Nintendo have released the version 5.1.0 update for Splatoon 3 in preparation for the upcoming Splatoween event. The company also outlined some of its plans for future updates after the Splatfest concludes.
Splatoween celebrates Halloween with a grand Splatfest and themed gear for players. Voting begins on October 20, the Splatoween begins a week later on October 27. Before then, fans must download the Splatoon 3 version 5.1.0 update to prepare for what’s to come.
Splatoon 3 Version 5.1.0 Update
Patch notes for the Splatoon 3 version 5.1.0 update reveal a plethora of bug fixes, weapon adjustments, and changes to features and content. Most notably, the update introduces data for the Splatoween event to ensure its successfully carried out.
“This update focuses on adding special Splatfest data and making tweaks to multiplayer,” Nintendo said in the October 17 patch notes. “We have made it easier to utilize the strengths of some main weapons and increased the options for other main weapons that fulfill similar roles. Additionally, we made it easier to battle with main weapons that are paired with Curling Bombs.”
Nintendo added, “We have also made adjustments to some special weapons. We adjusted the amount of damage that the Killer Wail 5.1 deals to compensate for the fact that many players are now used to dodging it. For the Kraken Royale, we made adjustments to give players additional options outside of a charge attack. For the Trizooka, we made it more difficult to splat opponents by accident, while preserving the ability for players to splat opponents by aiming well and firing two consecutive shots; For Tenta Missiles, we made adjustments to reduce instances where players still took damage even if they took measures to evade enemy missiles.”
Additionally, Nintendo reveals that the next major patch is coming in mid-November 2023. This new update will add Deep Cut amiibo data, allowing fans to use the new amiibo within the game.
Lastly, Splatoon 3 is available now for Nintendo Switch.
