Version 5.0.0
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Version 5.0.0 was an update to ARMS, released on December 22, 2017. This update introduced Dr. Coyle, along with several new ARMS: Lokjaw, Parabola, and Brrchuk. It also brought changes to the Grand Prix, including AI difficulty adjustments, and various other gameplay tweaks. This was the last update to add significant new content to the game.

The update was announced during the ARMS Japan Grand Prix 2017 livestream.
Changelist [1]
New Content:
- Dr. Coyle is now available as a new fighter.
- Lokjaw — New ARM added.
- Parabola — New ARM added.
- Brrchuk — New ARM added.
- New stage [NAME REDACTED] added.
Grand Prix Adjustments:
- For Grand Prix LV6 and lower, the AI now gets stronger as players progress through the levels.
- For Grand Prix LV7, the AI starts strong right from the first match, as usual.
New Features:
- You can now view stats from previous Party Crash events in the Stats menu.
- Added new badges related to Dr. Coyle.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed an issue in online play where the healing area created by HP Juice would sometimes shift position.
| Fighter / ARM(s) | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Lola Pop | ▲ 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. |
| Skully | ▲ Improved curving. ▲ Increased rush damage. |
| 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. ▼ Decreased speed of normal attacks. ▲ Increased speed of charge 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. |
Trailer
Gallery
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First revealed photo.
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Second revealed photo.
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Version 5 announcement.
| Updates for ARMS | |
|---|---|
| Version 1.0.0 (base game) | |
| Version 1.1.0 | LAN Play • Arena |
| Version 2.0.0 | Max Brass (Playable) • Sky Arena • Nade • Roaster • Kablammer • Stats • Events • Hedlok Scramble |
| Version 2.1.0 | [balance update] |
| Version 3.0.0 | Lola Pop • Via Dolce • Funchuk • Biffler • Clapback |
| Version 3.1.0 | Sparring Ring |
| Version 3.2.0 | Badges • Recent Replays• Springtron |
| Version 4.0.0 | Misango • Temple Grounds • Scorpio • Glusher • Skully • Party Crash |
| Version 4.1.0 | Springtron (Playable) |
| Version 5.0.0 | Dr. Coyle • [NAME REDACTED] • Lokjaw • Parabola • Brrchuk |
| Version 5.0.1 | [balance update] |
| Version 5.1.0 | Gallery • Tournament Mode |
| Version 5.2.0 | Big Time ARMS |
| Version 5.3.0 | Dashboard |
| Version 5.4.0 | Nintendo Switch Online |
| Version 5.4.1 | "Improvement of gameplay experience" |
| Version 5.5.1 | Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay enhancements |
References
- ↑ - Nintendo of America Support, retrieved on 2017-12-22