ARMS Patch Adds New Fighter Misango, New Online Event & More

Nintendo has released a new ARMS patch, addingnew fighter “Misango”, and three new arms: “Scorpio,” “Skully” and “Glusher.” In addition to this, a new stage  and new online event have been added.

The online event “Party Crash” rewards you with badges and in-game prize money. The more you play Party Crash the faster you’ll level up. Alongside these additions, Nintendo has also worked on several fighters and ARMS to give them a greater balance in-game.  

Find the full list of ARMS patch notes below:

Version 4.0

– Added new fighter “Misango.”
– Added new ARM “Scorpio.”
– Added new ARM “Skully.”
– Added new ARM “Glusher.”
– Added new stage “Temple Grounds.”
– Added online event “Party Crash.”
– A different take on the usual Party Match, presented for a limited time by ARMS Labs.
– The more you play the more your level will go up, and you’ll be rewarded with badges and in-game prize money!
– There’ll be an in-game notification when the event gets close, so don’t miss it!
– When conditions for acquiring a badge are satisfied within a match, a “You got a badge!” message will now display at the end of the match.
– In “Customize Controls” you can now press the + button to reset controls to their default settings.
– Increased the length of the rope conjoining allies in team battles.
– Decreased ARM speed in team battles.
– Adjusted the abilities of certain fighters and ARMS as follows.

Fighters / Arms – Adjustments

Ribbon Girl She’s been working on her air game. Air dash movement speed increased.
She’s more comfortable in the air. Normal dash speed decreased.
Adjusted camera for better visibility during a quick drop.
Min Min Increased normal ARM size.
Kid Cobra Adjusted camera for better visibility during a charge dash
Helix Fixed issue where a high jump couldn’t be done when jumping on a trampoline in extended form
Master Mummy Fixed online play issue where rush would be triggered at the end of a throw
Byte & Barq Decreased movement speed when dashing
Twintelle Adjusted the deceleration factor when slowing down ARMS
Revolver Increased extension speed of 1st and 2nd rounds
Retorcher Increased extension speed of 2nd and 3rd rounds
Homie Increased retraction speed
Whammer Increased homing
Roaster Fixed issue where rush gauge did not decrease when inflicting flame
Popper Increased retraction speed
Chakram Decreased expansion rate for charge attacks
Thunderbird Decreased speed of charge attacks
Decreased homing
Slamamander Decreased extension speed
Decreased homing
Clapback Decreased maximum reflection angle

What do you think of latest update? Are you excited to give Misango a try? Or maybe you plan to get involved with the latest online event? Let us know below.

In other updates news, a new hotfix is out for Destiny 2 on consoles and PC, the latest StarCraft II patch adds a huge amount of content, and a new Smite patch adds new God skins and tweaks item balance.

Source: Nintendo (Official)

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