What changed in FOR HONOR™ in 2022
92 updates · 17 main milestones · Jan 20, 2022 to Sep 15, 2022
- 30 eventsCrossplay Phase 2 AnnouncementnetworkMilestone
Crossplay Phase 2 will allow group play with cross-platform friends starting October 20.
SteamWarmonger Zone Attack Stamina Cost Reducedbalance changeZone Attack now costs 20 Stamina, down from 40.
SteamWarden Zone Attack Stamina Cost Reducedbalance changeZone Attack stamina cost is now 30, down from 60.
SteamWarlord Board and Blade Trajectory Updatedbalance changeUpdated Board and Blade's trajectory to better match the weapon strike.
SteamCrossplay Phase 2 LaunchnetworkMilestonePhase 2 will allow players to group and play with cross-platform friends starting October 20th.
SteamBerserker Zone Attack Stamina Cost Reducedbalance changeFront Zone Attack and Back Zone Attack now each cost 30 Stamina, down from 65.
SteamVoice Chat in Crossplay MatchesgameplayVoice-chat will be implemented in crossplay matches with the launch of Phase 2.
SteamRemoval of P2P ConnectionsnetworkMilestoneAll remaining P2P connections will be removed, transitioning to server-based connections.
SteamShugoki Zone Attack Stamina Cost Reducedbalance changeZone Attack now costs 30 Stamina, down from 60 Stamina.
SteamCompetitive Update - Into the Fray Tournament Resultsbalance changeResults and winners of the Into the Fray tournament held from August 13 to September 4.
SteamWarden Second Light Attack Speed Increasedbalance changeSecond Light Attacks in chain are now 500ms, down from 600ms.
SteamPeacekeeper Bleed Stabs Damage Reducedbalance changeBleed Stabs now do a total of 28 damage, down from 38.
SteamLawbringer Light Attack Forward Movement Increasedbalance changeIncreased forward movement of all Light attacks by 0.25m.
SteamNew Armor Variations for Piratenew contentThe last two missing Armor Variations for Pirate will be released.
SteamNew Hero Skin and Halloween Eventnew contentTitle Update 2 will introduce a new Hero Skin and a Halloween Event.
SteamY6S3 Battle Pass Launchnew contentMilestoneBattle Pass available with 100 tiers of rewards from September 15 to December 8.
SteamBlack Prior Sprint Attack Speed Increasedbalance changeSprint Attack is now 700ms, down from 1000ms.
SteamTesting Grounds ChangesgameplayValkyrie and Tiandi Reworks, and Counter Guardbreak frame advantage will be tested.
SteamCustom Match and P2P Gamemode MigrationnetworkMigration of Custom match and remaining P2P Gamemode to servers, reactivation of Voice chat for cross-platform matches.
SteamPeacekeeper Dagger Cancel Recovery Reducedbalance changeDagger Cancel can now cancel its recovery to a dodge from 200ms to 300ms.
SteamNew Side Dodge Attacks for Heroesnew contentWarlord, Centurion, Highlander, Black Prior, and Jormungandr now have Side Dodge Attacks.
SteamNobushi Side Heavy Attacks Trajectory Updatedbalance changeUpdated trajectories for Side Heavy Openers and Side Heavy Finishers to better match the weapon strikes.
SteamNew Hero Fest Eventsnew contentHero Fest featuring Warmonger from October 6 to October 13, and Tiandi from October 13 to October 20.
SteamNew Block List Featurequality of lifeA new block-list feature will be introduced to manage friends and block toxic players.
SteamThe Yokai Nightmare Event Passnew contentMilestoneEvent pass includes a Mood Effect, Battle Outfit, Ornament, and lootable weapons from September 15 to October 6.
SteamOut Of Lock Contextual Hint Visibility Improvedui uxReworked the visual contrast, size and animation of the Out of Lock contextual hint to make it more visible.
