What changed in FOR HONOR™ in 2024

96 updates · 10 main milestones · Feb 1, 2024 to Dec 5, 2024

  1. 2 events
    New Hero Skin: General Zhinew content

    Introducing General Zhi, a new hero skin bearing the legendary Starfall Sword.

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    New Battle Pass Availablenew content

    The latest Battle Pass features 100 tiers of rewards to enhance gameplay.

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  2. 18 events
    Black Prior's Fervoris Set Color Application Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where colors and patterns weren't applied correctly on Black Prior's Fervoris set.

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    Sohei Soul Tetsubo Revenge Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug where Soul Tetsubo fed revenge as if it was a Bash attack.

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    Aramusha Ring the Bell Target Swapbalance change

    Ring the Bell can now be target swapped, allowing better attack mixing.

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    Ocelotl Skull Smash Chain on Miss Removalbalance change

    Skull Smash no longer chains on miss, making it more commitful in most scenarios.

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    Throw Victims Invulnerability to Guard Breakbalance change

    Throw victims are now fully invulnerable to Guard Break for the duration of the throw.

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    Conqueror Side Dodge Shield Bash Buffbalance changeMilestone

    Side Dodge Shield Bash now has extra side movement and invulnerability increased during the attack.

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    Orochi Storm Rush Undodgeable Changebalance change

    Storm Rush is no longer Undodgeable when performed from the Right or Left stances.

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    Warden's Radiavi Chest Paint Patterns Centering Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where paint patterns weren't centered on Warden's Radiavi Chest Standard and Back.

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    Conqueror's Porete Chest Pattern Centering Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Conqueror's Porete Chest patterns and symbols weren't centered.

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    Shaman Dodge Attack Timing Buffbalance change

    Shaman's Front and Back Dodge attacks now activate faster.

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    Year 8 Season 3 Battle Passnew content

    Launch of the new Battle Pass with 100 tiers of rewards.

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    Sohei's Daishi Alternate Chest Color Inconsistency Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue with color application inconsistency on Sohei's Daishi Alternate Chest strips.

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    Kyoshin Weapon Trajectories Adjustedbalance change

    Weapon trajectories adjusted to better match weapon visuals for various attacks.

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    Varangian Guard Weapon Trajectories Adjustedbalance change

    Weapon trajectories adjusted to better match weapon visuals and hit external opponents.

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    Varangian Guard Chain Link Timing Adjustmentbalance change

    Chain Link timing from Opener Light attacks to Finisher Light attacks increased to 300ms.

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    New Destiny 2-Inspired Hero Skinsnew content

    Introducing a pair of skins inspired by Destiny 2, featuring the Violet King and Crucible Lord.

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    Hitokiri Weapon Trajectories Adjustedbalance change

    Weapon trajectories adjusted to better match weapon visuals for several attacks.

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    Lawbringer Side Dodge Shove Buffbalance changeMilestone

    Side Dodge Shove now has extra side movement and invulnerability increased during the attack.

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  3. 9 events
    New Seasonal Event: A Song For Gudmundrnew content

    A new seasonal event launching with the new season.

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    Lawbringer Kit Updatesbalance change

    Updates to Lawbringer's kit for better balance.

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    Feats Role and Effectiveness Changesbalance change

    Changes to feats to better define their roles and effectiveness.

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    New Converted Map: Viking Villagenew content

    A new converted map for Dominion, Viking Village, adds a fresh environment for players.

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    Warden Feats Revisited in Testing Groundsbalance changeMilestone

    Key changes to Warden's feats including Death Toll, Enfeeble, Total Recovery, and Trebuchet.

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    Centurion and Peacekeeper Adjustmentsbalance change

    Adjustments made to Centurion and Peacekeeper to improve gameplay experience.

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    New Hero Skin: Gudmundr the Greatnew content

    Introducing Gudmundr the Great, a new hero skin for Warlord, available for $11.99 USD or 25,000 steel.

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    Free Event Pass Launchingseasonal event

    A free event pass launching with the new season.

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    New Battle Pass & Legacy Pass for Y4S3new content

    Introduction of a new Battle Pass and Legacy Pass packed with rewards.

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  4. 30 events
    Varangian Throws Wallsplat Timing Adjustedbalance change

    Throws now wallsplat from 700ms to 1500ms (was 1000ms to 1500ms).

