Version 2.4.0 (Splatoon)

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Version 2.4.0 is an update to Splatoon, which came into effect on December 17, 2015 . It directly follows the Version 2.3.0 update and was succeeded by Version 2.5.0.

Adjustments and Fixes

• In Regular Battle and Splatfest, players of similar skill will be matched more often.
• Added prohibited areas in Walleye Warehouse, Saltspray Rig, Arowana Mall, and Flounder Heights in Rainmaker mode.
• When players enter the prohibited area while carrying the Rainmaker, the amount of time they are allowed to hold the Rainmaker will decrease faster as a penalty.
• Arowana Mall: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
• Port Mackerel: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
• Flounder Heights: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
• Museum D’Alfonsino: Adjustments will be made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in Rainmaker mode.
• Fix the issue in Rainmaker mode in which the countdown moves more than usual when a player gets the Rainmaker in the air.
• Fix the issue in Rainmaker mode in which the bombs’ blast waves inflict damage on the Rainmaker shield even when there are obstacles between the bomb and the shield.
• Fix the issue in Rainmaker mode in which Splash Walls placed near each other by the same team take damage when one of them blocks an ink splat.
• Fix the issue in which bombs that are thrown near a wall do not fly straight and makes contact with the wall.
• Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.