Gameplay overhaul coming to Inkopolis today
Today sees Nintendo’s fun arena-shooterSplatoon 2updated to Version 3.0. This new patch is preparing to roll out the red carpet for the game’s upcomingOcto Expansion, releasing July 31.
As for today’s patch, it’s a doozy. Version 3.0 adds an entire new tier to Ranked Multiplayer,Rank X, as well as making hundreds of tweaks and fixes to gameplay in general. Weapons and stages have gone through an entire re-balancing process. Changes have also been made to the game’s Salmon Run, Splatfest and Spectator modes. Finally, an array of bugs have also been stamped out across the board.
This is absolutely the biggest overhaul the game has seen in sometime, and is expected to shake-up the multiplayer and redefine the game’s meta. As previously mentioned, Today’s Version 3.0 patch lays the groundwork for the upcomingOcto Expansion, which will bring new characters, gear, maps, single-player content and more. It’s an exciting time to be a squid, now or a kid, now.
Splatoon 2Version 3.0 patch notes can be read below. For further information on weapon and stage re-balancing, check out the official Nintendo update pageright here.
Version 3.0.0
Decreased range of ink droplets and area of coverage during time after placement until Sprinkler output begins to weaken.
