What changed in Paladins® in 2021
256 updates · 33 main milestones · Jan 11, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
- 3 eventsChampion Teasers for Upcoming Championnew content
Teasers for the next Champion will be revealed near the end of the week.
SteamNew Year Ruckus Eventnew contentPlayers can obtain the New Year Ruckus avatar by playing any 2 (non-bot) games of the same mode.
SteamNew Year Weekend Limited Time Modeseasonal eventAll champions are available for selection; duplicates are allowed.
Steam - 1 eventWeekly Champion Rotationgameplay
Rotates every Wednesday at 4AM ET, featuring Azaan, Tyra, Talus, and Grohk.
Steam - 1 event
- 1 eventChristmas Grover Avatar Releaseseasonal event
Christmas Grover avatar goes live on December 19th at 4AM EST.
Steam - 1 eventKwanzaa Grover Avatar Releaseseasonal event
Kwanzaa Grover avatar goes live on December 18th at 4AM EST.
Steam - 3 eventsWeekly Champion Rotationgameplay
Champions rotating every Wednesday at 4AM EST: Terminus, Tiberius, Moji, Corvus.
SteamFestive Avatar Weekendseasonal eventPlayers can unlock Grover holiday avatars by playing 2 non-bot games in a row. Event ends on December 20th.
SteamInfinite Loading Screen Bug Investigationbug fixPlayers experiencing an infinite loading screen issue after the last hotfix. QA team is investigating.
Steam - 1 eventWeekly Champion Rotationgameplay
Champions rotating this week include Terminus, Tiberius, Maeve, and Ying.
Steam - 2 eventsSnuggle Up Maeve Avatar Eventseasonal event
Players can earn the Snuggle Up Avatar by playing 2 non-bot games in a row from December 3rd to December 6th.
SteamLimited Time Mode – Believe Itseasonal eventA special mode featuring Kogas with increased movement speed and Vatus with increased projectile speed, live from December 3rd to December 6th.
Steam - 1 eventLimited Time Mode - Wildfireseasonal event
Use Tyra, Fernando, or Drogoz to burn out the spirits of the sacred forest with reduced cooldowns and increased healing.
Steam - 1 eventWeekly Champion Rotationgameplay
This week's champions include Barik, Sha Lin, Vora, and Grover.
Steam - 1 eventThemed Fan Art Friday - Azaanother
Submit your Azaan fan art on social media for a chance to be featured.
Steam - 2 events2022 Valentine's Day Avatar Submission Programseasonal event
Open submissions for fan art to be turned into Avatars for the Valentine's Day update.
SteamCommunity Creator Recognitionquality of lifeSelected submissions will receive a 'Community Creator' spray and title along with in-game Avatar codes.
Steam - 3 eventsBuy All option for Dark Depths Event Passshop
Players can purchase a Buy All option to unlock all content in the Dark Depths Event Pass instantly.
SteamLaunch of Dark Depths Event Passseasonal eventMilestoneThe Dark Depths Event Pass features Tyra and Saati, offering 24 levels of rewards.
SteamIntroduction of Azaan the Eternal Championnew contentMilestoneAzaan, the final Champion release for 2021, is introduced with unique abilities and lore.
Steam - 5 eventsLimited Time Mode – All Day Azaanseasonal event
A special mode featuring Azaan, live from November 12th to November 15th.
Steam2X Champion XP Weekendseasonal eventA weekend event to earn double Champion XP, live from November 12th to November 15th.
SteamWeekly Champion RotationgameplayWeekly rotation of champions including Barik, Sha Lin, Evie, and Furia.
SteamIntroduction of Azaan, the Eternalnew contentMilestoneAzaan, the Eternal, will be launched as part of the Absolution Update.
SteamDark Depths Event Passnew contentMilestoneThe Dark Depths Event Pass will be introduced in the upcoming update.
