Kinetic Shielding [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC]
Utilising the same technology as Kinetic Air Battles, these new 2-players shielding animations provide more authentic battles over a ball when a player is attempting to shield their opponent.
Shield Pushbacks – Allow you to create space from your opponents by pushing them away from the ball
Press L2 || LT to request a Shield Pushback
Pushbacks are more effective the higher the difference in Strength between the shielder and the player they are attempting to push
Shielding when holding L2 || LT
The effectiveness of the shielder is reduced the longer the Shield button is held.
The stronger the player, the longer they can shield effectively.
The impact of Attributes in the Shielding mechanic has been increased, with Strength having the biggest impact.
Improvements have been made to the shielding system, including shielding effectiveness, shielder strength, and interactions.