COMMUNITY CHECKPOINT #3 RECAP: RANKED 3.0, DOKKAEBI UPDATES & MORE
Dokkaebi receives significant cooldown nerfs while the 1v1 Playlist returns mid-season with a new Attrition system and expanded map pool.
Key Changes
- 1Dokkaebi Jegeo Payload global cooldown introduced in Update 2.1
- 21v1 Playlist returns mid-season with a new Attrition system
- 3Dokkaebi per-target cooldown system implemented in Update 2.2
- 4Minimum RP gains introduced to prevent Ranked progression stalling
- 51v1 Playlist map pool expanded from 3 to 5 maps
- 6Future Season 3 rework announced for Dokkaebi's signal system
- 7RP fairness adjustments for consistent point distribution in Ranked
- 8Reduced prep time for faster pacing in 1v1 matches
All Changes
🏆Ranked(4)
- changeRanked 3.0: Introduced minimum Rank Point (RP) gains to prevent progression from stalling.
- changeRanked 3.0: Implemented RP fairness adjustments to ensure consistent point gains/losses for players in the same match.
- changeChampion Rank: Confirmed that players cannot place directly into Champion rank; it must be earned through sustained performance.
- changeRanked 3.0: Confirmed KDA is not a factor in rank progression, prioritizing teamwork and utility usage.
👥Operators(2)
- nerfDokkaebi: Introduced a global cooldown on Jegeo Payload to reduce ability spam (Update 2.1).
- nerfDokkaebi: Transitioned to a per-target cooldown system for better counterplay (Update 2.2).
🎮Game Modes(5)
- change1v1 Playlist: 1v1 Playlist returns at the midway point of Season 2.
- change1v1 Playlist: Expanded the 1v1 map pool from 3 maps to 5 maps.
- new1v1 Playlist: Introduced the Attrition system to replace operator bans in 1v1 matches.
- change1v1 Playlist: Reduced prep time and improved match flow for faster pacing.
- fix1v1 Playlist: Improved matchmaking systems for the 1v1 mode.
📅Coming Soon(4)
- changeDokkaebi: Dokkaebi's ability will shift to a signal-based system in Season 3.
- changeDokkaebi: Mute and Tubarao will be able to interrupt Dokkaebi's signal in the future rework.
- changeDokkaebi: If the signal is not interrupted, the payload will deliver and the phone will explode.
- changeRanked 3.0: Placement matches will be adjusted to carry more weight in determining starting rank in future seasons.
Summary
Ranked 3.0 Adjustments
The development team has addressed community feedback regarding Ranked 3.0, focusing on progression clarity and fairness. Key updates include the introduction of minimum Rank Point (RP) gains to prevent stalled progression and fairness adjustments to ensure consistent point distribution among teammates. The team also clarified that Champion rank cannot be achieved through placement matches alone, requiring sustained performance.
Dokkaebi Balancing
Following her recent remaster, Dokkaebi is receiving incremental nerfs to address her current power level. Update 2.1 introduces a global cooldown on her Jegeo Payload, while Update 2.2 will transition this to a per-target cooldown system. A more significant rework is planned for Season 3 to introduce signal-based counterplay.
1v1 Playlist Return
The 1v1 Playlist returns midway through Season 2 with several improvements. The mode now features an expanded map pool, faster pacing via reduced prep time, and a new Attrition system that replaces the traditional operator ban phase.