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Thank you to everyone participating in the Brazen Blaze Open Beta!

The first day of the Open Beta was a big success. We are delighted that many Runners have played the game. Your valuable feedback and play data will be shared with the development team immediately to improve the game's quality.

Now, let us explain the issues and measures that will be taken in response to the results of the first day. Currently, there are two playable game modes: 3v3 Stock Team Match and Survival. Due to fluctuations in player numbers and the dispersion caused by the two rules, the matchmaking system is not functioning adequately. The feature is intended to enable teams to form and compete against players of similar skill levels. However, there are many situations where the matchmaking time is long, matches do not start, and experienced players are frequently matched with beginners.
Therefore, starting today, we will limit the times for 3v3 Stock Team Match. The schedule is as follows:

3v3 Stock Team Match Rule Match Times
Every day (PDT):
6:00 - 8:00
18:00 - 21:00
*Survival is always available.
*The schedule may change depending on the play situation.

After this announcement, maintenance and application version updates will be carried out.

■Maintenance Schedule
April 27, 4:00 to 4:30 (PDT)

■Notice
1. Brazen Blaze will not be playable during the maintenance.
2. Maintenance time might vary depending on the progress.

(Updated April 27, 2024 4:30 PDT)
The Emergency Maintenance had ended.

Additionally, we appreciate your understanding that the above measures are temporary as we require time for implementation. We apologize for the inconvenience of temporarily being unable to play team matches. However, we ask for your cooperation to achieve normal matchmaking behavior.
We would appreciate various opinions regarding this adjustment.

We will continue to strive to provide you all with a better gaming experience.
We hope you continue to enjoy the Brazen Blaze Open Beta.

Greetings, Runners!

Starting April 25th (PDT), the Open Beta Test for Brazen Blaze has started worldwide.

[h3]■Download the application[/h3]
[h3]Click here for Meta Quest store (App Lab) Click here for Steam
Download the Open Beta Test version of the game from either Meta Quest Store or Steam Store from the link above.
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[h3]■Date & Time[/h3]
April 25, 2024 ~ end of June 2024 (tentative) PDT
*The closing date will be announced soon.

[h3]■Programs in Official Discord Server[/h3]

In our official Discord Server “Brazen Blaze”, we are holding “Play to Win!” program, where players could win up to $20.00 for just playing!
[h3]Check the details in our Discord server.[/h3]

[h3]■Items Obtainable in the Open Beta[/h3]
During the Open Beta period, you can obtain pre-release skins, limited-time cards, icon frames, and badges. Additionally, items acquired during the period will be carried over to the official release version.


[h3]■How to join Open Beta Test[/h3]
To be a part of the Open Beta Test, players will need to install the game from the Meta Quest Store or Steam.

[h3]Click here to learn how to join Brazen Blaze Open Beta Test. [/h3]

[h3]■More about Open Beta Test[/h3]
For more information about Brazen Blaze, including the characters, rules, and limited items that can be obtained during the Open Beta Test, please refer to the following announcement.

[h3]Click here to learn more about Brazen Blaze Open Beta Test. [/h3]

Thank you for supporting Brazen Blaze.

[h2]Intro[/h2]
Greetings, Runners!

The long-awaited moment has arrived! The second Open Beta Test has finally commenced.
We're all about making Brazen Blaze a better game, and we love hearing what you think! Head over to our Discord server and share your thoughts with us. Everyone's opinions are welcome!

If you've already started playing, we want to give you a quick rundown of some updates that have been made since the last test. In this Bulletin, we'll go over adjustments to the battle balance, new rules, and some updated effects. We've also made a ton of other updates, and we've fine-tuned everything down to the smallest details to make sure players have an even better gameplay experience.
After reading this Bulletin, please test the evolution of the game's strategy and excitement by participating in the Open Beta Test!

[h2]New Rule[/h2]
We've made some changes to the game rules since the first Open Beta Test so that more Runners can have a good time playing.

The previous rules were as follows.

[h3]Round Team Match[/h3]
In the first Open Beta, we introduced a 3vs3 round team match with a tense game system that doesn't allow respawns. The objective of the game was to defeat all enemies to win the round. It was a simple and easy-to-understand rule, with a clear victory condition. We believe that many Runners enjoyed this game mode.

However, there were challenges such as:

- In a team of three, each member's performance has a significant impact on the group's success. The loss of one member would greatly affect the team's dynamic.
- If a player died shortly after the round started, their playtime was short.
- Passive play became more common, resulting in shorter engagement times.

So, for new players who just started playing the game, it was pretty easy to get confused with less playtime. Plus, they had to deal with facing real online players in battles, which made it even more challenging for them.

As a result, we decided to introduce new rules for this Open Beta.

[h3]Stock Team Match[/h3]

It's a 3vs3 team battle rule, where you cooperate with your team members to fight.

- Each team shares a life pool.
- When a team member is defeated, one stock is consumed, and they respawn after a certain time.
- The victory condition is to reduce the opposing team's stock to zero and defeat all opposing players.

This rule has the following characteristics:

- Since respawning is possible, all players can ensure playtime.
- Due to the stock system, the impact of a single death is relatively minor.

It allows for an aggressive and proactive fighting style that wasn't possible in Round Team Matches, making it a rule that can be enjoyed more casually.

[h3]Survival[/h3]

A battle with 4 players.

-Players possess 3 lives each, and being defeated 3 times results in elimination.
-The victory condition is to be the last one surviving.

This rule has the following characteristics:

-It's an individual battle, not a team battle.
-Since respawning is possible, all players can ensure playtime.
-With fewer participating players, the battle situation is easier to grasp.
-You can always choose your favorite Runner, making it easier to practice.
-Even if you lose, you can quickly move on to the next match, making it easy to play at a good tempo.

This rule allows for enjoyment as an individual battle. Moreover, not only does it require offensive actions, but also evading, making it easier for beginners who are not yet adept at attacking to become accustomed to movement by focusing on evasion, ultimately leading to an improvement in play skills.

With the introduction of new rules, we believe that beginners can start with Survival, and as they become more familiar with the game, they can enjoy strategic team battles in Stock Team Match. Please play a lot!

[h2]Battle Balance Adjustments
[/h2]Since the open beta test in February, we've adjusted the parameters to ensure that everyone can enjoy playing with all the Runners more.


As you can see in this video, we've adjusted the slash speed parameters to make playing with VELVET even more enjoyable.
The other Runner parameters we adjusted are as follows:

[h3]-RIOT
[/h3]RIOT is a character designed for ease of use. In this adjustment, we've focused on making them even easier to use by enhancing the firepower of the Battle SMG.

[h3]-LEGACY[/h3]
In the previous Open Beta, LEGACY achieved the highest win rate. We adjusted the amount of gauge required to activate the Ultimate and its effect duration while maintaining balance among other Runners.

[h3]-SKYBOLT[/h3]
In the last Open Beta, SKYBOLT was the most popular Runner. She had crazy high DPS (damage per second), so we nerfed the Hybrid Rifle's attack power. But, we also made some changes to make it easier to use the Ultimate.

[h3]-VELVET
[/h3]VELVET wasn't very popular and didn't win many battles, but we think she has a lot of potential. We made some changes to help her do better - we boosted her health and made her photon blade stronger overall.

[h3]-SUNSHINE[/h3]
Throwing bombs is already fun with this Runner, but to maximize the enjoyment of the bombs, we've increased their radius. This is especially effective on stages with many high grounds, like "New York City Day," where we expect more active performance.



You can check out how the new balance adjustments work by fighting with all the Runners and see how the parameter changed. These changes have made it possible to create more diverse strategies. Even Runners that didn't stick for you in the previous test might be a lot more fun now. So, go ahead and give them all a try!

