On October 21, 2015, new update data for the Splatoon game will become available for download

Update Details:Ver. 2.2.0 [Released 21/10/15]On October 21, 2015, new update data for the Splatoon game will become available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Wii U console is connected to the Internet.

Notes:Weapons Adjustments:

• Adjustments will be made to Main Weapons, Sub Weapons, and Special Weapons*Click here for more information 

Ranked Battle Adjustments

• Adjustments will be made to the rules in Rainmaker and Tower Control modes*Click here for more information

Ranking Adjustments

• Rank S users will be matched up with other rank S users more frequently, and rank S+ users will be matched up with other rank S+ users more frequently

• To accommodate this change, the calculation method for ranks S and S+ users will be adjusted*Click here for more information 

Stage Adjustments

• Walleye Warehouse: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in Rainmaker Mode

• Saltspray Rig: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from placing Splash Walls in certain places

• Arowana Mall: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes

• Kelp Dome: Small adjustments will be made for Rainmaker mode

• Flounder Heights: In addition to changing the stage layout in Rainmaker, other adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes and to prevent the attachment of Suction Bombs in certain places

• Hammerhead bridge: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes

Effects Adjustments

• The visual effects of position-tracking for teammates will be less visible

• The launching sound effect of the Inkzooka will be more audible

Battle Adjustments

• Adjustments will also be made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience*Click here for more information

Bug Fixes in Battle Dojo:

• Fixed the issue in which Splash Walls do not block opponents’ bombs and blasters

Bug fixes:

• Fixed the issue in which the damage stats for Splattershot Jr., Custom Splattershot Jr., N-ZAP 85, and N-ZAP89 are displayed as higher than they actually are*This only changes the information displayed in the stats. The actual stats will remain the same.

• Adjustments will also be made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience