Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate ‘Wraith Invasion’ Update Improves Arcade Mode Progression

The Astral Wraiths arrive.

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Super Evil Megacorp has launched the “Wraith Invasion” update for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate with improvements to unlocks in Arcade Mode. The new update also introduces new Astral Wraith minibosses in the the Sewers and Rooftops for an added challenge to each run in Arcade Mode.

Read up on the patch notes for the new update, via Super Evil Megacorp’s website:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Wraith Invasion Update Patch Notes (November 18, 2025)

Arcade Mode
  • Improved Onboarding experience
    • There is now an unlock and tutorial moment when Arcade Mode becomes available
    • Unlock criteria for challenges has been updated, though if you have already played challenges you would no longer qualify for, you will still be able to play them
    • Better signposting for where to go within Metalhead’s Lab
  • There is now a first time victory bonus for completing a new challenge. If you have already completed challenges, this bonus will be granted to you next time you enter Metalhead’s Lab.
  • Astral Ship Challenge 1 has been nerfed a bit to make it more of a tutorial level
  • Wraiths no longer teleport out of bounds
Astral Wraith
  • Astral Wraiths will begin infiltrating Campaign encounters after you have completed Arcade Mode Astral Ship Challenge 1
  • Wraiths can randomly be found in any standard combat room
  • There are 2 new Wraith Campaign minibosses:
    • Sewers “Astral Wraith” miniboss
    • Rooftops “Twin Assassins?” miniboss
    • New miniboss stats have been added to the computer in the Home Lair
Other
  • We updated Double Select behavior to allow you to pick from the top of the reward tree instead of just within Powers. Now you can still get another power OR you can pick something else.
  • You can now access your Run Details from the shop screen
  • Improved error handling when searching for run in Online Play that will result in finding a match more quickly
  • Dragon’s Claw power is no longer available for purchase in Arena mode
Bug Fixes
  • [PC/Mac] Characters only dash towards mouse on low aim assist level
  • Fixed a few places where players could get stuck in levels
  • [Arena][XBX] Sometimes player character gets unresponsive after selecting Hex/Flex from the Shop
  • [DLC][ART] Functionality of the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons appears inverted within the Art Book
  • ‘Turnstone’ artifact fails to unlock after spending 1300 Dragon coins in all game modes
  • Dragon’s Claw turtle power is no longer available for purchase in Arena mode
  • ‘Adrenaline’ ninja turtle power description fails to update when upgraded to level 2 or 3 inside run detail menu throughout the gameplay
  • “Waiting for P1” banner sometimes persists into the arena if the guest is standing near the portal when the host selects a challenge
  • Challenge Seeker metal power can appear before player has unlocked shimmering and gauntlet portals.
  • [PS5][PS4] Player is unable to start a multiplayer session after returning from sleep mode
  • Casey’s and Metalhead’s Wraps are being granted additively instead of as a watermark
  • Challenge Seeker metal power can appear before player has unlocked shimmering and gauntlet portals.
  • [XB1] Character will continue running to the right if thumbstick gets moved slightly
  • [DLC] ‘Critical Hit chance’ fails to function properly on hitting Final Strike after using Special ability when Casey’s Inspiration 2 is upgraded to any level
  • Bonus currency reward of dragon coins fails to be granted for ‘Masteries’ & ‘Inspirations’ after unlocking ‘Busted Coin Slot’ dreamer upgrade

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Final Weapon reviewed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, noting that the game is “a fantastic entry in the broader Ninja Turtles universe. The story, despite its simplicity, does a great job of paying tribute to the history of the franchise.”

Soul Kiwami
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Raul Ochoa, a.k.a. Soul Kiwami, is the Managing Editor of Final Weapon with six years of writing/editing experience and a former News Writer at Game Rant. Raul is passionate about the Japanese gaming and anime/manga industries, and he's a huge fan of Nintendo Switch, PC hardware, JRPGs, and fighting games. business email: [email protected] | Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/raul-landaverde-1

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