Splatoon 3Chill Season is well underway, and the recent 2.0 update introduced an unfortunate glitch that hinders the use of certain weapons in online matches. Nintendo is aware of the weapon glitch inSplatoon 3and will release a brand-new update soon to remedy the issue. Once the update has arrived, players will be able to try out new Chill Season weapons such as the Carbon Roller Deco and the Inkbrush Nouveau as originally intended.
Splatoon 3’s2.0 updatelaunched on November 29, preparing the game for its Chill Season launch on the following day. Since the update includes necessary data to support Chill Season, all players must install the latest update to ensure compatibility with new content. The new Chill Season content includes additional weapons, gear, and the upcoming Big Run event. However, the 2.0 update introduced a bug that caused glitches with fan-favorite weapons including Roller and Brush weapons. The fan outcry on social media prompted Nintendo to issue a response to theSplatoon 3community via the officialSplatoonTwitter account.
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Nintendo is aware of the persistent glitches affectingRoller and Brush weapons inSplatoon 3. When players use a Roller or Brush weapon against terrain or a wall, the glitch will cause the weapon to not fire or spray ink on an enemy player. As a result, Roller and Brush users would be outflanked or countered immediately in online battles if they are pushed against a wall. Additionally, Roller weapons may become glitched after performing a super jump. Nintendo apologizes for the inconvenience caused by the weapon glitches, and the company hopes to release a newSplatoon 3update by the end of next week.
Splatoon 3players should expect a new update by Friday, December 9 if Nintendo remedies the game’s known weapon bugs in aforementioned timeframe. Until then, players should use Splattershot, Splatling, Slosher, and Charger style weapons to avoid encountering the weapon glitches described by theSplatooncommunity.
Nintendo has been more transparent aboutissues affecting games likePokemon Scarlet and VioletandSplatoon 3lately. The company’s transparent approach to the player community is welcomed, but some Nintendo fans remain skeptical. At the very least,PokemonandSplatoonfans can expect bug fixes for the latest Nintendo Switch games soon.
Nintendo also issued a statement regarding thecancellation of Smash World Tour, one ofSuper Smash Bros’biggest competitive circuits in the world. The situation is a major course of skepticism regarding Nintendo’s stance toward player communities.Splatoon 3and upcoming Nintendo Switch titles may benefit in the future if Nintendo closes the divide between itself and players.
Splatoon 3is available now for Nintendo Switch.
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