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2022-11-14

Version 5.4.1 is released, addressing issues to improve gameplay experience.

2022-08-28

Alistair wins EU ARMS Challenge 100 with Raziel placing 2nd and Mr. Adal getting 3rd. This marks the third ARMS tournament series, and first European-only series, to get to 100 events.

2022-08-21

T3kn0 wins The Biweekly Procrastination 100 with ALUMOX getting 2nd and Glyph placing 3rd. This marks the second ARMS tournament series to get to 100 events.

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2021-10-10

Twinedfive0 wins Champions of the Era 100 with Iceman92 getting 2nd and Hebirote placing 3rd. This marks the first ARMS tournament series to get to 100 events.

2021-04-17

The ARMS NA Online Season 6 Power Ranking is announced with AstroNinja ranking 1st, Taco Cat 2nd, and PineappleFreak 3rd.

2021-03-20

The EU ARMS Power Ranking of Winter 2020/2021 is announced with Ripha ranking 1st, Grimwood 2nd, and Jr 3rd.

2020-10-04

AstroNinja secures a 3-peat by taking 1st in the ARMS North American Open (October 2020) with Gouf taking 2nd and Jean Marc taking 3rd.

2020-08-09

AstroNinja0 wins ARMS North American Open (August 2020) with Para finishing in 2nd place and Asqew finishing in 3rd place.

2020-08-01

Jr wins EU ARMS PR Invitational 3 with Ripha finishing in 2nd place and Cosalina finishing in 3rd place.

2020-07-27

Nintendo of America has announced the ARMS North American Open (August 2020), an official ARMS tournament happening on August 8th, 2020.

2020-06-29

Min Min is released as a playable fighter in an update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, along with the stage Spring Stadium, the Ninjara Outfit and Wig for Mii Fighters, 18 songs, and 7 more spirits.

2020-06-22

The ARMS fighter joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is revealed to be Min Min, launching alongside the stage Spring Stadium as part of Challenger Pack 6 on June 29th, 2020. Additionally, a Mii Fighter costume based on Ninjara will be made available on the same day.

2020-06-19

Nintendo has confirmed that the ARMS fighter coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be revealed on the 22nd of June.

2020-06-14

AstroNinja0 wins Quarantined Rapport 2, with Twinedfive0 finishing in 2nd place and Steelhead finishing in 3rd place.

2020-04-18

AstroNinja0 wins Polaris Punchout, with GoreMagala finishing in 2nd place and JMCANADA finishing in 3rd place.

2020-04-04

AstroNinja0 wins ARMS North American Online Open (April 2020), with GoreMagala finishing in 2nd place and JMCANADA finishing in 3rd place.

2020-04-05

The thirty-first Party Crash, Battle for Stardom, ends with Spring Man defeating Ribbon Girl by 4%.

2020-04-02

The thirty-first Party Crash, Battle for Stardom, is announced for 2020-04-02.

2020-03-26

A Nintendo Direct mini announces that a fighter from ARMS will be added as a playable character to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, set to be released in June. A free trial for ARMS was also announced.

2019-06-17

Min Min is crowned as the winner of the Party Crash Bash tournament.

2019-06-17

The thirtieth Party Crash, Martial Arts Mash-Up, ends with Min Min defeating Ninjara by 6%.

2019-06-06

The thirtieth Party Crash, Martial Arts Mash-Up, (and the fourteenth and final round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2019-06-14.

2019-05-27

The twenty-ninth Party Crash, Martial Artistry, ends with Ninjara defeating Mechanica by 8%.

2019-05-16

The twenty-ninth Party Crash, Martial Artistry, (and the thirteenth round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2019-05-24.

2019-05-06

The twenty-eighth Party Crash, Fight over Fans, ends with Min Min defeating Twintelle by 14%.

2019-04-25

The twenty-eighth Party Crash, Fight over Fans, (and the twelfth round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2019-05-03.

2019-04-15

The twenty-seventh Party Crash, Brainy Battlers, ends with Mechanica defeating Dr. Coyle by 6%.

2019-04-03

The twenty-seventh Party Crash, Brainy Battlers, (and the eleventh round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2019-04-12.

2019-04-01

The twenty-sixth Party Crash, Clash of the Quick, ends with Ninjara defeating Ribbon Girl by 12%.

2019-03-24

The twenty-sixth Party Crash, Clash of the Quick, (and the tenth round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2019-03-29.

2019-03-18

The twenty-fifth Party Crash, A-List Athletes, ends with Twintelle defeating Max Brass by 2%.

2019-03-07

The twenty-fifth Party Crash, A-List Athletes, (and the ninth round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2019-03-15.

