[h3]FIRST BLADE[/h3] [list] [*] Default blade, easier/weaker Awaken (low speed only) [*] Targets new players, easier to learn other game mechanics (before focusing on Awaken) [*] Main unlocked at level 3 (previously first blade) [*] Legendary unlocked at level 15 (previously 10) [*] First Blade replace Legacy (underused), same visual. [/list] [h3]TRIALS[/h3] [list] [*] Trials are challenges that aim at orienting player toward how to play their character [*] Winning trial with good score give a lot of XP, making blade progression easier [*] Added the Trials mode in Dojo and before Ranked match (replace Training) [/list] [h3]PERFORMANCE[/h3] [list] [*] Better networking (should make low lag game feel a bit more smooth) [/list] [h3]SOLO[/h3] [list] [*] Viking, Pirate and Ronin can now be adversaries in Solo [*] Reworked fighting behavior (more diversity, adjusted difficulty) [*] Menu flow slightly improved [*] Animations now blend between each other [*] Opponent orient itself toward the player [*] Apprentice mode was made easier and to feel more like a real match [/list] [h3]IK[/h3] [list] [*] Better character IK mean body position is better oriented with head and hands [/list] [h3]DOJO[/h3] [list] [*] Menu flow slightly improved [*] Can now skip some Tutorial sequence [/list] [h3]PROGRESSION[/h3] [list] [*] Added UI to see progression toward next sword (only in trials) [/list]