A new software update for ARMS has become available for download on Nintendo Switch. Update version 2.0 introduces several new features, tweaks multiple components and fixes a number of issues. One of the most notable additions is the new versus mode “Hedlok Scramble,” which allows players to temporarily become Hedlok by touching a particular capsule. Read on below for a complete list of everything included in ARMS version 2.0:
- ARMS League Commissioner Max Brass added as a playable character.
- New ARM “Nade” added.
- New ARM “Roaster” added.
- New ARM “Kablammer” added.
- New stage “Sky Arena” added.
- New versus mode “Hedlok Scramble” added.
- Punch or touch the capsule containing the Hedlok mask to become Hedlok for a period of time.
- This can be selected in Versus, Friend, or Local and it will also appear in Party Match.
- ”Stats” added to the Top Menu.
- Check stats such as your most used fighter, best stage, and ARM accuracy.
- ”Events” added to the Top Menu.
- Here you can set whether or not you want to join official online events.
- Snake Park has been swapped out for Sky Arena in the Ranked Match stage roster.
- Raised highest rank in Ranked Match to 20.
- Increased the penalty for disconnecting during Ranked Match play.
- Shortened the amount of time necessary for the following ARMS to return after being extended, making them easier to use: Megaton, Megawatt, Revolver, Retorcher, Boomerang
- Increased movement speed of the Guardian.
- Improved visibility during charge attacks for the Popper and Cracker.
- Increased the amount of time necessary for the following ARMS to return after being knocked down, increasing risk: Popper, Cracker, Hydra
- Increased the amount of time it takes to recover when a grab is deflected with a single punch.
- Decreased the amount of damage when the Hydra’s rush connects with multiple consecutive hits.
- Decreased the distance Kid Cobra travels when jumping.
- Fixed issue where in some instances Ribbon Girl could remain airborne for an overlong period of time while continually attacking.
- Fixed issue where Ninjara would not destroy the light boxes on the Ribbon Ring stage when getting up.
- Fixed issue where the time necessary for the Triblast to return when deflected was shortened.
- Fixed issue where ARMS such as Blorb and Megaton would catch on the ground and fail to fire.
- Fixed issue where explosive ARMS would sometimes fail to explode when receiving an attack.
- Fixed issue where the Slapamander would sometimes fail to hit Helix when he is extended.
- In online play, fixed issue where the appearance or non-appearance of items could differ between devices.
- In online play, fixed various issues with V-Ball including an issue where the ball would remain grounded and play would not proceed.
- In online play, fixed an issue where sometimes Barq would continually defend against an opponents’ rush attack for a set period of time.
- In online play, fixed issue where sometimes pillars in the Scrapyard would not be destructible.
All needed changes and I’m glad to see Snake Park removed from ranked play.
Oh my god I was just about to comment this. That stage is such bullshit it triggers the hell out of me just thinking about it.
Havem’t played rsnked yet; what’s wrong with that stage?
Personally I felt the bigger arms were fine as is ,that was part of the risk of using them but they do high damage. I’ll test it out and see if there’s a big difference. Liking the support so far.
Why did they remove Snake Park? Was it too big or were people finding some exploit with the boards?
Lol kid cobra nerf
Hmm didn’t mean to reply to you
I assume just to make the new Sky Arena more likely for online battles. Snake Park will probably return at some point.
I’ve heard several people taking issue with it, because of the spinners/beyblades/boards. It doesn’t promote fair play if only one player manages to get on one and immediately gets not only a massive increase in speed and maneuverability, but also a protective shield, making it impossible for the opponent to hit you from below. It placed too much focus on the stage, I reckon.
That is a huge update! So pleasing…
I wonder if this game will be as big as Splatoon.
Maybe, but don’t forget that fighting games are typically a bit more niche than other genres like shooters or kart racers.
I say typically because standard fighters require knowledge of a number of things to be good at them (move properties, frame data, combo strings, etc. Just look at Street Fighter, Skullgirls, or Marvel vs Capcom if you want an idea). While ARMS doesn’t require that knowledge, it still falls into a genre known for steep, intimidating learning curves that separate the newbies and the veterans.
It’s not impossible for ARMS to reach Splatoon-like levels of popularity, but it certainly isn’t going to be easy, or quick.
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