Metaball News

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1) Gameplay Changes:

● Mantle Technique
- ON/OFF Mantle Technique: Mantle Technique can now be toggled on/off in the gameplay settings.
- When the Mantle Technique is "On" and the ball is beneath the character after Swinging in the air, pressing Swing again cancels the swing and automatically repositions the ball in front of or behind the character (normal Mantle version).
- When the Mantle Technique is "Off," players can naturally swing forward and backward in midair.


● The time it takes to reach maximum swing speed after swinging again has been reduced.

● Story Mode Updates
- Adjusted the input timing for the Layup QTE in Rider’s Path Stage 5.
- Reduced the intro duration in Champion’s Path.

● A new feature has been added to allow slight forward/backward movement in midair when using Tilt Input Method with a mouse or R-stick on the joystick.

● Settings → Control → Controller → "Left/Right Rotation Deadzone"
- Fixed an issue where the left/right rotation deadzone was applied to keyboard/mouse.
- A separate deadzone setting for left/right rotation has been added for keyboard/mouse.
- The left/right rotation deadzones for keyboard/mouse and controllers now work independently.

● Improved horizontal rotation sensitivity of the mouse.

● Camera Shake after a goal has been added.

[h3]Hello Riders!

A new season is here, and it’s bringing some serious heat to the court. Whether you're a long-time veteran or jumping in for the first time, Metaball Season 5 is your chance to rise, compete, and make a name for yourself all over again.

[h2]What's New This Season?[/h2]

• New Arena: Lost Temple Arena
  Step into the ancient ruins of the Lost Temple — a brand-new battlefield designed for bold plays and tight matchups. Available across Quick Match, Ranked, and Custom Matches, this arena is as intense as it is mysterious.
  
  
  
• New Metapass
  Grind through a fresh Metapass full of unique unlocks, limited-time cosmetics, and currency rewards. It’s your path to style and status — and it all starts Day One.
  
  
  
• Global Stats Reset
  Everyone’s stats are getting wiped clean.
  That means new leaderboards, new records to break, and a fresh chance to prove yourself. The climb begins again — who’s making it to the top this time?
  
  
• Play Anywhere
  Season 5 will be available on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. No matter your platform, the competition is open and crossplay-ready.
  

[h3]🚨 Join the Metaball Community: 🚨

Connect with fellow Riders, share your epic plays, and stay updated on all the latest Metaball news on our official Discord and social media channels.

[Go to Metaball Twitter] [Go to Metaball Youtube] [Go to Metaball Twitch] [Go to Discord Metaball server] [Go to Metaball Homepage] [/h3]

[h2]We’re hyped to share that Metaball is now officially Steam Deck Verified! [/h2]



That means you can now enjoy the full Metaball experience anywhere — smooth performance, full controller support, and an interface that fits the Steam Deck perfectly. Whether you’re dominating 3v3 matches or practicing solo shots, it all feels great.

Here’s what Steam Deck Verified means for you:

• Plug-and-play controls
  
• Optimized performance and visuals
  
• UI that works flawlessly on the Steam Deck
  
• No extra setup — launch and ball out
  

Take the action with you, show off your skills on the move, and let us know how Metaball plays on your Deck!

See you on the court Riders!

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1) Gameplay Changes:

● Tilt Helper Option Adjustments

Tilt Helper option has been moved to the Tilt(In The Air) category.
The Tilt Helper option is only available when the Tilt Input Type is set to either the keyboard or the L Stick on the joystick.

● Camera Shake Option Removed

● Increased Power for Power Swing Shot and Tilt Shot

Previous:
Power Swing Shot = 1.45
Tilt Shot = 0.5

Updated:
Power Swing Shot = 1.6
Tilt Shot = 0.8

● New Map: "Lost Temple Arena"

Available in Quick Match, Ranked Match, and Custom Matches (Friendly Match, Private Match, Club Match).

● Season 5 Launch

Season 5 will begin on April 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM (KST).

● Bug Fixes and Feature Improvements

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1) Gameplay Changes:

● We determined that a simple Tilt Swing Shot (without Power Mode ON) should not be as strong as or stronger than a Power Swing Shot.

To align with this decision, we modified the Swing and Release logic as follows:
- Increased the force of the Power Swing release.
- Reduced the force of the Tilt Swing release.

Our goal was to maintain the overall gameplay feel while ensuring consistency with our intended balance.
Please share your feedback so we can further refine these adjustments if needed.

● Added a shortcut feature that allows you to go directly to the location where you can complete the selected quest.

● Immunity duration reduced.
- Previously: 1 second
- Changed: 0.5 seconds

● "Increased Invincibility Time when Stealing the Ball" Perk level adjustments:
- Previously: 10% / 20% / 30%
- Changed: 25% / 50% / 75%

● "Increased Grab Distance" Perk level adjustments:
- Previously: 5% / 10% / 15%
- Changed: 3% / 6% / 9%

● Updated the UI for the Training Program selection page.

● Fixed bugs and improved functionality.