by The 2.8 update for Splatoon launches on June 7th! Along with the already known release of the vol. 2 Sheldon's Picks weapons, it will also be adding/changing the following:
The most exciting thing is 2 new types of gear. What is that supposed to mean?! Could we finally be getting pants?
New weapons and gear
-Nine new weapons added, available in the weapon shop Ammo Knights
—Please note: the new weapons and gear will appear in the shop following the release of the software update.
-Two new kinds of gear added, available in the shop
Weapon and ability adjustments
–Luna Blaster-△Special gauge reduction changed from medium (60%) to low (40%)
–Zink Mini Splatling-▼Special gauge reduction changed from medium (60%) to high (75%)
–Refurbished Mini Splatling-△Special gauge reduction changed from medium (60%) to low (40%)
Main weapon balance changes
–Aerospray MG/Aerospray RG-△Spread reduced when player is jumping so it is the same as when player is not jumping.
–Rapid Blaster/Rapid Blaster Deco-△Movement speed while firing increased by about 12%
–Rapid Blaster Pro/Rapid Blaster Pro Deco-△Movement speed while firing increased by about 15%
/△Spread when player is jumping reduced by about 50%
–L-3 Nozzlenose/L-3 Nozzlenose D-△Damage to the Rainmaker shield increased by about 20%
–H-3 Nozzlenose/H-3 Nozzlenose D-△Damage to the Rainmaker shield increased by about 40%
–Sloshing Machine/Sloshing Machine Neo-△Movement speed while firing increased by about 11%
–Inkbrush/Inkbrush Nouveau/Permanent Inkbrush/Octobrush/Octobrush Nouveau-△When repeatedly using swinging attacks, ink will also be painted where you are standing.
Sub weapon balance changes
–Ink Mine-△Reduced the distance the player is moved backwards when placing an Ink Mine
Ability balance changes
–Stealth Jump-▼When doing a Super Jump with this ability equipped, you can’t perform any attacks until you have completely landed.
Stage adjustments
-Arowana Mall: Adjustments to prevent players from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
-Bluefin Depot: Fixed a problem where players could go inside a certain object in Rainmaker mode.
-Camp Triggerfish: Adjustment for detecting when you have brought the Rainmaker too far back towards your own starting area
-Piranha Pit: Adjustments to prevent players from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
Fixes for issues in battles
-Fixes an issue where players could jump higher than usual by touching an opponent’s Splash Wall
Other changes
-Introduces several enhancements to improve the user’s experience and enjoyment
Additional information
-This update is required in order to play online.
-Downloading updates will not affect any of your saved data.
The most exciting thing is 2 new types of gear. What is that supposed to mean?! Could we finally be getting pants?
