Version 4.4.0 (Splatoon 2)

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Version 4.4.0 is an update to Splatoon 2 that was released on 30 January 2019 at 01:00 UTC.

New content

Stage

• Kelp Dome underwent renovation, similar to the changes made to Starfish Mainstage in Version 4.0.0, The Reef in Version 4.2.0 and Blackbelly Skatepark in Version 4.3.0.
  • Added a slope near the box in front of the spawn point in Splat Zones.
  • Changed the terrain on the left of the spawn point in Tower Control, Rainmaker and Clam Blitz.

Balance changes

Main weapons

Specifications for some of the main weapons have been changed.

Weapon	Change
Sploosh-o-matic Neo Sploosh-o-matic	▲ Reduced the time to shoot from squid form by 2/60 of a second.
Splattershot Jr. Custom Splattershot Jr. Kensa Splattershot Jr.	▲ Reduced the time to shoot from squid form by 2/60 of a second.
Splash-o-matic Neo Splash-o-matic	▲ Reduced the time to shoot from squid form by 1/60 of a second.
Aerospray MG Aerospray RG	▲ Reduced the time to shoot from squid form by 2/60 of a second.
Splattershot Tentatek Splattershot Kensa Splattershot Hero Shot Replica Octo Shot Replica	▲ Reduced the time to shoot from squid form by 1/60 of a second.
.52 Gal .52 Gal Deco Kensa .52 Gal	▲ Reduced the time to shoot from squid form by 1/60 of a second.
N-ZAP '85 N-ZAP '89	▲ Reduced the time to shoot from squid form by 1/60 of a second.
Splattershot Pro Forge Splattershot Pro Kensa Splattershot Pro	▲ Reduced the time to shoot from squid form by 1/60 of a second.
.96 Gal .96 Gal Deco	▲ Reduced the time to shoot from squid form by 1/60 of a second.
Jet Squelcher Custom Jet Squelcher	▲ Reduced the time to shoot from squid form by 1/60 of a second. ▲ In addition to the existing effect, Main Power Up will now also reduce shot scatter when shooting on the ground.
L-3 Nozzlenose L-3 Nozzlenose D Kensa L-3 Nozzlenose	▲ Increased likelihood of paint appearing at the player's feet when shooting.
Flingza Roller Foil Flingza Roller	▲ When rolling, the time to reach the maximum speed has been reduced by 30/60 of a second. ▲ Increased movement speed while vertical flinging by about 11%. ▲ Adjusted the damage attenuation range of the vertical swing, and slightly lowered the maximum damage to compensate. The combined effect makes it so that the range in which 100.0 or more damage is dealt has been increased by 5%, making this an overall buff.
Classic Squiffer New Squiffer	▲ In addition to the existing effect, Main Power Up will now also improve ink coverage.
E-liter 4K Custom E-liter 4K	▲ In addition to the existing effect, Main Power Up will now also improve ink coverage.
E-liter 4K Scope Custom E-liter 4K Scope	▲ In addition to the existing effect, Main Power Up will now also improve ink coverage.
Undercover Brella Undercover Sorella Brella Kensa Undercover Brella	▲ The effect of Main Power Up will be more noticeable even at lower stack levels.
Ballpoint Splatling Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau	▼ Short range damage: 32.0 → 28.0 ▼ Long range damage: 32.0 → 30.0
Splat Dualies Enperry Splat Dualies Kensa Splat Dualies Hero Dualie Replicas	▼ Reduced the hitbox size for standing shot bullets, making it harder to hit opponents. This does not affect shots fired after dodge-rolling.
Dark Tetra Dualies Light Tetra Dualies	▼ Reduced the hitbox size for standing shot bullets, making it harder to hit opponents. This does not affect shots fired after dodge-rolling.

Special weapons

Specifications for the following special weapons have been changed.

Weapon	Change
Tenta Missiles	▲ After shooting the missiles, decreased the recovery time before control is regained by 15/60 of a second.
Booyah Bomb	▼ After the Booyah Bomb lands, reduced the time before it disappears by 30/60 of a second. ▲ After the Booyah Bomb lands, made the blast widen faster. These two changes combined result in the same total blast range. ▲ Increased damage by about 32%. ▲ Slightly increased the blast paint radius. ▲ Throwing the Booyah Bomb also paints at the player's feet. ▲ After releasing the Booyah Bomb, extended the effect of the armor by 15/60 of a second.
Ultra Stamp	▲ Enhanced move speed and turning speed when continuously stamping by holding down the button. ▲ Minimum damage of the shockwave generated while continuously stamping by holding down the button: 30.0 → 40.0 ▲ While continuously stamping by holding down the button, the effect of enemy bullet and bomb destruction has been extended to also cover the area around the Ultra Stamp. ▲ Reduced the time between swinging in the air and continuously stamping by 4/60 of a second.

Abilities

Specifications for the following gear abilities have been changed.

Ability	Change
Ink Resistance Up	▲ The time between stepping on enemy ink and starting to receive damage has been increased. At maximum gear power, it is now 9/60 of a second longer than before.

Special gauge

Points required to fill the special gauge for some weapons have been changed.

Weapon	Adjustment
H-3 Nozzlenose D	▼ 200 → 210
Kensa Sloshing Machine	▼ 170 → 190
Explosher	▼ 200 → 210
Custom Explosher	▼ 190 → 200
Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau	▼ 200 → 230

Fixes and adjustments

Ranked Battle

• Fixed a problem where the landing point when super jumping near a specific sponge was different depending on the player's side in The Reef.
• Fixed an issue where the floor might not be inked when throwing a Booyah Bomb between a conveyor belt and the terrain at Piranha Pit.
• Fixed a problem where Ink Mines placed on a specific part of a slope in Blackbelly Skatepark Rainmaker would detonate immediately.
• Fixed an issue in Camp Triggerfish where super jumping to a specific location then activating a Booyah Bomb at the moment of landing could cause the player to fall out of bounds.
• Fixed an issue where dodge-rolling near a sponge at the center of Port Mackerel could cause the player to clip into the terrain.
• Fixed a problem where super jump marker could move inside the terrain when landing at a specific location in Wahoo World.
• Fixed an issue in Wahoo World where using the Booyah Bomb while being pushed by the rotating floor in the center could clip the player into the terrain.
• When using Swim Speed Up with certain "slow" class weapons, the walking speed when shooting was higher than the normal walking speed. Fixed this movement speed.
  • The applicable "slow" class weapons are Splattershot, .52 Gal, Dynamo Roller and E-liter 4K.
• Fixed an issue where a player might be dragged along if a moving player overlaps them while in squid form.
• Fixed a problem where the display of opposing players when using Sting Ray would disappear immediately when pressing .
• Using Run Speed Up with a high-effect weapon such as the Mini Splatling would also cause the run speed to increase while holding the Rainmaker.
• Fixed an issue that caused an opponent dodge-rolling with Dualie-type weapons to instantly appear at the target location.

Salmon Run

• Fixed a problem causing cannons' projectiles to not directly hit enemies that are close together.
• Fixed a problem in Marooner's Bay where getting caught between a propeller lift and a Scrapper could cause the player to clip into the terrain.

Other changes

• Fixed a problem where the shoulder straps of the ink tank would disappear when an opposing player was splatted or submerged.
• Fixed a problem where the red lines that indicated the ink requirement for sub weapons may point to the bottom of the tank when attempting to throw a clam in Clam Blitz.

External links

• Nintendo JP support page for Splatoon 2 updates
• Nintendo support page for Splatoon 2 updates