What changed in Skullgirls 2nd Encore in 2017

86 updates · 6 main milestones · Jan 24, 2017 to Jun 2, 2017

  1. 6 events
    Re-enabled Salt character with Squigly's Lv5 winnew content

    The Salt character can now be used again when winning a game with Squigly's Level 5 move.

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    Fixed frequent disconnects on character selectbug fixMilestone

    Addressed a bug causing disconnects for players with certain firewall settings or poor connections.

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    Fixed frequent disconnects on character selectbug fixMilestone

    Addressed a bug causing disconnects for players with strict firewalls or poor connections during character select.

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    Re-enabled Salt character with Squigly's Lv5 winnew content

    The Salt character can now be used again when winning a game with Squigly's Level 5 move.

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    Added -debugkeys launch optionsystem

    New launch option enables extra debug functionality in Training Mode and Replay Theater.

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    Added -debugkeys launch optionsystem

    New launch option enables extra debug functionality in Training Mode or Replay Theater.

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  2. 69 events
    Snapping Out Characters Changesgameplay

    Snapping out a character on a trio now locks out both assists and DHCs to both characters.

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    Valentine Purple Poison Scaling Changebalance change

    Purple poison decides whether it will be max-undizzy-scaled or not when the syringe hits.

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    Double j.HP Momentum Fixbug fix

    The middle hits of j.HP now have the same momentum fix as the last hit.

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    Fixed Meter Gain for Certain Movesbug fix

    Several moves now properly grant the opponent a real amount of meter instead of the minimum.

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    Fixed Burstable-Hitspark Soundbug fix

    Fixed the issue with burstable-hitspark sound occasionally being weird.

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    SDL Updated on Linuxperformance

    SDL has been updated to version 2.0.5, fixing framerate issues on certain systems with weird DBUS configurations.

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    Beowulf Canis Major Press changesbalance change

    Non-super versions of Canis Major Press are now IPS tracked.

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    Fixed framerate issues on Linuxbug fix

    SDL has been updated to version 2.0.5 to fix framerate issues on certain systems.

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    Fixed Windows build issuesbug fix

    The Windows build is now fixed. If ya didn't get the update, exit and reopen Steam.

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    Snapping out a character locks out both assistsgameplay

    Snapping out a character on a trio now locks out both assists and DHCs.

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    Fixed kicking from lobbies on consolesbug fix
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    Launch Option -disablelighting Addedquality of life

    Added the -disablelighting Launch Option to disable 99% of in-game lighting for better performance on low-end computers.

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    Beowulf's Move List Updatednew content

    Beowulf's move list now includes the EX Wulf Press Slam command.

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    Undizzy Bar Delay Changesgameplay

    When Undizzy is at 240+, the bar waits for 4f after recovery from hitstun before starting to decrease.

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    Robo-Fortune Catastrophe Cannon Adjustmentsbug fix

    Lv1 and Lv3 Catastrophe Cannons now pull the opponent downward more and have increased hitstop.

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    Cerebella Excellebella fixbug fix

    Enemies held by Excellebella are always considered to be very far in front of her.

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    Fixed Windows Build Issuesbug fix

    The Windows build is now fixed. If ya didn't get the update, exit and reopen Steam!

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    Japanese Story Dialog Addednew content

    Japanese story dialog is added to the 2nd Encore Upgrade DLC pack, allowing choice between JP/EN for story modes.

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    Beowulf s.MP Bug Fixbug fix

    s.MP -> Pipe Bomb will no longer wrongly trigger Undizzy from the mic drop.

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    Damage Scaling Changesgameplay

    All damage when above 240 undizzy is scaled by an extra 45%, with the same minimums as normal.

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    Robo-Fortune Instant-Air Beams Fixbug fix

    Instant-air beams are now always possible with assist commands.

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    Increased Dead Zone for Legacy USB Devicesbug fix

    Increased the size of the dead zone for legacy USB devices on PS4.

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    Cerebella Pummel Horse changesbalance change

    Pummel Horse is now IPS tracked and can grant Undizzy or IPS bursts.

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    Cerebella j.HP Damage Scalingbalance change

    j.HP scales damage to 75% for less reward.

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    Undizzy Countdown Fixbug fix

    Undizzy now counts down on all frames, fixing a possible desync online.

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    Minimum Damage-Scaled Meter Gain Changesgameplay

    When Undizzy is at 240+, the attacker always gets the minimum damage-scaled metergain and the victim always gets the maximum.

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    Fixed Midstage Double Snapsbug fix

    Fixed multiple bugs with midstage double snaps; assists must reach the stage edge to stay in unless Center Stage is active.

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    Valentine Purple poison scaling changebalance change

    Purple poison decides whether it will be max-undizzy-scaled when the syringe hits.

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    Undizzy damage scaling changesgameplay

    All damage when above 240 undizzy is scaled by an extra 45%.

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    Undizzy countdown delaygameplay

    When Undizzy is at 240+, the bar waits for 4f after recovery from hitstun before starting to decrease.

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    Big Band Taunted Super Sonic Jazz damage reductionbalance change

    Taunted Super Sonic Jazz damage reduced by 190.

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    Bursting Moves Now Hit Attackerbug fix

    Bursting the end of A-Train, Pummel Horse, and Canis Major Press can now hit the attacker.

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    Valentine DHC Number Fixbug fix

    Countervenom and Acquisitive Prescription properly set the DHC number.

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    Added -disablelighting Launch Optionperformance

    This option disables 99% of in-game lighting to improve performance on lower-end systems.

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    Cerebella Pummel Horse IPS Trackingbalance change

    Pummel Horse is now IPS tracked and can grant Undizzy or IPS bursts if not chained into.