[h2]Effect Updates[/h2]
Since our first Open Beta, we have made several updates to the presentation aspects of Brazen Blaze. One of the most fun things about the game is the ability to destroy everything on the stage. To enhance the game's immersion even further, we have updated the destruction of cars on the stage to provide a more engaging experience. It even deals damage and blows away Runners now.



Also, this item, which is used for healing in the game, can now be destroyed by hitting it.



Additionally, we've made various updates to the stages in the game to enhance their realism and presence for your enjoyment. With these changes, Runners will be able to immerse themselves even more in the game's world.

Here, we've introduced updates related to the stage presentations, but there have also been many updates to sound, UI, and more. Be sure to play and see for yourself!

[h2]Conclusion[/h2]
We've made some changes to Brazen Blaze, including adjusting the battle balance, adding new rules and updating the presentation. We reckon these changes will make the game even more fun for you.

We're still working on improving the game, and we appreciate your feedback. Please let us know what you think on Discord. We're excited to hear from you and make Brazen Blaze the best it can be.

We're also running some cool campaigns on Discord that we think you'll love. By joining in, you can get the latest info, connect with other players, and even earn some neat prizes. So, take a look and join in the fun!


For those who haven't joined our Discord yet, here is the link: https://discord.com/invite/ESX8fJSdxy


‘Til the next issue of the Presidential Bulletin, Runners!


[h2]Defy the Rules, Unchain Yourself![/h2]

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[h3]Featured Contents
[/h3]- Added new modes "Stock Team Match" and "Survival”.
- Added a new stage "New York City Night".
- Added a new Sub Weapon "Homing gun".
- Added daily and weekly missions.
- Added Battle Pass.
- Added Store.
- Added Closet.
- Added Runner Skins and Gauntlet Skins (editable from the Closet).
- Added interaction goods (available in Battle Pass and Shop).
- Added shortcut to set goods, stamps, and gestures.
- Added profile to set badges, cards, icons, etc.
- Added Battle Summary.
- Added mailbox.
- Added announcements.
- Added account integration with Discord.
- Added a monitorin the Lobby to display #general channel from the official Brazen Blaze Discord server.
- Added an "Inquiries" function (available in Quick Menu)
- Added “Streamer Mode” accessible from Quick Menu and “Streamer Window” to maximize audience’s viewing experience.

[h3]Game Balance
[/h3]Balancing
RIOT
▲ Increased Main Weapon “Battle SMG” damage by 20%.

LEGACY
▼ Increased Ultimate "Overload" charge gauge by 20%.
▼ Reduced Ultimate "Overload" effect duration by 25%.

SKYBOLT
▲ Increased Ultimate "Trigger-Zappy" homing performance by 20%.
▼ Reduced Main Weapon “Hybrid Rifle” damage by 20%.

VELVET
▲ Increased HP from 600 to 700.
▲ Enhanced Main Weapon “Photon Blade” with the following changes:
- 1st charge: Increased range by 50%, speed by 65%, and homing performance by 50%.
- 2nd charge: Increases range by 50%, speed by 50%, and homing performance by 30%.
▲ Reduced Ultimate "Final Cut" charge gauge by 10%.
▲ Made it easier to emit Main Weapon “Photon Blade” shockwave.

SUNSHINE
▲ Increased the explosion range of Main Weapon “Hazen Bomb” by 25%.

Sub Weapons
▲ Increased the number of Shake Grenades from 2 to 3.
▲ Increased Shake Grenade's object-destroying power.
▲ Enabled Boost Dashing while holding Combat Knife.
▲ Made Combat Knife to stumble your opponent when thrown.

Other changes
- Altered all Runner’s Ultimate Gauge charge amount while an attack lands.
- The duration of invincibility mode when slammed to a wall has been reduced from 2 seconds to 1 seconds.
- Changed the direction a player will face when they get slammed into a wall to facing the original direction when getting hit.
- Adjusted objects to break more easily when players get slammed into an object.

[h3]Gameplay
[/h3]- Added dashing assist to make it easier to dash toward a stunned enemy or ally.
- Adjusted the position of Sub Weapon holster.
- Enhanced Shake Grenade explosion if shaken after the detonation countdown began.
- Updated the Shake Grenade’s sound effect.
- Added a function to throw Combat Knife in style.
- Updated the marker display function.
- BGM and SFX fades during stuns.
- Adjusted the finger to hold on the trigger when holding a gun. Additionally, finger will pull the trigger when firing.
- Adjusted the color of the gun's crosshair.
- Enhanced the effect of reviving from stun.
- Changed the UI display during the start and during the end of battles.
- Added Runner voices at the beginning of battles.
- Added a rare chance for a shooting star to show during RIOT Finisher.
- Updated VELVET's Finisher motion.
- Updated the sound effect when activating SUNSHINE skill.
- Updated some effects on SUNSHINE Finisher.

[h3]Stage
[/h3]- Enabled shadow rendering through “Shadow Quality During Battle” option.
- Enabled destroying trash cans and street lamps with guns.
- Enhanced car explosion effects with debris.
- Added damage for car explosions.
- When a player is hit by blowing water from a fire hydrant, the player will be blown upward.
- Glasses in the stage can be broken by throwing objects at it.
- Updated effect when object breaks on SteamVR.

[h3]Matching
[/h3]- Updated matching system.
- Team members would appear in the same Lobby, and appearance will reflect the skins selected in Closet.
- After a certain duration, matching will occur with players from other regions.
- Matched team through invitation will remain as a team even after returning to the Lobby.
- Added "Join" button to notification when a player receives an invitation.

[h3]Options
[/h3]- Render shadows during battles depending on the shadow quality settings. Available on all devices for SteamVR; Only available for Meta Quest 3 on the Meta Quest platform.
- Added option to select shadow quality during battle.
- Enabled players to access Quick Menu even when they are near the terminal.
- Enabled players to move around even while the Options and Quick Menu are displayed.
- Added option to swap left and right buttons for quick menu and marker placement.
- Added option to select auto or manual mode for boost punching.
- When set to auto, boost dash will automatically activate when punching if possible.
- Enabled players to set their player list up to the following numbers: 100 follows, 500 followers, and 20 blocked users.
- Added function to show new followers.
- Changed the language setting displays in options.

[h3]UI Design
[/h3] - Changed the digits of team code for Online Matches, and made it to use only numbers.
- Enlarged dialog box to enter team codes for Online Matches.
- Updated the design of the Quick Menu.
- Updated all dialog screens.
- Updated UI display when using voice chat.
- Updated design of various keyboards.
- Added game title logo to be displayed at the beginning of the game.
- Updated the wording of some of the authentication dialogs during the start of the game.
- Updated the design during loading.

[h3]Other
[/h3]- Added an indicator to move from Lobby to Training Room.
- Enabled players to replay Tutorial from the Training Room.
- Updated Tutorial.
- Show Control Layout during Runner Selection.

[h3]Sound
[/h3]- Improved sound quality of all sounds in the game.
- Updated the echo when sound hits the wall.
- Added a sound effect when the player revives.
- Adjusted the playback position of the Boost Dash sound effects.
- Updated the sound effect when VELVET successfully slashes and hits.
- Added sound effects when using Boost Injection.
- Updated the sound effect when shaking the Shake Grenade.
- Updated the sound effect of the Shake Grenade according to the level of it.
- Improved sound quality of all Finishers.
- Updated the sound effect during RIOT’s Finisher.
- Added sound effect when placing a marker in battle to make it easier to notice.
- Adjusted the playback position when placing a marker to be heard from the location where the marker was placed.
- Changed the sound effect when grabbing an object and shaking it in the game.
- Changed the sound effects in UI.

[h3]BGM
[/h3]- Updated background music during battle, Runner selection, before the battle starts, Training Room and Lobby.

