to be used Out of Lock.

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    Shaolin Bots Top Light Opener Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue preventing Shaolin Bots from performing Top Light Openers.

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    Orochi Kozane Helm Ribbon Physics Fixbug fix

    Fixed physics issue for Orochi Kozane helm ribbon on alternate body type.

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    Parry Flash Indicator Removalbalance change
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    Berserker Skilled Slash Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue allowing Berserker's Skilled Slash to be used Out of Lock.

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    Free Week Eventseasonal event

    A Free Week event starts on PlayStation, Epic, UbiConnect, and Steam from July 28, 2022.

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    Shaman Raven's Bile Movement Fixbug fix

    Fixed movement issues during Shaman's Raven's Bile and Raven’s Claw animations.

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    Targetable Feats Updatebalance change
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    Out Of Stamina State Changesbalance changeMilestone

    Stamina Pause removed for players Out of Stamina; full Stamina refilled when getting up from Unbalanced state.

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    Pirate Walk the Plank Revenge Value Fixbug fix

    Fixed revenge value issue for Pirate's Walk the Plank feat.

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    Localization Fix for Shaolin Weaponsbug fix

    Fixed naming issue for two Shaolin weapons in German.

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    Tiandi's Execution Vibration Fixbug fix

    Fixed missing controller rumble for Tiandi's Yi Ru Fan Zhang execution.

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    Battle of the Eclipse Eventseasonal event

    Limited-time event from September 1st to September 8th with a unique game mode.

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    Stamina Improvementbalance change
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    Aramusha Heavy Opener Guard Break Vulnerability Fixbug fix

    Fixed inconsistency in Guard Break vulnerability for Aramusha's Heavy Openers.

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    Black Prior Shields Paint Pattern Fixbug fix

    Fixed paint pattern display issue for some Black Prior Shields.

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    Hero Fest for ZhanHu and Shamannew content

    ZhanHu Hero Fest from August 25th to September 1st, Shaman Hero Fest from September 8th to September 15th.

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    Improvements to Targetable Featsbalance change

    Targetable Feats now track Stealth and Dodging opponents more accurately.

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    Introduction of New Hero: Medjaynew contentMilestone

    The Medjay joins the Outlanders roster as a new hero with a dual-wielding fighting style.

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    Nobushi Ganban Helm Customization Fixbug fix

    Fixed missing front piece of cloth for Nobushi's Ganban helm.

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    Horkos Masquerade Eventseasonal event

    Limited-time event from August 18th to August 25th featuring a special game mode.

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    Requiescat in Pace Execution Alignment Fixbug fix

    Fixed misalignment issue for Requiescat in Pace Execution's Hidden Blade.

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    Conqueror Feat Visual Feedback Fixbug fix

    Fixed missing visual feedback on hit for Conqueror's Shield Basher feat.

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    Free Event Pass: Medjay's Deliverancenew contentMilestone

    Available from July 28th to August 18th, offering exclusive rewards.

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    Sound Effect Interruption Fixbug fix

    Fixed sound effect issue for Behind These Blue Eyes emote.

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    Highlander Heavy Opener Guard Break Vulnerability Fixbug fix

    Fixed vulnerability window for Highlander's Heavy Openers.

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    Friend Referral Program Launchseasonal event

    The Friend Referral Program allows players to invite friends and earn rewards from July 28 to November 24, 2022.

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    Advanced Tactics Validation Fixbug fix

    Fixed validation issues for Shaolin's Relentless Light Finisher.

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    Pirate Armor Variations Fixbug fix

    Two missing armor variations for Pirate will be added in S22TU2.

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    Map Fall Through Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue causing players to fall through the floor in Walled City.

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    Orochi Kozane Chest Cloth Physics Fixbug fix

    Fixed physics issue for Orochi Kozane chest cloth on alternate body type.

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    Match End Flow Improvementsquality of life

    Redesigned screens after matches for better legibility and quicker access to next match options.

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    Nobushi Feint Window Fixbug fix

    Fixed feint window inconsistency for Nobushi's Top Heavy from Hidden Stance.

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    Kyoshin Guard Break Sound Fixbug fix

    Fixed sound issue for Kyoshin's Guard Break.

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    Testing Grounds Update: Dodge Attacksbalance changeMilestone

    Dodge Attacks will be added to heroes that do not have them in Y6S3.

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    Shinobi Shadow Strike Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue allowing Shinobi's Shadow Strike to be used Out of Lock.

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    Warlord Fixesbug fix

    Fixed targeting issues and guard change problems for Warlord.

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    Highlander Bot Feat Distribution Fixbug fix

    Fixed invalid feat distribution for Highlander Bot.

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    In-game Recommended Quality Presets Fixbug fix

    Fixed inaccuracies in in-game recommended quality presets.

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    New Hero - Medjaynew contentMilestone

    Introducing Medjay, a new hero with unique dual utility feats and fighting styles.

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    Orochi Camera Shake Fixbug fix

    Fixed camera shake issue during specific attack sequences for Orochi.

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  3. 2 events
    New Mood Effect, Battle Outfit, and Ornamentnew content

    New lootable items available during the Heralds of Chimera event.

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    Heralds of Chimera Eventseasonal event

    Limited-time game mode available from June 2nd to June 9th with exclusive rewards.

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  4. 5 events
    Option to Disable Crossplayui ux

    Players will have the option to opt out of Crossplay in the Settings Menu under the new 'Online' option.

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    Introduction of Crossplay Phase 1new contentMilestone

    Crossplay will be enabled for matchmaking in PVP and PVE modes, unifying player pools across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

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    Crossplay Exclusionsgameplay

    Crossplay will not include Campaign Mode, Training Mode, Custom Match, Arcade Mode, and Rank Mode.

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    Matchmaking System Resetgameplay

    Player skill ratings will be reset to accommodate the new unified player pools for balanced matchmaking.

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    Voice Chat Disabled for Crossplay Matchesgameplay

    In-game voice chat will be disabled for all Crossplay matches due to technical constraints.

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  5. 11 events
    Ongoing Hero Balancing and Fight System Improvementsgameplay

    Continued work on hero balancing and fight system improvements to enhance gameplay experience.

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    Outlanders as Non-Traditional Factiongameplay

    The Outlanders are not considered a traditional faction and will not participate in the Faction War.

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    Introduction of Outlandersnew contentMilestone

    A new group of heroes called the Outlanders will be introduced, impacting the world of Heathmoor.

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    Expansion of Competitive Sceneother

    Plans to continue supporting and expanding the competitive scene, including the Dominion Series.

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    New Hero: Piratenew contentMilestone

    The first new hero from the Outlanders, the Pirate, will be introduced with unique relics and combat styles.

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    Year 6: Lost Horizons Announcementnew contentMilestone

    For Honor will return with Year 6: Lost Horizons starting March 17th, featuring new content and heroes.

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    Introduction of the Outlandersnew contentMilestone

    The Outlanders are a new group of heroes introduced in Year 5 Season 4, starting with the Pirate.

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    Outlanders Emblemnew content

    The Outlanders have their own emblem featuring a compass, sextant, and dagger.

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    Cultural Diversity Expansiongameplay

    The introduction of the Outlanders allows for greater cultural diversity and storytelling opportunities in For Honor.

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    Hero Skins Customization Optionnew content

    A new customization option called Hero Skins will be added, allowing players to change the appearance of their heroes.

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    New Hero: The Piratenew contentMilestone

    The first hero of the Outlanders group, the Pirate, is introduced to defend their loot and treasures.

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