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Complete patch notes history — all balance changes, character adjustments, and new content.

Ver. 1.22Balance

Final Balance Update — Ver. 1.22

March 15, 2024

System Changes

  • Break Hold now costs 50% gauge (unchanged) but recovery increased by 2 frames on whiff.
  • Fatal Rush damage scaling adjusted: 4th hit scales less severely, increasing overall FR combo damage by ~5%.
  • Side step evasion window slightly reduced. Tracking moves now more effective.

Character Adjustments

  • kasumi: 6P startup reduced from i13 to i12. Better interrupt tool.
  • christie: String pressure reduced: 6PP now -5 on block (was -3). Slightly more counterplay.
  • ayane: Spin stance transitions have 2 extra frames of vulnerability. More risk to her mix-ups.
  • tina: Command throw damage increased: 236T now deals 80 damage (was 72).
  • bass: Forward dash recovery reduced by 3 frames. Better approach options.
  • honoka: Stolen move damage normalized to 95% of original (was 90%).
Ver. 1.21Balance

Character Tuning — Ver. 1.21

November 20, 2023

Character Adjustments

  • jann-lee: Dragon Gunner damage reduced: now 70 (was 78). Still an excellent launcher.
  • phase-4: Chifu cancel recovery increased by 3 frames. Teleport pressure now has clearer gaps.
  • nico: Lightning string damage increased per hit: +2 damage on each hit of PPP string.
  • rig: Tracking added to 6K. Now catches side steps reliably.
  • eliott: Combo damage across the board increased by 5%. Better reward for his range.
Ver. 1.20Feature

DLC Character: Tamaki — Ver. 1.20

September 5, 2023

New Character

  • Tamaki added to the roster. Aikido-based fighter with unique hold/throw reversal mechanics.

New Costumes

  • Summer Breeze costume pack added: 15 characters receive new swimwear costumes.
Ver. 1.19Balance

Mid-Season Balance Patch — Ver. 1.19

June 10, 2023

System

  • Fatal Rush scaling increased: raw FR (not in combos) does 10% less damage. Encourages strategic use rather than spamming.

Character Adjustments

  • helena: Bokuho stance transitions now have 2 extra frames of recovery. Slightly more risk.
  • mai-shiranui: Fan projectile recovery increased. Less safe at long range.
  • hitomi: Launcher (8K) now launches on normal hit (was CH only). Major buff.
Ver. 1.18DLC

Kula Diamond + Costume Pack — Ver. 1.18

March 20, 2023

New Character

  • Kula Diamond (The King of Fighters) joins DOA6. Ice-based attacks with unique freeze mechanics.
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