Capcom Fighters Network, the service underpinning Street Fighter 5`s online component, will see some changes as part of an effort to improve the overall experience.The list of tweaks and changes were detailed on the Capcom Unity website, and will be available for PC players to beta test on March 28 at 1 PM PST/8 PM GMT until April 3 at 12 PM PST/8 PM GMT. The beta client will be available to Steam users and `completely free to play for both current and new players.``Since this beta is to test our new online infrastructure, it will only feature Online Modes,` Capcom explained. `The beta is entirely separate from the base PC client but players´ current CFN username, rank, standing and other details will carry over to the beta client.`For new players, they will be able to download the PC client for free and set up a new CFN profile to play for the duration of the test. All data recorded during the beta is for testing purposes only and once the beta has concluded, all replays, Fight Money earned, progress and player data will be deleted. To encourage players to participate in the beta test, all released characters, including Kolin will be unlocked for play.`Those that participate in the beta will also get an opportunity to trial some of the balance adjustments being made to Street Fighter 5 for its second season of content. Capcom has said once this beta period has finished, it will `make further adjustments to optimise the new CFN and will make its full release on both PS4 and PC shortly after.`Here`s the list of changes coming to CFN, as detailed by Capcom.Rage Quit Penalty System: Back in December, we implemented an update to the Rage Quit System which displayed a special Player Profile Icon for the worst offenders and the most honorable players. These icons are working correctly now and matchmaking logic now takes into account your online behavior and frequent disconnectors will be matched with similar opponents.Ranked and Casual Match Loading Times: We understa ...
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