What changed in Street Fighter V in 2018

109 updates · 62 main milestones · Jan 16, 2018 to Dec 11, 2018

  1. 7 events
    Versus Mode Availabilitynew content

    Play against another local player or the computer with varying difficulties.

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    Free Trial for Street Fighter Vseasonal event

    Play Street Fighter V for FREE from December 11-18, including original and Arcade Edition content.

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    Challenges Mode Featuresnew content

    Learn character usage through Demonstrations and Trials, and test endurance in Survival Mode.

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    Access to 16 Original Charactersnew content

    All 16 original characters are included in the free trial, including Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken, and M. Bison.

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    Arcade Mode Introductionnew content

    Arcade mode allows players to relive past main entries and earn unique illustrations.

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    Training Mode Introductionnew content

    Practice against a dummy AI to test setups and combos without match pressure.

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    Free Access to 3 DLC Charactersnew content

    Guile, Akuma, and Sagat are available for free during the trial in specific modes.

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  2. 5 events
    Introduction of Dojos Featurenew contentMilestone

    Dojos act as community hubs where players can create and manage their own dojo, fostering community interaction.

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    Free Dojo Stage for Playersnew contentMilestone

    Players who sync their account on Shadaloo C.R.I. and join a dojo will receive a customizable Dojo stage for free.

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    Dojo Management Featuresquality of life

    Grand Masters can manage dojo settings, member applications, and create promotional materials for their dojo.

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    Dojo Rankings Systemnew content

    A ranking system for dojo members based on points earned through various game modes, with monthly rewards for top-ranked dojos.

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    Customization Options for Dojo Stagenew content

    Players can customize their Dojo stage with various objects like vehicles, instruments, and plants.

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  3. 11 events
    Sagat's Critical Art: Tiger Rampagenew content

    Delivers a series of powerful kicks and punches followed by a charged Tiger Uppercut.

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    New Stage: King's Courtnew contentMilestone

    A reimagining of Sagat’s classic stage from Street Fighter II, available from August 6.

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    Sagat's V-Trigger I: Tiger Chargenew content

    Unlocks the ability to use Tiger Cannon, a powerful projectile.

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    G's V-Trigger I: Maximum Presidentnew content

    Strengthens all of G's special moves to level 3 Presidentiality and allows special move cancellations.

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    G's Critical Art: Pangaea Burstnew content

    Unleashes a destructive set of magma pillars against opponents.

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    G's V-Skill: G Barriernew content

    G emits a force field that can hit opponents and absorb projectiles.

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    G's V-Trigger II: Dangerous Presidentnew content

    Introduces G Explosion and G Rage, enhancing G's combat capabilities.

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    Sagat's V-Skill: Angry Chargenew content

    Powers up the next use of Sagat's Tiger Uppercut.

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    Sagat's V-Trigger II: Tiger Assaultnew content

    Introduces Tiger Spike and Tiger Rush, enhancing Sagat's offensive options.

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    New Character: Sagatnew contentMilestone

    Sagat, the Solitary King, returns with his iconic move set and new V-Skills and V-Triggers.

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    New Character: Gnew contentMilestone

    G, the Man of Mystery, is now available with a unique move set and Presidentiality mechanic.

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  4. 8 events
    Cody Travers Joins Street Fighter Vnew contentMilestone

    Cody, the new mayor of Metro City, will be available in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition on June 26.

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    Cody's Costumes Availablenew content

    Cody will have various costumes including Battle Costume, Nostalgia Costume, and a costume from Final Fight.

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    Cody's Move Set Overviewnew content

    Cody's move set includes Tornado Sweep, Ruffian Kick, Zonk Knuckle, and new target combos.

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    Cody's V-Skill: Double Kicknew content

    Cody performs two kicks in the air, effective as an anti-air and combo ender.

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    Cody Pricing and Availabilitystore

    Cody is available for $5.99 or 100,000 Fight Money, or as part of the Season 3 Character Pass for $29.99.

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    Cody's V-Trigger II: Dirty Coachnew content

    Cody wields a pipe, enhancing his HP range and introducing the ability to toss rocks.

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    Cody's Critical Art: Criminal Punishernew content

    Cody unleashes a devastating tornado reminiscent of his previous moves.

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    Cody's V-Trigger I: Sidearmnew content

    Cody pulls out a knife, increasing the range of his punches and allowing him to throw the knife.

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    Falke's Unique Abilities and Movesnew content

    Falke can infuse Psycho Power into objects, utilizing her staff for various attacks.

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    Falke's V-Trigger II: Psycho Angriffnew content

    Enhances Falke's staff utilization and combo potential during activation.

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    Falke Joins Street Fighter V: Arcade Editionnew contentMilestone

    Falke, the third character of Season 3, will be available on April 24.

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    Falke Pricing and Availabilitystore

    Available for $5.99 or 100,000 Fight Money, also included in the Season 3 Character Pass.

