Back 4 Blood
Update November 10 2021
NOVEMBER 2021 UPDATE
Developer Update - We wanted to highlight the following bug fix with some additional information: "Fixed some issues related to Specials spawning." We found an issue where Specials would frequently duplicate their spawn cards, compounding as players progressed through levels. This would often result in an unfair amount of Specials overwhelming Cleaner teams. In future patches, we are going to continue to dig into spawning issues to help further smooth out the experience.
The November 2021 Update brings quality of life updates, along with balance updates for Campaign and Swarm PvP!
Developers’ note - We’ve listened to your feedback and implemented some highly requested quality of life updates. Follow along with our Trello board (https://trello.com/b/sXUnAzpW/community-back-4-blood) to track upcoming new features, balance changes, and major bug fixes. Note that our Trello Board, and this list of fixes, are not exhaustive.
Campaign Updates
Swarm PvP Updates
Weapon Updates
Controller Updates
Accessibility Updates
UI Updates
Bug Fixes
Muxy - Twitch Extension
To view all patch notes click here (Latest News - Back 4 Blood).
If you’ve found a bug, please report it here (https://bugs.back4blood.com/).
NOVEMBER 2021 UPDATE
Developer Update - We wanted to highlight the following bug fix with some additional information: "Fixed some issues related to Specials spawning." We found an issue where Specials would frequently duplicate their spawn cards, compounding as players progressed through levels. This would often result in an unfair amount of Specials overwhelming Cleaner teams. In future patches, we are going to continue to dig into spawning issues to help further smooth out the experience.
The November 2021 Update brings quality of life updates, along with balance updates for Campaign and Swarm PvP!
Developers’ note - We’ve listened to your feedback and implemented some highly requested quality of life updates. Follow along with our Trello board (https://trello.com/b/sXUnAzpW/community-back-4-blood) to track upcoming new features, balance changes, and major bug fixes. Note that our Trello Board, and this list of fixes, are not exhaustive.
Campaign Updates
Swarm PvP Updates
Weapon Updates
Controller Updates
Accessibility Updates
UI Updates
Bug Fixes
Muxy - Twitch Extension
To view all patch notes click here (Latest News - Back 4 Blood).
If you’ve found a bug, please report it here (https://bugs.back4blood.com/).
B4B Launch Trailer Now Available!
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Campaign Trailer Now Available!
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Jump into the Back 4 Blood Beta, August 5-9 & 12-16!
Early Access Period: August 5 at noon PDT - August 9 at noon PDT
Open Beta Period: August 12 at noon PDT - August 16 at noon PDT
Playable Modes:
PvE (Classic, Survivor, Hard)
- Choose from five different Cleaners, one of the immune survivors, and a range of lethal weapons and items.
PvP Swarm Mode
- Play with or against friends in PvP. Switch between playing as a Cleaner with special perks and up to six different Ridden. Both sides come with unique weapons, abilities, and specialties.
Open Beta is cross-gen and cross-play supported.
Read the back 4 Blood FAQ here > https://wbgamessupport.wbgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402069127315
Back 4 Blood - Open Beta Trailer
Back 4 Blood’s Open Beta is coming August 12-16! Pre-order and jump into the action on August 5-9!
Don’t miss any of the apocalyptic mayhem in the Beta, including:
* 2 PvE Campaign Maps
* 2 PvP Swarm Mode Maps
* 5 Playable Cleaners
* 6 Playable Ridden
* Fort Hope Communal Hub
* All Weapons & Gear
* Cross-play and Cross-gen Support
Watch the trailer here > https://youtu.be/C4Epmnk8G4Q
Read the FAQ here > https://wbgamessupport.wbgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402069127315
Watch 1 hour of Back 4 Blood on Twitch and get into Early Access! Read more here > https://go.wbgames.com/B4BTwitchDrops
Back 4 Blood - PC Trailer Available!
• 4K Resolution
• Uncapped Framerate
• NVIDIA DLSS
• Ultrawide and Multi-monitor Support
• Cross-play
• Multiple Quality Customization Options
To view and share the official Back 4 Blood “PC Trailer”, visit:
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The Open BETA begins August 12th. Pre-Order for early access and start slaying August 5th!
Back 4 Blood will be available for PC on Steam on October 12. Pre-order the Ultimate Edition and start slaying on October 8!
NEW TRAILER FOR E3!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKDL8nqdOi0
HOW WE’LL KEEP THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER
This writeup is meant to provide an overview of how our PvP system allows players to always compete fairly, no matter what. Before we can get to that, we first have to talk about how we will not split the player base by releasing paid post-launch content.
Here’s how that works:
In PvE, if your party leader owns a paid content drop, you will be able to play that content with them -- including maps, gameplay and campaign.
No separation. No exclusion. No split.
Now, you might be thinking, “It’s cool you aren’t splitting the community, Turtle Rock, but if you’re selling content drops, how will PvP not be pay-to-win?”
In PvP, everyone who bought Back 4 Blood can get access to all additional PvP content, even without purchasing content drops. Players who don’t buy the content drops can earn new playable characters and Ridden in PvP, for free, through progression. Additionally, all PvP players have access to the same cards at the start of each match, regardless of whether those players have purchased content drops or not.
We hope this answers some of your questions about what we’re doing to make sure there is no pay-to-win or community separation. Right now we’re still fully focused on getting Back 4 Blood out the door, and we’ll provide more information on post-launch content later on.
We wanted to get the word out now because the most important thing to us about Back 4 Blood is our community. We make our games because of you and we want to make sure that you all feel good about the games we make.
We can’t wait to blow some shit up with you later this year!