As expected, Nintendo has released the next update for ARMS. The game now sits at version 5.2. As for the update’s contents, there was a lot done. Most of the update focused on fixing issues and balancing the fighters and arms. Nintendo has released the full patch notes for the update, so we’ve included them for you down below. Here they are:
- The Party Crash mode “Big Time ARMS” can now be selected in regular battle as well, so you can try something a little different. Feel free to use it as a handicap!
- Prior to battle, when selecting ARMS, you can toggle this on and off with the Y button.
- This feature can be used in Versus – Fight.
- Can’t be used in online battles.
- Added 15 new images to Gallery.
- Fixed issue where fighters with super armor would not have their ARMS disabled by electric attacks during a rush attack.
- Fixed issue where a noise would repeatedly play if communication was lost while Dr. Coyle had her extra ARMS out.
- Adjusted abilities of some fighters and ARMS as follows.
Fighters / Arms Adjustments Springtron Specs improved thanks to a certain girl genius! Movement during a super charge has been greatly increased.
He’s a little heavier now, but that’s fine!
Movement speed for normal jumps has decreased.Lola Pop Increased movement speed when jumping. Misango Rush gauge now fills at a rate equal to other fighters during normal times.
Also made it somewhat less difficult for the rush gauge to fill when blue or red.Byte & Barq When jumping while on top of Barq, fixed an issue where a shockwave could be seen emanating from Byte as well.
Fixed an issue where, under certain conditions, the switch on Barqs head would stay pushed in.Dr. Coyle Fixed an issue where, under certain conditions, extra ARMS would appear while firing ARMS. Nade Fixed issue where self-destruct could occur during rush. Bubb Increased charge attack speed. Parasole
ParabolaIncreased rush attack speed. Glusher
BlorbDecreased time from drop until collection. Skully Increased rush damage. Lokjaw Increased retraction speed. Clapback Decreased retraction speed.
Decreased time until automatic retraction after placement.Popper Decreased extension speed.
Decreased retraction speed.Chakram Decreased expansion rate for charge attacks.
Another Lola Pop buff! Thaaank you
I love how they describe certain buffs, like the one above for Springtron: “Specs improved thanks to a certain girl genius! Movement during a super charge has been greatly increased.” The only problem is I don’t think Dr. Coyle would let someone else tinker with her projects (if we’re taking what little lore we have on the game into account).
I want more fighters for this game, dammit!
I think they meant Mechanica. She is seen repairing springtron in one of the new art pieces…
I know it was Mechanica- what I’m saying is that, given that Coyle seems to look down on everyone, she wouldn’t even give Mechanica a chance to look at Springtron.