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    Falke's V-Trigger I: Staerkennew content

    Powers up Falke's ability to infuse and release Psycho Power, allowing additional special moves.

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    Falke's Critical Art: Psycho Fluegelnew content

    A powerful attack that launches opponents and finishes with a slam using her staff.

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    Falke's V-Skill: Psycho Trombenew content

    Falke spins her staff to absorb projectiles and can cancel into various normal moves.

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  6. 2 events
    Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Original Soundtrack Releaseddlc release

    The 215-minute soundtrack has been remixed and reauthored, available in MP3, FLAC, and AAC formats.

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    Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Original Soundtrack Releaseddlc release

    The 215-minute soundtrack has been remixed and reauthored from the original, high quality source material.

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  7. 16 events
    Blanka's New Move: Wild Huntnew contentMilestone

    A command grab that allows Blanka to be more aggressive.

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    Blanka's New Move: Wild Huntnew contentMilestone

    A command grab where Blanka leaps forward and scratches the opponent before throwing them.

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    Blanka's Critical Art: Dynamic Rollingnew contentMilestone

    A series of electrifying rolls ending with a powerful slam.

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    Blanka's V-Trigger I: Jungle Dynamonew contentMilestone

    Enhances special roll attacks and unlocks new combo opportunities.

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    Blanka Pricing and Availabilityshop

    Available for $5.99 or 100,000 Fight Money, or as part of the Season 3 Character Pass for $29.99.

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    Blanka's V-Skill: Coward Crouchnew contentMilestone

    Blanka ducks for cover, avoiding attacks and allowing follow-up moves.

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    Blanka's V-Trigger I: Jungle Dynamonew contentMilestone

    Enhances special roll attacks and changes Electric Thunder's animation.

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    Blanka's Character Story Modenew content

    Explore Blanka's story of fame and family in his character story mode.

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    Blanka Joins Street Fighter V: Arcade Editionnew contentMilestone

    Blanka, the second character of Season 3, officially rolls into the game.

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    Blanka Joins Street Fighter V: Arcade Editionnew contentMilestone

    Blanka, the second character of Season 3, is available starting February 20.

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    Blanka's V-Trigger II: Lightning Beastnew contentMilestone

    Unlocks the Rolling Cannon move for combo extensions.

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    Blanka's V-Skill: Coward Crouchnew contentMilestone

    Blanka ducks to avoid attacks and can follow up with additional moves.

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    Blanka's V-Trigger II: Lightning Beastnew contentMilestone

    Unlocks the Rolling Cannon move for combo extensions and surprise attacks.

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    Blanka's Critical Art: Dynamic Rollingnew contentMilestone

    A series of electrifying rolls culminating in a powerful move.

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    Blanka Pricing and Availabilityshop

    Available for $5.99 or 100,000 Fight Money, or as part of the Season 3 Character Pass for $29.99.

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    Blanka's Character Story Modenew content

    Explore Blanka's story as he navigates fame and family.

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  8. 53 events
    Redesigned User Interfaceui ux

    The UI will be completely redesigned for Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.

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    New Stage: Kasugano Residencenew contentMilestone

    Sakura's classic stage returns, featuring her dog and younger brother.

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    Season 3 Character Roster Revealednew contentMilestone

    Blanka, Cody, Sagat, Falke, and G will join Sakura in Season 3.

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    Sakura's Critical Art: Sakura Rainnew contentMilestone

    Sakura's Critical Art features a high-damaging Hadoken with a special animation for increased damage when close to the opponent.

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    Extra Battle Mode Addednew contentMilestone

    Extra Battle Mode will be included in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.

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    Season 3 Character Pass Releasednew contentMilestone

    Includes Sakura, Blanka, Falke, Cody, G, and Sagat with their Battle Costumes.

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    Sakura Joins the Rosternew contentMilestone

    Sakura returns with new moves; available for free until 1/23.

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    Second V-Trigger for Each CharactergameplayMilestone

    Each character will receive a second V-Trigger, changing their playstyle.

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    Introduction of Arcade Modenew contentMilestone

    Arcade Mode is being added to Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.

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    Sakura's V-Trigger I: Haru Arashinew contentMilestone

    Upon activation, Sakura's fists are powered up, enhancing her Hadoken and Tengyo Hadoken with additional hits.

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    Frame Display Options in Training Modenew content

    Enhance your training experience with new frame display options.

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    Team Battle Mode Availablenew contentMilestone

    Form teams of multiple characters to optimize your matches.

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    Extra Battle Mode Addednew contentMilestone

    Engage in unique challenges throughout the year to earn costumes, titles, EXP, and Fight Money.

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    Extra Battle Mode Addednew contentMilestone

    Engage in unique challenges throughout the year to earn costumes, titles, EXP, and Fight Money.

