This update contains bug fixes and a few balance tweaks.
We will keep updating the game as we go and provide balance updates as much as we can.
Achievements
- Achievements system has been reworked and fixed. You have to redo them to unlock those that were not unlocked before. There can be a few seconds before an achievement is performed and Steam gives you the achievement info.
Training Room
- Ultimate and Special infinites are now activated for both players instead of just player 1.
- Max combo damage is not reset to 0 when player resets the characters.
General Gameplay
- Guard break requires more hits now (450 damages instead of previous 300), but takes slightly longer to regenerate.
- All special startups in movelists have been fixed and set to actual value (held versions add the expected amount of frames to hold to the startup value)
Rook
- Ultimate has advantage over any other command grab.
Knight
- Air special hitbox does not start before it starts moving horizontally.
Official Checkmate Showdown Tournament
Mark your calendars - the Checkmate Showdown Tournament will be held on Saturday January 20th 2024!
Here are a few points about the tournament:
- For NA only (EU tournament TBD)
- No WiFi connection permitted. A connection test will be mandatory before games.
- 1000$ prize pool stays the same. EU will be a smaller prize pool
- Top 128 reduced to Top 64
- You have until **January 5th 11:59PM EST** to qualify
- Those who make top 64 will be messaged via Steam by KC from BadRez
- Winners will be paid out directly through Paypal or by Matcherino as it is a preferred method of payment to ensure transparency.
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