SteamFixed Black Prior Tenebris Thrust Issuebug fixFixed an issue that could make Tenebris Thrust unparriable when used at very specific distances.
SteamKensei Zone Attack Stamina Cost Reducedbalance changeZone Attack now costs 30 stamina, down from 60.
SteamY6S3: The Demon Dagger Season Launchnew contentMilestoneNew elements and stories introduced in Year 6 Season 3.
SteamCustom Matches on Dedicated ServersgameplayCustom matches will now run on dedicated servers, affecting Nvidia Ansel technology support.
Steam - 44 eventsMatch End Flow Improvementquality of lifeSteamNew Option to Deactivate Parry Flash Indicatorquality of life
Players can now deactivate the Parry Flash Indicator in Arena and Custom Matches.
SteamGladiator Counter Jab Fixbug fixFixed issue allowing Gladiator's Counter Jab to be used Out of Lock.
SteamShaolin Bots Top Light Opener Fixbug fixFixed issue preventing Shaolin Bots from performing Top Light Openers.
SteamOrochi Kozane Helm Ribbon Physics Fixbug fixFixed physics issue for Orochi Kozane helm ribbon on alternate body type.
SteamParry Flash Indicator Removalbalance changeSteamBerserker Skilled Slash Fixbug fixFixed issue allowing Berserker's Skilled Slash to be used Out of Lock.
SteamFree Week Eventseasonal eventA Free Week event starts on PlayStation, Epic, UbiConnect, and Steam from July 28, 2022.
SteamShaman Raven's Bile Movement Fixbug fixFixed movement issues during Shaman's Raven's Bile and Raven’s Claw animations.
SteamTargetable Feats Updatebalance changeSteamOut Of Stamina State Changesbalance changeMilestoneStamina Pause removed for players Out of Stamina; full Stamina refilled when getting up from Unbalanced state.
SteamPirate Walk the Plank Revenge Value Fixbug fixFixed revenge value issue for Pirate's Walk the Plank feat.
SteamLocalization Fix for Shaolin Weaponsbug fixFixed naming issue for two Shaolin weapons in German.
SteamTiandi's Execution Vibration Fixbug fixFixed missing controller rumble for Tiandi's Yi Ru Fan Zhang execution.
SteamBattle of the Eclipse Eventseasonal eventLimited-time event from September 1st to September 8th with a unique game mode.
SteamStamina Improvementbalance changeSteamAramusha Heavy Opener Guard Break Vulnerability Fixbug fixFixed inconsistency in Guard Break vulnerability for Aramusha's Heavy Openers.
SteamBlack Prior Shields Paint Pattern Fixbug fixFixed paint pattern display issue for some Black Prior Shields.
SteamHero Fest for ZhanHu and Shamannew contentZhanHu Hero Fest from August 25th to September 1st, Shaman Hero Fest from September 8th to September 15th.
SteamImprovements to Targetable Featsbalance changeTargetable Feats now track Stealth and Dodging opponents more accurately.
SteamIntroduction of New Hero: Medjaynew contentMilestoneThe Medjay joins the Outlanders roster as a new hero with a dual-wielding fighting style.
SteamNobushi Ganban Helm Customization Fixbug fixFixed missing front piece of cloth for Nobushi's Ganban helm.
SteamHorkos Masquerade Eventseasonal eventLimited-time event from August 18th to August 25th featuring a special game mode.
SteamRequiescat in Pace Execution Alignment Fixbug fixFixed misalignment issue for Requiescat in Pace Execution's Hidden Blade.
SteamConqueror Feat Visual Feedback Fixbug fixFixed missing visual feedback on hit for Conqueror's Shield Basher feat.
SteamFree Event Pass: Medjay's Deliverancenew contentMilestoneAvailable from July 28th to August 18th, offering exclusive rewards.
SteamHighlander Heavy Opener Guard Break Vulnerability Fixbug fixFixed vulnerability window for Highlander's Heavy Openers.
