Monday, July 9, 2012

SFxT: More details on July 31 balance update revealed


12 additional characters are coming to Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) on the Xbox Live Marketplace and PSN July 31. The DLC will run for 1200 Microsoft Points or $20. The game's extra content makes the PS Vita version's once exclusive content a thing of the past.

DLC characters aren't Capcom's only offerings for SFxT on July 31. A balance update is also on the way. The company blog (via SRK) has revealed more details on the upcoming update. Head past the jump to see the changes.

Ryu

On block, the maximum frame advantage for Air Tatsumaki Senpukyaku is reduced from +11 in ver1.05 to +6 in ver1.06. Hitbox is smaller, movement amount is reduced. HK Joudan Sokuto Geri is now -6 on block, reduced from -1.

Ken

On block, the maximum frame advantage for Air Tatsumaki Senpukyaku is reduced from +11 to +6. Hitbox is smaller, movement amount is reduced.

Rolento

st.LP frame advantage on block is reduced from +4 to ±0.

Juri

Kaisen Dankairaku (Super Art) damage reduced from 350 to 300.

Akuma

On block, the maximum frame advantage for Air Tatsumaki Senpukyaku is reduced from +12 to +7. Hitbox is smaller, movement amount is reduced.

Yoshimitsu

(During forward jump) if the first hit of B+LK→MK connects with a mid-air opponent, the second hit will now combo.

Raven

st.LP reduced from +3 to +1on block.
Juggle limit for cr.HP reduced from 5 to 3.

Xiaoyu

Juggle limit for cr.HK reduce from 6 to 3.
Xiaoyu has an increased juggle limit against air opponents, allowing for moves like Hakkesho to connect.