Update 0.10.2 adds a huge list of changes and updates to Arena Stars. Full details are below:
FEATURES
EMOTES
- Players can now use emotes during matches
- Tapping the avatar portrait will reveal a dropdown list of emote types; tapping the emote of the player’s choice will “send” the message to their opponent
- Players can mute emotes from their opponent by tapping on the opponent’s avatar portrait
- The default emote set features manakin characters; other sets will be made available in future updates
SKINS
- Players are now able to swap skins for Hero characters in their inventory
- Skins can be browsed and changed from the Hero Edit menu
- Skins can be purchased from the Store using Star Shards; skins are found in the Deals section
- Players may purchase skins for Heroes they don’t currently own, but the skin will not be available to use until that Hero card is acquired
- Epic skins will be made available in future updates
PRACTICE MODE
- Players can now test a deck of cards in a non-player match
- A Practice button is now located in the lower-right portion of the Team Edit menu
- The Practice menu allows a player to select any of their five deck presets or one at random, then launches a Training match
BONUS AD CHESTS
- Players can now earn reward chests for cumulative ad watches in the Store
- Chest rewards can be obtained in addition to the existing currency rewards provided
IMPROVEMENTS
BUG FIXES
- Fixed issue with Automaton Mini HP bars remaining onscreen after being destroyed
- Fixed issue with Hero sprites remaining onscreen after being KO’d
- Fixed issue with Lady Grey’s Tea Tank cooldown timer restarting only after ability effect is complete
- Fixed issue with Hero level up sequence potentially causing a soft lock
- Fixed issue with camera movement creating areas where players could not be attacked
- Fixed server-side issues preventing players from connecting to matches in certain situations
ADVANCED OPTIONS
- Choices to further customize player experience have been added to the Options screen
- Players can adjust frequency with which game notifications are sent
- Players can adjust select radius on enemy Troops and Heroes
- Players can scale button size of Troop and Ability buttons in battle
- Players can disable auto retaliate attacking when their Hero takes damage
- Players can adjust move hold time
BATTLE
- A targeting highlight now appears on the opponent battle engine when it is selected as a target
CHESTS
- There is now an “open all” option for chest slots for convenience
- The “open all” option will be tied to a Star Shard cost based on chest rarities
NEWS PANEL
- The news panel on the main landing screen now supports multiple highlight stories
- The panel will now cycle through multiple announcements and current events
OPTIMIZATIONS
- Performance during battles and while navigating in-game menus has been improved across multiple device types
- Matchmaking speeds have been improved significantly
STORE REFRESH
- Store appearance and navigation has been improved
- Free ad watch bonuses now appear in their own section
TEAM EDIT
- Players now have access to five deck preset slots
BALANCE CHANGES
BEAMER
- Decreased HP slightly
BLUNDERBUSTER
- Reduced attack speed and Power
BOUNCER
- Increased charge attack Power
CANNONEER
- Increased HP slightly
EXO MINER
- Increased HP and Power
EYE FLY
- Increased range, decreased HP
FLINTLOCK
- Increased Power slightly
HUMPBACK
- Increased HP
HYPNOTRICKS
- Reduced HP slightly
PIKAKIN
- Increased Power slightly, increased attack speed
POGO
- Increased HP, added pierce damage to attack
RANGER
- Increased range and HP slightly
RHAM
- Increased attack speed slightly, decreased Mana Cost slightly
SEEKER
- Increased HP slightly, decreased Power slightly
SENTRY
- Increased HP slightly, decreased Power slightly
SNIPER
- Increased range
SQUIRE
- Increased HP and Power slightly
WYRM
- Increased Mana Cost slightly
We’d love to hear your feedback on the game and the changes introduced in this update – be sure to comment on our subreddit and join the conversation on our Discord server!
The Arena Stars Team
