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Steam News31 March 20263mo ago

2.0.0

Arena New Arena Mode (BlackStar): A fresh competitive arena experience, free for all with dedicated ships (Gladiator).

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What changed

1 fix9 additions7 changes2 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Performance
  • Store
  • UI and audio
  • Fixes
addedNew Arena Mode (BlackStar): A fresh competitive arena experience, free for all with dedicated ships (Gladiator). Arena triggers with minimum 8 players, minimum player level: 7 (new feature)
addedGolden Skulls: Earn the new Golden Skulls currency by competing in BlackStar Arena matches. (new feature)
addedSeasonal Leaderboard for BlackStar Arena (prizes will be displayed in 2.1.0 update) (new feature)
addedNew Shield Technologies (new feature): - Shield Toughness (replaces Incoming Damage and upgrades per item rarity, - Shield Resistance (Grapple Resist per shield value), - Shield Defense (against Stun/Ram/Throw), - Shield Hardening (Pierce resist), - Shield Defiance (PvP focused, stacks with Shield Toughness)
changedFast Weapons: Continued refinements to fast weapon targeting (1.25 to 1.75x) and reduced battery drain by 10%. (balance)
changedCPU Durability: Reduced CPU durability loss from 2x to 1x. (balance)
Continued refinements to fast weapon targeting (1.251.75Continued refinements to fast weapon targeting ( increased, buff

The Infinite Black 2 changes

addedNew Arena Mode (BlackStar): A fresh competitive arena experience, free for all with dedicated ships (Gladiator). Arena triggers with minimum 8 players, minimum player level: 7 (new feature)
addedGolden Skulls: Earn the new Golden Skulls currency by competing in BlackStar Arena matches. (new feature)
addedSeasonal Leaderboard for BlackStar Arena (prizes will be displayed in 2.1.0 update) (new feature)
addedNew Shield Technologies (new feature): - Shield Toughness (replaces Incoming Damage and upgrades per item rarity, - Shield Resistance (Grapple Resist per shield value), - Shield Defense (against Stun/Ram/Throw), - Shield Hardening (Pierce resist), - Shield Defiance (PvP focused, stacks with Shield Toughness)
changedFast Weapons: Continued refinements to fast weapon targeting (1.25 to 1.75x) and reduced battery drain by 10%. (balance)

Arena

  • New Arena Mode (BlackStar)A fresh competitive arena experience, free for all with dedicated ships (Gladiator). Arena triggers with minimum 8 players, minimum player level: 7 (new feature)
  • Golden SkullsEarn the new Golden Skulls currency by competing in BlackStar Arena matches. (new feature)

  • Seasonal Leaderboard for BlackStar Arena (prizes will be displayed in 2.1.0 update) (new feature)

Combat & Balancing

  • New Shield Technologies (new feature): - Shield Toughness (replaces Incoming Damage and upgrades per item rarity, - Shield Resistance (Grapple Resist per shield value), - Shield Defense (against Stun/Ram/Throw), - Shield Hardening (Pierce resist), - Shield Defiance (PvP focused, stacks with Shield Toughness)

  • Fast WeaponsContinued refinements to fast weapon targeting (1.25 to 1.75x) and reduced battery drain by 10%. (balance)
  • CPU DurabilityReduced CPU durability loss from 2x to 1x. (balance)
  • PvPUpdated collider system, improved particle performance (performance improvement)

Shop

  • Starter PacksBundled catch-up packs are now available in the Store if you want a faster level-up. (new feature)

  • New Golden Skull offers now available in the Store — spend your winnings! (new feature)

  • New Shields & Trails to customize your fleet!

Missions

  • Outpost Missions: Captains at level 100+ will now receive a minimum of SR4-level missions. (balance)

Cosmetics

  • Cosmetics TabRemoved friends' and enemies' ship paints from your Cosmetics view. (UI improvement)

New Player Experience

  • Default ButtonsNew players now start with sensible default action buttons pre-configured, based on your feedback. (QoL)

Miscellanous:

  • Removed some Titles that could feel offensive

  • Fixed the "Invite Player" bug

  • Various tools & metrics for admin support

  • Easter special event

Source

Steam News / 31 March 2026

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