Splatoon 3 Receives Version 11.3.0 Update Bringing Weapon Tweaks and Crossover Rewards Ahead of Summer Nights Splatfest
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Splatoon 3 version 11.3.0 brings comprehensive weapon balancing, competitive adjustments, and a new crossover cosmetic for players with Splatoon Raiders save data ahead of the upcoming Summer Nights Splatfest.
Nintendo is keeping the ink flowing in Splatoon 3 with the release of version 11.3.0, proving that ongoing support for the shooter continues well past its initial roadmap. The latest patch introduces a wave of multiplayer balance adjustments, targeting everything from main weapon ink consumption to special weapon mechanics. Favorites like the Carbon Roller and Glooga Dualies are seeing meaningful tweaks, while weapons such as the Snipewriter 5H and Ink Vac are getting targeted adjustments to shake up the competitive meta.
Beyond the competitive tweaks, the update bridges the gap between hardware generations by introducing a special tie-in for players who have spent time with the newer spin-off Splatoon Raiders. Players who have saved data and cleared the campaign in the newer title can now claim the Plastic Bottle Shot Replica at the lobby terminal. Functionally identical to the Tentatek Splattershot, the cosmetic reward offers a nice nod for early adopters who have already made the jump to Nintendo's newer hardware.
The timing lines up with the upcoming Summer Nights Splatfest, which kicks off on August 21 and asks the community to choose between a palace, a theme park, or a beach. Nintendo Switch Online members can grab themed profile icons to rep their chosen team during the event. Even as the community looks forward to whatever the franchise has planned next, continued updates like this show that active player bases on current and legacy systems still matter.
Original reporting by Marc Deschamps over at Game Rant provides a full breakdown of the patch notes and weapon specifications.
Tags: Splatoon 3, Nintendo Switch, Multiplayer, Esports, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant