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ARMS Update History

Update Details:

Click the version number below for information about older software updates for ARMS. Each update also includes all previous updates.

Version 5.0.1

Adjusted abilities of some fighters and ARMS as follows.

Fighters/ Arms	Adjustments
Misango	Refreshed in both body and mind for 2018. Happy New Year! Increased movement speed when jumping. Increased arm size.
Lokjaw	Increased speed of rush attack. Decreased time interval before launch of rush attack.
Skully	Improved curving. Improved homing.
Glusher	Increased expansion rate when extending.
Clapback	Decreased expansion rate when extending. Decreased maximum reflection angle.
Popper	Decreased retraction speed.
Chakram	Decreased homing.
Brrchuk	Decreased homing for jump attacks.

Version 5.0

New fighter “Dr. Coyle” is now available. Play the Grand Prix at LV6 or higher as someone other than Dr. Coyle and see what happens…
New ARM “Lokjaw” added.
New ARM “Parabola” added.
New ARM “Brrchuk” added.
New stage [NAME REDACTED] added.
For Grand Prix LV6 and lower, the computer will now get stronger as you get deeper into the Grand Prix.
For Grand Prix LV7, the computer will start out strong right from the first match, as usual.
You can now view stats from previous Party Crash events in “Stats”.
Added new badges related to Dr. Coyle.
Fixed issue in online play where the healing area created by HP Juice would sometimes shift position.

Adjusted abilities of some fighters and ARMS as follows.

Fighters/ Arms	Adjustments
Lola Pop	The holidays are a busy season for street performers, so Lola Pop is fired up! Her charges now persist longer.
Whammer Kablammer Blorb	Lessened deceleration when knocking down mid-weight ARMS.
Scorpio	Increased retraction speed. Shortened waiting time between flying off and retrieval. Fixed issue where time needed for retraction could be greatly protracted.
Skully	Improved curving. Increased rush damage. Decreased speed of initial rush attack. Adjusted the number of attacks needed for rush range to reach a maximum.
Glusher	Lessened deceleration when knocking down mid-weight ARMS. Increased expansion rate of charge attacks.
Megaton Megawatt	Lessened deceleration when knocking down mid-weight ARMS. Increased speed of charge attacks. Decreased speed of normal attacks.
Toaster Sparky Chilla Bubb Buff Roaster Nade	Decreased speed of initial rush attack. Adjusted the number of attacks needed for rush range to reach a maximum.
Slapamander Slamamander	Increased the time interval between initial launch and extension. Increased extension speed.

Version 4.1

The mysterious new fighter "Springtron" can now be selected.
- His initial ARMS are the same as Spring Man's.
- When Spring Man unlocks new ARMS, Springtron will also have access to them.
New badges added.
- Added badges that are unlocked via specific fighter/ARM combinations.
- Added badges that are unlocked by fulfiling certain conditions on stages with environmental gimmicks.
- And more!
Added support for traditional and simplified Chinese. You can switch your language in the console's System Settings.
Fixed issue in online play where immediately after time runs out guarding would be cancelled, not allowing players to defend post-time attacks.
Fixed issue in Ranked Match where certain fighters' voices could be heard prior to the start of the match.

Adjusted abilities of some fighters and ARMS as below.

Fighters/ Arms	Adjustments
Misango	Duration of immobility when masking up reduced (the Misanga is pleased).
Scorpio	Increased curving Increased expansion rate of charge attacks. Shortened wait time prior to scorpion jumping. Decreased extension speed. Decreased flotation during jump attacks. Decreased speed of charge attacks. Decreased homing during jumping attacks.
Skully	Increased curving. Increased homing. Decreased flotation during jump attacks.
Glusher	Increased retraction speed. Fixed issue where retraction speed would be greatly slowed at times.
Homie	Increased rush damage.
Megaton	Increased retraction speed.
Whammer	Increased retraction speed. Increased homing.
Hydra	Decreased retraction speed. Speed of charge attacks is unaffected.
Clapback	Decreased speed of direction changes during rush attacks.
Revolver Retorcher	Fixed issue where under certain conditions projectiles would freeze in mid-air.

