The new patch OB 58 introduces the VIP store in Paladins (PC, PS4, Xbox), a system where players can purchase VIP packs and earn exclusive skins like Raeve Maeve through gameplay.
The biggest innovation in Paladins’ new update is the VIP store. Patch OB58 introduces the new VIP system and a fourth currency. Players will have the opportunity to earn VIP points while playing. The points can be spent in the VIP store for exclusive skins and other cosmetic items.
Paladins receives the VIP system in OB 58 – Here’s how it works
The new VIP system is designed to give players a chance to financially support the “Free to Play” shooter. In the VIP shop, there are exclusive cosmetic items like skins or voice packs. These can be unlocked with VIP points earned during gameplay. Players earn VIP points for winning or losing matches.
Here’s how the VIP system is structured:
- Players can purchase the VIP pack. It costs 14.99 USD and already includes the first exclusive skin, VIP points, bonuses, chests, and 5x a 14-day VIP membership.
- Alternatively, one can acquire a VIP membership. 14-day VIP memberships cost 200 crystals. The membership also acts as a booster for the VIP pack. Players receive bonuses on their VIP points and more chests.
- Then there is a VIP points bundle. It costs 70 crystals and grants 10,000 VIP points.
Better performance: Graphics engine receives update – DirectX 11 Beta coming
Paladins is getting a graphical update that should improve performance in the future. The MOBA shooter is receiving DirectX 11 – a collection of programming interfaces designed to optimize fast graphics and audio operations. These optimizations should make the game run smoother.
However, the program is first going into beta. Players can voluntarily participate and test the new system.
- DirectX 11 enhances CPU and GPU performance
- To participate in the DirectX 11 Beta: Go to Settings -> Video Options -> check D2D11 (BETA) -> restart the game. To exit the BETA, simply uncheck D2D11 (BETA).
- Performance will be improved by DirectX 11, but it may result in higher memory usage. This will be addressed in the beta before the release.
Bug fixes & general adjustments in Update OB58
The new patch makes general function adjustments and fixes bugs for Paladins. This applies to the interface and gameplay:
- The preparation phase is now in third-person: Before each match, players have time to prepare and choose their cards. This will now happen in third person, meaning players can see their character from the outside.
- Players receive 15 seconds more time in competitive to choose their champ.
- Players who mute another player also mute the VGS for that player (No “Need Healing!!” spamming anymore!)
- The feedback for damage and healing has been improved: Players will be able to see damage or healing received more clearly in the future. Now there is also feedback when healing was reduced, as the color of the healed numbers changes.
- Especially the new champ Strix has received bug fixes. For instance, the consumption of stealth is now displayed correctly, and Chronos functions normally on him.
- Bug fix for Mal’Damba: Sometimes Mal’Damba’s healing would stop. This is now corrected.
Champion adjustments OB58: New look for Barik – First nerf for Strix
The new champ Strix has caused some excitement because his distributed damage was too high and he could stay in stealth mode for too long.
Visually, Barik seemed outdated from Studio Hi-Rez and is thus receiving a graphical update in OB58:
- Strix receives a nerf: Strix is new to Paladins and has entered the MOBA shooter a bit too strong. The damage of the sniper has been reduced from
1300to 1200. The energy costs for stealth have been increased by 65%. Stealth energy recharge has been reduced by 20%. The maximum energy level required to use stealth has been increased by 33%. - Jenos receives a nerf: Jenos’ healing was too strong for the developers. Healing is reduced from
15%of maximum health to 10% of maximum health. - Maeve’s daggers are thrown faster: The time between dagger throws has been reduced from
0.1to 0.05. Projectile size has increased by 16%. Projectile speed has increased from260to 400. Projectile gravity has increased by 33%. - Ruckus’ projectile speed has been increased from
300to 400.
Several other champions have received minor adjustments as well. You can find those in our source reference.
New skins for Jenos, Cassie, & Lex – The Brazil chest is coming
The Brazil chest costs 40 crystals and contains weapon skins for Drogoz, Kinessa, Skye, and Tyra. In addition to the weapons, there are skins for Cassie and Lex, which feature Brazil’s main colors green and yellow.
- Brazil-Cassie and Brazil-Lex – In the Brazil chest for 40 crystals
- Eclipse-Jenos – Rare skin with body and weapon
Exclusive VIP skins for Lian, Zhin, Fernando & Maeve in OB 58
These skins are only available in the VIP store and can be unlocked with the new currency VIP points. Points can be earned during gameplay or a points bundle can be unlocked using crystals.
These are the exclusive VIP skins:
- Goddess-Lian (Epic) – For 30,000 VIP points in the VIP store
- FN-01 Erebos Fernando (Epic) – For 30,000 VIP points in the VIP store
- Conqueror Zhin – Automatically unlocked by purchasing the VIP pack
- Raeve Maeve (Legendary) – For 60,000 VIP points in the VIP store
In this patch OB58, the VIP store is the biggest change. However, the upgrade to DirectX 11 is also worth noting. Paladins has often faced issues with stronger lags. Such an upgrade could significantly improve Paladins’ performance in the future.
You can find the full patch notes in our source reference.
With the new patch OB 58, it is expected to arrive on PC on Wednesday, September 6. However, it may also come on Thursday or Friday. The consoles PS4 and Xbox One usually follow 1-2 weeks later.
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