What changed in FOR HONOR™ in 2024
96 updates · 10 main milestones · Feb 1, 2024 to Dec 5, 2024
- 18 eventsBlack 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.
SteamSohei Soul Tetsubo Revenge Bug Fixbug fixFixed a bug where Soul Tetsubo fed revenge as if it was a Bash attack.
SteamAramusha Ring the Bell Target Swapbalance changeRing the Bell can now be target swapped, allowing better attack mixing.
SteamOcelotl Skull Smash Chain on Miss Removalbalance changeSkull Smash no longer chains on miss, making it more commitful in most scenarios.
SteamThrow Victims Invulnerability to Guard Breakbalance changeThrow victims are now fully invulnerable to Guard Break for the duration of the throw.
SteamConqueror Side Dodge Shield Bash Buffbalance changeMilestoneSide Dodge Shield Bash now has extra side movement and invulnerability increased during the attack.
SteamOrochi Storm Rush Undodgeable Changebalance changeStorm Rush is no longer Undodgeable when performed from the Right or Left stances.
SteamWarden's Radiavi Chest Paint Patterns Centering Fixbug fixFixed an issue where paint patterns weren't centered on Warden's Radiavi Chest Standard and Back.
SteamConqueror's Porete Chest Pattern Centering Fixbug fixFixed an issue where the Conqueror's Porete Chest patterns and symbols weren't centered.
SteamShaman Dodge Attack Timing Buffbalance changeShaman's Front and Back Dodge attacks now activate faster.
SteamSohei's Daishi Alternate Chest Color Inconsistency Fixbug fixFixed an issue with color application inconsistency on Sohei's Daishi Alternate Chest strips.
SteamKyoshin Weapon Trajectories Adjustedbalance changeWeapon trajectories adjusted to better match weapon visuals for various attacks.
SteamVarangian Guard Weapon Trajectories Adjustedbalance changeWeapon trajectories adjusted to better match weapon visuals and hit external opponents.
SteamVarangian Guard Chain Link Timing Adjustmentbalance changeChain Link timing from Opener Light attacks to Finisher Light attacks increased to 300ms.
SteamNew Destiny 2-Inspired Hero Skinsnew contentIntroducing a pair of skins inspired by Destiny 2, featuring the Violet King and Crucible Lord.
SteamHitokiri Weapon Trajectories Adjustedbalance changeWeapon trajectories adjusted to better match weapon visuals for several attacks.
SteamLawbringer Side Dodge Shove Buffbalance changeMilestoneSide Dodge Shove now has extra side movement and invulnerability increased during the attack.
Steam - 9 eventsNew Seasonal Event: A Song For Gudmundrnew content
A new seasonal event launching with the new season.
SteamFeats Role and Effectiveness Changesbalance changeChanges to feats to better define their roles and effectiveness.
SteamNew Converted Map: Viking Villagenew contentA new converted map for Dominion, Viking Village, adds a fresh environment for players.
SteamWarden Feats Revisited in Testing Groundsbalance changeMilestoneKey changes to Warden's feats including Death Toll, Enfeeble, Total Recovery, and Trebuchet.
SteamCenturion and Peacekeeper Adjustmentsbalance changeAdjustments made to Centurion and Peacekeeper to improve gameplay experience.
SteamNew Hero Skin: Gudmundr the Greatnew contentIntroducing Gudmundr the Great, a new hero skin for Warlord, available for $11.99 USD or 25,000 steel.
SteamNew Battle Pass & Legacy Pass for Y4S3new contentIntroduction of a new Battle Pass and Legacy Pass packed with rewards.
Steam - 30 eventsVarangian Throws Wallsplat Timing Adjustedbalance change
Throws now wallsplat from 700ms to 1500ms (was 1000ms to 1500ms).
SteamKyoshin's Shisei Chest Color Application Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where color does not get applied on the upper portion of standards of Kyoshin's Shisei Chest.
SteamWarden's Radiavi Chest Paint Pattern Centering Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where paint patterns weren't centered on Warden's Radiavi Chest.
SteamLaunch of Event Pass: Seven Weapon Masternew contentMilestoneA limited-time event pass celebrating the new hero with exclusive rewards.
