Update News
Splatoon Gets August Update
July 27, in the year of our Lord 2015 -- On
Aug. 5, a free software update in the Splatoon game for the Wii
U console brings new content to the game, including two new
matchmaking modes, new weapon types, an increase to the game’s
level cap and more than 40 pieces of new gear. Players will now
be able to create a winning strategy and fight to be the best
and most battle-tested squid squad around.
The new update introduces Squad Battle and Private Battle
matchmaking options. In Squad Battle, players can participate in
Ranked Battle rule sets with friends, rather than being teamed
up with other players through a random selection. After a player
creates a squad, friends can be recruited to form a team of two
to four Inklings. Friends will always play together on the same
team and battle against other squads at random.
In Private Battle, friends can splat it up in private,
customizable matches. Two to eight friends can battle together
by selecting their favorite map, mode and weapons. The number of
participants ranges from 1v1 to 4v4, but teams don’t have to be
even: If the host chooses, he or she can select a 1v4, 1v2, or
any other combination of players.
With this robust new update also comes an increased level cap in
both Regular Battle and Ranked Battle modes. After downloading
the software update, players will be able to reach level 50
(raised from level 20) and rank S and S+ (both higher than A+).
While Inklings around the world are enjoying and mastering the
current arsenal of weapons in Splatoon, two new weapon types
will be available with the update, adding a new layer of
strategy to the game. The bucket-like Slosher weapons hurl ink
straight ahead at an impressive range. By adjusting the angle,
these new weapons can be used to splat opponents who are up high
or even on the other side of a wall. With the Gatling-style
Splatling, players can charge blasts of all-powerful ink. A
maximum charge unleashes the full potential of this particular
weapon type. In addition to the new weapons, more than 40 pieces
of gear, including everything from a leather jacket to a
sushi-chef costume, are coming to the various in-game shops in
Splatoon.
Despite its size and scope, this August update is not the end of
the splat-acular free content coming to Splatoon. Following this
update, more content will roll out through the rest of the
summer and fall, including the Rainmaker Ranked Battle mode,
additional maps and new weapons. More details about these
additions will be revealed in the future.
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