DNF Duel – Patch 1.40 is Live, Adds Spectre and Improves PS5 Input Lag

Nexon’s long-awaited first DLC character, Spectre, is finally available in DNF Duel. In addition, it released patch Ver.1.40, which makes various adjustments to combat and adds new mechanics, like Indomitable Spirit and Cube Select. Players can select the Gold or Clear Cube before battles, and when their health drops below 30 or 50 percent, they’ll gain different boosts.

Other changes include updates to the opening cinematic (with the original still viewable in the gallery) and improved input on PS5. Ranked Match’s search algorithm has also been revised. Various bugs, like the Record/Playback button activating in some situations in Training Mode or opponents winning in Story Mode on Double KO, are also fixed.

Check out the full patch notes below. DNF Duel is available for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC. Check out our review for the base game. Two more DLC characters are releasing this year, so stay tuned for more reveals in the coming months.

[Ver.1.40] Patch Notes

Ver 1.40 patch has been released with the following updates:

Battle

• New DLC character – Spectre has been added.
• Battle balance adjustments have been made.
• New Battle System has been added.

General / In various Modes

• Improved input lag on PlayStation 5.
• Opening cinematic has been updated (The previous version can be found in Movie Gallery).
• Revised the search algorithm for Ranked Match. (Not applied to Nintendo Switch)

Bug Fix

Training Mode

• Fixed the bug in which the opponent set as ‘Guard all’ can sometimes be hit when certain actions are recorded on Reversal recording.
• Fixed the bug in which Record/Playback shortcut button is activated in certain situations, even when Record/Playback Type is set as ‘Random’ in Action Record Settings.

Story Mode

• Fixed the bug in which only the opponent wins upon Double KO. (Not applied to Nintendo Switch)

Ranked Match

• Fixed the bug in which the entry is not automatically released after the limited time to accept the match has passed. (Applied only to Nintendo Switch)

Battle

• Fixed the bug in which Reversal system notice is displayed when it has not been activated.
• Fixed the bug in which certain objects are displayed in front of system notice in Oceanic Express Stage.

Key Display

• Moved 1P’s arrow keys to the left side of the screen in Training Mode and Replay Mode. (Applied only to Nintendo Switch)