Summary
Splatoon 3has just released its latest 8.1.0 update, which adjusts a number of aspects to Nintendo’s colorful third-person shooter. The most prominent changes toSplatoon 3are in regard to the player controls, multiplayer, smaller fixes and tweaks, as well as multiple bug fixes. A full list of these changes coming to the game was cataloged by Nintendo for fans to view.
Splatoon 3was first released in 2022 and has gone on to be one of Nintendo’s most popular games on the Switch. The game’s content has been consistently updated for the past two years with free updates and events like Splatfests.Splatoon 3’s 2024 Sizzle Season is the game’s eighth season, having started last month, and will continue to run until August 31.Splatoon 3’s version 8.0.0 updatewas one of the biggest shake-ups to the game, as it added a number of new weapons, titles, and gear, among other things, for players to experiment with. Nintendo has released a follow-up update, changing a number of aspects toSplatoon 3’s multiplayer.
The full list of changes inSplatoon 3’s version 8.1.0 update made many changes to the multiplayer modes, controls, andSplatoon 3’s various weapons. These changes include making it easier for Squid Beakons and Big Bubblers to be placed close together due to elevation differences, or making it easier to jump while moving along the edge of the map’s terrain. Points required to acquire certain special weapons have been adjusted as well.
Some quality-of-life changes were also implemented in this update, such as being able to press the A Button to fast-forward during the animations where XP is earned in the lobby after battle orearning Grizzco Points in Salmon Run. A lot of changes have been made to the signal functions, making it easier for players to relay information to their teammates during Salmon Run.
Some other changes were made to make it easier to useSplatoon 3’s photo mode during Private Battles, such as being able to start recon even when only one team has players, or making the This way! and Booyah! signals visible to all players on the map. As such, a lot of these changes were focused on balancing the game’s multiplayer and making the gameplay more comfortable.
Splatoon 3appears to be nearing its end of its lifecycle, with the game having had nearly two years of support. While rumors of aSplatoon 4for the Switch successor are swirling, the stream of updates forSplatoon 3are going to keep players invested for the time being.
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Enter 4-on-4* ink-slinging battles in this colorful action shooter packed with style and attitude. As a squid-like Inkling, quickly cover your surroundings (and opponents) in ink with wild weaponry and swim through your own color to sneak and splat. Dive into the fresh fun with family and friends and make waves as a team. Get splatted by an opponent? No sweat! The goal in Turf War is to cover the most ground, so respawn and jump back into the inky action.Keep it current with rotating items, seasonal catalogs, and special events: Variety is the spice of an Inkling’s life, so check out shops daily for a changing array of gear that is as fashionable as it is functional. Timed events like Splatfests bring different types of chaotic competition and content updates add even more weapons and stages. Earn points to get in-game items from season-specific catalogs to dress up your own personal locker and show your style.Use inky new abilities and weapons to compete, cooperate, or clear up the mystery of the Fuzzy Ooze: Dynamic new moves like the Squid Surge and Squid Roll will help you and your fellow Inklings cover more ground and avoid enemy ink. Take aim with the bow-like Stringer and get slash happy with sword-like Splatanas—these new weapon types join an arsenal of fresh special weapons and sub weapons, too. Work together to collect Golden Eggs and fend off brand-new swarms of invading Salmonids in the co-op Salmon Run mode. Tackle a solo adventure alongside a Smallfry companion to solve the mystery of the Fuzzy Ooze in the offline story mode.
