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'''Version 4.3.0''' is an update to ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' that was released on {{date|2018-12-05}} at {{time|2018-12-05 01:00 UTC}} after being announced on {{date|2018-11-24}} following the conclusion of the Inkling League finals at the ''Splatoon 2 UK Championship 2018 Grand Final''. It was said to be the last update to add new weapons for ''Splatoon 2.'' However, several returning weapons from [[Sheldon's Picks]] were announced after the update on {{date|2019-01-27}}.<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27028/ {{NES}} Nintendo support page for ''Splatoon 2'' updates]</ref>
'''Version 4.3.0''' is an update to ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' that was released on {{date|2018-12-05}} at {{time|2018-12-05 01:00 UTC}}. It was said to be the last update to add new weapons for ''Splatoon 2'', however several returning weapons from [[Sheldon's Picks]] were announced after the update on January 27.<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27028/ {{NES}} Nintendo support page for Splatoon 2 updates]</ref>


==New content==
==New content==
===Stage===
===Stage===
[[File:BlackbellySkatepark4.3.0Renovation.jpg|thumb|The announcement image for the renovations to [[Blackbelly Skatepark]].]]
[[File:BlackbellySkatepark4.3.0Renovation.jpg|thumb|The announcement image for the renovations to [[Blackbelly Skatepark]].]]
* [[Blackbelly Skatepark]] underwent renovation, similar to the changes made to [[Starfish Mainstage]] in [[Version 4.0.0 (Splatoon 2)|version 4.0.0]] and [[The Reef]] in Version [[Version 4.2.0 (Splatoon 2)|Version 4.2.0]].
 
* [[Blackbelly Skatepark]] underwent renovation, similar to the changes made to [[Starfish Mainstage]] in Version {{Ver|S2|4.0.0}} and [[The Reef]] in Version {{Ver|S2|4.2.0}}.
* Changes made to terrain in all modes.
* Changes made to terrain in all modes.
** Changed terrain around the spawn points.
** Changed terrain around the [[spawn point]]s.
** Changed the placement of existing obstacles and added new ones.
** Changed the placement of existing obstacles and added new ones.
** This marks the first time since December 16, 2017 that the stage's [[Rainmaker]] layout has appeared in a [[Ranked Battle|Ranked]] or [[League Battle]] rotation in {{S2}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/splatoon2maps/status/942001783567736832 {{TWI}} Last recorded instance of Blackbelly Skatepark appearing in a Rainmaker rotation.]</ref>, as one of the changes made was to adjust the balance in said mode.
** This marks the first time since {{date|2017-12-16}} that the stage's [[Rainmaker]] layout has appeared in a [[Ranked Battle|Ranked]] or [[League Battle]] rotation in {{S2}},<ref>[https://twitter.com/splatoon2maps/status/942001783567736832 {{TWI}} Last recorded instance of Blackbelly Skatepark appearing in a Rainmaker rotation]</ref> as one of the changes made was to adjust the balance in said mode.


===Weapons===
===Weapons===
[[File:S2 Kensa Collection 4 Promo Image.jpg|thumb|Promotional image for [[Kensa Collection]] 4.]]
[[File:S2 Kensa Collection 4 Promo Image.jpg|thumb|Promotional image for [[Kensa Collection]] 4.]]
* Four variants of previously existing weapons were added to the game - {{Weapon|S2|Main|Custom Explosher}}, {{Weapon|S2|Main|Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau}}, {{Weapon|S2|Main|Bloblobber Deco}}, and {{Weapon|S2|Main|Nautilus 79}}. These were the final weapons that did not have a second variant.
 
* In addition, a fourth [[Kensa Collection]] was released, containing the {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa .52 Gal}}, {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Glooga Dualies}}, {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Mini Splatling}} and {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Rapid Blaster}}.
* Four variants of previously existing weapons were added to the game - the [[Custom Explosher]], [[Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau]], [[Bloblobber Deco]], and [[Nautilus 79]]. These were the final weapons that did not have a second variant.
* In addition, a fourth [[Kensa Collection]] was released, containing the [[Kensa .52 Gal]], [[Kensa Glooga Dualies]], [[Kensa Mini Splatling]] and [[Kensa Rapid Blaster]].