2019-03-04

The twenty-fourth Party Crash, Eating Machines, ends with Min Min defeating Springtron by 2%.

2019-02-20

The twenty-fourth Party Crash, Eating Machines, (and the eighth round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2019-03-01.

2019-02-18

The twenty-third Party Crash, Heavyweight Clash, ends with Mechanica defeating Master Mummy by 2%.

2019-02-06

The twenty-third Party Crash, Heavyweight Clash, (and the seventh round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2019-02-15.

2019-02-04

The twenty-second Party Crash, Song and Dance Battle, ends with Ribbon Girl defeating Misango by 8%.

2019-01-23

The twenty-second Party Crash, Song and Dance Battle, (and the sixth round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2019-02-01.

2019-01-21

The twenty-first Party Crash, Clash of the Cool Guys, ends with Ninjara defeating Kid Cobra by 4%.

2019-01-09

The twenty-first Party Crash, Clash of the Cool Guys, (and the fifth round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2019-01-18.

2019-01-07

The twentieth Party Crash, Bodyguard Recruiting, ends with Twintelle defeating Byte & Barq by 8%.

2018-12-27

The twentieth Party Crash, Bodyguard Recruiting, (and the fourth round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2019-01-04.

2018-12-24

The nineteenth Party Crash, Royal Jelly, ends with Max Brass defeating Helix by 6%.

2018-12-12

The nineteenth Party Crash, Royal Jelly, (and the third round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2018-12-21.

2018-12-10

The eighteenth Party Crash, Double Vision, ends with Springtron defeating Spring Man by 8%.

2018-11-29

The eighteenth Party Crash, Double Vision, (and the second round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2018-12-07.

2018-11-26

The seventeenth Party Crash, Food Fight, ends with Min Min defeating Lola Pop by 12%.

2018-11-15

The seventeenth Party Crash, Food Fight, (and the first round of the Party Crash Bash) is announced for 2018-11-23.

2018-11-01

ARMS characters are confirmed to appear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in several capacities, most notably Spring Man as an assist trophy.

2018-10-01

The sixteenth Party Crash, Timeless Showdown, ends with Spring Man defeating Misango by 4%.

2018-09-19

The sixteenth Party Crash, Timeless Showdown, is announced for 2018-09-28.

2018-09-19

Version 5.4.0 is released, adding compatibility with Nintendo Switch Online.

2018-09-10

The fifteenth Party Crash, ARMS Labs Exposed, ends, with Byte & Barq defeating Dr. Coyle by 2%.

2018-08-30

The fifteenth Party Crash, ARMS Labs Exposed, is announced for 2018-09-07.

2018-08-20

The fourteenth Party Crash, Experimental Pop, ends, with Lola Pop defeating Helix by 10%.

2018-08-09

The fourteenth Party Crash, Experimental Pop, is announced for 2018-08-17.

2018-07-30

The thirteenth Party Crash, Metal Meets Metal, ends, with Springtron defeating Mechanica by 22%.

2018-07-23

The thirteenth Party Crash, Metal Meets Metal, is announced for 2018-07-27.

2018-07-09

The twelfth Party Crash, Serpents, ends, with Min Min defeating Kid Cobra by 2%.

2018-06-28

The twelfth Party Crash, Serpents, is announced for 2018-07-06.

2018-06-18

The eleventh Party Crash, Star Power Showdown, ends, with Ribbon Girl defeating Twintelle by 4%.

2018-06-08

The eleventh Party Crash, Star Power Showdown, is announced for 2018-06-15.

2018-05-28

The tenth Party Crash, Beef on Beef, ends, with Max Brass defeating Master Mummy by 2%.

2018-05-16

The tenth Party Crash, Beef on Beef, is announced for 2018-05-25.

2018-05-06

The ninth Party Crash, Conflict of Interests, ends, with Ninjara defeating Spring Man by 4%.

2018-04-25

The ninth Party Crash, Conflict of Interests, is announced for 2018-05-03.

2018-04-16

The eighth Party Crash, Stretch to the Limit, ends, with Min Min defeating Helix by 10%.

2018-04-10

Version 5.3.0 is released, adding new Gallery images and the Dashboard.

2018-04-04

The eighth Party Crash, Stretch to the Limit, is announced for 2018-04-13.

2018-03-26

The seventh Party Crash, Best Frenemies, ends, with Max Brass defeating Dr. Coyle by 4%.

2018-03-16

The next Party Crash, Best Frenemies, is announced for 2018-03-23.

