Nintendo Releases Update for Splatoon 3
Nintendo has released its latest update for Splatoon 3, bringing the Switch title up to Version 8.0.0.
This update includes various changes to the game, such as ‘season and catalog’ updates, multiplayer enhancements, Splatfest adjustments, Salmon Run tweaks, and bug fixes across all modes.
Here is the breakdown of the update provided by Nintendo’s support page:
Latest update: Ver. 8.0.0 (Releasing May 30, 2024)
Season and Catalog Changes
- On June 1, 2024, Sizzle Season 2024 data will be added to the game, featuring a new catalog with gear, titles, banners, decorations, stickers, and emotes.
- Introduction of a new battle stage: Lemuria Hub.
- Addition of 2 new main weapons and 2 variant sets with different sub and special weapons, along with 6 sets of existing main weapons paired with different subs and specials.
- Inclusion of 14 new Tableturf Battle cards.
Changes to Multiplayer
- Added 2 new songs that will play during battles starting from Fresh Season 2024.
- Introduced new main weapons available in shops at the start of Sizzle Season 2024.
New Main and Variant Weapons
| Weapon | Details |
|---|---|
| Wellstring V & Custom Wellstring V |
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| Mint Decavitator & Charcoal Decavitator |
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New Weapons Available
| Weapon | Sub Weapon | Special Weapon |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Range Blaster | Splat Bomb | Kraken Royale |
Terrain and Gameplay Changes
Adjustments to Special Weapons
Changes to Splatfests
Salmon Run Updates
Enhancements to SplatNet 3
DLC Enhancements
Other Game Adjustments
Bug Fixes
- Various fixes to player controls, multiplayer experiences, Salmon Run scenarios, side orders, Splatfests, and other game elements to improve overall gameplay.
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[source en-americas-support.nintendo.com]