On September 4, 2025, Jujutsu Shenanigans officially launched a major version 1.62 update titled The Nothing Update. This patch focuses on balancing many characters, adding new items and emotes, updating the Ranked mode, introducing Private Server+ features, and fixing various bugs.
Character Balance Adjustments
The update brings significant changes to a number of characters to improve gameplay balance.
Aspiring Mangaka: Received a damage increase on the aerial skill “Shut Up” and gained the new ability to perform a perfect block, improving defensive options.
Cursed Partners: Gained a new ultimate ability called “Copy.” Their domain, “Authentic Mutual Love (Jacob’s Ladder),” has also been returned to the game.
Defense Attorney: Adjusted with changes to damage and the mechanics of several skills, alongside fixes for bugs that were affecting performance.
Honored One: Introduced a new special move called “0.2 Domain.” The damage of “Unlimited Purple” has also been increased.
Star Rage: Received a new special move named “Mass Buildup,” a complete overhaul of their death awakening, and additional skill variants.
Vessel: Underwent several nerfs, including the removal of perfect blocking and counter hits. The feinting mechanic now also consumes the Awakening meter.
Gameplay System and Mechanic Updates
Several core game systems have been refined for a better player experience.
Roulette, Evasives, and Ragdoll Cancels: These three mechanics have been adjusted and fine-tuned.
Crow Spectator System: A new feature has been added to allow for match spectating.
Eyes of Jujutsu (EoJ) Curse: The power of this curse ability has been enhanced.
NPCs and Debris: New NPCs have been added, and adjustments have been made to environmental debris.
Tutorial: A new tutorial has been added to help players better understand the evasive mechanics.
New Items and Emotes
The game’s collection of items and emotes has been expanded with new content.
Price Adjustment: The price of all items has been standardized and reduced to a flat $10.
Transfigured Human Item: The old item with this name has been renamed to “Transfigured Flesh.” A new item called “Transfigured Human” has been added; it can summon a random NPC to attack the nearest player.
14 New Emotes: 14 new emotes have been added, including Billy Bounce, Finger Wag, Egghead’s Endeavor, and Heartbreak ON TOP. Several old emotes have also received visual and audio updates.
Ranked and Private Server Enhancements
The competitive and private modes have received new features to improve the playing experience.
Ranked Mode: Matchmaking now uses a reportedly fairer Elo system, with a maximum Elo difference of 50 set for players in a single match.
Private Server+: The private server feature has been upgraded with new options, such as the ability to disable Awakening and change the Burst function to an Evasive.
Major Bug Fixes
The update also resolves a variety of existing technical issues, including:
Multipliers on finisher skills
Problems with Ranked matchmaking
Bugs allowing unwanted cancels on evasives
Issues with the Lapse Blue MAX skill
Ranked mode UI display
Interactions with debris
Cooldowns on certain skills
FAQ
Q: What is the biggest change in The Nothing Update?
A: The most significant changes are the extensive character rebalancing, including new moves for Honored One and Star Rage, and the complete overhaul of the Ranked matchmaking system to a new Elo system.
Q: What is the new “Transfigured Human” item?
A: It’s a new usable item that summons a random NPC to attack the closest player. The old item of the same name has been renamed to “Transfigured Flesh.”
Q: How has Ranked mode changed?
A: Ranked now uses an Elo-based matchmaking system designed to be fairer, with a hard cap ensuring players are matched only with others within 50 Elo of their own.
Q: Are there any new features for private servers?
A: Yes, the new Private Server+ options allow hosts to disable Awakening and change the Burst button to perform an Evasive instead.
Q: Which character was nerfed the most?
A: Vessel received notable nerfs, including the removal of perfect blocking and counter hits, and now using the Awakening meter to feint.
Conclusion
With its combination of widespread character changes, item price adjustments, a more balanced Ranked mode, and numerous technical fixes, The Nothing Update v1.62 stands as one of the most significant patches for Jujutsu Shenanigans to date.