Nintendo has updated Splatoon to version 2.8.0, which brings a bunch of big fixes and gameplay tweaks. The update also brings new content in the form of 8 new weapons, which are now available in the weapon shop. Two new pieces of gear have been added as well.
Here is the complete changelog for the Splatoon 2.8.0 update:
Weapons and Gear Added
- Eight new weapons have been added and will now appear in the weapon shop.
- Two new pieces of gear have also been added and will now appear in their respective shops.
Weapon and Gear Ability Balancing
- Adjustments have been made to specifications for certain Main and Sub weapons, and gear abilities.
Stage Adjustments
- Arowana Mall: Adjustment made to prevent players from taking unintended shortcuts in all modes.
- Bluefin Depot: Fixed an issue that allowed players to move inside certain objects in Rainmaker mode.
- Camp Triggerfish: Adjusted the size of the “Don’t retreat!” warning zone near team starting areas.
- Piranha Pit: Adjustment made to prevent players from taking unintended shortcuts in all modes.
Multiplayer Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue that allowed players to jump higher than intended when touching an opponent’s Splash Wall.
Other
- Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.
Some weapons have been tweaked as well. Here are the weapon changes:
| Weapon | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Luna Blaster | △ Changed Special Gauge depletion from medium (60%) to light(40%). |
| Zink Splatling Mini | ▼ Changed Special Gauge depletion from medium (60%) to heavy (75%). |
| Refurbished Mini Splatling | △ Changed Special Gauge depletion from medium (60%) to light(40%). |
Main Weapon Balance Adjustments
| Weapon | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Aerospray MG Aerospray RG |
△ Reduced ink spread of shots while jumping to be the same as shots taken when not jumping. |
| Rapid Blaster Rapid Blaster Deco |
△ Increased movement speed while shooting by 12%. |
| Rapid Blaster Pro Rapid Blaster Pro Deco |
△ Increased movement speed while shooting by 15%. △ Reduced ink spread of shots while jumping by 50%. |
| L-3 Nozzlenose L-3 Nozzlenose D |
△ Increased damage dealt to the barrier around the Rainmaker weapon in Rainmaker mode by 20%. |
| H-3 Nozzlenose H-3 Nozzlenose D |
△ Increased damage dealt to the barrier around the Rainmaker weapon in Rainmaker mode by 40%. |
| Sloshing Machine Sloshing Machine Neo |
△ Increased movement speed while shooting by 11%. |
| Inkbrush Inkbrush Nouveau Permanent Inkbrush Octobrush Octobrush Nouveau |
△ Adjusted ink spread when continuously swinging brush to also ink the area where the player is standing. |
Sub Weapon Balance Adjustments
| Weapon | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Ink Mine | △ Reduced the distance the player is moved backward after placing an Ink Mine. |
Gear Ability Adjustments
| Ability | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Stealth Jump | ▼ Removed the ability to attack while super jumping with this ability active until the player has landed completely. |
