Min Min From ARMS Is Coming To Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Mr. Sakurai has announced the ARMS fighter who will be joining the eclectic team in Super Smash Bros Ultimate as a downloadable content fighter. The ARMS fighter is the one and only Min Min. The new stage featured in the game will be the colorful Spring Stadium and you will be able to get your hands on Min Min on June 29th.

“All of this new content will be available to players who own Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 2 or who purchase Challenger Pack 6 separately for $5.99.* By purchasing Fighters Pass Vol. 2 for a suggested retail price of $29.99, players will get access to Min Min, along with five more yet-to-be-announced Challenger Packs as they release. Each pack includes one new fighter, one stage and multiple music tracks.

“Min Min from ARMS marks the first of six exciting new fighters joining the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster through Fighters Pass Vol. 2, broadening the diversity of unique fighters available to players,” said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “As our support for the game continues through regular updates and DLC, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate remains the premier destination for video game fans to battle it out alongside many of the most iconic characters in video game history.”

Min Min is the 81st video game character included as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with a roster representing one of the largest crossovers of video game characters in history. From her humble beginnings as a ramen-loving employee at the Mintendo Noodle House, to her knockout performance as a champion contender in the ARMS Grand Prix, it’s no stretch to say Min Min has made a huge name for herself. As a one-of-a-kind fighter, it’s only natural for Min Min’s fighting style in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to be equally unique. Each of her extendable ARMS – the Ramram, the Megawatt and her laser-firing Dragon ARM – can be controlled individually and used to access a diverse range of tools.

Min Min’s accompanying stage, Spring Stadium, features a variety of interactive elements ARMS players will instantly recognize, including the ability to damage opponents when making contact with them after using a jumping platform. Foes will also bounce off the striking ceiling arches when they’re launched. The adorable ARMS drones will also make an appearance to deliver items that aid in battle, but make sure to approach them with caution when freeing boxes to claim their rewards!

In addition to this new fighter update, new Mii Fighter costumes, including Ninjara from ARMS, Heihachi, Callie & Marie from the Splatoon series and Vault Boy, will also be available as separate purchases on June 29.

Finally, two fighters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will have new amiibo figures available for purchase at select retailers at a later date: Joker, the masked phantom thief, and Hero, the slime-slaying Luminary.

Players can continue to purchase the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 1 at a suggested retail price of $24.99 to gain access to the first five Challenger Packs that were released for the game. Playable fighters Joker, Hero, Banjo & Kazooie, Terry Bogard and Byleth are all available now. For only $5.99 each, players can also purchase these previous packs individually.”

Mr. Sakurai presents an #ARMS fighter! #SmashBrosUltimatehttps://t.co/NhtrS0Etxy

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 22, 2020

ARMS Fighter For Smash Bros Ultimate To Be Revealed On June 22

Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Director Masahiro Sakurai on Monday, June 22, at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET for a roughly 35-minute video livestream featuring an in-depth look at the upcoming DLC fighter from ARMS! Tune in here: https://www.smashbros.com/en_US/index.html

Join Super #SmashBrosUltimate Director Masahiro Sakurai on 6/22 at 7am PT for a roughly 35-minute video livestream featuring an in-depth look at the upcoming DLC fighter from #ARMS! pic.twitter.com/tHasbb4QL5

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 19, 2020

ARMS Grand Final Party Bash Crash Event Happening This Week

Nintendo has announced that the grand final of the ARMS Party Crash Bash is happening this week. The special event will be taking place on June 14th. The spectacular battle will see Min Min take on Ninjara. 

The grand final of the #ARMS Party Crash Bash tournament lands on 14/06! Get ready to side with Min Min 🍜 or Ninjara ⛓ and fight for them to be crowned champion! 🥇

Deets here: https://t.co/3zihD9QQnO pic.twitter.com/xZw3TwXCx7

— Nintendo UK VS (@NintendoUKVS) June 6, 2019

Nintendo Announces Free Demo Of ARMS On Switch eShop

If you haven’t had a chance to test out the mighty ARMS during the Global Testpunch then you’ll be glad to hear that Nintendo has released a free demo of ARMS for you to test out on your Nintendo Switch. Just head on over to the Nintendo Switch eShop and download it.

Try out #ARMS, the fast-paced competitive fighting game for #NintendoSwitch, with a free demo now available in Nintendo #eShop! https://t.co/EncTgc4dJa pic.twitter.com/SN9J0upkdb

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 10, 2018

Nintendo Switch Software Sales For 2018

Nintendo has revealed updated Nintendo Switch software sales worldwide. At present it is the sublime Super Mario Odyssey which has sold the most amount of units followed by the immensely fun Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Super Mario Odyssey has sold an impressive 10.41 million units. Here’s the updated software sales for the Nintendo Switch so far.

