Overview
- Bandai Namco targets March 16–17 for a major gameplay update that implements a “back to basics” balance overhaul and resets ranked matchmaking.
- Four paid characters are slated for 2026, with Kunimitsu arriving in late spring, Bob in summer, Roger Jr. in autumn, and a fourth fighter in winter.
- Preorders for the Season 3 Pass open February 9–10 and include a new battle stage, the Aurora Outfit Pack, and 120 hours of early access for each new character.
- A staged schedule runs a 2nd anniversary campaign from February 10 to March 16, deploys the balance patch mid‑March, and restarts the competitive season from May 1.
- Developer messaging promises “refined balance” and more deliberate play, but specific system and frame data changes have not yet been detailed.