patch · May 22, 2024
Brawlhalla Update 8.09 Launches Battle Pass Classic 4, Brawlhalla Fest, and Store UI Overhaul
Brawlhalla patch 8.09 introduces Battle Pass Classic 4 with the game's first unlockable cutscenes, kicks off the three-week Brawlhalla Fest community event, and overhauls the PC store UI. The update also graduates Post Hitstun Dodge Consistency from test features and rebalances multiple weapons and legends.
Brawlhalla update 8.09 brings a massive content drop alongside deep systemic balance changes. Battle Pass Classic 4 revives the Order of the Exalted Lion storyline with unlockable cutscenes, while Brawlhalla Fest introduces timed missions and color rewards. Meanwhile, competitive players get a major ruleset shift as Post Hitstun Dodge Consistency moves out of test features.
Post Hitstun Dodge Consistency and Weapon Balance
Post Hitstun Dodge Consistency has graduated from test features, locking the dash input for 4 frames out of hitstun to prevent players from escaping dodgeable combos prematurely. This change is paired with targeted nerfs and buffs across the weapon roster. Katars Down Air, Scythe Down Light, and Greatsword Side Light Opener have increased recover time on miss. Axe Ground Pound loses rear threat coverage, while Battle Boots Ground Pound has an increased minimum charge time. Conversely, Rocket Lance Side Light sees reduced recover time on miss, and Blasters Down Light shifts more damage to its final hit.
Legend Rebalancing
Several legends receive notable signature adjustments. Bödvar and Scarlet see increased stun time on hammer attacks to improve positional advantage at low and mid health ranges. Nix gets a speed boost with reduced minimum charge and recovery time for Side Blasters. Conversely, Vivi receives higher minimum charge times on her Battle Boots signatures and reduced force on her wall Neutral Blasters, and Tezca's Side Gauntlets have reduced threat coverage while spinning.
Battle Pass Classic 4 and Brawlhalla Fest
Battle Pass Classic 4 features 85 tiers of rewards, introducing the game's first unlockable story cutscenes centered on Octavius Mordex and Soulbound Diana. Starting May 29, Brawlhalla Fest runs a three-week community event featuring a free rotation of all 62 legends, daily game modes, and the chance to earn the iridescent Bifrost color scheme and Void Zenith 1 More emoji.
Mallhalla Store Overhaul and Quality of Life
The PC version of Mallhalla receives a complete UI overhaul featuring item search tools, refined filters, and sorting options by release order, coin price, or alphabetically. Additionally, legends reaching level 100 now display their names in gold during pre-match loading screens and podium displays.
Why this patch matters
Update 8.09 shakes up Brawlhalla's competitive meta by standardizing dodge escape windows while offering a packed festival schedule and store upgrades.