Splatoon 2 Version 5.1.0 Patch Notes

May 2024 · 3 minute read
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Splatoon 2’s 5.1.0 update is arriving on Jan. 8, and below we have the full patch notes available for you. There are a lot of weapon rebalancing going on, along wuith specials with different point requirements, so make sure you know the new values for each one.

Splatoon 2 Update 5.1.0 Patch Notes

Points required for using specials have been changed for certain main weapons

WeaponBeforeAfter
  • Tentatek Splattershot
  • Octo Shot Replica
210200
  • Octobrush
  • Herobrush Replica
180170
  • Enperry Splat Dualies
210200
  • L-3 Nozzlenose
190210
  • L-3 Nozzlenose D
180200
  • Bamboozler 14 Mk I
180200
  • Soda Slosher
200210
  • Tenta Camo Brella
200210

Downloading the latest update will prevent matching with players at the Shoal that are using previous update data.

With this update, we have made adjustments to the abilities of certain weapons to effectively hold the line of battle or to ink turf from afar. However, we have limited these adjustments in such a way that they should not affect weapon selection for players experienced with using these weapons.

Following this update, we plan to consider similar adjustments for many other weapons going forward. Additionally, we will continue to watch for and analyze weapons that appear to have few or no drawbacks, and that also perform well against all other weapons.

We plan to distribute the next update in late April 2020.

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