2018-03-06

Version 5.2.0 is released, adding more gallery images, game fixes, and the ability to use the Party Crash mode, "Big Time ARMS", in regular battles.

2018-03-05

The sixth Party Crash, Shake the Rust Off,ends, with Mechanica defeating Byte & Barq by 2%.

2018-02-22

The next Party Crash, Shake the Rust Off, has been announced for 3/02/2018.

2018-02-12

The fifth Party Crash, Innovative Metal,ends, with Springtron defeating Kid Cobra by 6%.

2018-02-01

Version 5.1.0 is released, adding the Gallery mode and new badges. A new Party Crash event, Innovative Metal, is also announced.

2018-01-25

The producer himself, Kosuke Yabuki, confirms there will be no more major updates to ARMS.

2018-01-31

Version 5.1.0 is announced for release on February 1st.

2018-01-22

The fourth Party Crash, New Face-Off, ends, with Lola Pop defeating Misango by 14%.

2018-01-12

Version 5.0.1 is released.

2018-01-02

The third Party Crash, That's a Wrap, ends, with Twintelle defeating Master Mummy by 2%.

2017-12-22

Version 5.0.0 is released, adding Dr. Coyle, [NAME REDACTED], the Lokjaw, Parabola, and Brrchuk to the game.

2017-12-21

Version 5.0.0 is scheduled for release on December 22nd.

2017-12-17

Version 5.0.0 is announced during the ARMS Japan Grand Prix 2017 for release before the end of 2017.

2017-11-30

Version 4.1.0 is released, adding Springtron as a playable character, new badges, and support for additional languages.

2017-11-28

Version 4.1.0 is announced for release on November 30th.

2017-11-15

Version 4.0.0 is released, adding Misango, Temple Grounds, the Poison attribute, and Party Crash as a new mode, among other additions.

2017-11-14

Version 4.0.0 is announced for release on November 15th.

2017-10-17

Version 3.2.0 is released.

2017-10-07

Version 3.2.0 is announced at the 2017 Nintendo World Championships, adding a badge system and other new features.

2017-10-05

An ARMS graphic novel series by Dark Horse is announced, the first book slated for a Fall 2018 release.

2017-09-28

Version 3.1.0 is released, adding Sparring Ring as a stage and making balancing changes.

2017-09-13

Version 3.0.0 is released, adding Lola Pop, Via Dolce, and various new features.

2017-08-22

Lola Pop is officially revealed as a character.

2017-08-15

An unnamed marketplace is teased as a stage.

2017-08-09

Version 2.1.0 is released, revamping Training mode and adjusting balance.

2017-07-29

Ramen wins APU Monthly 3, with IoN coming in second place.

2017-07-15

DanBob wins Hypertension 14, with Kwaz placing second.

2017-07-11

Version 2.0.0 is released, adding Max Brass and his ARMS, Hedlok Scramble, Stats, Events, and many fixes.

2017-07-08

Sol wins 2GGC: ARMS Saga, with NCJacobT coming in second place.

2017-07-07

The next update, adding Max Brass to the game, is announced for release on 2017-07-12.

2017-06-25

ARMS Version 1.1.0 is released, adding LAN Play and Arena mode and fixing various glitches.

2017-06-22

ARMS Institute joins NIWA, the Nintendo Independent Wiki Alliance.

2017-06-16

ARMS Version 1.0.0 is released in North America, Europe, and Japan.

2017-06-15

Max Brass is confirmed as an upcoming fighter during a Nintendo Treehouse stream.

2017-06-14

Zerk wins the ARMS Open Invitational, with SkywardWing coming in second place. Sky Arena is also shown as a multiplayer stage for the first time during the tournament.

2017-06-05

Nintendo announces an ARMS tournament to be streamed in early July, for the top Ranked Match players.

2017-06-02

Hedlok is officially revealed, with VS Hedlok being made available during the second week of the ARMS Global Testpunch.

2017-05-17

The ARMS Direct reveals Kid Cobra, Twintelle, Byte & Barq, new ARMS, new modes, and the ARMS Global Testpunch.

2017-05-16

Nintendo announces an ARMS Direct for May 17th at 3:00 PM PST.

2017-05-11

The Scrapyard is fully revealed as a stage.

2017-05-09

Ribbon Ring is fully revealed as a stage.

2017-05-01

ARMS Institute is founded.

2017-04-28

Helix is announced as a playable fighter.

2017-04-12

During a Nintendo Direct, Min Min is announced as a playable fighter alongside her stage, Ramen Bowl. An unnamed construction site is revealed as a stage. Biff is introduced.

2017-01-12

ARMS is revealed during Nintendo's Switch presentation in Japan.