- VBL Legends update cadence runs weekly, with new styles, balance patches, and events almost every Friday.
- Update 80 brought back Hidari for two weeks and added the Summer Card Pack to the lobby.
- Balance changes heavily target Encho, Kazana, Akari, and Ronin in recent patches.
- Ranked seasons rotate every few weeks, adding new lobbies, courts, and seasonal rewards.
- Limited styles like Riku and Kumo are available for roughly 1-2 weeks before leaving the rotation.
What's New in the Latest VBL Legends Update
The most recent VBL Legends update is Update 80, headlined by the return of the limited Secret style Hidari, a brand-new Summer Card Pack, and a fresh round of balance changes centered on Encho and his mastery paths. Hidari's rerun runs from July 25th through August 8th, 2026, giving players two full weeks to grab one of the game's most popular Secret styles.
The Summer Card Pack added to the lobby features seven collectible items with varying drop rates, from rare score effects to emotes and profile art.
| Summer Card Pack Item | Rarity / Drop Rate |
|---|---|
| Crab Beam Score Effect | 1% |
| Beach Spiral Score Effect | 7% |
| "I am him" Player Card | 12% |
| Banana Slip Score Effect | 18% (very slippery) |
| Palm Tree Profile Art | 20% |
| Front Flip Emote | 20% |
| Collaborative Beach Ball Emote | 22% |
Limited reruns typically last 1-2 weeks. If you skipped Hidari during Update 40, this rerun window (July 25 - August 8, 2026) is your chance before he leaves the rotation again.
Recent Update Breakdown: Updates 77-80
The last four patches show the weekly rhythm of the game: one major content drop per week, alternating between new limited styles, reruns, seasonal resets, and balance passes.
| Update | Date | Headline Content |
|---|---|---|
| Update 80 | 07/25/26 | Hidari rerun (2 weeks), Summer Card Pack, balance changes |
| Update 79 | 07/18/26 | Season 17, Rooftop map update, style bans in Ranked |
| Update 78 | 07/11/26 | Taichou rerun (1 week), End Screen Leaderboard |
| Update 77 | 07/04/26 | Limited Secret style Riku added (2 weeks) |
Update 79 introduced one of the most impactful Ranked features in recent memory: style bans. After reaching Pro rank or higher, each team can ban one style before every game (two bans total), fundamentally changing draft strategy at higher levels of play.
Style bans only apply at Pro rank and above in Ranked mode. Casual and lower-ranked players will not encounter the ban phase.
Balance Changes You Should Know
Recent patches have focused heavily on rebalancing the Encho mastery system, alongside targeted nerfs to Kazana and quality adjustments to Akari, Hakka, and Ronin.
| Style / Ability | Change | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Encho | Default speed nerfed to Sanju's level | Nerf |
| Encho (Speed Path) | +1% speed stat per upgrade | Buff |
| Encho (Strength Path) | -1% speed stat per upgrade, -5% hitbox at max | Nerf |
| Encho (Range Path) | Max upgrade grants buffed spikes (half of Taichou's Boosted Set) | Buff |
| Kazana | Spike stat 100% to 90%, reduced spike gravity at max Super Jump | Nerf |
| Akari | Dash cancel returned, limited to 1 action per jump | Rework |
| Hakka | Advanced Controls on Clone's jump-sets | Buff |
| Ronin | Mastery 2 & 4 buffs moved into base kit | Buff |
| Riku | Hologram Walls ricochet slows ball by 25% | Nerf |
Speed Path Encho
- +1% speed per upgrade
- Best for mobile playstyles
- Recovers lost default speed
Strength Path Encho
- Higher set power at max
- Trade-off: slower and smaller hitbox
- Riskier commit
Range Path Encho
- Buffed spikes at max upgrade
- Scales off Taichou-style set buffs
- Strong team-support pick
Ronin and Hakka received straightforward buffs, while Kazana and Strength-path Encho took meaningful nerfs. Expect Ronin's pick rate to climb in Ranked following these changes.
How to Catch Every Limited Rerun
Limited styles and abilities rotate constantly, and missing a rerun can mean waiting months for another chance. Follow this routine to stay on top of each VBL Legends update.
Check the Update Log Weekly
Updates land almost every Friday. Review the patch notes to see whether a new limited style or a rerun is live.
Verify the Rerun Duration
Reruns last 1-2 weeks. Note the exact end date the moment a limited style returns so you can plan your spins.
Use Secret Pity Strategically
The Secret Pity system guarantees a Secret style after enough Lucky Style Spins, and you can select the style you want. Save pity progress for limited Secret reruns.
Complete Daily Tasks for Spins
Daily Tasks award Yen, Gems, or Lucky Spins and reset daily at 7:00 PM EST. Unfinished tasks can be rerolled for 50 Gems.
Grind Ranked Season Rewards
Each new Ranked season distributes rewards and adds fresh content, so climb before the season ends.
Daily Tasks now reset every day whether or not they are completed, at the fixed time of 7:00 PM EST. Log in before reset to claim your rewards.
Patch History Timeline: Major Milestones
Looking back at the update log reveals how quickly the game has evolved since its January 2025 launch. Here are the headline milestones every player should know.
| Period | Update | Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Update 1-8 | Styles attributes, Pity system, Pro Servers, Ranked Season 1 |
| May 2025 | Update 18-23 | Hardcore Mode, Hirakumi, Timeskip Oigawa, Taichou debut |
| Aug 2025 | Update 31-34 | Extra Touch ability, Jinko, Season 7 |
| Dec 2025 | Update 48-50 | Season X, Champion League, Christmas event |
| Apr 2026 | Update 65-67 | Season 14, Chaos Mode, Daily Tasks |
| Jul 2026 | Update 79-80 | Season 17, style bans, Hidari returns |
Stay Updated on VBL Legends:
- Read patch notes every Friday for new limited styles
- Claim Daily Task rewards before 7:00 PM EST reset
- Climb Ranked before each season ends for rewards
- Save Secret Pity for limited Secret reruns
- Test Encho's new mastery paths after balance changes
For the complete update log from Update 1 through Update 80, see the official Volleyball Legends Updates page.
FAQ
Q: How often does a new VBL Legends update release?
Updates release almost weekly, typically on Fridays. Each patch usually includes a new limited style, a rerun of a previous limited style, balance changes, or a new Ranked season.
Q: What did the latest VBL Legends update add?
Update 80 brought back Hidari for two weeks (July 25 to August 8, 2026), added the Summer Card Pack to the lobby, and shipped balance changes that slowed Encho by default while buffing his Speed and Range mastery paths.
Q: How do style bans work in Ranked?
Introduced in Update 79, players at Pro rank or higher can ban one style per team before each Ranked match, for a total of two bans per game. This adds a draft layer to high-level play.
Q: Can I still get limited styles after their rerun ends?
Limited styles leave the rotation when their window closes, but many return in future reruns lasting 1-2 weeks. The Secret Pity system lets you guarantee and select a Secret style, which is the most reliable way to secure limited Secret reruns while they are live.
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