Blood Bowl 3 Update 1.04 Patch Notes: All New Features

Blood Bowl 3 Update 1.04

Cyanide, the developer of Blood Bowl 3, has released update 1.04 for all platforms on June 22, 2023. This latest update introduces Season 1 content to enhance the game’s experience.

In this update, players can look forward to the addition of the Lizardmen team, which is now available for free in Season 1. Alongside this exciting new team, the update also brings a wealth of additional content to further enrich the gameplay.

While specific details about the patch are not mentioned in the provided content, you can refer to the patch notes for June 22 to get a comprehensive overview of the changes and improvements introduced in this Blood Bowl 3 update.

Blood Bowl 3 Update 1.04 Patch Notes

Features

Official ladder

Blood pass season 1

Manager progression

Distinctive team colors option

Dugout visual customizations

Reconnection feature (PC only atm)

Visual

  • Fixed various clipping issues affecting players.
  • Corrected the alignment of Disturbing Presence visual with the pitch.
  • Added physics to certain player outfits.
  • Refined various animations for improved quality.
  • Resolved an animation issue when a player is stopped by the Tentacles skill.
  • Fixed an issue with Willow Rosebark spilling blood while idle.
  • Rectified the cheerleader ribbon particles.
  • Addressed the double appearance of the Zap! visual effect.
  • Resolved animation and various minor issues related to the Throw Team Mate skill.

Menu

  • Resolved the issue of missing competitions tabs icon.
  • Fixed the error message that appeared when a user canceled a checkout operation while purchasing an item.
  • Fixed the inability to view the password button in competitions and leagues.
  • Clicking on a team in a competition now correctly redirects to the team management screen.
  • The UI now instantly updates when purchasing a skill.
  • Fixed the problem where team lists encroached over the left menu on competition screens.
  • Modified the registered teams screen in ladder competitions.
  • Addressed the issue of certain league parameters resetting themselves without saving.
  • Fixed the problem with frog skills not being updated.
  • Resolved the issue where ended and full competitions still appeared in the join competition section.
  • Fixed the problem where the tutorial wasn’t marked as completed when it was.
  • Added a confirmation pop-up when exiting the option menu using the menu shortcut.
  • Added competitions status feedback when hovering over competition tiles in the menu.
  • Improved the competition menu UI, including registered team, ranking, and overview screens.
  • Fixed various minor menu navigation issues.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent competitions from ending in certain cases.

Match

  • Resolved the crash issue related to Disturbing Presence.
  • Fixed a softlock that occurred when the AI team attempted to re-roll on dodge and catch.
  • Addressed various softlocks that occurred during timefreezes.
  • Fixed the issue where no choice was indicated in the wheel for opponent view in certain cases (Skill/Team reroll).
  • Fixed the problem with player aura being visible in the dugout.
  • Resolved the issue where intensive training blocked controls with a controller if it was behind another player.
  • Fixed the crash that occurred on interception after a pass team re-roll.
  • Fixed the issue with formations not being usable in certain cases.
  • Added the ability to manually activate sequences in the tutorial.
  • Fixed the problem of dice appearing on top of the zapped player.
  • Resolved the issue where throw team mate or pass actions were cancelled when planning a complex sequence.
  • Added an icon for hidden skills above players in a match when too many skills need to be displayed.
  • Fixed the impossibility to perform an automatic foul when manually activating a blitz beforehand.
  • Added Treacherous trapdoor roll as intermediate rolls.
  • Fixed the hardlock that occurred when a timeout was followed by a timefreeze.
  • Added blitz sequence as default when planning a Projectile Vomit action with a prone player.
  • Improved the behavior of the controller free cursor.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent skills from being displayed over player models during a match.
  • Made minor improvements to the match modifiers pop-up, including improved navigation, updated icons, and tiles.
  • Fixed an interaction between dodge and shadowing skills that could lead to player desynchronization.
  • Fixed an issue during crowd surf cinematics that showed the wrong inflicted injury.
  • Fixed visual issues during the set-up phase when quickly swapping two players multiple times.
  • Fixed navigation issues in the wheel when using a team re-roll on chained dice.
  • Fixed an issue where pass rolls resulting in less than 1 (after modifiers) did not result in a wildly inaccurate pass.
  • Fixed an issue causing tackle zones to disappear in some cases.
  • Improved the UI for Safe pair of hands skill.
  • Fixed Dodge and Surefeet triggering even if it’s not the player’s turn (e.g., during a Blitz KOE).
  • Fixed Shadowing not canceling the block, chainsaw, or stab action part of a blitz sequence.
  • Fixed Fireball hitting non-standing players.
  • Fixed the issue where players did not keep SPP Gained during a match if transformed into a frog.
  • Fixed thrown players not being able to be activated after a failed landing, even if they were not stunned or removed from the pitch.
  • Fixed the Safe pair of hands skill not activating in certain cases.
  • Fixed a hardlock that occurred when attempting to perform a Throw Team Mate with a player with no pass ability.
  • Fixed the possible loss of Dedicated Fans on draws.
  • Fixed Failing A Dodge Following A Fumblerooskie making The Ball Bounce.
  • Fixed an issue causing the Blitz Kick-Off Event to be played again when a Touchback was triggered after a turnover.
  • Fixed Rush skill during a Blitz.
  • Fixed Foul Appearance triggering on Fouls.
  • Fixed OnTheBall Sequences not being cancelled in case of a failed Dodge/Jumpover.
  • Fixed Failing a move not finishing the OnTheBall phase.
  • Fixed Casualty not being applied to a player if a Manager Leaves/Concedes the Game during An Apothecary Question.
  • Prevented round robin competitions with an odd number of participants from finishing a day too early.
  • Fixed Thick Skull interaction with MightyBlow+2 and DirtyPlayer+2.
  • Fixed the ability to perform a second block with frenzy while not having anymore movepoints/rushs

Sound

  • Modified the blitz sound.
  • Added a new sound option for crowd volume.