===Abilities===
===Abilities===
* Existing [[gear]] [[abilities]] {{Ability|S2|Bomb Defense Up}} and {{Ability|S2|Cold-Blooded}} were combined into a single ability, {{Ability|S2|Bomb Defense Up DX}}.
* [[Bomb Defense Up]] and [[Cold-Blooded]] were combined into a single ability [[Bomb Defense Up DX]].
** The new ability has the same effect as equipping both the old ones, with no downgrade.
** Bomb Defense Up and Cold-Blooded on existing owned gear, [[ability chunk]]s, and [[Crust Bucket#Drinks|drink tickets]] were converted to Bomb Defense Up DX.
** Existing [[Ability chunk]]s and [[Crust Bucket#Drinks|drink tickets]] were also converted.
** The new ability has the exact same effect as each of the old ones combined at equal [[ability point]]s.
* An additional new ability, {{Ability|S2|Main Power Up}} was also added to gear as well as in secondary ability slots.
* An additional new ability, [[Main Power Up]], was also added to gear as well as in secondary ability slots.
** This ability's effect varies between different main weapons, even in the same class (see the ability page for details). Examples given prior to release were:
** This ability's effect varies between different main weapons, even in the same class (see the ability page for details). Examples given prior to release were:
*** {{Weapon|S2|Main|Splattershot}} - increase shot accuracy when firing while jumping.
*** [[Splattershot]] - increase shot accuracy when firing while jumping.
*** {{Weapon|S2|Main|Aerospray MG}} - increase ink coverage.
*** [[Aerospray MG]] - increase ink coverage.
*** {{Weapon|S2|Main|Splat Roller}} - increase damage.
*** [[Splat Roller]] - increase damage.
*** {{Weapon|S2|Main|Heavy Splatling}} - increase duration of firing in a burst.
*** [[Heavy Splatling]] - increase duration of firing in a burst.
*** {{Weapon|S2|Main|Undercover Brella}} - speed up Brella canopy regeneration.
*** [[Undercover Brella]] - speed up Brella canopy regeneration.
*** {{Weapon|S2|Main|Inkbrush}} - Slightly increase movement speed while inking.
*** [[Inkbrush]] - Slightly increase movement speed while inking.
*** {{weapon|S2|Main|Jet Squelcher}} - Slightly increase range.
*** [[Jet Squelcher]] - Slightly increase range.
* Gear that previously appeared in {{Shop|Shella Fresh|game=Splatoon 2|icononly=true}}{{Shop|Ye Olde Cloth Shoppe|game=Splatoon 2|icononly=true}}{{Shop|Headspace|game=Splatoon 2|icononly=true}} [[shop]]s with {{Ability|S2|Bomb Defense Up}} will now appear with {{Ability|S2|Bomb Defense Up DX}}.
<ul>
* Gear that previously appeared in {{Shop|Shella Fresh|game=Splatoon 2|icononly=true}}{{Shop|Ye Olde Cloth Shoppe|game=Splatoon 2|icononly=true}}{{Shop|Headspace|game=Splatoon 2|icononly=true}} shops with {{Ability|S2|Cold-Blooded}} will now appear with {{Ability|S2|Main Power Up}}.
<li>Changed the default primary ability of existing gear when acquired on version 4.3.0 onwards:</li>
* [[amiibo]] gear that previously appeared with either {{Ability|S2|Bomb Defense Up}} or {{Ability|S2|Cold-Blooded}} ({{Gear|S2|Headgear|Pearlescent Crown}}, {{Gear|S2|Headgear|Power Mask}}, {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Fringed Loafers}}, {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Power Boots Mk I}}) will now appear with {{Ability|S2|Bomb Defense Up DX}}.
<ul>
* Both new abilities started appearing on gear in the {{Shop|SplatNet Gear Shop|game=Splatoon 2}}.
<li>Gear from [[Galleria]] with Bomb Defense Up would default to Bomb Defense Up DX.
** As a special promotion to allow players access to the new abilities, the first three pieces of gear added to the shop after the update's release ({{Gear|S2|Headgear|Studio Headphones}}, {{Gear|S2|Clothing|White Tee}}, and {{Gear|S2|Shoes|Pink Trainers}}, in that order) had the {{Ability|S2|Main Power Up}} ability, which could not have been acquired otherwise if the player opened the game with the previous version on the same day due to the way shop inventory is generated.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/1070137892381442048 {{TWI}} SplatoonJP on Twitter]</ref>
<div style="column-count:4"><ul>
***Following this, several sets of gear featured in official art were released, all with Main Power Up as their main ability.
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Annaki Flannel Hoodie}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Baby-Jelly Shirt}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Banana Basics}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Black 8-Bit FishFry}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Black FishFry Bandana}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Blue Lo-Tops}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Carnivore Tee}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Chili Octo Aloha}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Cycle King Cap}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Cycle King Jersey}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Face Visor}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Gray Sea-Slug Hi-Tops}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Hunting Boots}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Mint Tee}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Octo Tackle Helmet Deco}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Pink Hoodie}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Punk Cherries}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Red Cuttlegear LS}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Retro Sweat}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Roasted Brogues}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Slipstream United}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Soccer Shoes}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Splash Goggles}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Squid-Stitch Slip-Ons}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Takoroka Mesh}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Yellow Seahorses}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Zekko Baseball LS}}</li>
</ul></div>
</li>
<li>Gear from Galleria with Cold-Blooded would default to Main Power Up.
