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Since its release, ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' has received 50 '''version updates''' which fix glitches or adjust gameplay rules. Most [[List of post-release content in Splatoon 2|additional content]] released is included in the data of the initial version, and is unlocked by [[Nintendo]] later on.

This page contains a summary of each version. For full release notes, view the main article for that version.

==Updates==
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! class="unsortable" | Update !! class="unsortable" | Highlights !! Release
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! {{Anchor|1.0.0|1.0.0}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj2AeqmhuIY&list=PLkR3RWLcKJUSD4iPnr8gDiB-Yg4EOIZLW&index=1?t=0 {{YT}} AbdallahSmash026 YouTube Playlist of Octo Canyon Walkthrough], ver.1.0.0 is presented at the top right corner. The publication date of the video may be a result of an embargo.</ref>
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* The version was released on the physical Game Card format.
* Coincided with the release of the ''[[Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere]]'' demo.
| {{date|2017-07-07}}<ref>Demos share the same initial build number as seen in the ''[[Splatoon 2 Special Demo 2020]]''.</ref>
|-
! {{Anchor|1.1.0|1.1.0}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYl5h_11JOw&list=PLkR3RWLcKJURWcTvS15PFWfgClHVhmTsA&index=5 {{YT}} AbdallahSmash026 YouTube Playlist of Tips & Tricks], ver.1.1.0 is presented at the top right corner.</ref>
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* Activated online battles, including [[Salmon Run]].
* Made save files encrypted.
* Bug fixes.
* Polished multiplayer.
* Other changes.<ref name="oatmealdome"/>
| {{date|2017-07-12}}<ref>{{date|2017-07-14}} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNYEI1gyvn4 {{YT}} ThatSRB2DUDE in Nintendo HQ] "...two days ago..." (Broadcast news in the background showing the online stages, therefore connectivity to the online service) (correlates to the update ver.1.0.1 of the ''Splatfest World Premiere'' demo) </ref>
|-
! {{Anchor|1.1.1|1.1.1}}
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* This update correlates to the release of ''Splatoon 2'' worldwide on {{date|2017-07-21}}.
* Bug fixes.
| {{date|2017-07-19}}<ref>[https://gonintendo.com/stories/285579-splatoon-2-ver-1-1-1-now-available gonintendo.com ver.1.1.1 now available]</ref>
|-
! {{Anchor|1.1.2|{{Ver|S2|1.1.2}}}}
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* Bug fixes for [[gear]] ordering and [[League Battle]] records.
* Balance adjustments for [[special gauge]] point requirements for some [[weapon]]s.
| {{date|2017-07-26}}
|-
! {{Anchor|1.2.0|{{Ver|S2|1.2.0}}}}
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* New Salmon Run [[stage]]: [[Lost Outpost]].
* 21 more weapons available when playing Salmon Run at [[The Shoal]].
** One new [[special weapon]]: the [[Bubble Blower]].
* Adjustments and bug fixes for multiplayer, Salmon Run, and [[Spectator View]].
* Balance adjustments for [[main weapon]]s.
| {{date|2017-08-23}}
|-
! {{Anchor|1.3.0|{{Ver|S2|1.3.0}}}}
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* Adjustments and bug fixes for multiplayer, Salmon Run, and [[Splatfest]].
* Balance adjustments for the [[Tri-Slosher]], [[sub weapon]]s, and [[special weapon]]s.
| {{date|2017-09-08}}
|-
! {{Anchor|1.4.0|{{Ver|S2|1.4.0}}}}
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* Changes to S+ [[rank]]:
** Limited rank drops to five points.
** Increased the rank meter requirement for maintaining an S+ rank to 50%.
* Adjustments and bug fixes for multiplayer, Salmon Run, and Spectator Mode.