Steam - 2 events
- 1 eventWeekly Champion Rotationgameplay
Champions rotating every Wednesday at 4AM ET: Khan, Strix, Buck, Io.
Steam - 3 eventsCommunity Avatars Availablenew content
Second set of Community Avatars for 2021 can now be earned during the event.
SteamHallowed Realmtober Event Launchseasonal eventParticipate in the Hallowed Realmtober event to earn chest rolls by playing consecutive games.
SteamA Very Hallowed Realmtoberseasonal eventDetails on how to get the Hallowed and Autumn Community Avatars from now until the end of October.
Steam - 1 event
- 3 eventsNew Teasers for Upcoming Champion and Event Passnew content
Teasers for the upcoming Champion and next Event Pass theme will be released on social media.
SteamWeekly Champion RotationgameplayThe champion rotation includes Atlas, Dredge, Skye, and Mal’Damba, rotating every Wednesday.
SteamLimited Time Mode - Hide and Seekseasonal eventMilestoneA new mode where stealth isn't consumed and weapon shots deal 100% more damage. Available from October 8th to October 11th.
Steam - 1 eventFall 2021 Refer-a-Friend Eventseasonal event
Limited time promotion to earn 200 Crystals by playing with a friend who is new or hasn't played in a month.
Steam - 3 eventsWeekly Champion Rotationgameplay
Champions rotating every Wednesday at 4AM ET: Atlas, Dredge, Zhin, Pip.
Steam2X Event Pass XP Weekendseasonal eventSpecial weekend XP bonuses from October 1st to October 4th.
SteamLIMITED TIME MODE – Cosmic Deathnew contentMilestoneJenos moves at the speed of light with increased Ultimate Charge gain and fast movement speed.
Steam - 3 eventsLimited Time Mode - Seriously Serious Shooterseasonal event
Health regeneration is turned off, players drop a 900 point health item upon death, and movement speed increased by 50%.
SteamWho’s Got the Mojo? Twitch EventotherJoin the Twitch chat on September 23rd for a chance to earn the 'got the Mojo' title.
Steam - 4 eventsRelease of New Champion Saatinew contentMilestone
Players can now play as the newest Champion, Saati.
SteamWeekly Champion RotationgameplayChampion rotation includes Torvald, Vivian, Androxus, and Grohk, rotating every Wednesday.
Steam2X Champion XP and Gold Weekendseasonal eventEarn double Champion XP and Gold from September 17th to September 20th.
SteamLimited Time Mode - Loose ChangegameplayA new limited time mode featuring Saati, live from September 17th to September 20th.
Steam - 1 eventWeekly Champion Rotationnew content
This week's rotation includes Yagorath, Bomb King, Androxus, and Grohk.
Steam - 19 eventsRei's Extension Talent and Linking Issuesbug fix
Fixed multiple issues with Rei's Extension talent, linking to AI, and incorrect ability descriptions.
SteamTerminus' Forsaken and Blood and Stone Card Issuesbug fixFixed issues where Terminus’ Forsaken and Blood and Stone cards did not function properly.
SteamInara's Lady Liberty Skin Statusbug fixFixed an issue where Inara’s Lady Liberty skin was marked as 'Unlimited' instead of 'Exclusive'.
SteamKeyboard and Mouse Commendation Rewards Screen Issuebug fixFixed an issue where Keyboard and Mouse players could not close the Commendation Rewards screen properly.
SteamPlayStation Crash Condition Fixbug fixFixed a crash condition on PlayStation consoles related to the 'Earn Free Rewards' menus.
SteamCrystal Purchase Screen UI Errorsbug fixFixed UI errors and potential crash conditions on the Crystal Purchase screen.
SteamCommendation Progress Bar UI Scaling Issuebug fixFixed an issue where the Commendation progress bar UI did not scale properly with commendation counts over 100.
SteamFernando's Formidable Talent Issuesbug fixFixed issues with Fernando’s Formidable talent cleansing Crowd Control effects and reduced effectiveness of Unstoppable Force card.