<div style="column-count:4"><ul>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Anchor Sweat}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Baby-Jelly Shirt & Tie}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Black Dakroniks}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Black Velour Octoking Tee}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Chirpy Chips Band Tee}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Cycling Shirt}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Dark Urban Vest}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Deep-Octo Satin Jacket}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Do-Rag, Cap, & Glasses}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Forge Mask}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Green Laceups}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Hockey Helmet}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Inkopolis Squaps Jersey}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Luminous Delta Straps}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Painter's Mask}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Patched Hat}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Punk Blacks}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Sage Polo}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Sky-Blue Squideye}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Squidstar Waistcoat}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Sun & Shade Squidkid IV}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Takoroka Windcrusher}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Yamagiri Beanie}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Yellow FishFry Sandals}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Yellow-Mesh Sneakers}}</li>
</ul></div>
</li>
<li>Non-shop gear with Bomb Defense Up or Cold-Blooded would default to Bomb Defense Up DX.
<ul>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Brown FA-11 Bomber}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Fringed Loafers}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Gray FA-11 Bomber}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Pearlescent Crown}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Power Boots Mk I}}</li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Power Mask}}</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<li>Both new abilities started appearing on gear in the [[SplatNet 2#Shop|SplatNet Gear Shop]].</li>
<ul>
<li>As a special promotion of the newly-introduced Main Power Up, several gear items worn by promotional [[Inkling]]s in {{S}} (as seen [[:File:Intro-green-team.png|here]] and [[:File:Intro-purple-team.png|here]]) with Main Power Up were sold from {{date|2018-12-05}} to {{date|2018-12-09}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/1070137892381442048 {{TWI}} SplatoonJP on Twitter]</ref></li>
<div style="column-count:4"><ul>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Studio Headphones}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070135928251854850 {{TWI}} Studio Headphones with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|White Tee}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070166130453430272 {{TWI}} White Tee with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Pink Trainers}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070196326590144512 {{TWI}} Pink Trainers with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Pilot Goggles}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070317122016792577 {{TWI}} Pilot Goggles with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Zink Layered LS}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070347323518009344 {{TWI}} Zink Layered LS with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Purple Hi-Horses}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070377521466593280 {{TWI}} Purple Hi-Horses with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Bobble Hat}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070498317967081472 {{TWI}} Bobble Hat with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Green Zip Hoodie}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070528516725166080 {{TWI}} Green Zip Hoodie with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Moto Boots}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070558715168776193 {{TWI}} Moto Boots with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Retro Specs}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070679511706951680 {{TWI}} Retro Specs with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Baby-Jelly Shirt}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070709708724461569 {{TWI}} Baby-Jelly Shirt with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Blue Slip-Ons}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070739910569545728 {{TWI}} Blue Slip-Ons with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Takoroka Mesh}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070860709871812608 {{TWI}} Takoroka Mesh with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Black Squideye}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070890903621926912 {{TWI}} Black Squideye with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|White Kicks}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1070921102359060480 {{TWI}} White Kicks with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Paintball Mask}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1071041897051807749 {{TWI}} Paintball Mask with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Gray College Sweat}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1071072101035954176 {{TWI}} Gray College Sweat with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Orange Arrows}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1071102295742377984 {{TWI}} Orange Arrows with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Bike Helmet}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1071223092922396672 {{TWI}} Bike Helmet with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Black LS}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1071253291017719808 {{TWI}} Black LS with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Neon Sea Slugs}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1071283490212085761 {{TWI}} Neon Sea Slugs with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Headgear|B-ball Headband}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1071404285663961088 {{TWI}} B-ball Headband with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Clothing|B-ball Jersey (Home)}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1071434484841570304 {{TWI}} B-ball Jersey (Home) with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
<li>{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Red Hi-Horses}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatNetStore/status/1071464684547530752 {{TWI}} Red Hi-Horses with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore]</ref></li>
</ul></div>
</ul>
</ul>