* Balance adjustments for main weapons, special weapons, and [[gear ability|abilities]].
| {{date|2017-10-11}}
|-
! {{Anchor|1.4.1|{{Ver|S2|1.4.1}}}}
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* Bug fixes for multiplayer.
| {{date|2017-10-20}}
|-
! {{Anchor|1.4.2|{{Ver|S2|1.4.2}}}}
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* Adjusted matchmaking for Splatfest Battle (team).
| {{date|2017-11-01}}
|-
! {{Anchor|2.0.0|{{Ver|S2|2.0.0}}}}
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* Major content update:
** 31 new headgear items, 68 new clothing items, and 41 new pairs of shoes.
** Two new [[Player Settings#Hairstyle|hairstyle]]s and two new [[Player Settings#Legwear|legwear]] options for each gender.
** Five new [[music]] tracks.
** New Salmon Run stage: [[Salmonid Smokeyard]].
** Four other new stages were added in the update to be unlocked at a later date.
** Enhanced amiibo photography feature.
** New level cap.
** New [[Crust Bucket]] menu items.
* UI enhancements.
* Adjustments and bug fixes for multiplayer and Salmon Run.
* Balance adjustments for main weapons, sub weapons, and special weapons.
| {{date|2017-11-24}}
|-
! {{Anchor|2.0.1|{{Ver|S2|2.0.1}}}}
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* Fixes a bug where the [[Great Zapfish]] was not appearing in [[Inkopolis Square]].
| {{date|2017-12-01}}
|-
! {{Anchor|2.1.0|{{Ver|S2|2.1.0}}}}
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* New mode: [[Clam Blitz]].
* Changes to terrain or placement of objects in some stages.
* Adjustments and bug fixes for multiplayer, Salmon Run, Spectator Mode, and [[Octo Canyon (mode)|Octo Canyon]].
* Balance adjustments for main weapons.
| {{date|2017-12-13}}
|-
! {{Anchor|2.1.1|{{Ver|S2|2.1.1}}}}
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* Bug fixes for multiplayer.
| {{date|2017-12-28}}
|-
! {{Anchor|2.2.0|{{Ver|S2|2.2.0}}}}
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* Adjustments and bug fixes for multiplayer and Salmon Run.
* Balance adjustments for main weapons, sub weapons, and special weapons.
| {{date|2018-01-17}}
|-
! {{Anchor|2.2.1|{{Ver|S2|2.2.1}}}}
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* Bug fixes for multiplayer.
| {{date|2018-01-19}}
|-
! {{Anchor|2.2.2|{{Ver|S2|2.2.2}}}}
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* Bug fix for multiplayer.
| {{date|2018-02-07}}
|-
! {{Anchor|2.3.0|{{Ver|S2|2.3.0}}}}
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* Bug fixes for multiplayer, Salmon Run, and Octo Canyon.
* Balance adjustments for main weapons, sub weapons, and special weapons.
| {{date|2018-02-28}}
|-
! {{Anchor|2.3.1|{{Ver|S2|2.3.1}}}}
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* Bug fix for multiplayer.
| {{date|2018-03-01}}
|-
! {{Anchor|2.3.2|{{Ver|S2|2.3.2}}}}
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* Bug fix for multiplayer.
| {{date|2018-03-14}}
|-
! {{Anchor|2.3.3|{{Ver|S2|2.3.3}}}}
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* Bug fix for Salmon Run.
| {{date|2018-03-26}}
|-
! {{Anchor|3.0.0|{{Ver|S2|3.0.0}}}}
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* Major content update:
** Players can talk to [[Callie]] in Octo Canyon.
** More than 100 new gear items.
** New rank: [[Rank#Rank X|Rank X]].
** Two new music tracks.
* Adjustments and bug fixes for multiplayer, Salmon Run, and Spectator Mode.
* Balance adjustments for weapons and abilities.
| {{date|2018-04-25}}
|-
! {{Anchor|3.0.1|{{Ver|S2|3.0.1}}}}
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* Bug fixes.
| {{date|2018-05-09}}
|-
! {{Anchor|3.1.0|{{Ver|S2|3.1.0}}}}
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* Added support for the ''[[Octo Expansion]]'' paid downloadable content.
