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Broken Edge
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Onboarding Improvement patch!
Major update
Onboarding Improvement patch!
Broken Edge
· published
15 Dec 2023, 13:57 UTC
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FIRST BLADE
Default blade, easier/weaker Awaken (low speed only)
Targets new players, easier to learn other game mechanics (before focusing on Awaken)
Main unlocked at level 3 (previously first blade)
Legendary unlocked at level 15 (previously 10)
First Blade replace Legacy (underused), same visual.
TRIALS
Trials are challenges that aim at orienting player toward how to play their character
Winning trial with good score give a lot of XP, making blade progression easier
Added the Trials mode in Dojo and before Ranked match (replace Training)
PERFORMANCE
Better networking (should make low lag game feel a bit more smooth)
SOLO
Viking, Pirate and Ronin can now be adversaries in Solo
Reworked fighting behavior (more diversity, adjusted difficulty)
Menu flow slightly improved
Animations now blend between each other
Opponent orient itself toward the player
Apprentice mode was made easier and to feel more like a real match
IK
Better character IK mean body position is better oriented with head and hands
DOJO
Menu flow slightly improved
Can now skip some Tutorial sequence
PROGRESSION
Added UI to see progression toward next sword (only in trials)
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The Skies are Calling - Compass is OUT NOW at 25% OFF
Fancy an adventure in the skies, warriors? We at TREBUCHET are incredibly proud to announce that our newest game Compass is officially available now on Steam! The horizon is no longer a distant dream. The winds are blowing in our favor, and the mist has finally dissipated. The wandering Caravan is packed and ready, but they cannot journey into the unknown without you. As their lead Scout, the s…
Major update
30 Sep 2025
New Battlepass Update!
Hi Warriors, The Way of the Dragon Battlepass is Here! Step into a new era of Broken Edge with the launch of the Way of the Dragon Battlepass . This update introduces a whole new way to collect and unlock cosmetics, giving you more ways than ever to customize your fighter and weapons. The Battlepass includes: · New Cosmetic Types : Skins, weapon skins, charms, titles, banners, seals, adornments…
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13 Aug 2024
Patch 1.6.7
BUG FIXES - Fixed issue with arms calibration - Fixed more PSVR2 crashes