ARMS version 4.0.0 – full patch notes

ARMS version 4.0.0 went live last night. We’re not sure what the holdup was, but Nintendo has finally posted the full English patch notes.

The new ARMS update is highlighted by the new fighter Misango, new ARMS, the “Temple Grounds” stage, and “Party Crash” online event. Nintendo has also made a number of changes and adjustments. Several fighters and ARMS have been affected.

The full patch notes are as follows:

• 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 battles.
• Decreased ARM speed in team battles.
• 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

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