Metaball News

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1) Gameplay Adjustments:

● A new challenge, "Air Control," has been added.
- Get the ball through all the rings before time runs out.
- The ball always stays in front of you, and Swing and Release buttons cannot be used.

● A new "Beginner Tips" section has been added to the Control Guide for new Riders.
- You can access Beginner Tips directly from the Lobby → Social UI → Settings tab.
- Use the "Show Beginner Tips" option in [Settings] → [Gameplay] to toggle tips in the lobby.

● Lobby UI:
- The Recent Teammates box has been removed.
- The Party Recruitment box has been repositioned.

2) Bug Fixes & Improvements:

● Improved the functionality of the auto camera in replay and spectator modes.
● Fixed an issue where match stats were not being applied correctly.

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1) Gameplay Adjustments:

● Removed the "Max Allowed Ping for Matchmaking" option from [Settings] → [Gameplay].

● Ping limits are now fixed values:
- Quick Match & Bot Matches: 130 ms
- Ranked Match: 100 ms
- Custom Matches are not affected by the matchmaking ping limit.

● Default settings updated in [Settings] → [Camera]:
- Camera Target Height: 15 → 10
- Camera Follow Speed: 10 → 30

● Ball Camera UI Changes:
- When using the Ball Camera, only the icon is now displayed.
- The Ball Camera button has been added to the "Button Guide".

2) Bug Fixes & Improvements:

● Fixed an issue where dashing into the ball spawner in Challenge and Training modes prevented players from picking up the ball.

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1) Gameplay Changes:

● The unlock requirement for Quick Match (PvP mode) has been changed.
- Before: Rider’s Road Stage 5
- Now: Rider’s Road Stage 1

● The default Perks for new Riders have been updated.
- Before: No Perks
- Now: Recommended Perks “Balanced Specialization”

● Button guides can now be displayed in Quick Match and Custom Match.
- You can toggle this in [Settings] → [Gameplay] → [Interface] → "Button Guide".

● Bug fixes and feature improvements have been made.

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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.
  

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