Version 4.0

Added new fighter “Misango”.
Added new ARM “Scorpio”.
Added new ARM “Skully”.
Added new ARM “Glusher”.
Added new stage “Temple Grounds”.
Added online event “Party Crash”.
- A different take on the usual Party Match, presented for a limited time by ARMS Labs.
- The more you play the more your level will go up, and you’ll be rewarded with badges and in-game prize money!
- There’ll be an in-game notification when the event gets close, so don’t miss it!
When conditions for acquiring a badge are satisfied within a match, a “You got a badge!” message will now display at the end of the match.
In “Customize Controls” you can now press the + Button to reset controls to their default settings.
Increased the length of the rope conjoining allies in Team Fight.
Decreased ARM speed in Team Fight.

Adjusted the abilities of certain fighters and ARMS as follows.

Fighters/Arms	Adjustments
Ribbon Girl	She’s been working on her air game. Air dash movement speed increased. She’s more comfortable in the air. Normal dash speed decreased. Adjusted camera for better visibility during a quick drop.
Min Min	Increased normal ARM size.
Kid Cobra	Adjusted camera for better visibility during a charge dash.
Helix	Fixed issue where a high jump couldn’t be done when jumping on a trampoline in extended form.
Master Mummy	Fixed online play issue where rush would be triggered at the end of a throw.
Byte & Barq	Decreased movement speed when dashing.
Twintelle	Adjusted the deceleration factor when slowing down ARMS.
Revolver	Increased extension speed of 1st and 2nd rounds.
Retorcher	Increased extension speed of 2nd and 3rd rounds.
Homie	Increased retraction speed.
Whammer	Increased homing.
Roaster	Fixed issue where rush gauge did not decrease when inflicting flame.
Popper	Increased retraction speed.
Chakram	Decreased expansion rate for charge attacks.
Thunderbird	Decreased speed of charge attacks. Decreased homing.
Slamamander	Decreased extension speed. Decreased homing.
Clapback	Decreased maximum reflection angle.

Version 3.2

Added new “Badge” feature.
- Receive neat badges as a reward for fulfiling certain conditions.
- Wear your favourite badge and show it off to your opponent.
Added new “Recent Replays” feature.
- Select from a list and view replays of past matches.
- Replay data is automatically deleted when necessary, starting with the oldest data.
- Also, future ARMS updates will cause all replay data from past versions to be deleted.
During replay playback, ZR will no longer switch between targets. Instead, the X Button is used for all camera angle switching.
During replay playback, the + and - Buttons no longer toggle HP gauge display, and instead now bring up the menu.
Fixed issue where, at certain timings, follow up attacks after wind attacks would not land.
Fixed issue where, after suffering an ice attack, players on a snakeboard could repeatedly jump and the snakeboard would continuously accelerate.
Fixed issue where, when battle rules are set to 1-punch KO, under certain conditions fighters would become unable to move.
We’ve identified an interloper who has been disrupting the Grand Prix, going after our fiercest competitors. If encountered, we advise you to dispatch them with prejudice.

Adjusted the abilities of certain fighters and ARMS as follows.

Fighters/ Arms	Adjustments
Lola Pop	It’s already been one month since she joined ARMS. Her beginner’s nerves have faded away, giving her increased movement speed during air dashes. Increased movement speed during high jump. Increased movement speed when bounding. Adjusted speed when descending.
Byte & Barq	Decreased time interval between Byte and Barq’s respective attacks.
Max Brass	Decreased expansion rate of attacks when buffed up. Increased distance from which he can approach targets.
Megawatt	Increased expansion rate when extending. Increased extension speed. Increased expansion rate of charge attacks.
Slamamander	Increased extension speed.
Biffler	Increased retraction speed. Increased floatiness of jump attacks.
Boomerang Coolerang	Increased expansion rate of charge attacks.
Revolver	Increased retraction speed.
Retorcher	Increased retraction speed. Adjusted path followed when extending.
Nade	Fixed online play issue where explosive damage would trigger twice.
Whammer Kablammer	Increased speed of charge attacks.
Blorb	Increased expansion rate when extending. Increased time needed to finish expanding.
Chilla	Decreased homing ability.
Tribolt	Decreased speed of charge attacks. Increased time needed to finish expanding. Fixed multiple online play issues.
Triblast Guardian Clapback	Fixed multiple online play issues.

