Bandai Namco received 1 granted patent in Game Mechanics.
The patent covers technology that allows player characters to complete movement actions, such as approaching or healing locked-on targets, without interruption from enemy attacks during execution. This addresses a core challenge in action-oriented gameplay where maintaining tactical control during combat sequences requires protection from disruption.
A single game mechanics patent tackles the problem of interrupted player actions during combat by protecting lock-on approach sequences from enemy interference. When a player commits to moving toward a locked target, whether to close distance or perform a healing action, the system grants temporary immunity from incoming attacks during the execution phase. This design separates the decision-making moment from the execution window, ensuring that once a player makes a tactical choice based on timing and positioning, random enemy fire won't disrupt the follow-through and negate their strategic read of the situation.