==Balance changes==
==Balance changes==
===Main weapons===
===Main weapons===
Specifications for some of the [[main weapons]] have been changed.
Specifications for some of the [[main weapon]]s have been changed.
 
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2"
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2"
! Weapon !! Change
! Weapon !! Change
|-
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Mini Splatling}}<br />
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Mini Splatling}}<br>{{Weapon|S2|Main|Zink Mini Splatling}}
{{Weapon|S2|Main|Zink Mini Splatling}}
|
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* {{buff|Increased the effect of the Run Speed Up gear ability.}}
* {{buff|Increased the effect of the [[Run Speed Up]] [[gear]] [[gear ability|ability]].}}
|-
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Heavy Splatling}}<br />
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Heavy Splatling}}<br>{{Weapon|S2|Main|Heavy Splatling Deco}}<br>{{Weapon|S2|Main|Hero Splatling Replica}}
{{Weapon|S2|Main|Heavy Splatling Deco}}<br />
{{Weapon|S2|Main|Hero Splatling Replica}}
|
|
* {{buff|Increased the effect of the Run Speed Up gear ability.}}
* {{buff|Increased the effect of the Run Speed Up gear ability.}}
|-
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Hydra Splatling}}<br />
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Hydra Splatling}}<br>{{Weapon|S2|Main|Custom Hydra Splatling}}
{{Weapon|S2|Main|Custom Hydra Splatling}}
|
|
* {{buff|Increased the effect of the Run Speed Up gear ability.}}
* {{buff|Increased the effect of the Run Speed Up gear ability.}}
|-
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Splat Charger}}<br />
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Splat Charger}}<br>{{Weapon|S2|Main|Firefin Splat Charger}}<br>{{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Charger}}<br>{{Weapon|S2|Main|Hero Charger Replica}}
{{Weapon|S2|Main|Firefin Splat Charger}}<br />
{{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Charger}}<br />
{{Weapon|S2|Main|Hero Charger Replica}}
|
|
* {{nerf|Slightly narrowed the spread of ink created by shots.}}
* {{nerf|Slightly narrowed the spread of [[ink]] created by shots.}}
|-
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Splatterscope}}<br />
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Splatterscope}}<br>{{Weapon|S2|Main|Firefin Splatterscope}}<br>{{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Splatterscope}}
{{Weapon|S2|Main|Firefin Splatterscope}}<br />
{{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Splatterscope}}
|
|
* {{nerf|Slightly narrowed the spread of ink created by shots.}}
* {{nerf|Slightly narrowed the spread of ink created by shots.}}
|-
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Tenta Brella}}<br />
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Tenta Brella}}<br>{{Weapon|S2|Main|Tenta Sorella Brella}}
{{Weapon|S2|Main|Tenta Sorella Brella}}
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* {{nerf|Decreased durability of the umbrella portion by roughly 13%.}}
* {{nerf|Decreased durability of the umbrella portion by roughly 13%.}}
* {{nerf|Increased damage dealt to the umbrella portion after launching it by roughly 20%.}}
* {{nerf|Increased damage dealt to the umbrella portion after launching it by roughly 20%.}}
|-
|}
|}


===Sub weapons===
===Sub weapons===
The specifications for some [[sub weapons]] have been changed.
The specifications for some [[sub weapon]]s have been changed.
 
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|{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Ink Mine}}
|{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Ink Mine}}
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* {{buff|Increased the effect of the Ink Saver (Sub) gear ability.}}
* {{buff|Increased the effect of the [[Ink Saver (Sub)]] gear ability.}}
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|{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Sprinkler}}
|{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Sprinkler}}
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|{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Point Sensor}}
|{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Point Sensor}}
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* {{buff|Decreased ink consumption from 60% to 55% of a standard ink tank.}}
* {{buff|Decreased [[ink]] consumption from 60% to 55% of a standard [[ink tank]].}}
* {{buff|Increased the effect of the Ink Saver (Sub) gear ability.}}
* {{buff|Increased the effect of the Ink Saver (Sub) gear ability.}}
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===Special weapons===
===Special weapons===
The specifications for some [[sub weapons]] have been changed.
The specifications for some [[special weapon]]s have been changed.
 
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|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Tenta Missiles}}
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Tenta Missiles}}
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* {{buff|Greatly increased the effect of the Special Power Up gear ability that increases ink coverage of missiles when they hit.}}
* {{buff|Greatly increased the effect of the [[Special Power Up]] [[gear]] [[gear ability|ability]] that increases [[ink]] coverage of missiles when they hit.}}
|-
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Splashdown}}
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Splashdown}}
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* {{buff|Greatly increased damage dealt to opponent Brellas.
* {{buff|Greatly increased damage dealt to opponent [[Brella]]s.
** Increased damage to opponent Brellas varies from roughly 2 to 3.2 times the previous amount depending on the Brella.}}
** Increased damage to opponent Brellas varies from roughly 2 to 3.2 times the previous amount depending on the Brella.}}
* {{buff|Increased damage dealt to an opponent Baller by roughly 2.5 times.}}
* {{buff|Increased damage dealt to an opponent [[Baller]] by roughly 2.5 times.}}
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|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Baller}}
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Baller}}
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|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Ultra Stamp}}
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Ultra Stamp}}
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* {{buff|When holding ZR to attack repeatedly, number of possible attacks has been increased by shortening the amount of time the stamp is cocked back, making it easier to block shots from directly in front of you.}}
* {{buff|When holding {{button|ZR|Switch}} to attack repeatedly, number of possible attacks has been increased by shortening the amount of time the stamp is cocked back, making it easier to block shots from directly in front of you.}}
* {{buff|Increased player movement and rotation speed when holding ZR to attack repeatedly.}}
* {{buff|Increased player movement and rotation speed when holding {{button|ZR|Switch}} to attack repeatedly.}}
|-
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Sting Ray}}
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Sting Ray}}
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* {{nerf|Decreased duration by roughly 35/60 of a second.}}
* {{nerf|Decreased duration by roughly 35/60 of a second.}}
* {{nerf|Decreased effect granted by the Special Power Up gear ability.}}
* {{nerf|Decreased effect granted by the Special Power Up gear ability.}}
* {{nerf|Decreased damage dealt to opponents using Ink Armor by roughly 56%.}}
* {{nerf|Decreased damage dealt to opponents using [[Ink Armor]] by roughly 56%.}}
* {{nerf|Decreased damage dealt to opponents using a Baller by roughly 25%.}}
* {{nerf|Decreased damage dealt to opponents using a Baller by roughly 25%.}}
* {{nerf|Decreased ability to knock back opponents using a Baller.}}
* {{nerf|Decreased ability to knock back opponents using a Baller.}}
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===Special gauge===
===Special gauge===
Points required for using specials have changed for certain main weapons.
Points required for using specials have changed for certain main weapons.
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{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2"
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! Weapon !! Adjustment
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===Abilities===
===Abilities===
Specifications for some of the [[ability|abilities]] have been changed.
Specifications for some of the [[gear ability|abilities]] have been changed.
 
