NetEase Games prepares the launch of Season 7 of The update introduces the new heroine White Fox to the Strategist class and brings significant changes to hero balance, competitive mode and game systems. Jogadores can expect a renewed meta with reduced energy generation for ultimates and new Team-Ups. Map Lower Manhattan enters the pool after April 2nd.
Heroine White Fox arrives with a kit focused on versatile support. Ela uses Yeowoo Guseul to heal allies and damage enemies. The character has a partial transformation into a fox for quick mobility on the battlefield. Com acumulação de energia Kumiho, oferece buffs a aliados e charme em oponentes. The ultimate reveals the form of nine tails, with claws for damage, area healing and lifesteal to nearby allies.
The new map Lower Manhattan represents the aftermath of an attack by Alchemax Corporation in 2099. The area of Nova York is blocked off to contain temporal corruption. Shin-Shibuya returns to the competitive pool at Season 7.
Hero balance changes
Several heroes receive buffs to improve performance. Hulk, Blade, Black Panther, Deadpool Duelist, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch and Luna Snow gain positive adjustments. Winter Soldier, Elsa Bloodstone, Doctor Strange, Deadpool Vanguard e Gambit sofrem nerfs para reduzir dominância.
Emma Frost, Magik, Gambit and Invisible Woman undergo tuning to adapt to the new combat environment. The changes aim to balance the game without drastically altering existing playstyles.
General adjustments to the ultimate system
Energy gain rate for ultimates drops by 20% for all heroes. Vanguards and Duelists face greater reduction in damage to energy conversion, with smaller compensation in passive regeneration. Strategists receive a smaller reduction in converting damage and healing into energy, but gain more in passive regeneration.
These changes encourage strategic positioning and punish overusing damage to charge ultimates quickly.
Rework in ranked mode
O número de bans por time sobe de 2 para 3. As fases de ban ficam mais curtas para agilizar partidas. Placement Matches now consider personal performance after 10 games, adjusting initial rank with bonus or downgrade, limited to a movement division.
These changes seek greater precision in initial placement and reduce the influence of dominant compositions.
New Team-Ups introduced
Blessing of the Kumiho unites Luna Snow and White Fox. Lança straight fox spirit that heals allies and damages/charms enemies to attract them. Luna Snow gains speed boost after use.
Cosmic Cyclone combines Adam Warlock and Storm. Adam leaves a trail of energy that heals and accelerates allies as it passes through Soaring Surge. Aumenta own speed during flight.
Jeff-Nado and Duality Dance temporarily leave the game.
Hub and event updates
Teams Square Hub get Albums for permanent photo storage, with sharing for likes and interactions. Photo Mode, introduced in Season 6.5, remains available.
Event “April Pool’s Day” takes place between April 1st and 3rd. Jogadores who log in receive Jeff’s Rodeo emote for free.
New cosmetics and accessories
White Fox gets “Yoon Ji-Woo” with customization for Kumiho form. Outros include “Odinforce” for Ultron and “Marauder Marksman” for The Punisher.
New accessories arrive for Iron Fist, Hawkeye, Mister Fantastic, Ultron, Adam Warlock, Peni Parker, Venom, Hulk and
Season 7 seeks to refresh the meta with a focus on strategic support and map control. Changes to ranked and ultimate energy should promote more diverse compositions in competitive matches.