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    Kyoshin's Shisei Chest Color Application Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where color does not get applied on the upper portion of standards of Kyoshin's Shisei Chest.

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    Warden's Radiavi Chest Paint Pattern Centering Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where paint patterns weren't centered on Warden's Radiavi Chest.

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    Launch of Event Pass: Seven Weapon Masternew contentMilestone

    A limited-time event pass celebrating the new hero with exclusive rewards.

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    Cathedral Map Death Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Heroes could die in Cathedral when running from capture zone C to capture zone B under certain conditions.

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    Afeera Sound Playback Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Afeera would sometimes fail to play sounds.

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    Jiang Jun Sifu's Poise Timing Adjustedbalance change

    Can now enter Sifu's Poise at the same timing as Dodge is allowed during recoveries on hit.

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    Introduction of New Hero: Soheinew contentMilestone

    Sohei comes with seven weapons and unique abilities, available for purchase or unlock in-game.

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    Orochi Heavy Finishers Forward Movement Reducedbalance change

    Heavy Finishers now have less forward movement.

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    Photo Mode Addednew content

    A Photo Mode is now available in the Barracks' Hero Overview and in-game, offering filters, frames, and settings.

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    Warden's Corporis Chest Paint Pattern Centering Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where paint patterns weren't centered on Warden's Corporis Chest.

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    Orochi Side Heavy Finishers Trajectory Reducedbalance change

    Side Heavy Finishers now have smaller weapon trajectories to better match their weapon.

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    Berserker Moveset Page Correctionbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Berserker's Moveset Page showed incorrect properties on Head Slicer.

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    Fixed Feinting Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Feinting on the last possible frame caused a Feint of next inputted attack.

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    Patch Notes for Various Heroesbalance changeMilestone

    Updates and enhancements for Orochi, Lawbringer, Warmonger, Berserker, Varangian Guard, and Jiang Jun.

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    Orochi Zephyr Slash Enhancement Removedbalance change

    Zephyr Slash is no longer enhanced, including on off-target opponents.

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    Orochi Top Heavy Finisher Damage Reducedbalance change

    Top Heavy Finisher now deals 30 damage (down from 32).

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    Lawbringer Zone Attack and Make Way Damage Increasedbalance change

    Zone Attack and Make Way now deal 16 damage (up from 15).

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    New Feature: Photo-Modenew content

    Players can capture in-game moments with camera control and visual effects.

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    Lawbringer's Magnanimus Helm Paint Pattern Alignment Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue with paint patterns alignment on Lawbringer's Magnanimus Helm.

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    Warmonger Front Dodge Timing Adjustedbalance change

    Preying Claw can now be performed from 100ms to 500ms after a Front Dodge (was 300ms to 500ms).

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    Free Week Eventseasonal event

    Experience all new features for free from July 25th to August 1st.

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    Berserker Chain Link Timing Adjustedbalance change

    Chain Link timing between Zone Attack and Chained Light attack when buffered is now 266ms (was 100ms).

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    Lawbringer Impaling Riposte and Charge Damage Increasedbalance change

    Impaling Riposte and Impaling Charge now deal 3 damage (up from 1).

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    Beachhead Map Out-of-World Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Heroes could go out-of-world on Beachhead map at the wooden ramp to capture zone A.

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    Hitokiri Body Type 2 Customization Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue with Hitokiri Body Type 2's Miyoshino Chest laces area.

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    Valkyrie's Pra Chest Display Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue with Valkyrie's Pra Chest incorrectly showing the upper part of the Fulla Chest.

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    Orochi Chain Link Timing Slowedbalance change

    Chain Link Timing from Dust Devil to Heavy Finishers is now 100ms slower at a minimum.

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    Gladiator's Acuminis Chest Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue on Gladiator's Acuminis Chest.

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    Lawbringer Top Heavy Opener Damage Increasedbalance change

    Top Heavy Opener now deals 23 damage (up from 20).

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  5. 22 events
    Shinobi Damage Correctionbalance change

    Opener lights now deal 10 damage (down from 12) and Zone Attack 2nd hit now deals 4 damage (down from 6).

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    ECO Mode Addedperformance

    New ECO Mode on Current Gen Consoles to save energy by reducing framerate and graphics.

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    Orochi Damage Reductionsbalance change

    Zone Attack, Side Heavy Finishers, and Storm Rush damage reduced.

