Version 5.5.0 (Splatoon 2)

Version 5.5.0
For Splatoon 2

5.4.0 ⟶ 5.5.0 ⟶ 5.5.1 Version history

Version 5.5.0 is an update for Splatoon 2 that was released on 29 September 2021 at 01:00 UTC. It was announced on social media on 24 September 2021.

Balance changes

“	We observed changes after distribution of Ver 5.4.0 and made additional adjustments to slightly lower the fighting power of certain weapons that could hold the battle line from further away. Also, we made adjustments to narrow the margins by which certain weapons were strengthened in Ver 5.4.0 while also lowering the frequency at which special weapons can be triggered. At the same time, we expanded weapon choice by increasing the abilities of certain weapons that excel at closer ranges. In addition, we reviewed some of the weapons that previously had their capabilities lowered, and as a result we slightly reverted some of the lowered values and made some adjustments to points required for special 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 maximum damage that can be dealt from 35.0 to 36.0. ▲ Slowed damage falloff speed relative to projectile travel time.
Splat Roller Krak-On Splat Roller Kensa Splat Roller Hero Roller Replica	▲ Reduced the ink consumption of horizontal and vertical swings by roughly 5%.
Octobrush Octobrush Nouveau Kensa Octobrush	▲ Reduced ink consumption when moving while holding down the Button by roughly 10%.
Splat Dualies Enperry Splat Dualies Kensa Splat Dualies Hero Dualie Replicas	▲ Reduced ink consumption of rolling from 9% of the ink tank to 7% of the ink tank.
.52 Gal .52 Gal Deco Kensa .52 Gal	▼ Reduced the radius of turf inked when a shot lands far away by roughly 5%.

Special gauge

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

Weapon	Adjustment
Forge Splattershot Pro	▲ 200 → 190
Luna Blaster	▲ 180 → 170
Cherry H-3 Nozzlenose	▲ 190 → 180
Slosher Deco	▲ 220 → 210
Kensa Splat Dualies	▲ 210 → 200
Splat Brella Hero Brella Replica	▲ 200 → 190
Kensa .52 Gal	▼ 180 → 190
Custom Jet Squelcher	▼ 180 → 190
Foil Squeezer	▼ 190 → 200
E-liter 4K	▼ 180 → 190
E-liter 4K Scope	▼ 180 → 190

Fixes and adjustments

Multiplayer

• Fixed an issue in Inkblot Art Academy in which it was possible to enter the opposing team's base by jumping over certain walls in Turf War, Splat Zones, and Rainmaker.
• Fixed an issue in Skipper Pavilion in which it was possible to enter the opposing team's base by transferring between certain grates.

Trivia

• Similarly to previous versions, the English translation of the patch notes lists the update as releasing on 24 September 2021, which was instead when it was announced.
• This was the last update for Splatoon 2 that adjusted balance.

External links

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