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    Fixed Demon Lobbies bugbug fix

    Fixed the bug where lobbies would occasionally repeatedly set ready/unready.

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    Fixed Undizzy countdownbug fix

    Undizzy now counts down on all frames to fix possible online desync.

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    Valentine DHC number fixbug fix

    Countervenom and Acquisitive Prescription properly set the DHC number.

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    Fixed Lobby Kicking on Consolesbug fix

    Fixed the issue of kicking people from lobbies on consoles.

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    Cerebella Excellebella Fixbug fix

    Enemies held by Excellebella are always considered to be very far in front of her.

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    Robo-Fortune Headrone Impact mines fixbug fix

    All allied sprites will never blow up Headrone Impact mines.

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    Fixed burstable-hitspark soundbug fix

    Fixed the sound issue with burstable hitsparks.

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    Robo-Fortune instant-air beams fixbug fix

    Instant-air beams are now always possible with assist commands.

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    Eliza Sekhmet Turnaround Fixbug fix

    Sekhmet doesn't turn around when hit from the back by certain moves.

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    Cerebella Excellebella assist damage scalingbalance change

    The last hit of Excellebella assist damage is force-scaled to 33% maximum.

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    Big Band Taunted Super Damage Reductionbalance change

    Taunted Super Sonic Jazz damage reduced by 190.

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    Training Mode Dummy Action fixbug fix

    Added 'None' as a Dummy Action choice in Training Mode to fix controller issues.

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    Added Japanese Voicesnew content

    Japanese combat voices are now added, free, for everyone! Change between JP/EN per character in the Options menu under Voice Settings.

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    Japanese story dialog addednew content

    Japanese story dialog is added to the 2nd Encore Upgrade DLC pack, allowing JP/EN choice for story modes.

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    Fixed midstage double snapsbug fix

    Assists must always reach the stage edge to stay in, unless Center Stage is active.

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    MacOS Crash Fixbug fix

    Added the -nohidpi option to resolve crashes on certain Macs with recent updates.

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    Fixed Demon Lobbies Bugbug fix

    Fixed the bug where lobbies would occasionally repeatedly set ready/unready.

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    Lobby kick no longer locks out game modesbug fix

    Being kicked from a lobby no longer locks you out of all other game modes until the game is restarted.

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    Big Band A-Train changesbalance change

    All versions of A-Train are now IPS tracked and can grant Undizzy or IPS bursts if not chained into.

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    Beowulf s.MP -> Pipe Bomb fixbug fix

    Will no longer wrongly trigger Undizzy from the mic drop.

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    Big Band A-Train IPS Trackingbalance change

    All versions of A-Train are now IPS tracked and can grant Undizzy or IPS bursts if not chained into.

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    Robo-Fortune Headrone Salvo Fixbug fix

    Headrone Salvo missiles now properly display IPS and Undizzy sparks when they hit.

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    Robo-Fortune Headrone Impact Mines Fixbug fix

    All allied sprites will never blow up Headrone Impact mines.

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    Fixed crash issues on MacOS Xbug fix

    Added the -nohidpi option to resolve crashes on certain Macs.

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    Eliza Sekhmet hit detection fixbug fix

    Sekhmet doesn't turn around when hit from the back by certain moves.

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    Fixed Lobby Kick Lockoutbug fix

    Being kicked from a lobby no longer locks you out of all other game modes until the game is restarted.

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    Beowulf chairless j.HPs tech fixbug fix

    Two chairless j.HPs that would trade will now tech each other.

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    Added Japanese Voicesnew content

    Japanese combat voices are now added, free, for everyone! Change between JP/EN per character in the Options menu under Voice Settings.

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    Minimum damage-scaled metergain changesgameplay

    When Undizzy is at 240+, the attacker always gets the minimum damage-scaled metergain.

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    Double j.HP momentum fixbug fix

    The middle hits of j.HP now have the same momentum fix as the last hit.

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    Beowulf Chairless j.HP Fixbug fix

    Two chairless j.HPs that would trade with each other will now tech each other.

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    Training Mode Dummy Action Fixbug fix

    Added 'None' as a Dummy Action choice in Training Mode to fix the bug where one controller controls both characters.

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    Robo-Fortune Headrone Salvo missiles fixbug fix

    Headrone Salvo missiles now properly display IPS and Undizzy sparks when they hit.

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    Cerebella Excellebella Damage Scalingbalance change

    The last hit of Excellebella assist only and all followup damage is force-scaled to 33% maximum.

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  3. 11 events
    Linux and Mac Build Issuesbug fix

    Players are encouraged to report any issues with the Linux or Mac builds, which were created shortly before the release.

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    Title Screen Build ID Updateui ux

    The title screen build ID has been updated to 15489.

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    Old Retail Build Archivedother

    The old retail SG2E build has been archived and can be accessed via Steam library.

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    Linux and Mac Buildsbug fix

    Issues with Linux or Mac builds are acknowledged, with a request for user feedback.

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    Skullgirls 2nd Encore Official Releasenew contentMilestone

    The Beta version has transitioned to Retail, marking the official launch of SG2E+.

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    Skullgirls 2nd Encore Official Releasenew contentMilestone

    The Beta version has been transformed into the Retail version, marking the official launch of SG2E+.

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    Old Retail Build Archivedother

    The old retail SG2E build has been archived, and players can access it through the Betas tab in Steam.

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    Steam Version UpdateperformanceMilestone

    The Steam version has been updated to align with the US PS4 and Vita patches.

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    End of Gameplay Updatesbalance changeMilestone

    This patch signifies the end of gameplay updates for Skullgirls 2nd Encore.

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    360 Version Lobbies Updateother

    The 360 version is still receiving updates for lobbies.

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    Japanese Voices Update Postponedchanges

    Japanese voice support will be added after the physical version release.

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