The new update for fighting game "Arms" is now live with some new key features, like replays and badge system as well as balance changes.
In "Arms" version 3.2, a new Recent Replay feature gives players access to their five most recent games. Through this, users can re-watch some of their most critical moves and examine them closer by slowing down the video, freezing the frame and even adjusting angles.
It is best to replay matches as soon as possible as according to the announcement, "replay data is automatically deleted when necessary, starting with the oldest data."
Another main addition in the Nintendo Switch exclusive is the new badge-based system, which gives players rewards for completing tasks. Players will be rewarded with badges for meeting certain conditions, such as playing a number of matches with one character or winning a Grand Prix.
Badges can even be worn or displayed alongside one's avatar during online matches to show off to other players. With these badges come a decent amount of money, which players can use when getting new arms.
Nintendo is also bringing in a new boss fighter to the game — Grand Prix intruder Springton.
As teased by Nintendo a few weeks back, the Spring Man-like robot fighter will occasionally invade a single-player Grand Prix mode. Many fans thought Springton would be a playable character, but apparently not. He will also only appear on the latter stages of Grand Prix, from round 4 onwards and only if the player doesn't lose a single match.
Springton was created to go only after the fiercest competitors. "If encountered, we advise you to dispatch them with prejudice," Nintendo said.
As for the old characters, Nintendo has increased the movement speed for most of them, including Lola Pop, which was introduced last month.
A lot of issues have also been fixed with this new update — including those that concern wind and ice attacks. Full patch notes can be viewed here.
