KOF 15 Update 1.40 Patch Notes (New Characters Added)

[The King Of Fighters XV] KOF 15 update 1.40 details released for PS4, PC and PS5 (1.004) players. According to the official KOF 15 1.40 patch notes, the latest update added new characters (Orochi Yashiro, Orochi Shermie, and Orochi Chris). In addition, the latest KOF15 patch 1.40 also includes a long list of bug fixes.

Previously, a major patch was released with various adjustments and fixes. Recently, a hotfix was also released.

Unfortunately, since the last patch, some players are still facing issues when trying to play the game. Today’s KOF 15 version 1.40 will fix a few of these issues.

The King Of Fighters 15 (KOFXV) Update 1.40 Patch Notes – August 8, 2022

  • DLC Characters AWAKENED OROCHI Team added

Changes

■System

Customize BGM
・Added the Customize BGM function to the Room Menu in Room Match.
・Player 1 Settings: BGM set through Player 1’s settings will be played during fights.
・Your Settings: BGM set through your settings will be played during fights normally.

Game UI

・Changed some of the assigned keyboard keys when playing in Spanish
and Mexican Spanish on keyboard.
*Only on STEAM / Epic Games Store / Windows10
Results
・Can now select Member Select on the results screen in Room Match
(excluding PARTY VS).

Room Menu

・Changed settings for Chat, Notifications, and Customize BGM
in the Room Menu can now be saved.

Room Match

・Added the Pass function in Room Match (Excluding PARTY VS).
Can now move a player in the fighter’s seat to the end of the waiting line.

Room Match Spectating

・Added the function “Return to Room” in the Room Menu while spectating.
Can now stop spectating without having to leave the room.

Ranked Match Search

・Now easier to find players of a similar rank to oneself when searching
“Any” for Player Strength.

Casual Match Search

・Now shows the matched opponent’s name in the Fight Request Confirmation window.

Low Res Background Mode

・Added Low Res Background Mode settings in the GRAPHICS tab inside Options.
Reduces burden by suppressing rendering loads on specific stages.
・Applicable Stage: Concert Hall
*Only on STEAM / Epic Games Store / Windows10

Other

・Resolved minor issues concerning the UI.
・Resolved minor issues concerning character display and effects.

Balancing changes

■LEONA

X-Calibur (HP Ver.) ・Resolved an issue where this attack behaved like a projectile.
Slash Saber (MAX Ver.)
・Increased movement speed during attack startup.
・Expanded attack hitbox forward.
*Adjusted to alleviate issues where this attack doesn’t hit under specific circumstances.

■CHRIS

Reverse Anchor Kick
(Normal Ver.)
・Resolved an issue where this couldn’t be cancelled by Super Special Moves and above.

Reverse Anchor Kick (Cancel)
・Resolved an issue where this attack could be cancelled by a Shatter Strike
on the first hit.

■CHIZURU KAGURA

Uramen 85 Katsu Reigi no
Ishizue (HP Ver.)
・Resolved an issue where players could Climax Cancel on whiff.

■BENIMARU NIKAIDO
Raimeitou (Normal Ver.)
・Expanded the pushbox backward on attack startup.
・Expanded the grabbox backward on attack startup.
*Adjusted to resolve issues where it would pass through opponents under
certain circumstances.

■DOLORES
Far HK
・Expanded the pushbox backward on attack startup.
・Expanded the grabbox backward on attack startup.
*Adjusted to resolve issues where it would pass through opponents under
certain circumstances.

■ATHENA ASAMIYA
Psycho Remix☆Spark!
・Resolved an issue where under certain circumstances, this move would not behave
as intended after hitting an opponent.

■RAMÓN
Color 5 ・Resolved how the move looks visuall

Download free KOF 15 update 1.40 for PS4, PC and Xbox One.

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