Image: NintendoUpdate [Fri 14th Mar 2025, 1:35am]: Nintendo has now officially released this update for Splatoon 3, bumping the game up to Version 9.3.0. You can see the full English patch notes in the original story below.Original Story: Nintendo has announced it will be rolling out Splatoon 3's first update of the year this week - bumping the game up to Version 9.3.0.This update will include adjustments to weapons, Splatfest changes, and all sorts of bug fixes. You can see the official patch notes courtesy of Nintendo's support page below.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube798kWatch on YouTube Nintendo has also mentioned how the "next update" will focus on changes to the balance of battles based on the "long-term analysis of battle data".Here's the full rundown of Version 9.3.0:Splatoon 3 - Version 9.3.0 (March 13, 2025)Changes to MultiplayerSpecifications for some main weapons have changed.WeaponChange DetailsSploosh-o-maticNeo Sploosh-o-maticIncreased the speed of shots by approximately 3% and extended the flight distance.Splattershot Jr.Custom Splattershot Jr.Increased the speed of shots by approximately 3% and extended the flight distance.Aerospray MGAerospray RGIncreased the speed of shots by approximately 3% and extended the flight distance.N-ZAP '85N-ZAP '89Movement speed while firing is now about 5% faster.Reduced the scatter of shots while on the ground by approximately 5%.Splattershot NovaAnnaki Splattershot NovaReduced the scatter of shots while jumping by approximately 33%.Big Swig RollerBig Swig Roller ExpressSlightly expanded vertical swings collision detection with players to make it easier to hit opponents.PainbrushPainbrush NouveauShortened the interval between continuous swings by approximately 1/30th of a second.Mini SplatlingZink Mini SplatlingReduced the time required to charge fully by approximately 1/20th of a second.With this change, the time until the first level of charge ends is also reduced by approximately 1/30th of a second.Heavy SplatlingHeavy Splatling DecoOrder Splatling ReplicaIncreased firing duration by approximately 11%.Reduced the time required to charge fully by approximately 1/20th of a second.With this change, the time until the first level of charge ends is also reduced by approximately 1/30th of a second.Dapple DualiesDapple Dualies NouveauIncreased the speed of shots by approximately 3% and extended the flight distance.Splat DualiesEnperry Splat DualiesOrder Dualie ReplicasSlightly expanded the collision detection with players of shots fired from a normal posture to make it easier to hit opponents.There is no change to the fact that collision detection is greater for shots fired after a Dodge Roll.Recycled Brella 24 Mk IRecycled Brella 24 Mk IISlightly expanded the width of spray droplets created by shots.Reduced the amount of ink consumed when firing a shot by approximately 14%.Snipewriter 5HSnipewriter 5BSlightly decreased the width of spray droplets created by shots.Mint DecavitatorCharcoal DecavitatorLengthened the time required for movement to begin when lunging forward with a charge swipe by approximately 1/30th of a second.Reduced the width of spray droplets created by the ink wave of horizontal slashes by approximately 12%.Specifications for some special weapons have changed.Special WeaponChange DetailsUltra StampIncreased the damage dealt by the explosion at the point of impact when the stamp is thrown in the following ways.Increased the damage dealt to opponents near the center of the explosion from 60.0 to 220.0.Increased the damage dealt to opponents further from the center of the explosion from 30.0 to 60.0.Triple SplashdownIncreased the radius inked by the explosion by approximately 11%.TrizookaFor the explosion at the point of impact, reduced the damage dealt to opponents further from the center of the explosion to 35.0.The damage dealt to opponents near the center of the explosion remains 53.0.Shortened the duration by approximately 1/2 a second when not equipping the Special Power Up gear ability.The effect gained from equipping the maximum number of Special Power Up gear abilities will not change.Points required for some special weapons have been changed.WeaponBeforeAfterOctobrushOrderbrush Replica200190Enperry Splat Dualies200190Douser Dualies FF200190Recycled Brella 24 Mk II200190S-BLAST '91190200Snipewriter 5H210220In Bluefin Depot, moved the lamp that was on the bridge in the center of the stage to the top of the elevator.Changes to SplatfestsTerrain for Tricolor Turf War has changed in some stages.StageChange DetailsEeltail AlleyChanged some terrain near the attacking teams spawn points to terrain that cannot be inked.It is now easier to progress forward because, along with slightly expanding the selectable area in Squid Spawn when the defending team starts, shielding objects have been added near the spawn point.Hammerhead BridgeAdded shielding objects to make it easier for the attackers to progress forward.Expanded the area inked by the Sprinkler of Doom.MakoMartExpanded the area inked by the first Sprinkler of Doom.Crableg CapitalChanged some terrain near the attacking teams spawn points to terrain that cannot be inked.Bluefin DepotExpanded the terrain