Jan 16th Hotfix #2 Build#9409
Important
Please ensure that the build number shown in the top-right corner of the main menu is 9409 or above.
If it differs, perform a clean uninstall and reinstall of the game.
AI
- Breakouts are slightly less aggressive, with defenders holding deeper positions
- Man-to-man defensive pressure has been reduced, opening more offensive passing lanes to the defense
- Defense joins the offense less often and plays more conservatively to avoid being caught out of position on turnovers
- Tentative fix applied to prevent goaltenders from being unable to collect the puck underneath them after a save
General
- Various buffs applied to benchwarmer players
- Squad relics have received balance buffs
- Kelly Jelly has re-joined the Speedy Squad
- Sergei Lancelov has re-joined the Defense Squad
- Rory McShaggy has re-joined the Basic Squad
- Cam Amber has re-joined the Trio Squad
- Trio & Defense Squad relic now earns +2 (from +1)
Jan 15th Hotfix #1
- Reduced the accuracy of some opponent Campaign Team players across all difficulty levels
- Fixed several cases where goaltenders could become stuck or end up out of position
- Adjusted various goaltender stats
- Rebalanced the checking formula, as body checking was harder than intended in some situations
- Trio Squad – Reward selection is now offered to all 3 players instead of just 1
- Increased Maurice Cassoulet’s Speed stat
- Renamed difficulty levels to Rookie, Pro, and Veteran
- Added stats and abilities to some Benchwarmer players
We are fully aware that the game is currently too difficult, especially on the lower difficulty levels, and we agree that it does not feel right in its current state.
We are actively monitoring player feedback, run results, and internal statistics, and we are already pushing changes to bring the experience back in line with what these difficulty levels are meant to represent. Expect ongoing balance updates, with a strong focus on making the early and mid difficulties fair and enjoyable.
We know this is frustrating. We hear you, and we are committed to fixing it quickly.
Known Issues & Topics Actively Being Worked On:
- Difficulty Balance (High Priority) Difficulty Levels 1 and 2 are currently overtuned compared to previous versions. These difficulty levels are being actively rebalanced and will be adjusted in upcoming updates.
- Campaign Team Power Levels Some campaign teams and elite players are performing stronger than intended. Their attributes and behaviors are under review and will be adjusted where needed.
- Squad Player Stat Adjustments Some recent rebalancing passes may have been too aggressive. We are reviewing squad player stats and will be restoring strength in areas where the game currently feels unfair.
- Performance Issues on Portable Devices We are investigating performance drops and instability on handheld and portable hardware.
- Inconsistent AI or Goaltender Behavior Some AI and goalie behaviors can feel inconsistent or unreliable. Several fixes are already live, with more targeted improvements coming. Clips shared on Discord are extremely helpful for identifying edge cases.