SteamMakoa's Ancient Resolve Card Issuesbug fixFixed an issue where Makoa’s Ancient Resolve card locked him out of several abilities when using Shell Shield.
SteamIn-game Music Muting During Adsbug fixFixed an issue where in-game music was not muted while ad videos played in the 'Earn Free Rewards' menus.
SteamXbox Interaction Issues with Earn Free Rewardsbug fixFixed an issue where Xbox players could not interact with the 'Earn Free Rewards' menus.
SteamBounty Coins Acquisition Notification Issuesbug fixFixed issues where players did not receive notifications or Bounty Coins promptly from the 'Earn Free Rewards' screen.
SteamTranslation and Message Display Errorsbug fixFixed several translation issues and message display errors in various locations.
SteamDrogoz's Decimate Card Functionalitybug fixFixed an issue where Drogoz’s Decimate card did not function properly.
SteamEquip Button Functionality Fixbug fixFixed an issue where the Equip button would not equip newly acquired Skins or Weapons.
SteamGrohk's Totemic Ward Talent Healing Outputbug fixFixed an issue where Grohk’s Totemic Ward talent was not increasing the healing output of his Healing Totem ability.
SteamTrials of the Realm Completion Issuesbug fixFixed several issues preventing players from completing Trials related to various champions.
SteamBarik's Dome Shield Damage Issuesbug fixFixed issues where Barik’s Ultimate would damage enemies through shields and do no damage without the Forgefire talent.
SteamQuest Bounty Coins Awarding Issuesbug fixFixed issues with Quests not awarding the proper amount of Bounty Coins and rerolling problems.
Steam - 4 eventsTeaser for New Champion Saatinew content
Next Champion Saati will be revealed in the Update Show on August 18th.
SteamWeekly Champion RotationgameplayChampions rotating every Wednesday at 4AM ET: Fernando, Kinessa, Vatu, Corvus.
SteamLimited Time Mode - Hunter VS HuntergameplayDuel between Lex and Androxus from August 20th to August 23rd.
SteamCrystal Storm Weekend Eventseasonal eventOpportunity to earn free Crystals during the weekend event.
Steam - 1 eventWeekly Champion Rotationgameplay
New champions rotating every Wednesday at 4AM ET: Inara, Willo, Moji, Furia.
Steam - 3 eventsLIMITED TIME MODE - Rei Dayseasonal event
All Rei, all day! Rei is the only champion in this champion specific mode from July 30th to August 2nd.
Steam - 1 eventWeekly Champion Rotationgameplay
Champion rotation includes Makoa, Drogoz, Moji, and Furia every Wednesday.
Steam - 1 eventLIMITED TIME MODE - Pick Anyseasonal event
All champions are available for selection; duplicates are allowed.
Steam - 3 eventsInstant Unlock: Cammie Maevenew content
Cammie Maeve available as an instant unlock for purchasing the gen:LOCK Crossover Pass.
SteamNew Champion: Rei, Scholar of House Aiconew contentMilestoneIntroducing Rei, a magical prodigy and new champion in Paladins.
Steamgen:LOCK Crossover Pass Launchnew contentMilestoneFirst-ever Crossover Pass featuring characters from Rooster Teeth's gen:LOCK, including 30 levels of rewards.
Steam - 1 eventLast Chance 2X Event Pass XPseasonal event
Receive 2X Event Pass XP until Wednesday for the Beach Bash Event Pass.
Steam - 6 eventsWeekly Reset for Bounty Coin Progressquality of life
Bounty Coin milestones reset every Tuesday, requiring players to claim rewards before the reset.
SteamIntroduction of Twitch Drops Systemnew contentMilestoneThe new Twitch Drops system allows players to earn Bounty Coins by watching streams.
SteamProgress Tracking via Twitch Drops Inventoryquality of lifePlayers can track their progress towards Bounty Coin milestones on the Twitch Drops Inventory page.