1. Super Mario Odyssey – 10.41 million units
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9.22m
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 8.48m
4. Splatoon 2 – 6.02m
5. 1-2 Switch – 2.29m
6. ARMS – 1.85m
7. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – 1.31m
8. Kirby Star Allies – 1.29m

ARMS Has Been Updated To Version 5.1

ARMS for Nintendo Switch has been updated to Version 5.1 which has added a gallery feature, tournament mode, and new badges. Check out the patch notes below:

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.

Nintendo Developers Plan To Talk About ARMS And Splatoon 2 At GDC 2018

The Game Developers Conference 2018 will soon be upon us in March and Nintendo will be taking part once again. The developers will be discussing the development of both ARMS and Splatoon  2. The Splatoon and Splatoon 2 session will cover the origins of the game and how Nintendo tackled its excellent sequel. The ARMS session will cover how games influenced its creation as well as how the team incorporated motion controls in the game. GDC 2018 will take place from March 19-23 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.

ARMS Post-Launch Updates Have Ended

Nintendo has confirmed that post-launch support for  ARMS has ended with Version 5.0. The announcement came from Nintendo's update page, which, when translated reads as such: "As a major update, this one [the just released v.5 update] will be the last update. Of course, we will continue to adjust the game's balance in the future, so I hope you will continue to enjoy ARMS." 

ARMS 5.0 Update Introduces Fighter Dr. Coyle + More

ARMS has been updated to version 5.0 and the new fighter, Dr. Coyle, has been added. However, that was only one of many things that Nintendo has done to the game. In fact, Nintendo released a list of patch notes for the update, as well as a brand new trailer that shows off Dr. Coyle in action. We’ve included both down below, so feel free to check them out.

• New fighter “Dr. Coyle” is now available. Play the Grand Prix at LV6 or higher as someone other than Dr. Coyle and see what happens…
• New ARM “Lokjaw” added.
• New ARM “Parabola” added.
• New ARM “Brrchuk” added.
• New stage [NAME REDACTED] added.
• For Grand Prix LV6 and lower, the computer will now get stronger as you get deeper into the Grand Prix.
• For Grand Prix LV7, the computer will start out strong right from the first match, as usual.
• You can now view stats from previous Party Crash events in “Stats.”
• Added new badges related to Dr. Coyle.
• Fixed issue in online play where the healing area created by HP Juice would sometimes shift position.
• Adjusted abilities of some fighters and ARMS as follows.

Fighters / Arms	Adjustments
Lola Pop	The holidays are a busy season for street performers, so Lola Pop is fired up! Her 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. Fixed issue where time needed for retraction could be greatly protracted.
Skully	Improved curving. Increased rush damage. Decreased speed of initial rush attack. Adjusted the number of attacks needed for rush range to reach a maximum.
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. Increased speed of charge attacks. Decreased speed of normal 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.

The Dark Horse ARMS Comic Will Be A Part Of Free Comic Book Day 2018

Dark Horse Comics is featuring stories from Nintendo’s ARMS for the Free Comic Book Day Silver offering on May 5, 2018. In a story based on Nintendo’s exclusive fighting game ARMS, a young fighter trains tirelessly to reach the top in the ARMS League Grand Prix—but first, he must defeat 599 other contenders! ARMS is written by Ian Flynn (Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man) with art by Joe Ng (Street Fighter, Overwatch: Binary). Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops.

ARMS Has Been Updated To Version 4.1

ARMS has been updated to version 4.1. Although we have no patch notes, we do know that the update adds a playable Springton, some new badges and many balance changes. The news comes from a Japanese tweet made by Nintendo, so we’ve included the tweet down below.

新・格闘スポーツ『ARMS』、Ver.4.1 配信開始！

・謎の新ファイター「スプリングトロン」が使用可能に！
・バッジ追加！
・その他バランス調整

ぜひアップデートして遊んでみてください！https://t.co/tqV3sQqbUh pic.twitter.com/31kUQeCrdm

— ARMS（アームズ） (@ARMS_Cobutter) November 30, 2017

ARMS Updated To Version 4.0

Nintendo has released the 4.0 update for ARMS. Nintendo has not released any patch notes that tell us what has changed. The only thing Nintendo has said on the update’s contents comes from the trailer’s description on YouTube, where Nintendo says that the update adds “a new fighter (Misango), Stage and ARMS”. Check out the trailer down below.

Nintendo Teases New ARMS Stage

The official ARMS Twitter account seems to be teasing a new stage for the colorful brawler on the Nintendo Switch. The new stage appears to be based in a heavily wooded forest and should offer players a change of scenery from other stages. We’ll likely hear more details regarding this new stage soon.

