FOR HONOR™ — patch notes and updates
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| LIVE NOW - MAY ROADMAP | 2026-05-01 | LIVE NOW - MAY ROADMAPMAY we offer you a look at our Roadmap? On top of an XP Fest headed your way, check out what else we have in store this month! 📅 |
| Patch Notes 2.67.0 - FOR HONOR | 2026-04-24 | BALANCING CHANGES SPRINT SPEEDS In Dominion, being able to rotate quickly to contest objectives and maximizing renown is important. Certain Heroes were too slow when sprinting, which discouraged rotations and made these Heroes less useful in a team. To mitigate this, we've increased the sprint speed of the slowest characters by ~8%. Affects: Conqueror Kensei Highlander Sohei Note that this does not impact Shugoki as they have access to Super Sprint. PINNING PROJECTILES We are making a change to pinning projectiles. These were designed to ensure additional attacks could be performed, but this meant we couldn't have them abide by the typical An |
| For The Creed Returns: Iconic AC Heroes Arrive in For Honor | 2026-04-24 | FOR THE CREED RETURNS From April 23 to May 14, Abstergo invites you to reconnect with the genetic memories of legendary heroes and bring their past into your present. Play the limited-time For The Creed Throwback Event. 3 New Assassin’s Creed Hero Skins Channel the strength of Eivor Wolf‑Kissed, the agility of Naoe the Swift, and the power of Yasuke the Brave, three new Hero Skins with custom audio and signature drop attacks. https://store.steampowered.com/app/4418510 https://store.steampowered.com/app/4418540 https://store.steampowered.com/app/4418560 Y10S1 BATTLE PASS The time has come to resist the Khatuns. Get 100 Tiers of rewards for all |
| Warrior's Den Recap - Y10S1 TU2 | 2026-04-22 | This week’s Warrior’s Den focused on Title Update 2 for Year 10 Season 1: Glory, marking the return of For the Creed, For Honor’s Assassin’s Creed crossover event. Alongside the event, the update introduces new Hero Skins and bundles, a returning limited‑time game mode with a slew of lootable rewards, additional content, and a new balance rework.Here’s a recap of what’s coming with TU2.For a more detailed breakdown on what is coming in For Honor, we recommend watching the VOD of the Warrior’s Den.For the Creed Returns to HeathmoorAs part of For Honor’s 10th Anniversary celebrations, the beloved For the Creed event returns as a limited‑time ev |
| LIVE NOW - APRIL ROADMAP | 2026-04-03 | The flowers have begun to bloom, so that means we can reveal our April Roadmap! |
| Patch Notes 2.66.1 - FOR HONOR | 2026-03-12 | NEW FEATURESIntroducing Seasonal Leaderboards, letting players track their performance in Events and Ranked, compete with friends, and see how they stack up against the community. Spectator Camera - Auto Mode We're adding a new option to Spectator Mode: Auto Mode. When enabled, the game will automatically choose the most interesting fighter to watch at any moment. It switches between players (or bots replacing players) based on what's happening on the battlefield, giving you a dynamic and engaging view of the action without needing to control the camera yourself. Inventory size: we are increasing the inventory size limit from 60 to 120 items |
| Jump into Y10S1: Glory | 2026-03-12 | NEW SEASON: GLORY IS HERE The time has come to rise and fight for the promise of Glory. For ten years, legends have been forged in battle, their deeds echoing across Heathmoor. The tales of timeless heroes still resound in every clash and every strike. THE SCORCHING HERALD Heathmoor lives under the stifling peace imposed by Guljin and her Khatuns. While most submit, Gryphon endures. Unable to fight openly, he takes on a new mantle as The Scorching Herald, wearing a fiery griffon-shaped armor forged to reveal his true potential. Through grand tales of legendary battles, he rekindles the taste for glory and sets the cycle of war in motion once |
| Y10S1 Warrior's Den Recap | 2026-03-11 | Welcome to our 10TH Year! Join us in the celebration as Cycle of War launches on March 12.We started this Year reveal with panache! If you have missed the Y10 Reveal trailer which unveil the Yearly Roadmap, you can check it out HERE.We presented the updates planned for our Season 1 during our first Warrior’s Den of Year 10 and we are even more excited to confirm For Honor will continue past Y10. This is an amazing milestone we are honored to celebrate with you and thanks to you, our glorious warriors.To celebrate this 10th anniversary, the reputation 100 is now achievable with the exclusive execution “Look at my trophy” as a reward.For more d |
