Splatoon 3 Update v9.2.0: Key Changes, Amiibo Features, and Weapon Adjustments Detailed

Nintendo has rolled out a comprehensive new update for Splatoon 3, bringing the game to version 9.2.0 on the Nintendo Switch.

Released on November 20, 2024, this update is aimed at enhancing core features, balancing weapons, and introducing significant quality-of-life improvements.

Following the recent Grand Festival event, players can now enjoy refined gameplay across several modes, including online multiplayer, Salmon Run, and Splatfests. **Amiibo Enhancements Post-Grand Festival** One of the headline features in Splatoon 3’s v9.2.0 patch is expanded offline support for amiibo functionality.

Players can now use amiibo figures—including favorites like Callie, Marie, Pearl, Marina, Shiver, Frye, and Big Man—to record their Grand Festival memories at the in-game plaza’s amiibo box, even when not connected to the internet.

This update helps ensure that key event moments remain accessible for all players, regardless of connection status. **Weapon and Multiplayer Adjustments** A substantial portion of the 9.2.0 update is dedicated to weapon balancing.

The development team has fine-tuned both main and sub weapons to ensure fairer and more diverse competitive play.

For example: - The Splattershot family, including Tentatek, Hero Shot Replica, and Octo Shot Replica, now fire shots approximately 3% faster, with extended range. - The Splattershot Pro series benefits from reduced shot scatter by around 7%, increasing its accuracy when fired from the ground. - Explosive weapons such as the Luna Blaster and its variants now deal damage in a slightly larger area, improving their offensive capabilities. - The Goo Tuber’s charge time has been reduced for swifter power shots, and the L-3 Nozzlenose and H-3 Nozzlenose families now consume less ink per shot, empowering users to stay in the fight longer without reloading. - Sub weapon tweaks include an expanded detection radius for Autobombs and increased speed and distance for Angle Shooter shots.

The Torpedo sub weapon is also easier to intercept, making matches more dynamic. - Special weapons, such as the Booyah Bomb, have been enhanced for greater impact in high-level encounters, with a larger blast radius and more effective charge time from team Booyahs. The Splatoon 3 team explained in official communications that these modifications are intended to broaden the usefulness and competitive viability of several weapons, promoting more variety in strategies and opening possibilities for further adjustment in future updates. **Salmon Run and Splatfest Improvements** Beyond traditional multiplayer, v9.2.0 delivers technical improvements to Salmon Run.

The speed at which players can interact with Golden Eggs—particularly those not hosting the session—has been improved, enhancing overall flow in this popular co-op mode. In Splatfest’s Tricolor Turf War, opposing attacking teams can now better identify each other on the field, with both name and icon visibility added for increased strategic awareness. **Essential Bug Fixes** To keep gameplay smooth, the update addresses a wide range of bugs: - Fixes to player controls, such as improving bomb trajectory prediction, character orientation, and resolving edge-case animation glitches. - Gameplay bugs, like improper placement of special weapons or visual misalignment during actions, have been resolved for a cleaner competitive experience. - Amiibo-related crashes during Splatfest and character display issues with specific gear have also been corrected. **Continued Support for a Growing Player Base** Since its launch in September 2022, Splatoon 3 has continued to enrich its offering with frequent updates and seasonal events.

This latest patch follows the Grand Festival and Splatoween Splatfest, with the development team highlighting their ongoing commitment to evolving gameplay in response to player data and feedback. For further details, official patch notes are available on Nintendo’s support site.

Splatoon 3 remains available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, with updates regularly delivered through the Nintendo eShop.

Stay tuned for future updates as Nintendo analyzes long-term balance data and hones the Splatoon experience for players worldwide.

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