stealth nerf
A "stealth nerf" occurs when game developers secretly weaken an element of the game without informing the players.
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Definition
B2Video Games
(slang)A reduction in the effectiveness of a game element, like a character or weapon, that is not announced to the players.
Example
- Players were upset about the stealth nerf to their favorite character, which made it less powerful without any prior notice.
B2Video Games
(slang)A change made to weaken a feature in a game that is not disclosed in the update notes.
Example
- The community quickly noticed a stealth nerf when the weapon's damage was unexpectedly reduced after the update.
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