DNF Duel might not be at the Arc World Tour this year, but it’s still a major part of the current batch of fighting games, receiving plenty of updates. The latest DNF Duel patch notes are here, with the 1.40 Update. Arc System Works have added in a brand-new character with this update along with some sweeping changes to game systems and even balancing changes.

If you’re looking to stay on top of how everything’s changed with the DNF Duel 1.40 patch notes, this is what’s different in-game.

DNF Duel Patch Notes – 1.40 Update

Spectre

The big update in the 1.40 patch notes is the addition of a brand-new DLC character. Spectre has been added into DNF Duel. You can jump in and try out the new hero starting now! They won’t be legal at upcoming fighting game esports events for the game, but it’s a great time to test out the new addition to the roster.

Select Cube and Indomitable Spirit

These are two new systems which have been added in. They’re joining the game alongside Spectre in the latest DNF Duel patch notes.

General Changes

• The PS5 fighting game version of DNF has been adjusted to improve input lag.
• Opening Cinematic updated
• Ranked Match search algorithm has been updated.
• Bug Fixes to all modes

Balance Changes

Alongside all of these more minor changes, DNF Duel 1.40 patch has made tons of minor changes to each character. A few have had their timing and damage altered. Although these changes aren’t the biggest, remember to check out your mains and see how they now play. While 1.40 isn’t the most revolutionary update, the game is going to be playing a bit differently with the latest DNF Duel patch notes.

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Those are all of the major changes in the patch notes. Since this is a new character patch, that’s the biggest change right now. There are more new characters on the horizon for DNF Duel soon though, so keep an eye on fighting game news for when more characters come into the game.