Many fans prefer the 1.02/1.03 era mechanics over modern combat games.

Developers increased the stamina cost for missed power shots. This ended the era of "button mashing" and forced a more tactical approach. Key Technical Fixes

The patch improved the reliability of the jab, making it a viable tool for setting up combinations rather than just a throwaway move.

Desync issues that caused matches to end prematurely were significantly reduced.