Misc

  • Implemented multiple localization fixes.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented updating part of the menu texts when changing to another language.
  • Addressed various AI issues.
  • Fixed various issues with ultra-wide screen compatibility.
  • Updated compatibility for different resolutions.
  • Fixed the issue where the “Call in An Experienced Professional” achievement was not unlocking.
  • Clicking on the active team widget in the ranking page now leads to the Registered Teams page.
  • The official ladder tile in the Official Competition menu now has a specific hover state to prevent overlapping information in the tile, as seen in private competitions.
  • Fixed an issue in the ranking page of the official ladder that sometimes displayed 11 players instead of 10 per page.
  • Fixed an offline issue where old teams could not change their customization.
  • Fixed a localization issue with the “lvl” text in the manager menu.
  • Improved the format of the official ladder description text.
  • Improved the sheared textures in the active team widget to reduce aliasing.
  • Increased the XP bar progress animation speed by four times.
  • Fixed an issue where players were slightly floating or experiencing leg shaking in the dugout after a crowd surf.
  • Players now correctly face the touchdown line when pushed by another player during a block.
  • Pitch actors are no longer visible through the dice wheel.
  • Made multiple menu improvements for visuals when loading a page, eliminating placeholder values/colors or empty pages in multiple menus.
  • Implemented numerous localization fixes.
  • ALL inducement tiles now update correctly according to cost and the number bought when purchasing any item.
  • Added characteristic icons in-game and out-of-game.
  • Changed the tooltip icon for the Pitch Surface to the most recent one.
  • Fixed an issue resulting in clumsy double-clicking when clicking very fast.

TRENDING

About Blood Bowl 3

Step into the thrilling world of Blood Bowl 3, where fantasy sports come to life! Developed by Cyanide Studios and published by Nacon, this turn-based video game is the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved Blood Bowl 2. Inspired by the renowned Blood Bowl board game from Games Workshop, Blood Bowl 3 takes the excitement to a whole new level. Blood Bowl 3 marks the third installment in the Blood Bowl series developed by Cyanide.

The game was released on February 23, 2023, and is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. A Nintendo Switch port is also planned for release later in 2023, providing players with additional options to enjoy the game.

Blood Bowl 3 adopts the newly updated Second Edition ruleset, providing players with a refreshed and enhanced gaming experience. The game offers both a single-player campaign for immersive solo play and multiplayer modes for competitive matches against other players.

Announced in August 2020, Blood Bowl 3 encountered several delays and postponements before its eventual release. Despite the anticipation surrounding the game, its launch received criticism from players and critics alike.

Concerns were raised about the new monetization system introduced in the game, as well as issues such as bugs, crashes, poor AI, readability problems, server-related difficulties, and a lack of certain tools and features that were present in the previous installment of the series.

Blood Bowl 3 Gameplay

Welcome to the wild and wacky world of Blood Bowl 3! Get ready to experience American football like you’ve never seen before. Picture this: two teams, each with up to 16 players, battling it out on the field. But this is no ordinary game – we’re talking about fantasy football, my friends!

In Blood Bowl 3, the objective is simple: score touchdowns by carrying the ball into your opponent’s end zone. However, things can get a little crazy along the way. Want to make scoring easier? Well, why not try injuring, maiming, or even straight-up obliterating your opponents? It’s all fair game in this fierce and ferocious sport!

But wait, there’s more! Blood Bowl 3 introduces an exciting new feature called the “Blood Pass.” It’s like a battle pass, but with a twist. Over the course of three-month-long seasons, you can unlock awesome cosmetic goodies like dice, armor, and balls.

And when you complete the pass, you unlock a brand-new faction to play with! If you’re feeling impatient, you can even pay upfront to instantly access the reward faction and some extra perks as you progress through the tiers. Just remember, these cosmetics won’t give you any advantage in the actual gameplay – they’re just for looking cool!

Now, let’s talk about that sweet, sweet in-game currency called Warpstone. You can earn Warpstone by playing games or, if you’re feeling fancy, buy it through microtransactions.

With Warpstone, you can deck out your players in all sorts of flashy cosmetics. Helmets, skins, shoulder pads – you name it! There are different tiers of rarity to collect, from common to rare, epic, and even legendary. Just be aware that the legendary items are single-use, so use them wisely!

In the world of Blood Bowl 3, time is of the essence. Turns are strictly timed, giving you only two minutes to make your move. But fear not, my friends! You also have a time bank of seven and a half minutes, which you can dip into if you need some extra thinking time for that crucial play. Strategy and quick thinking are the keys to victory on this unpredictable field.

And let’s not forget about the single-player campaign, the Clash of Sponsors! Pick your team from one of the twelve factions and join forces with a sponsor. Each sponsor offers unique perks and bonuses, adding an extra layer of excitement to your journey. Prepare to face off against boss teams with their superstar players – it’s like taking on the ultimate challenge!

So, strap on your helmets, grab your balls (the ones in the game, of course), and get ready to dive headfirst into the chaos and mayhem of Blood Bowl 3! It’s football with a twist, and it’s guaranteed to keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat. Get out there, unleash your inner beast, and conquer the field like a true Blood Bowl champion!

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