Summary
Splatoon 3unveiled the patch notes for its version 5.0, with this major update bringing various changes to Nintendo’s third-person shooter ahead of Drizzle Season 2023. Almost a year after the official release ofSplatoon 3, Nintendo continues to add new content to the game and fix bugs that have been hindering players’ experience.
The third installment in Nintendo’s third-person shooter series came out in September 2022, offering players various new maps, customization options, and gameplay mechanics for their ink battles.Splatoon 3is the best-selling game of the franchise andone of the best co-op third-person shooters on the Nintendo Switch, making it one of the most popular games on Nintendo’s console.Splatoon 3regularly receives new updates to bring additional content and fix bugs, as well as time-limited themed Splatfests for players to gain exclusive rewards.
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AsSplatoon 3is about to celebrate its first anniversary, Nintendo released the patch notes for its next major update.Splatoon 3version 5.0 introduces a variety of changes to the game, from new songs that play during battles to additional weapons, items, titles, and decorations.Splatoon 3version 5.0 also features some data related to the new Drizzle Season, which will start on July 26, 2025. Among the new content coming with this Drizzle Season 2023, a catalog filled with cosmetic elements, two new battle stages and main weapons, 12 additional Tableturf Battle cards, and the return of Salmonid Smokeyard fromSplatoon 2.
Besides the addition of new content,Splatoon 3version 5.0 fixes various bugs that have been plaguing players’ experience, whether related to the game’s controls, multiplayer, Salmon Runs, or Splatfests. Several weapons and pieces of gear have also been modified to better adjust their abilities and ensure battles are balanced. These changes should allow players to further appreciate the nextSplatoon 3Turf War, whose topic and start date haven’t yet been revealed. Players will be able to showcase their gear in new ways thanks to this update, asSplatoon 3now features an “Adjust Gear” option to wear headgear and T-shirts in new ways.
The nextSplatoon 3update is planned for the middle of Drizzle Season 2023 and should focus on balance adjustments, following the changesSplatoon 3version 5.0 brought to various weapons.Splatoon 3players have a lot to look forward to in September, with the new Drizzle Season beginning on the first day of the month.
Splatoon 3 Version 5.0 Patch Notes
Season and Catalog Changes
Added data for Drizzle Season 2023, which starts September 1st, 2023. This includes:
Changes to the Lobby
Other Changes
This update focuses on adding features for Drizzle Season 2023, which starts in September, and adjusting the balance of battles.
For battles, we’ve added new main weapons, powered up some special weapons, and made adjustments to certain weapons and gear abilities.
For special weapons, we’ve made adjustments to improve usability, and we’ve improved the Zipcaster in particular to make it easier to use in close-quarter fights while active.
Our next update is planned for the middle of Drizzle Season 2023 and should primarily focus on balance adjustments.
Other Fixes
Splatoon 3is available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.
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