| A NEW HERO HAS ARRIVED | 2026-01-29 | MEET JUREN, THE NEW NAME FOR CHAOS Discover Juren’s ruthless feats and unpredictable power. https://store.steampowered.com/app/4312460 STARTER DOMINION MODE Sharpen your steel and master war tactics in the Starter Dominion mode. Available until February 12th, it’s the perfect battlefield to learn, grow, and conquer. Discover now BATTLE BUNDLE - Y9S4 This bundle includes 100 tiers of rewards plus 25 tiers of progression for the Battle and Legacy Passes. https://store.steampowered.com/app/4196360 EMBRACE THE Y9S4 BATTLE PASS Prepare for all-out war with 100 tiers of exquisite rewards for all heroes! Available during Y9S4 only. https://store.ste |
| NEW SEASON: CONQUEST IS HERE | 2025-12-04 | THE DRAGON AND THE SNAKE Behind the impregnable walls of Qiang Pass, Prince Yi defies General Zhi’s ruthless advance. Whispers of a shadowed power stir beyond the borders. Who will dare unleash it and tip the scales? STARTER DOMINION MODE Sharpen your steel and master war tactics in the new Starter Dominion mode. Available until December 18th, it’s the perfect battlefield to learn, grow, and conquer. Read more PRINCE YI’S HERO SKIN Prince Yi isn’t just a warrior: he’s a protector of Wu Lin tradition. When peace is threatened, he unleashes the power of the dragon to defend his people and ideals. Unlock Prince Yi now and embrace the strength wi |
| Rise of the Jorogumo Contest Rules | 2025-10-22 | The race to beat the Jorogumo is ON! Warriors from across Heathmoor have set aside their differences to stand shoulder-to shoulder - united against the freakishly sized mythic arachnid.Assemble your team and get ready to fight back...quickly! We'll be hosting a 3-week contest to determine which team defeats the Jorogumo in the fastest time; for honor (pun), glory, and in-game items! At the end of each week, the event's difficulty will increase, so stay sharp!Contest rules, submission instructions, and prize details are below.Looking forward to your submissions!The team with the fastest time each week will be awarded the following prizes:(1) E |
| Unleash the fury, Y9S3: Downfall starts now! | 2025-09-11 | Cross-progression is here. Your progress now follows you across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, so nothing holds you back. Sync everything. Take the fight anywhere. With Downfall bringing brutal new challenges, exclusive rewards, and fresh ways to dominate, the battlefield has never been more yours. Unleash the Pain of Lady Saori The battlefield darkens once more. The shadows stir with the arrival of Lady Saori, a once-noble guardian consumed by grief and rage. Her transformation is complete, and she has become something far more fearsome than legend foretold. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3888050 Y9S3 Battle Pass: Embrace the Torment Unlock |
| There is a new hero in Heathmoor | 2025-07-23 | Pursue perfection with our new Outlander Hero, Virtuosa, and master the art of the blade. Outsmart foes with flawless fencing technique and evade attacks with a smile! BATTLE PASS Over 100 tiers of rewards to arm yourself for the greatest of battles! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3793370/Battle_Pass__Y9S2__FOR_HONOR/ LEGACY PASS Get back in time with the latest Year 5 Season 2 Legacy Pass! You have until the end of the season to earn classic rewards for all heroes, including our newest additions. New buyers can start the pass from the beginning while previous owners keep their progression. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3793410/Legac |
| Patch Notes 2.60.1 - FOR HONOR | 2025-06-17 | Patch Notes 2.60.1 - FOR HONORIMPROVEMENT Menus - Heros page It's now possible to change the loadout preview directly from the character selection and Character customization screen by using RB/LB/Q/E buttons or the mouse (with added input button). User Interface Allies health bar will now be displayed in the team VS widget at the top. This option can be disabled through an option in the game menu. BALANCING CHANGES GLOBAL STAMINA DAMAGE CHANGES: The following attacks will no longer deal stamina damage or pause stamina regeneration: AFEERA: Heat Death ARAMUSHA: Push Back Kick BLACK PRIOR: Horizon Spin Tenebris Rising Hawk's Charge CENTURION: |