SteamBounty Coin Earning MechanismgameplayPlayers earn 5 Bounty Coins for every 4 hours watched, with a weekly cap on accrual.
SteamTroubleshooting Twitch Drops Progressbug fixInstructions provided for resolving issues with Twitch Drops progress not updating.
SteamAccount Linking Requirementquality of lifePlayers must link their Hi-Rez and Twitch accounts to receive Bounty Coins.
Steam - 3 eventsWeekly Champion Rotationseasonal event
Rotates every Wednesday at 4AM ET: Terminus, Imani, Koga, Grover.
SteamLimited Time Mode: Knock, Knock!seasonal eventKeep your opponent off balance in this bouncy game mode.
SteamTwitch Drops Feature Announcementnew contentMilestoneInformation about the new Twitch Drops feature coming in the gen:LOCK Update.
Steam - 1 eventGot the Mojo Title Eventnew content
Opportunity to earn the 'got the mojo' title by tuning into the Paladins Twitch on July 8th at 11AM EST.
Steam - 1 eventWeekly Champion Rotationgameplay
Champions rotating every Wednesday at 4AM ET: Terminus, Imani, Maeve, Io.
Steam - 1 event
- 10 eventsIntroduction of Vatu, New Flank Championnew contentMilestone
Players can now play Vatu, the newest Flank Champion.
SteamAvatar Submission Program Announcementnew contentAnnouncement for the second round of the Avatar Submission Program coming this Friday.
SteamTrials of the Realm Contentnew contentMilestoneNew Trials of the Realm content is now available.
SteamLimited Time Mode: Target Practiceseasonal eventBegins Friday, June 4th at 8AM ET and ends Monday, June 7th at 8AM ET
SteamWeekly Champion RotationgameplayRotates every Wednesday at 4AM ET with champions Ash, Octavia, Evie, and Mal’Damba.
Steam3rd Birthday Community Chest Rollsseasonal eventPlayers can earn Community Avatars and sprays celebrating Paladins’ 3rd Anniversary.
SteamWeekly Champion Rotationnew contentChampions rotating every Wednesday at 4AM ET: Atlas, Tiberius, Buck, Grohk.
Steam - 1 eventNew Champion: Vatu, the Shadownew contentMilestone
Introducing Vatu, a new champion wielding Kunai and shadow magic.
Steam - 1 event2X Champion XP Weekendseasonal event
Starting on May 21st, 2X Champion XP for every player in the Realm, ending May 24th.
Steam - 1 eventPaladins Birthday Spray Availabilitynew content
Special birthday spray available from May 15th to May 17th.
Steam - 1 eventCommunity 2021 Chest Launchnew content
Special chest containing avatars from the Community Avatar Program available from May 10th to May 15th.
Steam - 2 eventsUpdated Suspension/Ban Policysystem
Revised game suspension tiers: 1st offense = 7 Day Suspension, 2nd offense = 14 Day Suspension, 3rd offense = Permanent Game Ban.
SteamBan Evasion Enforcement PolicysystemPlayers suspended or banned on one account may have subsequent accounts permanently banned if used during the suspension or ban.
Steam - 1 eventGot the Mojo Title Eventseasonal event
Chance to get the 'Got the Mojo' title during a Twitch event on Thursday at 11 AM EST.
Steam - 1 eventWeekly Champion Rotationgameplay
Champions rotating every Wednesday at 4AM ET: Yagorath, Vivian, Talus, Furia.
Steam - 1 eventPC Hotfix for Skin/Emote Equip Issuebug fix
Addressing a PC only issue where players could not use the equip button for their Skins/MVP/or Emotes.
Steam - 4 eventsMagic Easter Moji Avatarseasonal event
Free Easter themed avatar available by playing 2 non-bot games in a row.
SteamAll Champions Unlocked for the WeekendgameplayAll Champions will be unlocked for players during the event weekend.
