The next test is coming soon, and this time both platforms can try out the upcoming features.
While the next Street Fighter V balance patch and Capcom Fighters Network improvements were initially expected to go live before the end of April, it was later stated by Capcom that they intended to conduct a second beta test first, pushing the update back further. While no specific timeline was previously indicated, Capcom announced this morning that the second beta test will now be running May 11-14, 2017–and unlike the first, both PlayStation 4 and PC players will now be able to try it out.
All PS4/PC users will be able to play the beta test, even without a copy of Street Fighter V. Fight Money/statistics accumulated in the test will not be shared with your main game.
Here’s a breakdown (once again) of the incoming Capcom Fighters Network features/changes in the beta test (in addition to the character balance changes, and some alterations/additions to stage backgrounds):
- Rage Quit Penalty System
The special Player Profile Icons will work correctly, and matchmaking logic will take into account your online behavior and frequent disconnectors will be matched with similar opponents.
- Ranked and Casual Match Loading Times
There will be a shorter transition when going into a Ranked or Casual Match.
- Battle Lounge Country Flags
Country flags will now properly load in Battle Lounges, allowing players to locate competition in their region.
- Training Mode: User Settings Saved
Training Mode settings will now save and carry over to the next time the mode is accessed.
- Matchmaking Improvements
It should now take less time to find an opponent in online matches, and logic will be added to avoid frequently being matched with the same opponent repeatedly.
- Fighter Profile Stats
More detailed stats will be tracked and presented on your Fighter Profile.
- Country/League Based Rankings
Players will be able to filter leaderboards based on Country or League.
- Friend Management System
In addition to adding a player to your Favorites, you will be able to add Friends and follow them on CFN. You will also be able to Blacklist players.
- Interactive Timeline
On the CFN home menu, a live feed of your Friends’ activities will be presented on an interactive Timeline. Using the Timeline, you will be able to immediately add a recent match to your Replay List, view a Fighter Profile, manage your Friends, and adjust Timeline display settings.
- In-Game Announcer Voice
The in-game announcer will give you stats on both you and your opponent using data pulled from the server.
No date has been yet revealed for when these changes will become officially part of the main title.
Source: Capcom-Unity
