Combat Adjustments
Peddler
Extended the duration of the Peddler's Normal Attack hit detection and animation. The launching animation, missed attack recovery, and hit recovery times remain unchanged.
The Peddler can now freely switch abilities in more states.
After reaching Tier 1, the cooldowns for Mineral Affinity, Nature Affinity, and Metal Affinity are reduced to 5 seconds.
"Queen Bee"
When the "Queen Bee's" Swarm of Insects in Predatory State contacts a Survivor, Energy harvested is reduced from 12 to 10.
Psychologist
Added a new External Trait, Subjective Anchor. The "Psychologist" experiences a stress response that alters her cognitive anchor, creating a cognitive projection of the Patient. You can hold the ability button to summon the Patient's projection at a designated location. The "Psychologist" will dash toward it, and during the dash, you can control the projection's position. This ability can be used once.
Quick Message
Added Past Quick Messages. Sent messages in the current match will now appear in a list.
Added new Hunter-related skill category Quick Messages and Instant Quick Messages.
Added the Instant Quick Message "I'm going to ____ (Area Name) to Decode." It triggers when a Survivor approaches and faces a Cipher Machine within range while moving toward it.
Other
In the new season, players in certain Tiers whose skill exceeds their current Tier will receive additional bonus points after a significant winning streak.
Reduced the percentage of Character Knowledge Points lost when defeated in battle.
Forward
Rugby Ball cooldown increased from 5 seconds to 6 seconds.
Matador
Reduced Cleave duration from 0.6 seconds to 0.5 seconds.
Reduced the movement speed penalty applied to Hunters hit by Cleave from 50% to 40%.
Increased Muleta Mastery charge time from 65 seconds to 70 seconds.
Reduced Muleta interaction duration from 8 seconds to 6 seconds.
The Matador now only gains Courage when using Muleta Mastery during a chase.
Casual Mode
Copycat
Voice Changer
Added a voice-changing feature to Copycat mode (not available on some devices). Contestants can now change their voice.
