Arms version 3.0 update now available

Nintendo has released the version 3.0 update for Arms, adding new playable character Lola, new Arms, the new “Via Dolce” stage, customizable controls, and more.

Here’s the full list of changes, via Nintendo:

• New fighter Lola Pop can now be selected.
• New ARM Funchuk added.
• New ARM Biffler added.
• New ARM Clapback added.
• New stage Via Dolce added.
• Customize Controls menu added.
  • This allows you to freely customize button mappings.
  • Access by pressing X on the fighter select screen, or from the pause menu in battle.
• Condition for unlocking Ranked Match has changed from clearing Grand Prix on Level 4 to clearing Grand Prix on Level 1.
• Stun charge attacks will now immobilize fighters for longer.
• Fire charge attack damage has been reduced by 10.
• After landing a hit on an armored opponent, there will now be a momentary delay before the ARM starts to retract.
• In modes with multiple opponents, removed function where the targeted opponent would automatically switch to another opponent when the targeted opponent was knocked down.
• Fixed issue where bomb blasts would not knock down players during their rush attack.
• Fixed issue where bomb blasts could not be guarded when playing 1-punch KO
• Fixed issue where, under certain conditions, after connecting a wind type rush attack follow up attacks would be impossible.
• Fixed issue where even in the process of shooting an ARM it was possible to charge-up when on a trampoline.
• Fixed issue in Hedlok Scramble where if a communication error occurred at a specific time it would become impossible to grab the Hedlok powerup.
• Fixed issue where fighters would sometimes go out of bounds during fights against Hedlok.
• Adjusted some fighters and ARMS as detailed below.
  

  Fighters / Arms	Adjustments
  Master Mummy	ARM size has been increased thanks to intense training. Now holds a charge for longer.
  Mechanica	Increased movement speed when jumping. Increased movement speed when air dashing.
  Max Brass	Decreased movement speed when buffed up.
  Sparky	Increased extension speed. Increased retraction speed.
  Revolver Retorcher	Increased speed of charge attack. Shortened firing interval
  Boomerang	Increased speed when thrown with an outside curve. Improved homing ability. Adjusted path traveled when extending.
  Coolerang	Increased expansion rate when extending. Increased speed when thrown with an outside curve. Improved homing ability. Adjusted path traveled when extending.
  Megaton	Increased extension speed. Increased expansion rate when extending.
  Megawatt	Increased extension speed. Increased expansion rate when extending. Increased retraction speed. Increased speed of charge attack. Increased charge attack damage.
  Parasol	Increased speed of charge attack. Increased expansion rate of charge attack. Improved homing ability.
  Homie	Increased retraction speed. Improved homing ability.
  Slamamander	Increased speed of charge attack. Improved homing ability.
  Tribolt Triblast	Increased extension speed.
  Hydra	Increased retraction speed.
  Chakram	Increased extension speed. Increased speed of charge attack.
  Guardian	Increased shield bash range. Fixed issue where movement became impossible when both hands were disabled. Fixed issue where it was possible to pass through parts of the stage to attack.
  Roaster	Decreased extension speed. Increased retraction speed.
  Nade Popper	Decreased retraction speed.
  Cracker	Decreased extension speed. Decreased damage from charge attack. Decreased damage from rush attack. Increased retraction speed.

Arms is available now for Switch.

View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.

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