Splatoon gets two new maps, Version 2.4.0 update keeping things fresh
Splatoon is the gift the keeps on giving, two new maps for the game are on the way as well a fresh update to the game with some rule changes.
The maps Piranha Pit and Ancho-V Games don’t yet have a release date, but it should be soon – there is a trailer below so you can check them out in action.
At the same time Nintendo is tweaking the game once again with some balance changes on maps and fixes – mostly tied to rainmaker mode.
We’ll let you know once the update and the new maps goes live. Splatoon, showing the gaming industry how to do DLC since 2015.
Matchmaking Adjustments:
In Regular Battle and Splatfest, players of similar skill will be matched more often.Rainmaker Adjustments:
Added prohibited areas in Walleye Warehouse, Saltspray Rig, Arowana Mall, and Flounder Heights in Rainmaker mode.When players enter the prohibited area while carrying the Rainmaker, the amount of time they are allowed to hold the Rainmaker will decrease faster as a penalty.
Stage Adjustments:
Arowana Mall: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
Port Mackerel: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
Flounder Heights: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
Museum D’Alfonsino: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in Rainmaker mode.AdvertisementBattle Fixes:
Fix the issue in Rainmaker mode in which the countdown moves more than usual when a player gets the Rainmaker in the air.
Fix the issue in Rainmaker mode in which the bombs’ blast waves inflict damage on the Rainmaker shield even when there are obstacles between the bomb and the shield.
Fix the issue in Rainmaker mode in which Splash Walls placed near each other by the same team take damage when one of them blocks an ink splat.
Fix the issue in which bombs that are thrown near a wall do not fly straight and makes contact with the wall.Other:
Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.
the game is doing really well on wii u, but i think it would do great on PC.
imagine if Nintendo went to a known PC game maker and said here.. take this game and make it free to play.. all the outfits could be paid content.. like team fortress 2.. you wont have to if you dont want, but you can.
As tempting as that sounds, I think it’s great to see a console shooter kicking butt out there. Very impressed with the updates, it’s been months since I touched it though, will have to get back into it!