A number of new features are coming to Street Fighter V, which include improvements for matchmaking, faster loading times, a better friend management system and more. In order to test them out, Capcom is offering a free week of online play starting 28th March, with all fighters unlocked, including the new fighter Kolin.
It will actually be an open beta aimed at testing out the new CFN updates, and the balance changes coming to Street Fighter V Season Two. “We understand that Street Fighter V’s server performance has been a less than optimal experience for many of our players. The improved CFN experience is the result of rebuilding it from the ground up to address the most pressing issues that will ultimately result in a better online experience,” Capcom wrote on Steam. “That said, we want to collect feedback and ensure everything is optimized for launch. We will be giving PC players a sneak peek of what’s to come while putting the new CFN through its paces with an official PC Beta Test.”
You can take a look at the changes coming to the game below:
- Matchmaking Improvements: For most players, it will take less time to find an opponent in online matches. Matchmaking logic will help players avoid being frequently matched with the same opponent.
- Ranked and Casual Match Loading Times: There will be a shorter transition when going into a Ranked or Casual match.
- Interactive Timeline: On the new CFN home menu, a live feed of Friends’ activities will be presented on an interactive Timeline. Using the Timeline, players can immediately add a recent match to their Replay List, view a Fighter Profile, manage Friends, and adjust Timeline display settings.
- Friend Management System: In addition to adding someone to Favorites, players can now blacklist players or add friends and follow them on CFN.
- “Rage Quit” Penalty System: Special “rage quit” player profile icons will appear on profiles with frequent disconnections. Matchmaking logic will take into account online behavior and frequent disconnectors will be matched with similar opponents.
- Training Mode – User Settings Saved: Training Mode settings will be saved and will carry over to the next time the mode is accessed.
- Battle Lounge Country Flags: Country flags will appear in Battle Lounges, allowing players to locate competition in their region.
- Country / League Based Rankings: Players will be able to filter leaderboards based on Country or League.
- In-Game Announcer Voice: The in-game announcer will provide players and opponents with stats using data pulled from the server.
- Fighter Profile Stats: More detailed stats will be tracked and presented on Fighter Profiles.
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