Update 46 is one of the biggest system refreshes the game has ever received. It introduces a competitive 1v1 mode, a brand-new currency, a redesigned shop, a fair-matchmaking fix for ranked, and the highest luck event of the year. This guide breaks down everything in a clear, natural, and in-depth way so you can instantly take advantage of every feature.
1. NEW GAMEMODE: 3 STRIKE CHALLENGE
The 3 Strike Challenge is a fast, high-pressure 1v1 mode where every decision has weight. You enter with three lives, and each match determines how long you stay in the challenge.
How the Mode Works
- You queue into a 1v1 against another player.
- You begin with 3 lives.
- Every loss removes one life.
- Once all three are gone, retries cost Gems, so your early matches matter the most.
- The game rewards consistent play: win streaks give you momentum, while sloppy losses pull you into gem costs fast.
What You Can Earn
This mode is one of the most rewarding the game has ever offered. By playing, you can get:
- Lucky Style Spins
- Lucky Ability Spins
- Mastery Skips
- Yen
- Gems
These rewards make 3 Strike Challenge the best place to progress your collection while sharpening your 1v1 fundamentals.
Developer Balancing
Pro players stress-tested reward pacing before launch. The devs will continue monitoring the mode to adjust the difficulty/reward curve if needed. Expect tuning patches if players either clear too easily or fail too early.
2. NEW CURRENCY: GEMS
Gems are the heart of Update 46. They change the way you unlock cosmetics and open the shop to every type of player, not just those spending Robux.
How You Earn Gems
- Main source: 3 Strike Challenge
- Bonus: new codes
- Future: more free-to-play gem sources are planned
(ranked rewards, challenges, login streaks, wager matches, and more—all currently under discussion)
What You Can Buy with Gems
The Shop now supports Gem purchases for:
- Lucky Spins
- Ball Skins
- Score Effects
- Cosmetic items
- Event bundles
Many items previously locked behind Robux can now be unlocked by simply playing.
Important Code
HAKKA_NERF → 550 Gems
A very strong early boost if you want to hit the new shop immediately.
3. SHOP RE-WORK – A COMPLETE SYSTEM OVERHAUL
The Shop has been rebuilt into a more predictable and progression-friendly system.
What’s New
A. Gem-Based Purchases
Most items can now be purchased with Gems, letting long-term play replace RNG-heavy spending.
B. Rotating Shop
The shop now rotates its offerings. This helps players target the cosmetics they want without opening random packs.
C. Bundles
Large-value bundles were added for players who want long-term goals. Saving for a bundle becomes a viable strategy now.
D. Returning Cosmetics
Some old exclusives have been brought back.
The devs confirmed that super-rare skins will NOT be re-released, allowing early collectors to keep their bragging rights.
4. RANKED RE-QUEUE – FAIR MATCHMAKING FIX
Ranked games sometimes forced distant regions together, causing massive ping differences. Update 46 adds a permanent fix.
How It Works
- At the start of a ranked match, the system checks ping for both teams.
- If it detects extreme differences, it triggers a Re-Queue Vote.
- If players agree, the match resets and everyone returns to queue.
- The system then attempts to place both teams in a better server.
This feature protects ELO integrity and eliminates matches decided by latency rather than skill.
5. BALANCE CHANGES – HAKKA ADJUSTMENTS
HAKKA was performing too well in real matches despite having only a moderate win rate in PRO. His pressure tools and clone value were simply too disruptive.
What Changed
- Teammates can no longer hit the ball off HAKKA’s clone.
- His ability charge time was significantly increased.
- His passive end-of-rally charge was reduced from 20 points → 10 points.
These changes slow his playstyle and reduce how often he can cycle his ability.
6. 2× LUCKY WEEKEND – MASSIVE DROP RATE EVENT
A major attraction of Update 46 is the 48-hour boosted-luck event.
Event Duration
Nov 22, 2025 – 11:30 AM ET
to
Nov 24, 2025 – 11:30 AM ET
Boost Details
- Secret pity cut from 200 → 100
- Secret drop rates doubled from 0.5% → 1%
- Ultra pity cut from 400 → 200
- Ultra drop rates doubled from 0.25% → 0.5%
This is the best weekend to spend your saved spins if you want rare styles or abilities.
7. LUCKY SPIN HANDOUT – TIME-LIMITED GIVEAWAY
On update release day, players can claim free spins simply by being online.
Timing
Nov 22, 2025 – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET
Spins given every 10 minutes
Total: 12 spins
If you were online during the window, you received all of them.
8. NEW CODES – ACTIVE FOR UPDATE 46
Redeem these while they’re live:
- UPDATE_46 → 5 Lucky Style Spins
- CHALLENGE → 5 Lucky Style Spins
- HAKKA_NERF → 550 Gems
To redeem, open the Shop and enter them in the Codes section.
Update 46 reshapes Volleyball Legends in every direction:
a new competitive mode to test yourself, a progression currency that finally makes cosmetics grindable, a fairer ranked experience, and one of the strongest luck events the game has ever seen.