Patch Notes – Playtest Update #1

Here are the main changes 👇

Highlights

• Faster hero movement and smoother abilities

• Guardian pacing improved (faster matches + more threat)

• New Guardian ability: Axe Throw

• Map readability and verticality improvements

• Elderball flow updated for better match starts

Heroes

Updates

• Increased overall hero movement speed by 10%

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Jane’s double dash could break

• Double dash now works consistently

• Jumping no longer cancels the ability

Guardian

Updates

• Increased weak point size by 35% → Makes matches flow faster and goals more achievable

• Guardian is now more aggressive:

  • Ability power scales with each level

  • Ability cooldowns are reduced as it evolves

• New Ability: Axe Throw

  • After the second weak point is destroyed, the Guardian evolves

  • Summons and throws two massive axes at the enemy team

Map

Updates

• Improved visual clarity around the Guardian area → Easier to read during intense moments

• Reduced overall map height → Players can now reach all areas using launchpads more reliably

Game Flow

Updates

• The Elderball now spawns floating in the center of the map → Faster and more consistent match starts

• Added short ball pickup immunity:

  • Prevents immediate ball drops after pickup

  • Players can still take damage

Notes

This update focuses on:

• Improving match pacing

• Making objectives clearer

• Increasing intensity around the Guardian

We’ll keep iterating based on your feedback, keep it coming 🙏