What changed in FOR HONOR™ in 2026

Weekly Hero Fests offering unique executions and XP bonuses for selected heroes.

A Halloween event featuring Endless March and Spooky Slasher game modes with unique rewards.

Experience a season where fear reigns, the nights grow darker, and no one escapes the hunt.

Fight to climb the ranks from Bronze to Grand Master in a competitive environment.

Summary of balancing changes including revenge decay update and reworks for several heroes.

A new skin featuring the Keeper of Chains with customization options and visual effects.

Unlock up to 200 tiers of rewards, including weapons and customization items.

Sign-ups for the second tournament opening next weekend, featuring 1V1 and 4V4 Dominion formats.

New Battle Pass inspired by the Keeper of Chains narrative and a Legacy Pass bringing back older content.

A Hero skin for the Conqueror Hero with special light effects and additional rewards.

Resolved an issue with the Pistol Blast for the Pirate character.

New armor variations with golden engravings and colorful patterns for Samourai Heroes.

Dominion mode added to Ranked with a new competitive system and unique rewards.

A week-long event featuring specific Heroes unlocked for all players with double XP and new executions.

Limited-time event running from July 23 to August 6, featuring core Dominion rules without Gear Perks.

The Metal Trials event runs from August 13 to September 3, featuring waves of enemies and the chance to earn the Black Armor Set.

A new hero named Arakure has been introduced, characterized by her chaotic fighting style and backstory.

Arakure, a new Assassin hero from the Samurai faction, will be available on July 23.

A limited-time PvE game mode where players face waves of enemies for rewards, lasting three weeks.

The Sohei rises in vengeance as the new season begins.

100 tiers of rewards for all heroes available during Y10S2.

Includes 100 tiers of rewards plus 25 tiers of progression for the Battle and Legacy Passes.

Arena of Echoes TU1 map realization joins matchmaking for a limited time.

Stamina drain for holding Bulwark Stance reduced to 3.5/s (down from 5/s).

Fear and Fury Stance can now be cancelled into a dodge at 300ms; Zone Attack Guardbreak Vulnerability increased.

Pinning projectiles now provide damage reduction appropriately and allow landing an extra attack unless in 2nd hit-stun.

Highlander's health increased to 130 (up from 125) and sprint speed increased by 8%.

Eagle's Talons damage reduced to 28 (down from 30).

Lawbringer's damage on various attacks reduced; Impaling Riposte is now feintable.

Berserker's health increased to 130 (up from 125).

Zone Attack can now cancel its recovery into a dodge at 200ms.

Hitokiri's health increased to 130 (up from 125) and Sankotsu gains more forward movement.

Dodge timing for Gravity's Pull and Speeding Comet increased to 400ms before the hit.

New Feats added focusing on Bleed; Dagger Cancel is now Unblockable when performed off a Top Heavy attack.

Boleadoras now respect hit-stun rules.

Guaranteed Pistol Blast damage reduced; Walk the Plank damage reduced.

Kensei's sprint speed increased by 8%.

Zone Attack (2nd hit) now costs 10 Stamina and applies Bleed that stacks.

Lion's Pounce can now be interrupted on block; Stamina drain for Indomitable Stance reduced to 2/s (down from 5/s).

New Tier 1 Feat - Amplified Roar, Tier 2 Feat - Eagle's Windfall, Tier 3 Feat - Vainglorious Pugio, Tier 4 Feat - Refined Phalanx added.

Sprint speed of Conqueror, Kensei, Highlander, and Sohei increased by ~8%.

Serpent Smite gains Uninterruptible Stance at 500ms; Hamarr Slam damage reduced to 28 (down from 30).

The Assassini e Templari game mode returns from April 23rd to May 14th, based on modified Dominion rules.

Three new Hero Skins: Eivor Wolf‑Kissed, Naoe the Swift, and Yasuke the Brave, featuring custom audio and signature drop attacks.

A new balance rework will go live with TU2, adjusting hero performance and combat systems.

The beloved For the Creed event returns as a limited-time event, running from April 23rd to May 14th.

Limited-time event running from April 23 to May 14, inviting players to reconnect with legendary heroes.