** 80+ new single-player missions.
** Twelve new gear items and one new weapon.
** New player customization options are available after completing the ''Octo Expansion'' content.
* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Bug fixes for multiplayer, Salmon Run, and Octo Canyon.
| {{date|2018-06-14}}
|-
! {{Anchor|3.2.0|{{Ver|S2|3.2.0}}}}
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* Added support for the [[Pearl]] and [[Marina]] [[amiibo]].
** Six new gear items are unlockable using the amiibo.
* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Adjustments and bug fixes for multiplayer and the ''Octo Expansion''.
| {{date|2018-07-13}}
|-
! {{Anchor|3.2.1|{{Ver|S2|3.2.1}}}}
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* Bug fixes.
| {{date|2018-07-27}}
|-
! {{Anchor|3.2.1|{{Ver|S2|3.2.2}}}}
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* Bug fix for multiplayer.
| {{date|2018-08-09}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.0.0|{{Ver|S2|4.0.0}}}}
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* Major rework to Splatfests.
* Major changes to terrain and object placement in the [[Starfish Mainstage]] stage.
* Five new main weapons.
* One new music track.
* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Many adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2018-09-14}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.1.0|{{Ver|S2|4.1.0}}}}
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* Major content update:
** New stage: [[Skipper Pavilion]].
** Four new main weapons.
** One new sub weapon: the [[Fizzy Bomb]].
** One new special weapon: the [[Booyah Bomb]].
** Four new music tracks.
* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Many adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2018-10-03}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.2.0|{{Ver|S2|4.2.0}}}}
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* Added support for the [[Octoling]] [[amiibo]].
** Nine new gear items are unlockable using the amiibo.
* New Salmon Run stage: the [[Ruins of Ark Polaris]].
* Major changes to the terrain and object placement in [[The Reef]].
* Four new main weapons.
** One new sub weapon: the [[Torpedo]].
** One new special weapon: the [[Ultra Stamp]].
* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Many adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2018-11-07}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.3.0|{{Ver|S2|4.3.0}}}}
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* Major changes to the terrain and object placement in [[Blackbelly Skatepark]].
* Eight new main weapons.
* One new [[gear ability|ability]]: [[Main Power Up]].
* [[Bomb Defense Up]] and [[Cold-Blooded]] combined into [[Bomb Defense Up DX]].
* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Many adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2018-12-05}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.3.1|{{Ver|S2|4.3.1}}}}
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* Added [[Family vs. Friends|FrostyFest]] Splatfest data.<ref>[https://twitter.com/0xred/status/1075221099309424640 {{TWI}} 0xRed Dataminer - New Year's patch]</ref>
** New Inkopolis Square decorations and graffiti for the event.
** One new music track.
** Four new gear items.
* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Many adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2018-12-19}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.4.0|{{Ver|S2|4.4.0}}}}
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* Changes to terrain and placement of objects in [[Kelp Dome]].
* Balance adjustments for main weapons and special weapons.
* Adjustments and bug fixes for [[Salmon Run]] and [[Ranked Battle]].
| {{date|2019-01-30}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.5.0|{{Ver|S2|4.5.0}}}}
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* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2019-03-11}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.5.1|{{Ver|S2|4.5.1}}}}
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* Fixed an issue occurring during [[Clam Blitz]] matches in [[Piranha Pit]].
| {{date|2019-03-15}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.6.0|{{Ver|S2|4.6.0}}}}
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* Added [[Hare vs. Tortoise|SpringFest]] Splatfest data.<ref>[https://twitter.com/0xred/status/1114106861303861248 {{TWI}} 0xRed Dataminer - SpringFest graffiti after the update]</ref>
** New Inkopolis Square decorations and graffiti for the event.
** Twelve new pieces of gear available from a Nintendo Switch News article about SpringFest.
* [[Sheldon's Picks]] added.
