On October 20, 2015, new update data for the Splatoon game will become available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Wii U console is connected to the Internet.
Weapons Adjustments:
Adjustments will be made to Main Weapons, Sub Weapons, and Special Weapons. View details
Ranked Battle Adjustments
Adjustments will be made to the rules in Rainmaker and Tower Control modes. View details
Ranking Adjustments
Rank S users will be matched up with other rank S users more frequently, and rank S+ users will be matched up with other rank S+ users more frequently
To accommodate this change, the calculation method for ranks S and S+ users will be adjusted. View details
Stage Adjustments
Walleye Warehouse: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in Rainmaker Mode
Saltspray Rig: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from placing Splash Walls in certain places
Arowana Mall: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes
Kelp Dome: Small adjustments will be made for Rainmaker mode
Flounder Heights: In addition to changing the stage layout in Rainmaker, other adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes and to prevent the attachment of Suction Bombs in certain places
Hammerhead bridge: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes
Effects Adjustments
The visual effects of position-tracking for teammates will be less visible. View details
The launching sound effect of the Inkzooka will be more audible
Battle Adjustments
Fixed the issue in which the ink refills slightly when beginning to charge an empty Splatling weapon
Fixed the issue in which the Point Sensors and Disruptors do not function when there is significant lag in the connectivity
Fixed the issue in which players are able to move the Tower even when they are not on the Tower by swimming in the area bordering the top and sides of the Tower
Fixed the issue in which the Rainmaker shield does not take damage when the shield is extremely close to a wall
Fixed the issue in which visual effects do not display when some of the ink hit the Rainmaker Barrier and Splash Walls
Fixed the issue in which some ink splats occasionally go through thin walls
Fixed the issue in which rollers occasionally inflict damage through thin walls
Fixed the issue in which Kraken occasionally inflicts damage against opponents hiding on the other side of a thin wall
Fixed the issue in which Shooter type main weapons shoot at a faster rate than usual when specific special weapons are activated
Bug Fixes in Battle Dojo:
Fixed the issue in which Splash Walls do not block opponents bombs and blasters
Bug fixes:
Fixed the issue in which the damage stats for Splattershot Jr., Custom Splattershot Jr., N-ZAP 85, and N-ZAP89 are displayed as higher than they actually are. This only changes the information displayed in the stats. The actual stats will remain the same.
Adjustments will also be made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience
