Karkaba 1.1

Karkaba Update – Training Mode, Gameplay Improvements & Major Fixes

Salam Karkaba Fighters!

We've just rolled out a major update for Karkaba focused on improving gameplay, combat responsiveness, online stability, and helping new players jump into the action faster than ever.

New Training Mode

Learning Karkaba is now easier than ever.

We've added a brand-new Training Mode that guides players through the game's controls and core mechanics step-by-step. Whether you're new to fighting games or looking to sharpen your fundamentals, this mode provides a clear path to understanding how Karkaba works.

Once you've completed the tutorial, you can enter Free Practice Mode where you can:

• Test character moves

• Practice combos

• Experiment with different situations

• Improve your skills before entering real matches

Combat & Gameplay Improvements

We've made significant improvements to the overall feel of combat.

Faster, More Dynamic Matches

• Increased overall game pace for smoother and more responsive gameplay.

• Improved movement mechanics across all characters.

• Forward Dash, Backward Dash, Forward Jump, and Backward Jump have all been reworked with updated velocity and distance values.

Frame Data Implementation

All moves now have properly defined:

• Startup frames

• Active frames

• Recovery frames

Hit Stun and Block Stun values have also been correctly assigned throughout the roster, creating more consistent combat interactions.

Input System Improvements

Diagonal Inputs Added

Diagonal directional inputs are now properly detected and can reliably trigger moves that require them.

Sequence Inputs Improved

Moves that require directional input sequences now execute much more consistently and accurately.

Combat System Updates

Blocking System Overhaul

The blocking system has been redesigned for greater reliability and clearer interactions during combat.

Expanded Combo System

Combo routes are now more consistent, with improved timing windows that allow moves to chain together properly.

Special Move Rebalance

We've completed a balancing pass across the roster.

Changes Include:

• Damage adjustments

• Speed adjustments

• Recovery adjustments

In general:

• Special Moves are faster.

• Special Moves deal more damage.

• Players can now Block or Dodge incoming Special Moves, creating more strategic counterplay opportunities.

New Feature: Ultimate Dance Moves

Every character now has their own unique Ultimate Dance Move that can be performed during gameplay.

Show off your style and celebrate your victories with character-specific flair!

UI & Controls Improvements

Match UI

• Improved text color contrast for better readability during matches.

Controls Screen Redesign

The controls page has been completely reorganized:

• Basic Moves section

• Advanced Moves section

• Combo Moves section

• Special Moves now display correctly

Bug Fixes

Online & Matchmaking

• Fixed cross-matchmaking between different game modes. Players will now only be matched with others who selected the same mode (Quick Match, Ranked, or Local).

Character Selection

• Fixed an issue where pressing Back from the Character Selection screen during an Online Game session would not function correctly.

Combat

• Multiple hitbox corrections applied across various characters and moves.

Loading Screens

• Fixed an issue where the selected map was not displayed correctly on the Loading Screen.

Thank you to everyone who has been playing, and providing feedback. Your support helps us continue improving Karkaba and making it the best fighting game experience possible.

See you in the arena!

– The Karkaba Team