SteamFriend Referral Program Launchseasonal eventThe Friend Referral Program allows players to invite friends and earn rewards from July 28 to November 24, 2022.
SteamAdvanced Tactics Validation Fixbug fixFixed validation issues for Shaolin's Relentless Light Finisher.
SteamPirate Armor Variations Fixbug fixTwo missing armor variations for Pirate will be added in S22TU2.
SteamMap Fall Through Fixbug fixFixed issue causing players to fall through the floor in Walled City.
SteamOrochi Kozane Chest Cloth Physics Fixbug fixFixed physics issue for Orochi Kozane chest cloth on alternate body type.
SteamMatch End Flow Improvementsquality of lifeRedesigned screens after matches for better legibility and quicker access to next match options.
SteamNobushi Feint Window Fixbug fixFixed feint window inconsistency for Nobushi's Top Heavy from Hidden Stance.
SteamTesting Grounds Update: Dodge Attacksbalance changeMilestoneDodge Attacks will be added to heroes that do not have them in Y6S3.
SteamShinobi Shadow Strike Fixbug fixFixed issue allowing Shinobi's Shadow Strike to be used Out of Lock.
SteamIn-game Recommended Quality Presets Fixbug fixFixed inaccuracies in in-game recommended quality presets.
SteamNew Hero - Medjaynew contentMilestoneIntroducing Medjay, a new hero with unique dual utility feats and fighting styles.
SteamOrochi Camera Shake Fixbug fixFixed camera shake issue during specific attack sequences for Orochi.
Steam - 5 eventsOption to Disable Crossplayui ux
Players will have the option to opt out of Crossplay in the Settings Menu under the new 'Online' option.
SteamIntroduction of Crossplay Phase 1new contentMilestoneCrossplay will be enabled for matchmaking in PVP and PVE modes, unifying player pools across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
SteamCrossplay ExclusionsgameplayCrossplay will not include Campaign Mode, Training Mode, Custom Match, Arcade Mode, and Rank Mode.
SteamMatchmaking System ResetgameplayPlayer skill ratings will be reset to accommodate the new unified player pools for balanced matchmaking.
SteamVoice Chat Disabled for Crossplay MatchesgameplayIn-game voice chat will be disabled for all Crossplay matches due to technical constraints.
Steam - 11 eventsOngoing Hero Balancing and Fight System Improvementsgameplay
Continued work on hero balancing and fight system improvements to enhance gameplay experience.
SteamOutlanders as Non-Traditional FactiongameplayThe Outlanders are not considered a traditional faction and will not participate in the Faction War.
SteamIntroduction of Outlandersnew contentMilestoneA new group of heroes called the Outlanders will be introduced, impacting the world of Heathmoor.
SteamExpansion of Competitive SceneotherPlans to continue supporting and expanding the competitive scene, including the Dominion Series.
SteamNew Hero: Piratenew contentMilestoneThe first new hero from the Outlanders, the Pirate, will be introduced with unique relics and combat styles.
SteamYear 6: Lost Horizons Announcementnew contentMilestoneFor Honor will return with Year 6: Lost Horizons starting March 17th, featuring new content and heroes.
SteamIntroduction of the Outlandersnew contentMilestoneThe Outlanders are a new group of heroes introduced in Year 5 Season 4, starting with the Pirate.
SteamOutlanders Emblemnew contentThe Outlanders have their own emblem featuring a compass, sextant, and dagger.
SteamCultural Diversity ExpansiongameplayThe introduction of the Outlanders allows for greater cultural diversity and storytelling opportunities in For Honor.
SteamHero Skins Customization Optionnew contentA new customization option called Hero Skins will be added, allowing players to change the appearance of their heroes.
SteamNew Hero: The Piratenew contentMilestoneThe first hero of the Outlanders group, the Pirate, is introduced to defend their loot and treasures.
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