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! Ability !! Change
! Ability !! Change
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|{{Ability|S2|Run Speed Up}}
|{{Ability|S2|Run Speed Up}}
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* {{buff|Previously, Run Speed Up only gave a significant boost to speed while firing a Splatling weapon, but will now also significantly boost speed while charging a Splatling as well.}}
* {{buff|Previously, Run Speed Up only gave a significant boost to speed while firing a [[Splatling]] [[weapon]], but will now also significantly boost speed while charging a Splatling as well.}}
|-
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|{{Ability|S2|Swim Speed Up}}
|{{Ability|S2|Swim Speed Up}}
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* {{buff|When using weapons that feature lower movement and swim speeds when not firing, such as the E-liter 4K or Dynamo Roller, Swim Speed Up will now grant a significant boost to swim speed, even when using fewer instances of the gear ability than in previous updates.}}
* {{buff|When using weapons that feature lower movement and swim speeds when not firing, such as the [[E-liter 4K]] or [[Dynamo Roller]], Swim Speed Up will now grant a significant boost to swim speed, even when using fewer instances of the gear ability than in previous updates.}}
|-
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|{{Ability|S2|Ink Resistance Up}}
|{{Ability|S2|Ink Resistance Up}}
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* {{buff|When using this gear ability, players will avoid taking damage for a brief time after first stepping into an opponent’s ink.
* {{buff|When using this gear ability, players will avoid taking damage for a brief time after first stepping into an opponent's [[ink]].
** The length of time before taking damage in this way will be increased in proportion to the number of Ink Resistance Up abilities being used.}}
** The length of time before taking damage in this way will be increased in proportion to the number of Ink Resistance Up abilities being used.}}
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==Fixes and adjustments==
==Fixes and adjustments==
===Multiplayer===
===Multiplayer===
* Fixed an issue preventing players from landing in the correct location when activating the {{Weapon|S2|Special|Booyah Bomb}} special while super jumping to the edge of a piece of stage terrain.
* Fixed an issue preventing players from landing in the correct location when activating the [[Booyah Bomb]] [[special weapon|special]] while [[Super Jump|super jumping]] to the edge of a piece of [[stage]] terrain.
* Fixed an issue when using the {{Weapon|S2|Special|Ultra Stamp}} special, in which pressing {{button|ZR}} to cock back the stamp just prior to its duration ending caused a shot to be fired with the main weapon after the stamp’s duration ended.
* Fixed an issue when using the [[Ultra Stamp]] special, in which pressing {{button|ZR|Switch}} to cock back the stamp just prior to its duration ending caused a shot to be fired with the [[main weapon]] after the stamp's duration ended.
* Fixed an issue causing players activating an Ultra Stamp special when trapped between stage terrain and the [[Tower Control]] tower to clip inside the stage terrain.
* Fixed an issue causing players activating an Ultra Stamp special when trapped between stage terrain and the [[Tower Control]] tower to clip inside the stage terrain.
* Fixed an issue when using the {{Ability|S2|Drop Roller}} gear ability and super jumping to a location near an obstacle that shortened the length of the roll performed when landing.
* Fixed an issue when using the [[Drop Roller]] [[gear]] [[gear ability|ability]] and super jumping to a location near an obstacle that shortened the length of the roll performed when landing.
* Fixed an issue with the Bomb Defense Up gear ability causing [[Curling Bomb]] damage that didn’t exceed 100.0 to not be properly reduced. This issue will no longer occur with the new Bomb Defense Up DX gear ability.
* Fixed an issue with the [[Bomb Defense Up]] gear ability causing [[Curling Bomb]] damage that didn't exceed 100.0 to not be properly reduced. This issue will no longer occur with the new [[Bomb Defense Up DX]] gear ability.