SteamHoppin' Into the Realm Weekend Eventseasonal eventA special event for new players with unlocked Champions and 2X Account XP and Gold.
Steam2X Account XP and Gold WeekendgameplayPlayers will earn double Account XP and Gold from April 2nd to April 5th.
Steam - 3 eventsBounty Store Offlinegameplay
The Bounty Store will be taken offline on March 31 for the upgrade.
SteamBounty Store Upgradeui uxThe Bounty Store will undergo a visual upgrade and significant bug fixes.
SteamBounty Marketplace UnavailabilityotherThe Beta Bounty Marketplace will become unavailable after March 31 and will not return.
Steam - 1 event
- 4 eventsEvent Pass & Trials of the Realm Blog Announcementnew content
Announcement of an in-depth look at new Event Passes and Challenges launching with Indomitable.
SteamWeekly Champion Rotationnew contentThis week's champions include Fernando, Kinessa, Moji, and Pip.
SteamInternational Women’s Day Celebrationseasonal eventCelebrate International Women’s Day with a free Io 'Goddesses' Spray for playing 2 games.
SteamWho’s Got The Mojo SegmentotherThe segment returns on Twitch for a chance to earn the title 'Got the Mojo'.
Steam - 3 eventsNew 'Goddesses' Spray featuring Ionew content
Available from March 5th to March 9th by playing any 2 non-bot games in a row.
SteamDragon Queen Imani Avatar Available for 1 GoldshopPreviously acquired avatar available again for purchase starting March 5th.
SteamInternational Women's Day 2021 Celebrationseasonal eventAll lady Champions unlocked for play from March 5th to March 9th.
Steam - 4 eventsUpdate Show AnnouncementotherMilestone
Live update show scheduled for March 3rd at 12 PM EST to reveal upcoming content.
SteamTeasers for Upcoming Updatenew contentHints for the next Update will be rolled out leading up to the Update Show.
SteamWeekly Champion RotationgameplayChampions rotating this week include Fernando, Kinessa, Moji, and Pip.
SteamInternational Women’s Day Celebrationseasonal eventNew spray in-game and all female Champions will be temporarily free-to-play for the weekend.
Steam - 4 eventsTeasers for Next Championnew content
Teasers for the next Champion will start flowing in later this week.
SteamWeekly Champion RotationgameplayThe champion rotation includes Makoa, Bomb King, Moji, and Pip, rotating every Wednesday at 4AM ET.
Steam2X Champion XP Weekendseasonal eventA bonus Champion XP event will run from Friday at 10 AM EST to Monday at 10 AM EST.
SteamNew Prime Gaming Skin: Doom Shroom Grovernew contentKunoichi Skye will be available until the 26th, after which Doom Shroom Grover will be released.
Steam - 2 events
- 4 eventsLunar New Year and Valentine’s Day Weekend Eventsseasonal event
Special avatars and Battle Pass XP for Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day.
SteamYagorath Breakdown Videonew contentA new update video detailing Yagorath's abilities and gameplay.
SteamRelease of Champion Yagorathnew contentMilestoneThe first Champion of 2021, Yagorath, has been released.
Steam - 21 eventsFuria Exterminate Talent Damage Per Tick Increasedbalance change
Damage per tick increased from 20 every 0.05s to 40 every 0.05s.
SteamSeason Pass 2021 Availablenew contentMilestoneSeason Pass includes exclusive content for every new Champion throughout the year.
SteamNew Chests: Tales of Heroism, Unbreakable, Misdeeds and Mischiefnew contentMilestoneNew chests available for 400 Crystals each containing various skins.
SteamKinessa Steady Aim Talent Reduced Time Limit for Bonus Damagebalance changeTime limit reduced from 7s to 4s.
SteamAtlas Unstable Fissure Talent Damage Increasedbalance changeDamage increased from 900 to 1,000.
SteamCassie Incitement Card Cooldown Reduction Increasedbalance changeCooldown reduction increased from 0.8s to 1s.