SteamCathedral Map Death Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where Heroes could die in Cathedral when running from capture zone C to capture zone B under certain conditions.
SteamAfeera Sound Playback Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where Afeera would sometimes fail to play sounds.
SteamJiang Jun Sifu's Poise Timing Adjustedbalance changeCan now enter Sifu's Poise at the same timing as Dodge is allowed during recoveries on hit.
SteamIntroduction of New Hero: Soheinew contentMilestoneSohei comes with seven weapons and unique abilities, available for purchase or unlock in-game.
SteamOrochi Heavy Finishers Forward Movement Reducedbalance changeHeavy Finishers now have less forward movement.
SteamPhoto Mode Addednew contentA Photo Mode is now available in the Barracks' Hero Overview and in-game, offering filters, frames, and settings.
SteamWarden's Corporis Chest Paint Pattern Centering Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where paint patterns weren't centered on Warden's Corporis Chest.
SteamOrochi Side Heavy Finishers Trajectory Reducedbalance changeSide Heavy Finishers now have smaller weapon trajectories to better match their weapon.
SteamBerserker Moveset Page Correctionbug fixFixed an issue where Berserker's Moveset Page showed incorrect properties on Head Slicer.
SteamFixed Feinting Issuebug fixFixed an issue where Feinting on the last possible frame caused a Feint of next inputted attack.
SteamPatch Notes for Various Heroesbalance changeMilestoneUpdates and enhancements for Orochi, Lawbringer, Warmonger, Berserker, Varangian Guard, and Jiang Jun.
SteamOrochi Zephyr Slash Enhancement Removedbalance changeZephyr Slash is no longer enhanced, including on off-target opponents.
SteamOrochi Top Heavy Finisher Damage Reducedbalance changeTop Heavy Finisher now deals 30 damage (down from 32).
SteamLawbringer Zone Attack and Make Way Damage Increasedbalance changeZone Attack and Make Way now deal 16 damage (up from 15).
SteamNew Feature: Photo-Modenew contentPlayers can capture in-game moments with camera control and visual effects.
SteamLawbringer's Magnanimus Helm Paint Pattern Alignment Fixedbug fixFixed an issue with paint patterns alignment on Lawbringer's Magnanimus Helm.
SteamWarmonger Front Dodge Timing Adjustedbalance changePreying Claw can now be performed from 100ms to 500ms after a Front Dodge (was 300ms to 500ms).
SteamFree Week Eventseasonal eventExperience all new features for free from July 25th to August 1st.
SteamBerserker Chain Link Timing Adjustedbalance changeChain Link timing between Zone Attack and Chained Light attack when buffered is now 266ms (was 100ms).
SteamLawbringer Impaling Riposte and Charge Damage Increasedbalance changeImpaling Riposte and Impaling Charge now deal 3 damage (up from 1).
SteamBeachhead Map Out-of-World Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where Heroes could go out-of-world on Beachhead map at the wooden ramp to capture zone A.
SteamHitokiri Body Type 2 Customization Fixbug fixFixed an issue with Hitokiri Body Type 2's Miyoshino Chest laces area.
SteamValkyrie's Pra Chest Display Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue with Valkyrie's Pra Chest incorrectly showing the upper part of the Fulla Chest.
SteamOrochi Chain Link Timing Slowedbalance changeChain Link Timing from Dust Devil to Heavy Finishers is now 100ms slower at a minimum.
SteamLawbringer Top Heavy Opener Damage Increasedbalance changeTop Heavy Opener now deals 23 damage (up from 20).
Steam - 22 eventsShinobi Damage Correctionbalance change
Opener lights now deal 10 damage (down from 12) and Zone Attack 2nd hit now deals 4 damage (down from 6).
SteamECO Mode AddedperformanceNew ECO Mode on Current Gen Consoles to save energy by reducing framerate and graphics.
SteamOrochi Damage Reductionsbalance changeZone Attack, Side Heavy Finishers, and Storm Rush damage reduced.
SteamFree Event Pass: For the Creednew contentA free Event Pass with exclusive rewards will be available from April 25th to May 16th.
