Latest ARMS update brings Gallery feature, Tournament Mode, and more

Go get that art!

Nintendo isn’t quite as done updating ARMS as we might’ve thought.

A fresh update dropped last night bringing a few new goodies, including a fighting-game-staple gallery full of illustrations to unlock, a few extras for Party Crash, and a special Tournament Mode that unlocks all Arms so you can easily get situated to run your own tourney. There’s also a few more fixes.

Hosting or playing in an #ARMS tournament? Good news! The new Tournament Mode will allow you to unlock all ARMS! Here’s how to access it. pic.twitter.com/MddOBN3bmo

— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) February 1, 2018

Version 5.1

• Added new “Gallery” feature. Unlock amazing illustrations using in-game currency, or by fulfilling certain conditions.
• Added new badges.
  • Added badges earned when certain pairs of fighters rack up battles together.
  • Added badges earned by repeatedly using each ARM.
  • And so many more!
• New additions to Party Crash.
  • ARMS Labs have manufactured the ultimate version of Hedlok. It will appear only in Party Crash.
  • ARMS Labs have thought up some new Bonus Periods. Look out for them!
  • If a featured fighter is losing by more than 1000 points in the current lobby, the bonus for using them will increase from 1.5x to 2x. Time for some comebacks!
• Added “Tournament Mode.”
  • A mode made for tournaments with all ARMS unlocked.
  • When in Tournament Mode you will be unable to play other modes such as Grand Prix or Ranked Match, and you won’t receive badges or in-game currency. Records will also not be recorded.
  • You can switch between Normal Mode and Tournament Mode on the Top Menu by holding in the R Stick and pressing L and R.
• Fixed an issue where Dr. Coyle’s extra ARMS would not fire correctly.
• Fixed an issue where the Ramram would stop moving in mid-air.
• Fixed an issue in Skillshot, where the Tribolt would fail to return after punching.

All in all, a pleasant little surprise.

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