===Salmon Run===
===Salmon Run===
* Fixed an issue in [[Marooner's Bay]] with a discrepancy between the appearance of certain walls and their actual geometry, obstructing player movement.
* Fixed an issue in [[Marooner's Bay]] with a discrepancy between the appearance of certain walls and their actual geometry, obstructing player movement.
* Narrowed the area on which players can stand on certain railings in [[Ruins of Ark Polaris]], making it possible for [[Smallfry]] attacks to reach them.
* Narrowed the area on which players can stand on certain railings in [[Ruins of Ark Polaris]], making it possible for [[Smallfry (species)|Smallfry]] attacks to reach them.
* Lowered the end point of certain ride rails in Ruins of Ark Polaris, so that attacks from [[Griller]]s will now hit players in those locations.
* Lowered the end point of certain [[ride rail]]s in Ruins of Ark Polaris, so that attacks from [[Griller]]s will now hit players in those locations.
* Fixed an issue causing [[Steelhead]]s not to attack players aiming at them, depending on the quality of the player’s network connection.
* Fixed an issue causing [[Steelhead]]s not to attack players aiming at them, depending on the quality of the player's network connection.


===Other Changes===
===Other Changes===
* Fixed an issue causing [[Octoling]]s not to blink while moving over the ground.
* Fixed an issue causing [[Octoling]]s not to blink while moving over the ground.
* Fixed an issue when taking pictures with the [[Pearl]] and [[Marina]] [[amiibo]] during a [[Splatfest]] causing them not to appear in their Splatfest outfits or hair color.
* Fixed an issue when taking pictures with the [[Pearl]] and [[Marina]] [[amiibo]] during a [[Splatfest]] causing them not to appear in their Splatfest outfits or hair color.
* Fixed an issue when taking pictures with the Octoling Boy amiibo, where, depending on the pose, the Octoling Boy’s eyes would appear in an unnatural state.
* Fixed an issue when taking pictures with the Octoling Boy amiibo, where, depending on the pose, the Octoling Boy's eyes would appear in an unnatural state.
* Fixed an issue allowing amiibo to be tapped and read while in the lobby during a Splatfest, though the amiibo icon was not displayed on-screen.
* Fixed an issue allowing amiibo to be tapped and read while in the lobby during a Splatfest, though the amiibo icon was not displayed on-screen.
* Fixed an issue when throwing [[sub weapon]]s onto a [[Bounce Pad]] while in Recon mode, causing them to bounce differently than they would in an actual multiplayer battle.
* Fixed an issue when throwing [[sub weapon]]s onto a [[Bounce Pad]] while in [[Recon (mode)|Recon mode]], causing them to bounce differently than they would in an actual multiplayer battle.
* Fixed an issue when using the Auto-Camera to follow the tower in Tower Control, causing the camera angle to differ depending on which team controlled the tower.
* Fixed an issue when using the Auto-Camera to follow the tower in [[Tower Control]], causing the camera angle to differ depending on which team controlled the tower.
* Fixed an issue in [[Spectator View|spectator mode]] when the Auto-Camera was set to ON and viewing the [[Splat Zone]] during a Splat Zone battle, causing it not to shift focus to other players.
* Fixed an issue in [[Spectator View|spectator mode]] when the Auto-Camera was set to ON and viewing the [[Splat Zone]] during a Splat Zone battle, causing it not to shift focus to other players.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This was not the first time when an update was stated to be the last to contain new weapons. The [[Custom Hydra Splatling]] was allegedly the last weapon that was going to be added to [[Splatoon]], but the release of the Sheldon's Picks series of weapons contradicted this information.  
* This was the second time when an update was incorrectly stated to be the last to contain new weapons. The [[Custom Hydra Splatling]] was allegedly the last weapon that was going to be added to {{S}}, but the release of the [[Sheldon's Picks]] series of weapons later contradicted this information.
** Sheldon's Picks was also the set of weapons released in ''Splatoon 2'' after its purported final weapons.


==References==
==References==
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==External Links==
==External links==
* [https://twitter.com/NintendoUKVS/status/1066319130746372096 {{TWI}} Update announcement video on NintendoUKVS Twitter]
* [https://twitter.com/NintendoUKVS/status/1066319130746372096 {{TWI}} Update announcement video on NintendoUKVS Twitter]


{{Navbox/S2 Versions}}
[[Category:Splatoon 2 history]]
[[Category:Splatoon 2 history]]
[[Category:Splatoon 2 Version 4.3.0| ]]
[[Category:Splatoon 2 Version 4.3.0| ]]

Latest revision as of 15:30, 13 April 2024

Version 4.3.0
For Splatoon 2
4.2.04.3.04.3.1
Version history

Version 4.3.0 is an update to Splatoon 2 that was released on 5 December 2018 at 01:00 UTC after being announced on 24 November 2018 following the conclusion of the Inkling League finals at the Splatoon 2 UK Championship 2018 Grand Final. It was said to be the last update to add new weapons for Splatoon 2. However, several returning weapons from Sheldon's Picks were announced after the update on 27 January 2019.[1]

New content

Stage

The announcement image for the renovations to Blackbelly Skatepark.