[h3]Bug Fixes
[/h3]- Fixed an issue where the game may freeze when using Grenades.
- Fixed an issue where the dialog displayed during maintenance is incorrect.
- Fixed an issue where the keyboard displayed to search player is difficult to use.
- Fixed an issue where certain parts of the Lobby background are not displayed correctly.
- Fixed an issue where the view becomes unstable when getting too close to a locked-on player.
- Fixed an issue where some text in UI is not shown correctly in certain languages.
- Fixed an issue where some characters are not displayed correctly while playing with Traditional Chinese.
- Fixed an issue where the game is unable to launch on device with language set to Turkish.
- Fixed an issue where the controller vibrates when approaching an item while fist is clenched.
- Fixed an issue where the sound effect when falling or failing during the tutorial will stop abruptly.
- Fixed an issue where the sound effect while using a Boost Injection can be heard by other players.
- Other minor bug fixes.

Greetings, Runners!

Tomorrow on April 25th (PDT), the Open Beta Test for Brazen Blaze will start worldwide.
To join our Open Beta Test, follow the steps below to download and prepare your device.

[h2]Preparations[/h2]
[h3]■Download the application[/h3]
Once the Open Beta Test starts on April 26th, 2024 (PDT), players will be able to download the Open Beta Test version of the game from Meta Quest Store and Steam Store.

Access to either store with the link provided below.

Click here for Meta Quest store (App Lab) Click here for Steam

After successfully downloading the application from either store, start the game and head to the next step.

[h3]■Choosing Account Service[/h3]When playing the game for the first time, a screen as below will show up for you to link your account.


1) Play with Discord Account
Login to your Discord account from the browser to link your Discord account.

2) Play with MyDearest Account
Key-in your email address used to register your MyDearest HUB account.
A verification code would be sent to your email and key in the code to link your MyDearest account.
Click here to create an account

[h3]■Tutorial[/h3]

After you link your account, a tutorial will start.
Follow the instructions to learn the basic controls.

[h3]■Online Match[/h3]


After finishing the tutorial, you will move to the lobby and be able to choose which mode to play.

[h3]■Game Rules[/h3]
1) Stock Team Match
A 3vs3 team deathmatch where you cooperate with your fellow Runners to defeat the opposing team. Each team shares 8 lives; One stock is consumed each time a team member is defeated, after which they respawn after a certain period. Victory means reducing the opposing team's stock to zero and defeating all opposing players!

In Stock Team Match, players could enjoy the game in a team with 2 other players.
Players can play with their friends with any of the following options.



-Share the "Team Code" displayed with your friends.
-Press the "Join other team" button and enter the Team Code you received from your friend.
-Follow each other in the game to become "Friends" and select "Invite Friends."

2) Survival
A free-for-all deathmatch through a 1vs1vs1vs1
format. Four Runners fight against each other, with the goal of protecting
oneself from running out of lives and accumulating kills simultaneously.
Victory means being the last Runner standing!

[h3]■Runner Selection[/h3]

After a team is formed, players will pick their Runner and Sub Weapon in turn.
Note that in Stock Team Match mode, players choose their Runner in order, and you cannot choose the same Runner with other team members.
When everyone has chosen their Runners and an opposing team is found, the match will start.

[h3]■Stun, Kill, and Finisher[/h3]

By attacking your opponent and reducing their HP to 0, the opponent will enter a "Stun" state.


You can "Kill" an opponent in this stunned state by landing a punch on them.


When killing the last player of the opposing team, a Runner-specific “Finisher” will activate. Make sure to check out all the Finisher moves with all Runners.

If the killed player has stock left, the player will respawn after a certain duration.

But if their stock is 0, they will not respawn and have the option to continue watching the current game or return to lobby.

Additionally, as time passes from the start of the match, the stage will gradually collapse. Be careful not to fall off the stage, as it will be treated as an instant death.

[h3]■Open Beta Test Precautions[/h3]
- The game might not function properly due to unexpected errors or network traffic.
- This version is under development, and its content may differ from the Official Release.
- If players encounter any bugs, players could send us an inquiry through the Quick Menu.

*Please be aware that players must have a linked account to send an inquiry.

Thank you for supporting Brazen Blaze.