The VV Ultimatum Update 2 is one of the biggest updates yet, introducing a new Ascension level, matchmaking, an AFK World, fresh abilities, quality-of-life improvements, and a long list of balance changes. Whether you’re a PvP player or someone grinding progression, there’s plenty to check out.
Don’t forget to redeem the latest code before jumping in.
New Code
| Code | Reward |
|---|---|
| UPD2 | Free rewards (Redeem in-game) |
Redeem it as soon as possible since Roblox game codes can expire without much notice.
New Skills and Abilities
This update expands combat options with several new additions.
Blooming Madness (SR)
A brand-new SR ability has been added to the game. Players using SR builds can now unlock and experiment with Blooming Madness as part of their skill progression.
Two New Sensory Skills
Two additional Sensory skills have also been introduced, giving players more utility and build variety.
Dual Swords for Shikai
Shikai users can now use the Dual Swords weapon type, opening up new combat styles and combos.
Ascension Level Increased
Progression has been expanded significantly.
Max Ascension Raised
The maximum Ascension level has increased from 1 to 2, allowing players to continue strengthening their characters.
New Prestige Hollow Rewards
Players reaching the required prestige can now unlock:
- Scorpion Hollow
- Crocodile Hollow
Both are now available as playable Prestige Hollow rewards.
Better Hollow Trait System
The developers completely reworked how Hollow traits are attached to Hollows and Arrancars, making the system cleaner and more consistent.
Other Ascension improvements include:
- Character slots now display whether they are Ascended.
- Your current Ascension level can now be viewed directly from the menu.
Matchmaking Has Arrived
Competitive players finally have a dedicated matchmaking system.
Currently it features:
- Casual 1v1 battles
- Generic loot pool
- Accessible from the Main Menu
The developers also confirmed that more matchmaking features will arrive in future updates.
AFK World
One of my favorite additions in this update is the new AFK World.
Instead of leaving the game running for nothing, you’ll now gradually earn AFK Tokens over time.
These tokens can be spent inside the AFK Shop, letting you choose rewards instead of relying entirely on random drops.
The AFK World can be accessed directly from the Main Menu.
Overworld ELO Improvements
PvP progression is much easier to track now.
New features include:
- ELO gained or lost is shown whenever you defeat or are defeated by another player.
- Your current Overworld ELO can be viewed in the Feats tab.
Quality of Life Changes
Several improvements make everyday gameplay smoother.
Better Loot Rates
Drop rates have been increased for:
- Hueco Mundo chests
- Extreme-Class chests
- Squad-Class chests
New Cooldown Indicators
Cooldown timers have been added for numerous passives, including:
- Flawless Swordsman
- Quick Grit
- Aura of Terror
- Blazing Spirit
- Superiority Complex
- Perfect Flash
- Backline Buster
- Shonen Syndrome
- Mysterious Stranger (Him/Her)
- Struggler’s Spirit
New Gameplay Settings
Players can now customize several visual and gameplay options, including:
- Blood decal toggle
- Hyper Armor indicator
- Hold M1 option
- Block Buffer setting
Additional improvements include:
- Reduced Letzt Wing visual effects.
- Players can no longer teleport others during raids.
- More server names added.
- NPC dialogue can now be skipped by clicking.
- Upgrade Shrine text has been rewritten to better explain its purpose.
Major Balance Changes
This update contains a massive balance pass across nearly every combat style.
Strength
Several Strength abilities have been adjusted.
Notable changes include:
- Impale execute threshold lowered.
- Skyscraper follow-up damage reduced.
- Kerosene Slam damage nerfed.
- Fell Crescent damage slightly reduced.
- Brute Force damage increased.
- One Mind can now be cancelled after certain knockback situations.
Speed
Speed builds received multiple nerfs.
Highlights include:
- Kumo Kiri damage reduced.
- Double Strike has more end lag.
- Dragon Cleaver posture damage lowered.
- Flying Cyclone no longer activates Frostwalker.
SR Kido
Several SR Kido abilities have been toned down.
Changes include:
- Byakurai damage reduced.
- Raikoho hyper armor lowered.
- Sai and Rikujokoro stun durations reduced.
- Landing Sekienton now grants enemies temporary damage reduction.
Arrancar Kido
Arrancar abilities received both buffs and nerfs.
Some of the biggest adjustments include:
- Cero now respects Z-Step damage.
- Psycho Crash is slower but deals more damage.
- Zero Clutch received multiple buffs.
- Bala Swarm damage reduced but has a larger hitbox.
- Cero Absorption now refunds 35% Rei.
- Hollow Cutter deals more damage while Cero Absorption is active.
Quincy Kido
Quincy players also received several improvements.
Changes include:
- Bows can now Green Parry.
- Normal bow attacks consume less Rei.
- Leichter Sturms deals more scaling damage.
- Beurteilung now deals full damage against ragdolled enemies.
Hakuda
Hakuda styles were adjusted to reduce their dominance.
Changes include:
- Overall attack ranges reduced.
- Boxing now has slightly less range than normal fists.
- Blast Punisher damage reduced.
- Shoulder Throw deals less damage on guard-broken enemies.
- Incinerator has a longer startup.
- Stagger Kicks can now be interrupted.
Miscellaneous Balance
Additional changes include:
- Frozen enemies now take even less damage.
- Reduced damage from true combos on ragdolled targets.
- Radiant Edge can activate Frostwalker and other Kido passives.
- Adrenaline Junkie scaling reduced.
- Added Vasto Gran Rey animation.
Bug Fixes
The developers also fixed a huge number of issues, including:
- Improved Roar, Cero, and Inherent Skill handling.
- Fixed duplicate Hollow traits.
- Fixed loading menu skip issues.
- Fixed incorrect Ascension titles.
- Fixed several skill bugs including Kumo Kiri, Tsuzuri Raiden, Raging Grasp, Vault Slash, Radiant Edge, and Self Mirror.
- Fixed multiple equipment, portal, and USB-related bugs.
- Fixed black screen issue caused by the skill tree.
- Fixed Wanden Portal teleport issues.
- Fixed Ascension equipment loadouts not applying correctly.
- Numerous combat synchronization and animation fixes
VV Ultimatum Update 2 focuses heavily on improving long-term progression while making PvP more competitive. The addition of Ascension 2, Matchmaking, AFK World, and Overworld ELO tracking gives players more reasons to keep progressing, while the extensive balance changes aim to make combat healthier across all playstyles.
Before you start grinding, make sure to redeem the UPD2 code so you don’t miss out on the free rewards.