We want to give players more influence over where the next weapon will spawn during a match. Here’s what this test feature changes:

• While you are holding a weapon, the weapon spawn that is closest in proximity to you will be deactivated.
• If all weapon spawns are deactivated by players with weapons, any weapon spawn can now be chosen, similar to current weapon spawn behavior.

We’ve also added a weapon spawn viewer in training mode and replays:

• Weapon spawns are represented by a red rectangle.
• Weapon spawns that are deactivated by a player will have an outline.

Our goals with this feature are:

• To increase player engagement by encouraging the player with a weapon to pressure the players who do not in order to deny them a free weapon spawn.
• To create more strategic depth with a players map positioning.
• To help players who are left unattended and unarmed by giving them a higher chance of getting a favorable weapon spawn.

Barraza has new experimental wall versions for his Side Axe, Neutral Blasters, Side Blasters, and Down Blasters Signatures.

These wall versions cover a range of scenarios and positions where the player previously had little to no options for a Signature attack that would be unobstructed by stage geometry. This allows for more viable choices during combat while offstage or in awkward positions.