SteamConverted Map: Cathedralnew contentWar has come to Cathedral with new Capture Zones A and C added, and modifications for optimal pathing.
SteamWarden's Zone Attack Animation Fixbug fixFixed frame skipping in Warden's Zone Attack animation.
SteamNew Ezio Auditore Hero Skin for Peacekeepernew contentMilestoneThe Peacekeeper can now be customized to look, move, and sound like Ezio Auditore, featuring an exclusive drop attack.
SteamBackstepping Superior Block Lights Adjustmentbalance changeNeutral Light attacks for several heroes can no longer be backstepped.
SteamBerserker Damage Adjustmentsbalance changeSlight reductions in damage for various Heavy and Light attacks.
SteamHitokiri Heavy Opener Guardbreak Vulnerabilitybalance changeMinimum Guardbreak Vulnerability for Heavy Openers increased to 433ms.
SteamVarangian Improvementsbalance changeAdjustments to attack stance, target swapping, and throw mechanics.
SteamImplementation of Eco Modequality of lifeIntroduction of 'Eco Mode' to enhance gameplay experience.
SteamHighlander Reintegrationbalance changeChanges related to the reintegration of the Highlander character.
SteamHighlander Execution Issues Fixedbug fixFixed clipping issues with Highlander's execution animations.
SteamWarden Shoulder Bash Followupsbalance changeAll Shoulder Bash followups now gain Uninterruptible Stance at 100ms with new unique animations.
SteamHighlander Offensive Form Changesbalance changeChanges include faster entry into Offensive Form and adjustments to Heavy Attacks and Guardbreak vulnerabilities.
SteamViking Village Wall Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that caused players to pass through a wall.
SteamNew Converted Map: Cathedralnew contentA new converted map named 'Cathedral' will be available.
SteamHighlander ReworkgameplayMilestoneRework includes improvements to Offensive and Defensive Forms, new Dodge attack, and various adjustments.
SteamReturn of 'For the Creed' Eventseasonal eventThe Assassin's Creed event 'For the Creed' is returning with the game mode 'Assassini E Templari'.
SteamGeneral Bug Fixesbug fixFixed various issues including incorrect weapons for minions and visual bugs.
SteamAfeera Heavy Damage Reductionbalance changeTop and Right Heavy after melee attacks now deal 16 damage (down from 18).
Steam - 1 eventApril Fool's Switcheroo Eventseasonal event
Join the wacky body swap event 'Switcheroo' where all heroes will be confused.
Steam - 3 eventsBattle Bundle Updatenew content
The Battle Bundle will now include two passes and a 20% Battle Pass Boost.
SteamLegacy Pass Introductionnew contentThe Legacy Pass will allow players to access previous battle passes in chronological order.
SteamConverted Maps in Year 8new contentTwo non-Dominion maps will be converted into Dominion maps throughout Year 8.
Steam - 8 eventsReputation Level Increase to 80gameplay
Reputation level cap increased from 70 to 80, introducing new rewards.
SteamArcade Mode Free for All Playersnew contentArcade mode will be available for all players starting March 14th, featuring weekly quests.
SteamTesting Grounds OpeninggameplayTesting Grounds will open on March 21st to test new anti-gank tech.
SteamLegacy Pass Introductionnew contentOlder battle passes will be available for new players in Year 8.
SteamNew Warden Hero Skin: The Unsung Knightnew contentAvailable March 14th for 25,000 steel, inspired by the Warden's cinematic story.
SteamConverted Dominion Map: Cathedralnew contentCathedral will be converted into a Dominion map in Y8S1 TU2.
SteamNew Limited Time Game Mode: Last Hero Standingnew contentMilestoneA 1v1v1 free for all mode available from March 14th to April 4th with a free event pass.
Steam - 3 eventsIntroduction of Varangian Guard Heronew contentMilestone
A new Hero, the Varangian Guard, will be available for purchase starting February 1st.
SteamFree Event Pass: Varangian Guard's Pledgenew contentA free Event Pass will be available from February 1st to February 22nd, featuring exclusive rewards.
SteamNew Armor Variationsnew contentNew Armor Variations will be introduced in Year 7, Season 4's Title Update 2.
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