| Warrior's Den Recap - Y9S2 TU1 | 2025-06-17 | The Warrior's Den returned on June 11th to kick off For Honor's latest season: Y9S2: Defiance, set to launch on June 12th. With a brand-new theme, exciting content updates, visual upgrades, and the beginning of the competitive circuit, the show laid out a packed roadmap. This season will also feature Hero Fests for Black Prior, Medjay, and Warlord, giving players the chance to explore these heroes with unique bundles and free week access throughout the season. In addition, the fan-favorite Hyper Duel throwback event is making a return this Title Update, bringing back intense 1v1 action. For more details, we suggest checking out the VOD for th |
| Fight for Glory in Y9S2: Defiance | 2025-06-12 | Join the fight in Defiance, a new season packed with fresh features. Dive into the new, limited-time event Crashing Waves, or return to the fan-favorite Hyper Duel. Two events. One goal: fight for glory. NEW PIRATE HERO SKIN: CAPTAIN COALHEART Captain Coalheart is back on the hunt. Scarred by storms and sharpened by survival, this ruthless pirate now sails free in search of a legendary Horkos treasure. Claim his Pirate Hero Skin, Champion Status, and Scavenger Crates in this exclusive offer. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3793350 100 Tiers of Loot Await Conquer the Y9S2 Battle Pass. Fight your way through 100 tiers of rewards for all 36 H |
| New Hero Skin: The Warrior Prince | 2025-04-29 | NEW HERO SKIN: THE WARRIOR PRINCE He once shaped the fate of an entire civilization in the fabled era of 2004. Now as the Sands of Time spread across Heathmoor, the blade-wielding, time-hopping Prince from the Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is back as the newest Hero Skin for Aramusha. Become destiny before it vanishes forever. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3642940/The_Warrior_Prince__Aramusha_Hero_Skin__FOR_HONOR/ NEW BATTLE PASS There are 100 tiers of rewards in the latest Battle Pass. Any one of them can help you win this conflict. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3534420 GET YOUR LEGACY PASS Get the lastest Year 5 Season 1 Legacy |
| PATCH NOTES 2.59.0 – FOR HONOR | 2025-04-24 | IMPROVEMENT Menus - Heros page It's now possible to change the loadout preview directly from the character selection and Character customization screen by using RB/LB/Q/E buttons or the mouse (with added input button). A new option was added in the Filters page in the barracks, to allow you to switch between "Match All" and "Match Any", regarding the filter options. BALANCING CHANGES Varangian Guard Light Openers & Finishers are no longer enhanced. Developer's Comments: The risk/reward for Varangian Guard's Light attacks was too skewed in their favor. We are removing the Enhanced properties to tone down the pressure while keeping the defensiv |
| Warrior’s Den Recap – Y9S1 TU2 | 2025-04-24 | The battlefield is roaring as Y9S1 TU2 brings a wave of content inspired by Prince of Persia, revealed in today's Warrior's Den. From new Hero Skin to the return of a fan-favorite event, We have packed this Title Update with style, strategy, and surprises. Here's everything you need to know from the show but for more details, we suggest checking out the VOD for Y9S1 TU2 Warrior's Den Livestream. https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/5wNC17YT3kBL0KizwKUWtu/1263355e9f823ea70407a735c9f22f75/FH_Y9S1_TU2_ROADMAP_KB.jpg A New Hero Skin Joins the Fray Headlining the update is a brand-new Hero Skin for the Aramusha, The Warri |
| Year 9 Season 1: Theaters of War | 2025-03-13 | YEAR 9 SEASON 1: THEATERS OF WAR Everything seemed hopeless. Then the fallen Queen Astrea crossed paths with a legendary gladiator. Now they're not only ready to survive the arena, they're ready to take on Guljin and end her reign. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? NEW HERO SKIN: QUEEN KALLIOPI All that have challenged this legendary gladiator have fallen. The next opponent harder and bloodier than the last. She was once a queen of her own tribe, now she is the Queen of the arena. Become Queen Kalliopi and win the crowd. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3534380 NEW BATTLE PASS There are 100 tiers of rewards in the latest Battle Pass. Any one of them |