The Strongest Battlegrounds KJ Update patch notes

The Strongest Battlegrounds is an arena battler Roblox experience that rewards players for executing lengthy combos in battle against other Robloxians. On December 21, 2024, the game received the KJ Update, which added multiple new characters, a new map, 100 new emotes, and more. The patch also introduces a host of new system changes, making the gameplay experience smoother and more seamless.

This article includes the complete patch notes for the newest update for this combat-focused game.

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Official patch notes for The Strongest Battlegrounds KJ Update

In-game update log (Image via Roblox)

New character: KJ

• New base move: Spiraling Storm.
• New awakening move: Unlimited Flex Works (has a damage requirement).

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Martial Artist changes and adjustments

• New move: Grand Fissure. Has a finisher for balancing reasons.
• New move: Last Breath.
• Head First finisher added.
• New passive.
• New Awakening Aura.
• Available for free.

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New Early Access Character

• First move: Weboom.
• Second move: Plasma Cannon.
• Third move: Trinity Tear.
• Fourth move: Double Trouble.
• Can perform a wall combo.
• Has a spawn intro.

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Snowy Map

• You can have a snowball fight with friends and fellow Robloxians.
• Chance for mysterious meteors to appear.

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Bald Hero Awakening

• Can use Serious Trashcan, Serious Sneeze, or Serious Slap.

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Retouched Finishers

• Whirlwind Kick.
• Ignition Burst.
• Windstorm Fury.

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Hero Hunter

• Added a close-range variant to Crushed Rock.

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New Cosmetics

• Webbed Cape
• Warden Cape
• Ruler Cape
• Gold Aura
• Midnight Aura
• Crimson Aura
• Colorful Aura
• Glitch Aura
• Error Aura

Cosmetics can now be gifted through the new Cosmetic Gifting feature.

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New Emotes

• Added 100 new emotes.
• Includes new emote types, melee effects, and aura effects.
• Emotes can now be gifted in bulk.

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Mobile Customization

• Individual buttons can now be resized by pinching.
• Shift Lock can now be toggled with an on-screen button.

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VC Servers

• Day-night cycle setting.
• Aurora can be seen at night for free emotes.
• Accessories will now have good quality.
• Changelogs GUI in-game.

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Build Mode changes

• Spawn Trashcan added.
• Fixed dragging.
• Fixed delayed resizing and repositioning.
• Fixed Clear not getting rid of destruction parts.
• CTRL + V can be used to duplicate selection.

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Awakening music changes

• Replaced Hero Hunter, Destructive Cyborg, and Deadly Ninja Awakening tracks.

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Other changes

• Moves with variants will now have an indication.
• Console no longer opens the menu after a cutscene.
• Whirlwind Drop finisher now pulls enemies in to prevent escape. It is also no longer immune to counters.
• Fixed Expulsive Push softlock bug.
• Fixed Earth Splitting Strike fling bug.
• Fixed the lag in the Wild Psychic Awakening animation.
• Fixed the desynched hitbox of Speedblitz Dropkick.
• Fixed an emote bug that broke skills.
• Fixed collisions acting weirdly in a private server.
• Fixed a lag bug that was creating millions of unnecessary things.
• Removed Crab.

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Breaking down the KJ Update for The Strongest Battlegrounds

Official cover art for the game (Image via Roblox)

The KJ Update is an extensive update that adds multiple new characters to the experience: KJ, Martial Artist, and Tech Prodigy. KJ is the newest of these, accessible completely for free, while Martial Artist is a former Early Access character that is no longer exclusively premium. Tech Prodigy is the new Early Access character, priced at 299 Robux for using them.

This update adds a myriad of emotes and cosmetics to suit every occasion. Use the 100 new emotes and nine different cosmetics to express yourself freely and add visual flair to your character.

The newest patch also introduces a host of system changes, improving mobile customization, build mode, UI indicators, and more. It replaces old Awakening music tracks that were taken down, bringing new musical elements into the mix. Furthermore, the update addresses several bugs that caused various optimization issues and gameplay errors to smoothen the gameplay experience.

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FAQs

When was The Strongest Battlegrounds KJ Update released?

The KJ Update was added to the game on December 21, 2024.

Which characters did the KJ Update add to The Strongest Battlegrounds?

The KJ Update added KJ as the new character, with Martial Artist leaving Early Access and being made available for free.

Can KJ be used for free in The Strongest Battlegrounds?

Yes, KJ can be accessed and used in battle for free.