Weapons

Promotional image for Kensa Collection 4.

Abilities

Balance changes

Main weapons

Specifications for some of the main weapons have been changed.

Weapon Change
S2 Weapon Main Mini Splatling.png Mini Splatling
S2 Weapon Main Zink Mini Splatling.png Zink Mini Splatling
S2 Weapon Main Heavy Splatling.png Heavy Splatling
S2 Weapon Main Heavy Splatling Deco.png Heavy Splatling Deco
S2 Weapon Main Hero Splatling Replica.png Hero Splatling Replica
  • Increased the effect of the Run Speed Up gear ability.
S2 Weapon Main Hydra Splatling.png Hydra Splatling
S2 Weapon Main Custom Hydra Splatling.png Custom Hydra Splatling
  • Increased the effect of the Run Speed Up gear ability.
S2 Weapon Main Splat Charger.png Splat Charger
S2 Weapon Main Firefin Splat Charger.png Firefin Splat Charger
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Charger.png Kensa Charger
S2 Weapon Main Hero Charger Replica.png Hero Charger Replica
  • Slightly narrowed the spread of ink created by shots.
S2 Weapon Main Splatterscope.png Splatterscope
S2 Weapon Main Firefin Splatterscope.png Firefin Splatterscope
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splatterscope.png Kensa Splatterscope
  • Slightly narrowed the spread of ink created by shots.
S2 Weapon Main Tenta Brella.png Tenta Brella
S2 Weapon Main Tenta Sorella Brella.png Tenta Sorella Brella
  • Decreased durability of the umbrella portion by roughly 13%.
  • Increased damage dealt to the umbrella portion after launching it by roughly 20%.

Sub weapons

The specifications for some sub weapons have been changed.

Weapon Change
S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb
  • Decreased time after use for the Autobomb to start walking in the direction of its target by roughly 20/60 of a second.
S2 Weapon Sub Ink Mine.png Ink Mine
S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler
  • Increased the effect of the Ink Saver (Sub) gear ability.
S2 Weapon Sub Point Sensor.png Point Sensor
  • Decreased ink consumption from 60% to 55% of a standard ink tank.
  • Increased the effect of the Ink Saver (Sub) gear ability.
S2 Weapon Sub Squid Beakon.png Squid Beakon
  • Increased the effect of the Ink Saver (Sub) gear ability.
S2 Weapon Sub Fizzy Bomb.png Fizzy Bomb
  • Increased time after use before ink recovery begins by roughly 10/60 of a second.
  • Decreased the effect of the Ink Saver (Sub) gear ability.

Special weapons

The specifications for some special weapons have been changed.

Weapon Change
S2 Weapon Special Tenta Missiles.png Tenta Missiles
S2 Weapon Special Splashdown.png Splashdown
  • Greatly increased damage dealt to opponent Brellas.
    • Increased damage to opponent Brellas varies from roughly 2 to 3.2 times the previous amount depending on the Brella.
  • Increased damage dealt to an opponent Baller by roughly 2.5 times.
S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller
  • Greatly increased damage dealt to opponent Brellas.
    • Increased damage to opponent Brellas varies from roughly 3 to 4.8 times the previous amount depending on the Brella.
S2 Weapon Special Ultra Stamp.png Ultra Stamp
  • When holding to attack repeatedly, number of possible attacks has been increased by shortening the amount of time the stamp is cocked back, making it easier to block shots from directly in front of you.
  • Increased player movement and rotation speed when holding to attack repeatedly.
S2 Weapon Special Sting Ray.png Sting Ray
  • Decreased duration by roughly 35/60 of a second.
  • Decreased effect granted by the Special Power Up gear ability.
  • Decreased damage dealt to opponents using Ink Armor by roughly 56%.
  • Decreased damage dealt to opponents using a Baller by roughly 25%.
  • Decreased ability to knock back opponents using a Baller.
S2 Weapon Special Inkjet.png Inkjet
  • Decreased damage dealt to opponents using a Baller by roughly 30%.

Special gauge

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

Weapon Adjustment
S2 Weapon Main Kensa L-3 Nozzlenose.png Kensa L-3 Nozzlenose 190 → 180
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Octobrush.png Kensa Octobrush 190 → 180
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splattershot Jr..png Kensa Splattershot Jr. 190 → 200
S2 Weapon Main Splat Brella.png Splat Brella
S2 Weapon Main Hero Brella Replica.png Hero Brella Replica
190 → 200

Abilities

Specifications for some of the abilities have been changed.