Version 3.1

The versus stage Sparring Ring can now be selected.
- It’s a square stage without gimmicks, used in the Warm-Up minigame.
- Enjoy some serious bouts while enjoying the soundtrack of the ARMS theme song (Electro-dance version).
- Sparring Ring will also appear as a stage in Ranked Match.
Fixed an issue in Hedlok Scramble where sometimes Guardian and Clapback ARMS would fail to expand.
Fixed issue where the rewards for 1-on-100 would change if played while searching for a Ranked Match.

Adjusted some fighters and ARMS as shown below.

Fighters/Arms	Adjustments
Ninjara	After getting some advice from a Ninja College alum, distance travelled when performing a mid-air mist warp has increased. "Mid-air mist warp” refers to the ninja technique performed by dashing after jumping.
Sparky	Increased retraction speed.
Megawatt	Increased extension speed.
Slamamander	Increased extension speed. Decreased retraction speed.
Biffler	Increased retraction speed.
Blorb	Increased retraction speed. Adjusted how damage multipliers for Rush attacks function. Total damage when connecting with all hits is unchanged.
Funchuk	Increased the time span from exceeding a target until retraction. Adjusted how damage multipliers for rush attacks function. Total damage when connecting with all hits is unchanged. Fixed issue during online play when rush damage would increase under certain conditions. Fixed an issue where at times an opponent’s throw could be deflected with a successfully completing throw attack.
Clapback	Decreased Rush attack damage.
Chilla	Decreased curving.
Phoenix Thunderbird	Decreased homing.
Nade Tribolt Chakram	Decreased speed of charge attacks.

Version 3.0

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 immobilise fighters for longer.
Fire charge attack damage has been reduced by 10.
After landing a hit on an armoured 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 travelled 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	Decreased retraction speed.
Popper Cracker	Decreased extension speed. Decreased damage from charge attack. Decreased damage from rush attack. Increased retraction speed.

Version 2.1

Moved “Training” to the top menu.
Added five exercises to “Training”, and added difficulty level indications.
Adjusted the way the rush gauge fills, decreasing the amount gained for punches that do not connect with the opponent.
When 3-4 players start a battle, instructions on how to switch targets will now be displayed. A cursor will also be displayed above the current target for a set time.
Adjusted hitbox sizes for fighters, improving issues where hits were not registered despite looking like hits.
Changed the pause, results, and replay menus in “Training” to be more convenient.
For “Best Stage” in Stats, made it harder for less frequently played stages to be selected, even if you have a high win ration on them.
Corrected issue that caused the game to hang up when the ending was skipped at a particular time.

We have made the following adjustments for some fighters and ARMS:

