Splatoon 3 Update 11.3.0 Fires Out for Changes on Aug. 19
Splatoon 3 update 11.3.0 is available for download now on the Switch, and this brings more than your bug fixes. There are also gameplay-related changes made.
Alongside that, there’s even a new weapon that got added for free called the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica.
For the complete info on the new stuff and changes, read on for the patch notes.
Splatoon 3 Update 11.3.0 Adds New Weapon for Free
Changes to Multiplayer
- A new weapon, the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica, has been added.
- It has the same weapon specifications as the Tentatek Splattershot.
- You can receive it from the lobby terminal if you have save data on the same system as the Nintendo Switch 2 software Splatoon Raiders, where the main story has been cleared.
- In order to receive it, you must start Splatoon 3 using the same user profile as the user for the Splatoon Raiders save data.
- Specifications for some main weapons have changed.
Weapon Change Details Carbon Roller
Carbon Roller Deco
Carbon Roller ANG-L- Adjusted the damage-falloff rate based on distance for vertical swings, allowing it to deal 50.0 damage/100 damage farther than it did before.
- Increased the maximum movement speed when holding the ZR Button to ink while moving ahead by approximately 5%.
Tri-Slosher
Tri-Slosher Nouveau
Tri-Slosher ASH-N- Reduced the amount of ink consumed by approximately 5%.
Glooga Dualies
Glooga Dualies Deco- Reduced the scatter of shots after a Dodge Roll by approximately 10%.
.52 Gal
.52 Gal Deco- Decreased the radius of the ink splatter at the point of impact for projectiles that land at a distance by approximately 8%.
E-liter 4K
Custom E-liter 4K
E-liter 4K Scope
Custom E-liter 4K Scope- Lessened the effect of the ink-consumption reduction when equipping the Ink Saver (Main) ability.
Snipewriter 5H
Snipewriter 5B- Increased the amount of ink consumed by approximately 7%.
Tri-Stringer
Inkline Tri-Stringer
Bulbz Tri-Stringer
Order Stringer Replica- Decreased the size of the area inked by falling spray.
- Specifications for some special weapons have changed.
Special Weapon Change Details Triple Splashdown - After activation, players become invulnerable to damage approximately 1/6th of a second faster than before.
- Decreased the area of the damaging explosion area by approximately 9%.
- Increased the distance traveled by the ink fists by approximately 9%.
- With this change, the area that deals 100 or more damage due to overlapping explosions is decreased.
Trizooka - Increased the speed of shots by approximately 13% without changing the flight distance.
Ink Vac - Decreased the amount of opponents’ ink that can be sucked up by approximately 9%.
- Points required for some special weapons have been changed.
Weapon Before After Splattershot Pro FRZ-N 190 180 Custom Hydra Splatling 200 190 Inkline Tri-Stringer 190 200
This update adds a weapon related to Splatoon Raiders and also includes changes to multiplayer balance.
For certain main weapons, we have made it more difficult to safely keep Splat Zones inked or maintain constant pressure on opponents.
As for the other main weapons, we have made changes with the goal of enhancing their unique characteristics or improving ease of use.
The next update will focus on changes to multiplayer balance.
Bug Fixes
Once another Splatoon 3 patch is out, expect it here on MP1st.
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