Version 5.4.0 (Splatoon 2)

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Updates in Splatoon 2

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Version 5.4.0 is an update for Splatoon 2 that was released on 24 February 2021 at 01:00 UTC. It was announced on social media on 18 February 2021.

Balance changes

“	We observed changes after distribution of Ver 5.3.0 and made adjustments to slightly lower the fighting power of certain weapons that could hold the battle line over a long period of time from further away compared to other weapons. In addition, in order [to] increase the variety of weapons being selected, we made adjustments to several weapons to increase their competitiveness with the most popular weapons. We will observe the changes after this update and make further adjustments to Splatoon 2 in the future.	”
— Nintendo

Main weapons

Specifications for some of the main weapons have been changed.

Weapon	Change
Splattershot Tentatek Splattershot Kensa Splattershot Hero Shot Replica Octo Shot Replica	▲ Increased the likelihood the turf around the player's feet will be inked when firing.
.52 Gal .52 Gal Deco Kensa .52 Gal	▲ Increased the radius of ink that lands when the player shoots far away by roughly 27%.
Dapple Dualies Dapple Dualies Nouveau Clear Dapple Dualies	▲ Decreased ink consumption from shots fired by roughly 5%.
Splat Dualies Enperry Splat Dualies Kensa Splat Dualies Hero Dualie Replicas	▲ Decreased ink consumption from shots fired by roughly 5%.
H-3 Nozzlenose H-3 Nozzlenose D Cherry H-3 Nozzlenose	▼ Increased ink consumption by roughly 25%.
Squeezer Foil Squeezer	▼ Increased ink consumption while holding down by about 20%.
Dualie Squelchers Custom Dualie Squelchers	▼ Increased shot spread when firing immediately after jumping in normal stance by roughly 25%. There is no change to shot spread immediately after a roll.

Sub weapons

Specifications for some of the sub weapons have been changed.

Weapon	Change
Torpedo	▼ Extended the time until ink begins to refill after use by roughly 8/60 of a second.

Special gauge

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

Weapon	Adjustment
Kensa Splattershot Jr.	▲ 200 → 190
Kensa Undercover Brella	▲ 200 → 190
Firefin Splat Charger	▼ 210 → 220
Firefin Splatterscope	▼ 210 → 220
E-liter 4K	▼ 170 → 180
E-liter 4K Scope	▼ 170 → 180
Custom Dualie Squelchers	▼ 210 → 220

Fixes and adjustments

Multiplayer

• Fixed an issue in Starfish Mainstage in which it was possible to enter the opposing team's base by jumping from certain walls.
• Fixed an issue in Manta Maria in which it was possible to enter the opposing team's base by jumping from certain walls.
• Fixed an issue in Kelp Dome in which it was possible to enter the opposing team's base by jumping from certain walls.
• Fixed an issue in Skipper Pavilion in which it was possible to enter the opposing team's base by transferring between certain walls.

Trivia

• The English translation of the patch notes accidentally combines the Squeezer family and Dualie Squelchers family's notes, thereby removing the Squeezer's patch notes.

External links

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