Arms update released: tons of changes and a new fighter

Nintendo has released a big new update for Arms. Update 3.0.0 includes a bunch of changes, fixes, and gameplay tweaks, and it includes a new fighter: Lola Pop.

Here are the full patch notes. To see which fighters have had their stats adjusted, check out this link on the official Arms site.

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  • New fighter Lola Pop can now be selected.
  • New ARM Funchuk added.
  • New ARM Biffler added.
  • New ARM Clapback added.
  • New stage Via Dolce added.
  • Customize Controls menu added.
    • This allows you to freely customize button mappings.
    • Access by pressing X on the fighter select screen, or from the pause menu in battle.
  • Condition for unlocking Ranked Match has changed from clearing Grand Prix on Level 4 to clearing Grand Prix on Level 1.
  • Stun charge attacks will now immobilize fighters for longer.
  • Fire charge attack damage has been reduced by 10.
  • After landing a hit on an armored opponent, there will now be a momentary delay before the ARM starts to retract.
  • In modes with multiple opponents, removed function where the targeted opponent would automatically switch to another opponent when the targeted opponent was knocked down.
  • Fixed issue where bomb blasts would not knock down players during their rush attack.
  • Fixed issue where bomb blasts could not be guarded when playing 1-punch KO
  • Fixed issue where, under certain conditions, after connecting a wind type rush attack follow up attacks would be impossible.
  • Fixed issue where even in the process of shooting an ARM it was possible to charge-up when on a trampoline.
  • Fixed issue in Hedlok Scramble where if a communication error occurred at a specific time it would become impossible to grab the Hedlok powerup.
  • Fixed issue where fighters would sometimes go out of bounds during fights against Hedlok.
  • Adjusted some fighters and ARMS as detailed below.