SteamRevamped Battle Pass Systemnew contentMilestoneMajor overhaul to the Battle Pass system allowing for more frequent new content updates.
SteamNew Champion: Yagorath, The Devourernew contentMilestoneIntroducing Yagorath, a frontline champion with unique abilities including Caustic Spray and Devour.
SteamIo Guardian Spirit Ability Reduced Initial Deploy Cooldownbalance changeInitial deploy cooldown reduced from 18s to 16s.
SteamMap Updates and Custom Game Mode Optionsnew contentUpdates to maps and new custom game mode options are coming throughout 2021.
SteamNew Ranked Season 4 Rewardsnew contentMilestoneNew rewards for playing ranked matches including skins and titles.
SteamWrecker Item Scaling Increasedbalance changeWrecker's scaling increased from 20/40/60 to 25/50/75.
SteamLaunch of Season 4: Calamitynew contentMilestoneSeason 4 featuring the new Champion Yagorath launches on Feb. 3rd.
SteamCorvus Entropic Breach Now Damages Pets & Illusionsbalance changeSteamAsh Ramparts Card Cooldown Reduction Scaling Increasedbalance changeCooldown reduction scaling increased from 0.5s to 0.8s.
SteamIntroduction of Champion Yagorathnew contentMilestoneYagorath, a Front Line Champion, can devour enemy Champions and uses acid and spikes in combat.
SteamNew Season Pass for Championsnew contentMilestoneSeason Pass includes each Champion on release day, exclusive skins, and bonuses.
SteamAndroxus Spiteful Card Ultimate Charge Gain Increasedbalance changeUltimate charge gain increased from 4% to 6%.
SteamBarik Architectonics Talent Cooldown Reduction Reducedbalance changeCooldown reduction of turrets reduced from 3s to 2s.
SteamTorvald's New Skin: Runic Sagenew contentThe long-awaited Torvald skin, Runic Sage, will be released in Season 4.
Steam - 4 eventsPrime Gaming Skin: Kunoichi Skyenew content
Kunoichi Skye is available for free for Prime Gaming account holders starting Thursday.
SteamThemed Fan Art Friday AnnouncementotherFans are encouraged to share Torvald fan art on social media for a chance to be featured.
Steam2X Champion XP Weekendseasonal eventPlayers will receive 2X XP for the weekend to help level up Champions.
SteamWeekly Champion RotationgameplayThe champion rotation includes Terminus, Drogoz, Evie, and Mal’Damba, rotating every Wednesday at 4AM ET.
Steam - 18 eventsZhin Up in Smoke Movement Speed Increasebalance change
Increased Movement Speed during Billow from 8|8 to 11|11%.
SteamEvie Star Glam Blaster Unlock Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the Star Glam Blaster was not unlocked when the Star Glam skin was obtained.
SteamEternal Pyre Battle Pass Launchnew contentMilestoneThe Eternal Pyre Battle Pass is now available for purchase, featuring new rewards and unlocks.
SteamVivian Light Machine Gun Damage Decreasebalance changeDamage per shot decreased from 170 to 160.
SteamKhan Vortex Grip Stun Duration Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where Vortex Grip would not apply an increased Stun duration.
SteamGeneral Collision Issues Fixedbug fixFixed several collision issues on the updated Frozen Guard map.
SteamStrix Talon Rifle Post-hit Delay Increasedbalance changePost-hit delay increased from 1s to 1.25s.
SteamZhin Billow Movement Speed Reductionbalance changeMovement Speed increase reduced from 30% to 10%.
SteamLian Challenge Completion Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the challenge could not be completed.
SteamVivian Nowhere to Hide Reveal Duration Reducedbalance changeDuration of Reveal reduced from 1|1 to 0.7|0.7.
SteamVora Client Crash Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the client would crash under specific circumstances.
SteamVivian Unfair Advantage Duration Reducedbalance changeDuration increase reduced from 1|1 to 0.8|0.8.
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