Ability Change
S2 Ability Run Speed Up.png Run Speed Up
  • Previously, Run Speed Up only gave a significant boost to speed while firing a Splatling weapon, but will now also significantly boost speed while charging a Splatling as well.
S2 Ability Swim Speed Up.png Swim Speed Up
  • When using weapons that feature lower movement and swim speeds when not firing, such as the E-liter 4K or Dynamo Roller, Swim Speed Up will now grant a significant boost to swim speed, even when using fewer instances of the gear ability than in previous updates.
S2 Ability Ink Resistance Up.png Ink Resistance Up
  • When using this gear ability, players will avoid taking damage for a brief time after first stepping into an opponent's ink.
    • The length of time before taking damage in this way will be increased in proportion to the number of Ink Resistance Up abilities being used.
S2 Ability Thermal Ink.png Thermal Ink
  • Extended duration of effect by roughly four seconds.

Fixes and adjustments

Multiplayer

  • Fixed an issue preventing players from landing in the correct location when activating the Booyah Bomb special while super jumping to the edge of a piece of stage terrain.
  • Fixed an issue when using the Ultra Stamp special, in which pressing to cock back the stamp just prior to its duration ending caused a shot to be fired with the main weapon after the stamp's duration ended.
  • Fixed an issue causing players activating an Ultra Stamp special when trapped between stage terrain and the Tower Control tower to clip inside the stage terrain.
  • Fixed an issue when using the Drop Roller gear ability and super jumping to a location near an obstacle that shortened the length of the roll performed when landing.
  • Fixed an issue with the Bomb Defense Up gear ability causing Curling Bomb damage that didn't exceed 100.0 to not be properly reduced. This issue will no longer occur with the new Bomb Defense Up DX gear ability.

Salmon Run

  • Fixed an issue in Marooner's Bay with a discrepancy between the appearance of certain walls and their actual geometry, obstructing player movement.
  • Narrowed the area on which players can stand on certain railings in Ruins of Ark Polaris, making it possible for Smallfry attacks to reach them.
  • Lowered the end point of certain ride rails in Ruins of Ark Polaris, so that attacks from Grillers will now hit players in those locations.
  • Fixed an issue causing Steelheads not to attack players aiming at them, depending on the quality of the player's network connection.

Other Changes

  • Fixed an issue causing Octolings not to blink while moving over the ground.
  • Fixed an issue when taking pictures with the Pearl and Marina amiibo during a Splatfest causing them not to appear in their Splatfest outfits or hair color.
  • Fixed an issue when taking pictures with the Octoling Boy amiibo, where, depending on the pose, the Octoling Boy's eyes would appear in an unnatural state.
  • Fixed an issue allowing amiibo to be tapped and read while in the lobby during a Splatfest, though the amiibo icon was not displayed on-screen.
  • Fixed an issue when throwing sub weapons onto a Bounce Pad while in Recon mode, causing them to bounce differently than they would in an actual multiplayer battle.
  • Fixed an issue when using the Auto-Camera to follow the tower in Tower Control, causing the camera angle to differ depending on which team controlled the tower.
  • Fixed an issue in spectator mode when the Auto-Camera was set to ON and viewing the Splat Zone during a Splat Zone battle, causing it not to shift focus to other players.

Trivia

  • This was the second time when an update was incorrectly stated to be the last to contain new weapons. The Custom Hydra Splatling was allegedly the last weapon that was going to be added to Splatoon, but the release of the Sheldon's Picks series of weapons later contradicted this information.
    • Sheldon's Picks was also the set of weapons released in Splatoon 2 after its purported final weapons.

References

  1. Nintendo Nintendo support page for Splatoon 2 updates
  2. Twitter Last recorded instance of Blackbelly Skatepark appearing in a Rainmaker rotation
  3. Twitter SplatoonJP on Twitter
  4. Twitter Studio Headphones with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  5. Twitter White Tee with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  6. Twitter Pink Trainers with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  7. Twitter Pilot Goggles with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  8. Twitter Zink Layered LS with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  9. Twitter Purple Hi-Horses with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  10. Twitter Bobble Hat with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  11. Twitter Green Zip Hoodie with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  12. Twitter Moto Boots with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  13. Twitter Retro Specs with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  14. Twitter Baby-Jelly Shirt with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  15. Twitter Blue Slip-Ons with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  16. Twitter Takoroka Mesh with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  17. Twitter Black Squideye with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  18. Twitter White Kicks with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  19. Twitter Paintball Mask with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  20. Twitter Gray College Sweat with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  21. Twitter Orange Arrows with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  22. Twitter Bike Helmet with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  23. Twitter Black LS with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  24. Twitter Neon Sea Slugs with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  25. Twitter B-ball Headband with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  26. Twitter B-ball Jersey (Home) with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore
  27. Twitter Red Hi-Horses with Main Power Up via @SplatNetStore

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