Patch 1.3.0 for Splatoon will be available early next week. It includes Splatfest fixes and gameplay changes.
The next fix Nintendo has presented is an attempt to mitigate congestion when Splatfest finally pops off. Players will be able to participate in the event (at random) a full 5 minutes before the official launch time. When its party time, players should be able to find games quickly and smoothly due to the 5 minute relief period. Lastly, for Splatfest changes, Nintendo has taken mercy on the unforeseen losers of the contest. The number of Super Sea Shells given to players on a losing team who receive “Champion” and “King/Queen” (top 2 Splatfest titles) ranks has been increased.
Now on to the game changes. I'm glad to and/or sorry to break the news that these are mostly nerfs to existing gear abilities, with a couple special weapons changes. Cheer or sob into your tentacles at your discretion.
The patch notes conclude with a cryptic treat that professes other game content has been fixed for a more pleasant game experience.
What do you think of the buffs and nerfs? Any more you special weapons or gear abillities you would like to see changed? Lets hear it in the comments below.
First, we’ll start out with discussing the Splatfest fixes.
Nintendo has been hard at work during the delay of Splatfest making sure the matchmaking will be as smooth as possible. The division of players into 2 Splatfest teams is ideal, but if the timer in a matchmaking lobby is exhausted and an opposing party cannot be found, matchmaking will set up a battle between players of the same team. Now here’s how this is going to work: You can still earn Splatfest points while competing against the same team but, the games played between allied teams will not impact the final result of the Splatfest competition.
The next fix Nintendo has presented is an attempt to mitigate congestion when Splatfest finally pops off. Players will be able to participate in the event (at random) a full 5 minutes before the official launch time. When its party time, players should be able to find games quickly and smoothly due to the 5 minute relief period. Lastly, for Splatfest changes, Nintendo has taken mercy on the unforeseen losers of the contest. The number of Super Sea Shells given to players on a losing team who receive “Champion” and “King/Queen” (top 2 Splatfest titles) ranks has been increased.
Now on to the game changes. I'm glad to and/or sorry to break the news that these are mostly nerfs to existing gear abilities, with a couple special weapons changes. Cheer or sob into your tentacles at your discretion.
The inkstrike has been changed in order to make it a more balanced weapon. The surface area covered by an inkstrike varied depending on what kind of terrain it was raining down on. Now, with Patch 1.3.0, the amount of turf covered by an inkstrike is more consistent, regardless of location on the map. The Kraken received a small buff that increases the knock-back of a Kraken jump.
Here come the nerfs. The first victim is the Ninja Squid ability. The swim speed granted by Ninja Squid has been reduced. The 2nd ability to receive a nerf is the Stealth Jump which now has a longer charging time to jump. Lastly for game changes is a nerf to the Ink Resistance ability. This ability will now grant a reduced amount of damage resistance and movement speed reduction when players are stuck in enemy ink.
The patch notes conclude with a cryptic treat that professes other game content has been fixed for a more pleasant game experience.
What do you think of the buffs and nerfs? Any more you special weapons or gear abillities you would like to see changed? Lets hear it in the comments below.
