Version 2.8.0 (Splatoon)

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Version 2.8.0
For Splatoon

Sheldon's Picks Vol. 2.jpg
Promo image for Sheldon's Picks Vol. 2

2.7.02.8.02.9.0
Version history

Version 2.8.0 is a revision to Splatoon that came into effect at 02:00 UTC on 8 June 2016. It added Vol. 2 of Sheldon's Picks and made many adjustments to weapons and stages.[1]

New weapons

Vol. 2 of Sheldon's Picks, a set of nine weapons:

New gear

Two new pieces of gear have been added, which will appear in the in-game shop at random. These new pieces of gear are in collaboration with CoroCoro Comic in Japan.

List of new gear in Version 2.8.0
Name Brand Availability Ability Star power Added in

CoroCoro Cap CoroCoro Cap Zekko Zekko Cash 8,700 S Ability Damage Up.png Damage Up Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-full.png

CoroCoro Hoodie CoroCoro Hoodie Zekko Zekko Cash 10,800 S Ability Cold Blooded.png Cold Blooded Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-full.png

Adjustments and fixes

Special gauge

Reduction Weapon
Low Reduction
60% to 40%
S Weapon Main Luna Blaster.png Luna Blaster
High Reduction
60% to 75%
S Weapon Main Zink Mini Splatling.png Zink Mini Splatling
Low Reduction
60% to 40%
S Weapon Main Refurbished Mini Splatling.png Refurbished Mini Splatling

Main weapon

Weapon Change
S Weapon Main Aerospray MG.png Aerospray MG
S Weapon Main Aerospray RG.png Aerospray RG
Reduced spread of shots while jumping to be the same as shots taken when not jumping.
S Weapon Main Rapid Blaster.png Rapid Blaster
S Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Deco.png Rapid Blaster Deco
Increased movement speed while shooting by 12%.
S Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Pro.png Rapid Blaster Pro
S Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Pro Deco.png Rapid Blaster Pro Deco
Increased movement speed while shooting by 15%.
Reduced spread of shots while jumping by 50%.
S Weapon Main L-3 Nozzlenose.png L-3 Nozzlenose
S Weapon Main L-3 Nozzlenose D.png L-3 Nozzlenose D
Increased damage dealt to the barrier around the Rainmaker weapon in Rainmaker mode by 20%.
S Weapon Main H-3 Nozzlenose.png H-3 Nozzlenose
S Weapon Main H-3 Nozzlenose D.png H-3 Nozzlenose D
Increased damage dealt to the barrier around the Rainmaker weapon in Rainmaker mode by 40%.
S Weapon Main Sloshing Machine.png Sloshing Machine
S Weapon Main Sloshing Machine Neo.png Sloshing Machine Neo
Increased movement speed while shooting by 11%.
S Weapon Main Inkbrush.png Inkbrush
S Weapon Main Inkbrush Nouveau.png Inkbrush Nouveau
S Weapon Main Permanent Inkbrush.png Permanent Inkbrush
S Weapon Main Octobrush.png Octobrush
S Weapon Main Octobrush Nouveau.png Octobrush Nouveau
Adjusted ink spread when continuously swinging brush to also ink the area where the player is standing.

Sub weapon

Weapon Change
S Weapon Sub Ink Mine.png Ink Mine Reduced the distance the player is moved backward after placing an Ink Mine.

Ability

Ability Change
S Ability Stealth Jump.png Stealth Jump Removed the ability to attack while super jumping with this ability active until the player has landed completely.

Stage

  • Arowana Mall: Adjustment made to prevent players from taking unintended shortcuts in all modes.
  • Bluefin Depot: Fixed an issue that allowed players to move inside certain objects in Rainmaker mode.
  • Camp Triggerfish: Adjusted the size of the "Don't retreat!" warning zone near team starting areas.
  • Piranha Pit: Adjustment made to prevent players from taking unintended shortcuts in all modes.

Multiplayer bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue that allowed players to jump higher than intended when touching an opponent's Splash Wall.

Other

  • Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.

References