Splatoon 3 has received a new update today, bumping the game up to Version 5.2.0. One of the major highlights is there’s now added support for the Shiver, Frye, and the Big Man amiibo.
Apart from this, players can also look forward to some season and catalog changes and there are adjustments to notifications. Just keep in mind that certain battle replays are not compatible with this version of the game.
In addition to this, the Splatoon 3 Tournament Manager is now also live. Although it’s not mentioned in the patch notes, it has been featured on Nintendo’s social channels:
Here’s the full rundown of Version 5.2.0, courtesy of Nintendo’s official support page:
Splatoon 3 Ver. 5.2.0 (Releasing November 15, 2023)
Changes to amiibo
- Added support for the Shiver, Frye, and Big Man amiibo.
Season and Catalog Changes
Changes to Notifications
- When you receive a notification that a room created with the SplatNet 3 Room Creation feature is joinable, it will be displayed on the screen.
This update focuses on adding data for Deep Cut amiibo. We plan on releasing the next update at the end of the current season. It will focus primarily on weapon balance adjustments and adding features for the new season starting in December.
Note: Compatible with Ver. 5.1.0 battle replays. Not compatible with Ver. 5.0.1 or earlier battle replays.
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