near the attacking teams spawn point.Changed some terrain near the defending teams spawn point to terrain that cannot be inked.Made it easier to invade the center by expanding the grate platform near the height difference connecting the area near the attacking teams spawn points to the center, and also adding an inkrail.Changed the positions of some obstacles to make it easier to go for the Ultra Signal.This update focuses on making changes to multiplayer balance.Upon analyzing the battle data since releasing the last update and considering weapons relationships to the weapons for which we improved performance last time, we have slightly extended the flight distance of shots for some weapons with shorter shot flight distances than those we improved last time, and made changes to strengthen the traits of or compensate for the weaknesses of some weapons with shot flight distances similar to those we previously improved.Regarding the Snipewriter 5H, Snipewriter 5B, Mint Decavitator, and Charcoal Decavitator, we made changes to slightly reduce the ability to maintain ink from a distance to give opponents wielding weapons with shorter shot flight distances more time to counter.For the Trizooka, we have maintained its trait as a special weapon capable of turning the tables if used well, while simultaneously making it easier to counter by shortening the time that players on the opposing team must be wary of the Trizooka and reducing cases where such players are defeated due to accumulated damage despite taking evasive actions.Additionally, for Tricolor Turf War, we have adjusted the arrangement of certain stages that have significant statistical leaning in the win ratio for the attacking teams or defending team.The next update will focus on changes to the balance of battles based on long-term analysis of battle data.Bug FixesFixes to Player ControlsMade it so that, when a player uses Super Jump immediately after Squid Spawn, the phenomenon where sometimes an opponents attack was blocked immediately after landing will no longer occur.With this fix, when players do a Super Jump, the armor state from Squid Spawn will always end before landing.Fixed an issue where the controller rumbled when shots from the Luna Blaster, Luna Blaster Neo, and Order Blaster Replica hit terrain.Fixed an issue where, when shots from a Bloblobber or Bloblobber Deco touched a barricade and bounced off, the shots would not display properly on other players screens.Fixed an issue where, when a player with a splatling capable of storing a charge shot performed certain actions to use their sub weapon while storing a charged shot, the charged shot would not end.Fixed an issue where sometimes, when repeatedly performing dualie Dodge Rolls or splatana lunges while standing on the edge of an elevation difference, the players position would become greatly misaligned on other players screens and stay that way.Fixed an issue where sometimes, when the player touched the Rainmaker shield while charging using Reefslider, the Reefsliders position would display as misaligned to other players.With this fix, players will not be knocked back when charging using Reefslider, even if they touch the Rainmaker shield.Fixed an issue where sometimes, when a player made continuous stamp attacks with the Ultra Stamp, the interval between attacks would appear irregular to other players.Fixed an issue where sometimes, when a player in a bad wireless environment did a Super Jump immediately after using Triple Splashdown, their position would not display properly to other players.Fixes to MultiplayerFixed an issue in Undertow Spillway on Rainmaker mode where sometimes, when a player acquired the Rainmaker at the bottom of an elevation difference while dropping from the top of that elevation difference, the count would progress unintentionally.Fixed an issue in Mahi-Mahi Resort where sometimes, when the counterattack shot of the Ink Vac landed at the boundary between certain walls and the ground, it would disappear without exploding.Fixed an issue in Bluefin Depot where, from certain walls, it was possible to get into the opponents base using unintended methods.Fixed an issue in Lemuria Hub in Rainmaker mode where sometimes, when a player acquired the Rainmaker at the bottom of an elevation difference while dropping from the top of that elevation difference, the count would progress unintentionally.This follows the release of 9.2.0 last November, which included changes to amiibo, changes to multiplayer, Splatfests, and a lot of bug fixes. Changes, bug fixes and much moreWhat do you think of this latest update for Splatoon 3? Let us know in the comments.[source en-americas-support.nintendo.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:23 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesPokmon Scarlet & Violet: Mystery Gift Codes ListAll the current Pokmon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codesTony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 Has Been Butchered For The Switch RemakePop shuvit up your...Capcom Provides Update On Game Changes In 'Fighting Collection 2'Here's what you can expectBest Nintendo Switch RPGsThe finest trad-style Switch RPGs available to humanity