Fighters/ Arms	Adjustments
Master Mummy	Increased dash speed. Increased movement speed when jumping.
Mechanica	Increased movement speed when jumping.
Kid Cobra	Adjusted flotation when performing a jump attack.
Byte & Barq	Trained Barq to get up quicker.
Boomerang	Increased speed when throwing in a wide curve. Increased extension speed. Increased homing.
Coolerang	Increased extension speed. Increased homing.
Revolver	Increased extension speed. Improved curving performance. Increased retraction speed. Shortened the time needed from starting a rush to firing the first shot.
Retorcher	Improved curving performance. Increased retraction speed. Increased expansion rate when extending.
Parasol	Increased expansion rate when extending. Increased retraction speed. Decreased expansion rate for charge attacks.
Megawatt	Improved curving performance. Increased retraction speed.
Slamamander	Increased homing.
Tribolt	Increased extension speed. Decreased rush damage.
Triblast	Increased speed of charge attacks.
Homie	Increased rush damage.
Guardian	Made it so the electric shock when a charge attack connects lasts longer. Corrected odd behavior that occurred when a rush attack connected with a wall or platform.
Blorb	Corrected odd behavior that occurred when a rush attack connected with an opponent that was not targeted.
Seekie	Decreased retraction speed. Made it so the electric shock when a charge attack connects doesn’t last as long.
Ramram	Decreased retraction speed. Decreased expansion rate for charge attacks. Decreased speed of charge attacks.
Cracker, Popper, Hydra	Decreased retraction speed.
Bubb, Buff	Decreased extension speed. Decreased expansion rate when extending.

Version 2.0

ARMS League Commissioner Max Brass added as a playable character.
New ARM “Nade” added.
New ARM “Roaster” added.
New ARM “Kablammer” added.
New stage “Sky Arena” added.
New versus mode “Hedlok Scramble” added.
- Punch or touch the capsule containing the Hedlok mask to become Hedlok for a period of time.
- This can be selected in Versus, Friend, or Local and it will also appear in Party Match.
”Stats” added to the main menu.
- Check stats such as your most used fighter, best stage, and ARM accuracy.
”Events” added to the main menu.
- Here you can set whether or not you want to join official online events.
Snake Park has been swapped out for Sky Arena in the Ranked Match stage roster.
Raised highest rank in Ranked Match to 20.
Increased the penalty for disconnecting during Ranked Match play.
Shortened the amount of time necessary for the following ARMS to return after being extended, making them easier to use: Megaton, Megawatt, Revolver, Retorcher, Boomerang
Increased movement speed of the Guardian.
Improved visibility during charge attacks for the Popper and Cracker.
Increased the amount of time necessary for the following ARMS to return after being knocked down, increasing risk: Popper, Cracker, Hydra
Increased the amount of time it takes to recover when a grab is deflected with a single punch.
Decreased the amount of damage when the Hydra’s rush connects with multiple consecutive hits.
Decreased the distance Kid Cobra travels when jumping.
Fixed issue where in some instances Ribbon Girl could remain airborne for an overlong period of time while continually attacking.
Fixed issue where Ninjara would not destroy the light boxes on the Ribbon Ring stage when getting up.
Fixed issue where the time necessary for the Triblast to return when deflected was shortened.
Fixed issue where ARMS such as Blorb and Megaton would catch on the ground and fail to fire.
Fixed issue where explosive ARMS would sometimes fail to explode when receiving an attack.
Fixed issue where the Slapamander would sometimes fail to hit Helix when he is extended.
In online play, fixed issue where the appearance or non-appearance of items could differ between devices.
In online play, fixed various issues with V-Ball including an issue where the ball would remain grounded and play would not proceed.
In online play, fixed an issue where sometimes Barq would continually defend against an opponent's rush attack for a set period of time.
In online play, fixed issue where sometimes pillars in the Scrapyard would not be destructible.

Version 1.1

”LAN Play” support added. You can now battle against players via LAN. On the main menu, click and hold the Left Stick and then press L + R to switch between “Local” and “LAN Play”.
”Arena Mode” added. This mode focuses on serious 1-on-1 matches and can be played via “Friends”, ”Local”, or “LAN Play”. Up to 4 players can be in the arena, and players not currently fighting watch as spectators.
Fixed issue where Kid Cobra was able to repeatedly do a charge dash while riding snakeboards.
Fixed issue where Barq would warp a great distance away after Byte & Barq perform a rush attack while on a snakeboard.
Fixed issue where ARMS such as the Chakram would pass through the purple light boxes in the Ribbon Ring stage.
Fixed issue where Biff referred to the “ARMS Grand Prix” as the “AMRS Grand Prix”.

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