List of updates in Splatoon 2

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For post-release content, see List of post-release content in Splatoon 2.

Since its release, Splatoon 2 has received version updates which fix glitches or adjust gameplay rules. Most 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

Pre-release updates

Update Highlights Release
1.0.0
  • The version released on the physical Game Card format.
Prior to 14 July 2017
1.1.0
  • Activated online battles, including Salmon Run.
  • Made save files encrypted.
  • Bug fixes.
  • Polished multiplayer.
  • Other changes.[1]
Prior to 21 July 2017

Post-release updates

Update Highlights Release
1.1.1
  • Coincided with the release of the game.
  • Bug fixes.
21 July 2017
1.1.2 26 July 2017
1.2.0 23 August 2017
1.3.0 8 September 2017
1.4.0
  • 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 abilities.
11 October 2017
1.4.1
  • Bug fixes for multiplayer.
20 October 2017
1.4.2
  • Adjusted matchmaking for Splatfest Battle (team).
1 November 2017
2.0.0
  • Major content update:
  • UI enhancements.
  • Adjustments and bug fixes for multiplayer and Salmon Run.
  • Balance adjustments for main weapons, sub weapons, and special weapons.
24 November 2017
2.0.1 1 December 2017
2.1.0
  • 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.
  • Balance adjustments for main weapons.
13 December 2017
2.1.1
  • Bug fixes for multiplayer.
28 December 2017
2.2.0
  • Adjustments and bug fixes for multiplayer and Salmon Run.
  • Balance adjustments for main weapons, sub weapons, and special weapons.
17 January 2018
2.2.1
  • Bug fixes for multiplayer.
19 January 2018
2.2.2
  • Bug fix for multiplayer.
7 February 2018
2.3.0
  • Bug fixes for multiplayer, Salmon Run, and Octo Canyon.
  • Balance adjustments for main weapons, sub weapons, and special weapons.
28 February 2018
2.3.1
  • Bug fix for multiplayer.
1 March 2018
2.3.2
  • Bug fix for multiplayer.
14 March 2018
2.3.3
  • Bug fix for Salmon Run.
26 March 2018
3.0.0
  • Major content update:
    • Players can talk to Callie in Octo Canyon.
    • More than 100 new gear items.
    • New rank: Rank X.
    • Two new music tracks.
  • Adjustments and bug fixes for multiplayer, Salmon Run, and Spectator Mode.
  • Balance adjustments for weapons and abilities.
25 April 2018
3.0.1
  • Bug fixes.
9 May 2018
3.1.0
  • 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.
14 June 2018
3.2.0
  • 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.
13 July 2018
3.2.1
  • Bug fixes.
27 July 2018
3.2.2
  • Bug fix for multiplayer.
9 August 2018
4.0.0
  • 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.
14 September 2018
4.1.0
  • Major content update.
    • Added Splatoween Splatfest data.
    • New Inkopolis Square decorations and graffiti for the event.
    • Four new gear items.
    • 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.
3 October 2018
4.2.0
  • 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.
  • Balance adjustments for weapons.
  • Many adjustments and bug fixes.
7 November 2018
4.3.0 5 December 2018
4.3.1
  • Added Frosty Fest Splatfest data.
    • 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.
19 December 2018
4.4.0
  • 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.
30 January 2019
4.5.0
  • Balance adjustments for weapons.
  • Adjustments and bug fixes.
11 March 2019
4.5.1 15 March 2019
4.6.0
  • Added Spring Fest Splatfest data.
    • New Inkopolis Square decorations and graffiti for the event.
  • Sheldon's Picks added.
    • Ten returning weapons from Splatoon.
    • Two brand new weapons.
  • Weapon badges added.
  • Twelve new pieces of gear.
  • Balance adjustments for weapons.
3 April 2019
4.6.1
  • Corrected data for distributed exclusive gear.
12 April 2019
4.7.0
  • Balance adjustments for weapons.
  • Adjustments and bug fixes.
24 April 2019
4.8.0
  • Balance adjustments for weapons.
  • Adjustments and bug fixes.
28 May 2019
4.9.0
  • Balance adjustments for weapons.
  • Adjustments and bug fixes.
26 June 2019
4.9.1 18 July 2019
5.0.0 31 July 2019
5.0.1
  • Adjustments and bug fixes.
10 October 2019
5.1.0
  • Balance adjustments for weapons.
6 January 2020
5.2.0
  • Balance adjustments for weapons.
  • Splatfest music (tracks #20 to 26) unlocked for everyone.
22 April 2020
5.2.1
  • Bug fixes for multiplayer.
16 June 2020
5.2.2
  • Bug fixes for multiplayer.
1 July 2020
5.3.0
  • Balance adjustments for main weapons.
19 August 2020
5.3.1
  • Rank X and high-power Splatfest adjustments.
28 October 2020
5.4.0
  • Balance adjustments for weapons.
  • Adjustments and bug fixes.
24 February 2021

See also

References

  1. OatmealDome on Discord on 2 June 2020: "1.0.0 -> 1.1.0 lots of things updated
    too many to list
    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)
    1.1.0 -> 1.1.1 code bug fixes
    oh yeah 1.1.0 made the save file encrypted (was plaintext before)"

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