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Nintendo’s modern day Punch Out, Arms, has gotten an update that adds a few new features that fans are sure to enjoy.
A new LAN mode is now available which allows eight Switches to be connected together at any one time, with two players on each console. While this mightn’t be paramount for home use, this is pretty pivotal to the competitive scene.
The newly added Arena Mode gives players the chance to watch others battle it out while they pick up some pointers and scout the competition. Available during both LAN play and online, Arena Mode lets two players duke it out while the other two sit back and spectate, waiting their turn to unleash fists of ferocious fury.
You can have a look at the full patch notes below:
- ”LAN Play” support added. You can now battle against players via LAN. On the Top Menu, click and hold the Left Stick and then press L+R to switch between “Local” and “LAN Play.”
- ”Arena Mode” added. This mode focuses on serious 1-on-1 matches and can be played via “Friends,””Local,” or “LAN Play.” Up to 4 players can be in the arena, and players not currently fighting watch as spectators.
- Fixed issue where Kid Cobra was able to repeatedly do a charge dash while riding snake boards.
- Fixed issue where Barq would warp a great distance away after Byte & Barq perform a rush attack while on a snake board.
- Fixed issue where ARMs such as the Chakram would pass through the purple light boxes in the Ribbon Ring stage.
- Fixed issue where Biff referred to the “ARMS Grand Prix” as the “AMRS Grand Prix.”