Players can unlock Assassin’s Creed themed rewards and a Free Event Pass during the event.

Shinobi Hero Trial allows the hero to be played for free from April 23rd to April 30th.

100 Tiers of rewards for all heroes, including new weapons and effects, available during Y10S1 only.

Three new Assassin’s Creed themed executions: Naoe’s Vengeance, Yasuke’s Oath, and Eivor’s Ardor.

Three new Assassin’s Creed Hero Skins: Naoe the Swift for Shinobi, Yasuke the Brave for Shugoki, and Eivor Wolf-Kissed for Berserker.

New bundles include Assassin’s Creed Shadows bundle and Assassin’s Creed Ultimate bundle with exclusive content.

Temporary leaderboards for event game modes to track player performance.

New options for equipping patterns, symbols, and copying loadouts.

Bounty Hunter healing decreased from 20 to 16.

Inventory limit increased to 120 to enhance customization options.

Players can now purchase a full outfit directly from an outfit item's page.

Players can now copy an existing loadout directly to another slot.

Players can now track their performance in Events and Ranked, compete with friends, and see community standings.

Kaze Stance entry stamina cost reduced from 10 to 6; now costs 5 stamina/second after being held for 1 second.

Fatal Swirl stamina cost reduced from 60 to 20.

Includes 100 Tiers of rewards plus 25 Tiers of progression for the Battle and Legacy Passes.

Damage adjustments made to both Staff and Axe versions of Astral Manifestation.

Various damage adjustments to Hitokiri's attacks.

Hamarr Slam damage decreased from 32 to 30.

The Arena of Echoes event runs from March 12 to April 2.

Heavy finishers are now undodgeable; cooldowns for feats adjusted.

Players can unlock rewards through gameplay or daily orders during the event.

The time has come to rise and fight for the promise of Glory.

Introducing a new skin for Gryphon with a voice over rework and unique visual effects.

Javelin damage decreased from 50 to 40.

Inventory size limit increased from 60 to 120 items.

New Battle Pass with aesthetic rewards and a Legacy Pass bringing back old content.

Horizon Spin stamina cost reduced from 40 to 20.

Lower stamina cost on entry for defensive stances, but drain stamina after being held for 1 second.

Flaming Arrow damage decreased from 20+40 fire damage to 10+40 fire damage.

Boleadoras damage decreased from 25 to 20.

100 Tiers of rewards for all heroes, including new weapons and effects.

Dodge attacks now have Unblockable and Uninterruptible stance.

Players can achieve reputation 100 and receive the exclusive execution 'Look at my trophy'.

Neptune's Wrath damage decreased from 50 to 40.

Deadly Feint is now Undodgeable when performed in Top Stance.

Chain Heavies damage increased from 25 to 26.

Gryphon takes on a new mantle as The Scorching Herald with fiery griffon-shaped armor.

Various damage adjustments made to Sohei's sprint attacks.

Multiple adjustments to Juren's kit for balance.

Zone attack stamina costs reduced for both hits.

Zone attack stamina costs reduced; forward movement adjusted.

New option in Spectator Mode that automatically selects the most interesting fighter to watch.

Full Block Stance entry stamina cost reduced from 10 to 6; now costs 5 stamina/second after being held for 1 second.

Bulwark Stance entry stamina cost reduced from 10 to 6; now costs 5 stamina/second after being held for 1 second.

A new mode allowing three teams of two to fight iconic characters from the campaign.

New button in customization sections to apply chosen customizations to all areas.

Last Laugh damage range adjusted from 25-150 to 20-140.

Longbow damage decreased from 50 to 40.

New emotes that continue playing while moving.

Umbral Shelter shield amount per pulse reduced from 50 to 20; shield duration now infinite.

Celebration of the 10th anniversary with the launch of Cycle of War on March 12.

Extensive rework of various heroes and feats for better game balance.

A new mode available until February 12th, designed for players to learn and master war tactics.

Offers 100 tiers of exquisite rewards for all heroes, available during Y9S4 only.

Includes 100 tiers of rewards plus 25 tiers of progression for the Battle and Legacy Passes.

Meet Juren, the new name for Chaos, featuring ruthless feats and unpredictable power.