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    Free Event Pass: For the Creednew content

    A free Event Pass with exclusive rewards will be available from April 25th to May 16th.

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    Converted Map: Cathedralnew content

    War has come to Cathedral with new Capture Zones A and C added, and modifications for optimal pathing.

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    Warden's Zone Attack Animation Fixbug fix

    Fixed frame skipping in Warden's Zone Attack animation.

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    New Ezio Auditore Hero Skin for Peacekeepernew contentMilestone

    The Peacekeeper can now be customized to look, move, and sound like Ezio Auditore, featuring an exclusive drop attack.

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    Backstepping Superior Block Lights Adjustmentbalance change

    Neutral Light attacks for several heroes can no longer be backstepped.

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    Berserker Damage Adjustmentsbalance change

    Slight reductions in damage for various Heavy and Light attacks.

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    Hitokiri Heavy Opener Guardbreak Vulnerabilitybalance change

    Minimum Guardbreak Vulnerability for Heavy Openers increased to 433ms.

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    Varangian Improvementsbalance change

    Adjustments to attack stance, target swapping, and throw mechanics.

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    Implementation of Eco Modequality of life

    Introduction of 'Eco Mode' to enhance gameplay experience.

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    Highlander Reintegrationbalance change

    Changes related to the reintegration of the Highlander character.

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    Highlander Execution Issues Fixedbug fix

    Fixed clipping issues with Highlander's execution animations.

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    Warden Shoulder Bash Followupsbalance change

    All Shoulder Bash followups now gain Uninterruptible Stance at 100ms with new unique animations.

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    Highlander Offensive Form Changesbalance change

    Changes include faster entry into Offensive Form and adjustments to Heavy Attacks and Guardbreak vulnerabilities.

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    Viking Village Wall Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused players to pass through a wall.

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    New Converted Map: Cathedralnew content

    A new converted map named 'Cathedral' will be available.

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    Highlander ReworkgameplayMilestone

    Rework includes improvements to Offensive and Defensive Forms, new Dodge attack, and various adjustments.

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    Return of 'For the Creed' Eventseasonal event

    The Assassin's Creed event 'For the Creed' is returning with the game mode 'Assassini E Templari'.

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    General Bug Fixesbug fix

    Fixed various issues including incorrect weapons for minions and visual bugs.

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    Afeera Heavy Damage Reductionbalance change

    Top and Right Heavy after melee attacks now deal 16 damage (down from 18).

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  6. 1 event
    April Fool's Switcheroo Eventseasonal event

    Join the wacky body swap event 'Switcheroo' where all heroes will be confused.

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  7. 3 events
    Battle Bundle Updatenew content

    The Battle Bundle will now include two passes and a 20% Battle Pass Boost.

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    Legacy Pass Introductionnew content

    The Legacy Pass will allow players to access previous battle passes in chronological order.

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    Converted Maps in Year 8new content

    Two non-Dominion maps will be converted into Dominion maps throughout Year 8.

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  8. 8 events
    Reputation Level Increase to 80gameplay

    Reputation level cap increased from 70 to 80, introducing new rewards.

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    Arcade Mode Free for All Playersnew content

    Arcade mode will be available for all players starting March 14th, featuring weekly quests.

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    Testing Grounds Openinggameplay

    Testing Grounds will open on March 21st to test new anti-gank tech.

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    Legacy Pass Introductionnew content

    Older battle passes will be available for new players in Year 8.

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    Throwback Event: Rite of Championsseasonal event

    Taking place from April 11th to April 18th.

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    New Warden Hero Skin: The Unsung Knightnew content

    Available March 14th for 25,000 steel, inspired by the Warden's cinematic story.

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    Converted Dominion Map: Cathedralnew content

    Cathedral will be converted into a Dominion map in Y8S1 TU2.

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    New Limited Time Game Mode: Last Hero Standingnew contentMilestone

    A 1v1v1 free for all mode available from March 14th to April 4th with a free event pass.

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  9. 3 events
    Introduction of Varangian Guard Heronew contentMilestone

    A new Hero, the Varangian Guard, will be available for purchase starting February 1st.

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    Free Event Pass: Varangian Guard's Pledgenew content

    A free Event Pass will be available from February 1st to February 22nd, featuring exclusive rewards.

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    New Armor Variationsnew content

    New Armor Variations will be introduced in Year 7, Season 4's Title Update 2.

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