Patch notes
Every balance update: who got stronger, who got reined in.
Balance changes — August 4, 2026
August 4, 2026
0 buffs · 1 nerf · 1 change
Balance changes — August 4, 2026
August 4, 2026

8-BitNerf
- The number of hits necessary to charge 8-Bit's Super was increased to 15 (from 12).
- 8-Bit's Extra Credits Gadget cooldown was increased to 18 seconds (from 15).
- 8-Bit's Buffied Plugged In Star Power movement speed boost to allies was decreased to 10% (from 15%).

8-BitChange
- Fixed a bug where 8-Bit's Extra Credits could be shot over walls.
Balance changes — July 8, 2026
July 8, 2026
0 buffs · 1 nerf
Balance changes — July 8, 2026
July 8, 2026
Balance changes — June 30, 2026
June 30, 2026
1 buff · 1 nerf · 1 change
Balance changes — June 30, 2026
June 30, 2026

8-BitBuff
- 8-Bit's reload time was decreased to 1.35 seconds (from 1.5).
- 8-Bit's Plugged In Star Power movement speed boost was increased to 25% (from 24.14%).

8-BitNerf
- 8-Bit's Extra Credits Gadget cooldown was increased to 15 seconds (from 11).

8-BitChange
- 8-Bit's Extra Credits Gadget can now be aimed.
- 8-Bit can use his main attack while the Extra Credits Gadget is active.
- 8-Bit's Reload Gear was removed.
- 8-Bit's Buffies were added.
Balance changes — May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
0 buffs · 0 nerfs · 1 change
Balance changes — May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
Balance changes — February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
0 buffs · 0 nerfs · 1 change
Balance changes — February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
Balance changes — December 16, 2025
December 16, 2025
1 buff · 0 nerfs
Balance changes — December 16, 2025
December 16, 2025
Balance changes — October 28, 2025
October 28, 2025
0 buffs · 1 nerf · 1 change
Balance changes — October 28, 2025
October 28, 2025
Balance changes — September 3, 2025
September 3, 2025
1 buff · 1 nerf
Balance changes — September 3, 2025
September 3, 2025