Quick Update following Patch 6

Hello!

Quick update regarding what we're up to:

Hotfix - We'll do our best to push it tomorrow before the weekend

• Fixing the crash issue that occurred with Patch 6 on Xbox. In case you missed it, Xbox (and Xbox PC) is running on Patch 5 Hotfix 1 in the meantime, so this hotfix will bring both in line with the other platforms on Patch 6.

  
  

• Tweaking our backfill (joining an ongoing match) parameters to reduce the amount of matches with less than 8 players due to leavers/connection issues in Fireball.

Store Update - Delayed to tomorrow Due to there being 2 versions of the game right now (Patch 5 for Xbox/Xbox PC, Patch 6 for the rest), we need to make additional checks before updating the Store. This means that the release of the "Final Countdown" bundle is also delayed. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Leaver Penalty - Disabled for now, will be re-enabled for both Ranked and Quick Matches Although we have initially announced the Leaver Penalty for Ranked matches only, we'd like to enable it for casual play as well and observe the impact the feature has on how often players leave Quick Matches, which are more prone to leavers than Ranked matches are. As we have said in the Patch Notes intro text, this is the first version of the feature, and we'll be closely monitoring our data and your feedback in order to tweak it just right.

Additionally, we are also working on a positive reinforcement system by rewarding players who try their best during a match, come back from a score deficit and stay until the end. The design is currently done, but it'll be a little while before we can implement it in-game.

Thanks for your patience!