** Ten returning weapons from ''[[Splatoon]]''.
** Two brand new weapons.
* [[Weapon badge]]s added.
* Balance adjustments for weapons.
| {{date|2019-04-03}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.6.1|{{Ver|S2|4.6.1}}}}
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* Corrected data for distributed exclusive gear.
| {{date|2019-04-12}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.7.0|{{Ver|S2|4.7.0}}}}
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* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2019-04-24}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.8.0|{{Ver|S2|4.8.0}}}}
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* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2019-05-28}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.9.0|{{Ver|S2|4.9.0}}}}
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* Added [[Chaos vs. Order|Final Fest]] Splatfest data.
* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2019-06-26}}
|-
! {{Anchor|4.9.1|{{Ver|S2|4.9.1}}}}
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* Updated [[Chaos vs. Order|Final Fest]] Splatfest data.
* Fixed an issue with [[dualie]]s.
| {{date|2019-07-18}}
|-
! {{Anchor|5.0.0|{{Ver|S2|5.0.0}}}}
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* Major content update:
** Added "Turf War (Splatfest)" mode to [[Private Battle]]s.
** Added the [[Splatfest Tee Replica]].
* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2019-07-31}}
|-
! {{Anchor|5.0.1|{{Ver|S2|5.0.1}}}}
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* Adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2019-10-10}}
|-
! {{Anchor|5.1.0|{{Ver|S2|5.1.0}}}}
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* Balance adjustments for weapons.
| {{date|2020-01-06}}
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! {{Anchor|5.2.0|{{Ver|S2|5.2.0}}}}
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* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Splatfest [[music]] (tracks #20 to 26) unlocked for everyone.
| {{date|2020-04-22}}
|-
! {{Anchor|5.2.1|{{Ver|S2|5.2.1}}}}
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* Bug fixes for multiplayer.
| {{date|2020-06-16}}
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! {{Anchor|5.2.2|{{Ver|S2|5.2.2}}}}
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* Bug fixes for multiplayer.
| {{date|2020-07-01}}
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! {{Anchor|5.3.0|{{Ver|S2|5.3.0}}}}
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* Balance adjustments for main weapons.
| {{date|2020-08-19}}
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! {{Anchor|5.3.1|{{Ver|S2|5.3.1}}}}
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* Rank X and high-power Splatfest adjustments.
| {{date|2020-10-28}}
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! {{Anchor|5.4.0|{{Ver|S2|5.4.0}}}}
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* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2021-02-24}}
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! {{Anchor|5.5.0|{{Ver|S2|5.5.0}}}}
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* Balance adjustments for weapons.
* Adjustments and bug fixes.
| {{date|2021-09-29}}
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! {{Anchor|5.5.1|{{Ver|S2|5.5.1}}}}
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* Adjustments and bug fixes.
|14 November 2022
|}

==See also==
* [[Version history|Version history for other games]]
* [[List of post-release content in Splatoon 2|List of post-release content in ''Splatoon 2'']]

==References==
<references>
<ref name="oatmealdome">[https://discordapp.com/channels/233081202997854208/333169867811192843/717481549863452782 OatmealDome on Discord on {{date|2020-06-02}}]: "1.0.0 -> 1.1.0 lots of things updated
<br>too many to list
<br>mainly multiplayer and SR (if i had to guess they prob went gold so they could produce carts, then used the time between then and release to fix bugs + polish MP)
<br>1.1.0 -> 1.1.1 code bug fixes
<br>oh yeah 1.1.0 made the save file encrypted (was plaintext before)"</ref>
</references>

==External links==
* [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27028/~/how-to-update-splatoon-2 {{NES}} Official patch notes for ''Splatoon 2'']
* [https://support.nintendo.co.jp/app/answers/detail/a_id/34680/ {{NES}} Official patch notes for ''Splatoon 2'' (Japanese)]

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