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    Free Update for Current Playersquality of lifeMilestone

    All new gameplay-related content will be available as a free in-game update for current players.

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    Frame Display Options in Training Modenew content

    New options to improve training efficiency.

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    Sakura's V-Skill: Haru Kazenew contentMilestone

    Sakura's V-Skill allows her to leap towards the opponent with follow-up options including Sakura Otoshi, Oukakyaku, and Kashinfu.

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    Arcade Mode Introducednew contentMilestone

    Experience the history of Street Fighter through Arcade Mode, emulating past main series games.

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    3D Costume Viewer Addednew content

    Preview costumes and colors before purchasing.

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    V-Trigger IIs Introducednew contentMilestone

    Learn to utilize each character’s new V-Trigger II for enhanced gameplay.

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    Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition is coming out on January 16, 2018.

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    Introduction of Arcade Modenew contentMilestone

    Arcade Mode will be added to Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, providing a nostalgic experience.

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    Sakura Joins Street Fighter V: Arcade Editionnew contentMilestone

    Sakura, a fan-favorite character, will be available as the first character of Season 3 starting January 16.

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    New Stage: Kasugano Residencenew contentMilestone

    Sakura's classic stage, Kasugano Residence, is added to the game, featuring her dog and younger brother.

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    V-Trigger I: Haru Arashinew contentMilestone

    Activating this V-Trigger powers up Sakura's Hadoken and Tengyo Hadoken, adding an extra hit.

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    Season 3 Character Pass Announcementnew contentMilestone

    The Season 3 Character Pass will include Sakura and other characters for MSRP $29.99.

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    Sakura Joins Street Fighter V: Arcade Editionnew contentMilestone

    Sakura, a fan-favorite character, will be available on January 16 as part of Season 3.

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    Special Challenges in Extra Battle Modenew contentMilestone

    Defeat Shin Akuma for unique titles and rewards.

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    Season 3 Character Pass Availablenew contentMilestone

    Includes new characters like Sakura, Blanka, and others throughout 2018.

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    V-Trigger IIs Introducednew contentMilestone

    Learn to utilize each character’s new V-Trigger II for enhanced gameplay.

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    Gallery Feature Launchednew contentMilestone

    Access a collection of over 200 illustrations, movies, and music.

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    Team Battle Mode Availablenew contentMilestone

    Form teams of multiple characters for optimized matches.

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    V-Trigger II: Sakura Senpunew contentMilestone

    This V-Trigger enhances Shouoken and Shunpukyaku, allowing for multiple follow-up attacks.

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    Second V-Trigger for Each Characternew contentMilestone

    Each character will receive a second V-Trigger, significantly changing their playstyle.

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    Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition is coming out on January 16, 2018.

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    Gallery Feature Launchednew contentMilestone

    Access a collection of over 200 illustrations, movies, and music.

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    Season 3 Character Pass Announcednew contentMilestone

    The Season 3 Character Pass will be available for $29.99, including Sakura and other characters like Blanka, Cody, and Sagat.

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    New Move: Tengyo Hadokennew contentMilestone

    Sakura introduces a new move, Tengyo Hadoken, which fires a fireball diagonally into the air as an anti-air.

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    Critical Art: Sakura Rainnew contentMilestone

    Sakura's Critical Art features a high-damaging Hadoken with a special animation for close hits.

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    Sakura's V-Trigger II: Sakura Senpunew contentMilestone

    This V-Trigger powers up Shouoken and Shunpukyaku, allowing for additional follow-up attacks.

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    3D Costume Viewer Addednew content

    Preview costumes and colors before purchasing.

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    V-Skill: Haru Kazenew contentMilestone

    Sakura's V-Skill allows her to leap towards the opponent with follow-up options.

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    Arcade Mode Introducednew contentMilestone

    Experience the history of Street Fighter through Arcade Mode, emulating past main series games.

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    Sakura Joins the Rosternew contentMilestone

    Sakura returns with new moves and is available for free play until 1/23.

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    Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Pricingstore

    Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition will be available for $39.99, including all new content.

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    Extra Battle Mode Addednew contentMilestone

    Extra Battle Mode will be included in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.

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    Gallery Feature Introducednew content

    A Gallery feature will be added to Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.

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    Gallery Feature Introducednew contentMilestone

    A Gallery feature will be part of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.

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    Shin Akuma Special Challengenew contentMilestone

    Defeat Shin Akuma in Extra Battle Mode for unique titles and rewards.

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    New Balance Changes Implementedbalance change

    Various balance adjustments included in the update.

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    New Move: Tengyo Hadokennew contentMilestone

    Sakura introduces a new move where she fires a fireball diagonally into the air, acting as an anti-air.

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    Complete UI Redesignui ux

    The UI will be completely redesigned to enhance the experience in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.

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    New Balance Changes Implementedbalance change

    Various balance changes included in the update.

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