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2026.08.05 Balance Patch
NO.19876 | Date: 2026-08-05 05:27:14
Hello, this is the Freestyle 2 Development Team.
Going forward, we also plan to move away from item designs that rely
3) Side Step Back Combo ([C])
In this season’s balance patch, we are making adjustments to several
gameplay mechanics with the goal of increasing counterplay opportunities
in both offense and defense while reducing the overall performance gap
between players.
gameplay mechanics with the goal of increasing counterplay opportunities
in both offense and defense while reducing the overall performance gap
between players.
Going forward, we also plan to move away from item designs that rely
excessively on stat increases. Instead, we aim to create an environment where
more players can consistently demonstrate their decision-making and
positional roles during matches.
more players can consistently demonstrate their decision-making and
positional roles during matches.
Along with these gameplay adjustments, New Characteristic Skills will be
added for the SF and SW positions to provide new gameplay options.
Please see the details below:
We will continue to monitor player feedback and gameplay data after
added for the SF and SW positions to provide new gameplay options.
Please see the details below:
We will continue to monitor player feedback and gameplay data after
the balance patch and make further improvements where necessary.
1. Gameplay Logic Adjustments
→ This season's balance patch is intended to reduce the gameplay gap caused
by differences in character builds and increase the number of situations where
players can effectively respond during matches.
by differences in character builds and increase the number of situations where
players can effectively respond during matches.
> Overall Shot Resistance increased by 8%
> Drive Speed reduced by 5%
> Movement Speed reduced by 5%
> Block effectiveness reduced by 5%
2. Double Clutch Activation Improvements
→ Previously, the blockable timing and position for Double Clutch varied
depending on the layup animation.
depending on the layup animation.
As a result, defenders had to memorize the block timing for each animation
individually, creating an unnecessary learning barrier, especially for new and
beginner players.
With this update, the block timing for Double Clutch has been standardized to
individually, creating an unnecessary learning barrier, especially for new and
beginner players.
With this update, the block timing for Double Clutch has been standardized to
provide more consistent defensive interactions while still allowing offensive
players to use Double Clutch to alter defenders' block timing.
- The Double Clutch activation point is now standardized across all character
animations.
players to use Double Clutch to alter defenders' block timing.
- The Double Clutch activation point is now standardized across all character
animations.
3. New Characteristic Skills
[SF Position – Side Step Back]
1) Side Step Back
→ Activation Key: [R]
2) Side Step Back Combo ([X])
2) Side Step Back Combo ([X])
→ Input: Direction Key + [X]
> Step 1: Performs Side Step Back in the selected direction.
> Step 2: Chains into Cross Hop Step in the same direction.
3) Side Step Back Combo ([C])
→ Input: Direction Key + [C]
> Step 1: Performs Side Step Back in the selected direction.
> Step 2: Chains into Cross Hop Step in the opposite direction.
[SW Position – Side Step Back]
1) Side Step Back
→ Activation Key: [R]
2) Side Step Back Combo ([X])
2) Side Step Back Combo ([X])
→ Input: Direction Key + [X]
> Step 1: Performs Side Step Back in the selected direction.
> Step 2: Chains into Side Hop Step in the same direction.
3) Side Step Back Combo ([C])
→ Input: Direction Key + [C]
> Step 1: Performs Side Hop Step in the selected direction.
> Step 2: Chains into Side Hop Step II in the same direction.
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Thank you for your continued support.
Be free to create your own style, Freestyle!
- Freeestyle2 Team
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