本日は史跡観光のレポートをお届けします！
夏休みのカフェストリートのレポートではカメラを壊すという失態を演じましたが…今回は頑張ります！

さて、森の奥深くに眠るこの遺跡…
ARMS協会の設立よりもはるか以前から、"のびーる"格闘が開催されてきた、神聖な格闘場らしいですよ！ pic.twitter.com/ZFIbUnsCVc

— ARMS（アームズ） (@ARMS_Cobutter) November 8, 2017

ARMS Has Been Updated To Version 3.2

Nintendo has released a brand new update for ARMS. The game has now been updated to version 3.2, and it’s a big one. New features were added, along with some bug fixes and adjustments. Check out the official patch notes for the update below.

• Added new “Badge” feature.
  – Receive neat badges as a reward for fulfilling certain conditions.
  – Wear your favorite badge and show it off to your opponent.
• Added new “Recent Replays” feature.
  – Select from a list and view replays of past matches.
  – Replay data is automatically deleted when necessary, starting with the oldest data.
  – Also, future ARMS updates will cause all replay data from past versions to be deleted.
• During replay playback, ZR will no longer switch between targets. The X button instead is used for all camera angle switching.
• During replay playback, + – buttons no longer toggle HP gauge display, and instead now bring up the menu.
• Fixed issue where, at certain timings, follow up attacks after wind attacks would not land.
• Fixed issue where, after suffering an ice attack, players on a snake board could repeatedly jump and the snake board would continuously accelerate.
• Fixed issue where, when battle rules are set to 1-punch KO, under certain conditions fighters would become unable to move.
• We’ve identified an interloper who has been disrupting the Grand Prix, going after our fiercest competitors. If encountered, we advise you to dispatch them with prejudice.
• Adjusted the abilities of certain fighters and ARMS as follows.

Dark Horse Making An ARMS Comic Series, Coming In 2018 [DELAYED TO 2019]

Dark Horse has confirmed that they are working on an ARMS comic series which is scheduled to make its debut in 2018. “The latest installment in Dark Horse and Nintendo’s partnership, ARMS is preceded by The Legend of Zelda™: Hyrule Historia, The Legend of Zelda™: Art & Artifacts, The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening, and The Art of Splatoon™.” “ARMS™ is a revolutionary fighting experience for all ages and skill levels. Utilizing Joy-Con™ motion controls, players can throw punches and guide them midflight to hit agile fighters, avoid incoming attacks with dashes, or trampoline high into the air to rain down fists from above. Players can select from a colorful cast of fighting champions and try to win the coveted championship belt in the ARMS Grand Prix. Dark Horse will publish the first of the ARMS graphic novels in Fall 2018.”

UPDATE 5/7/2019 - 

The first ARMS comic has debuted, but the rest of the series has been delayed to 2019. The comic was part of a double issue given away on Free Comic Book Day with a Legend of Korra comic. On the back cover, a small blurb says the full comic will be released in January 2019 and will tell the story of Spring-Man's efforts to overcome 600 opens standing in his way. 

ARMS Has Been Updated To Version 3.1.0

A new ARMS update has released, and it is a big one. The tutorial stage can now be seen in Ranked Matches as a fully playable stage. There are loads of patch notes that Nintendo released with the update, so we’ve included the full list for you down below.

• The versus stage Sparring Ring can now be selected.
• It’s a square stage without gimmicks, used in the Warm-Up mini-game.
• Enjoy some serious bouts while enjoying the soundtrack of the ARMS Official Song (Electro-dance Ver.).
• Sparring Ring will also appear as a stage in Ranked Match.
• Fixed an issue in Hedlok Scramble where sometimes Guardian and Clapback ARMS would fail to expand.
• Fixed issue where the rewards for 1-on-100 would change if played while searching for a Ranked Match.
• Adjusted some fighters and ARMS as shown below.

Fighters / Arms	Adjustments
Ninjara	After getting some advice from a Ninja College alum, distance traveled when performing a mid-air mist warp has increased. Mid-air mist warp” refers to the ninja technique performed by dashing after jumping.
Sparky	Increased retraction speed.
Megawatt	Increased extension speed.
Slamamander	Increased extension speed. Decreased retraction speed.
Biffler	Increased retraction speed.
Blorb	Increased retraction speed. Adjusted how damage multipliers for Rush attacks function.Total damage when connecting with all hits is unchanged.
Funchuk	Increased the time span from exceeding a target until retraction. Adjusted how damage multipliers for Rush attacks function. Total damage when connecting with all hits is unchanged. Fixed issue during online play when Rush damage would increase under certain conditions. Fixed an issue where at times an opponent’s throw could be deflected with a successfully completing throw attack.
Clapback	Decreased Rush attack damage.
Chilla	Decreased curving.
Phoenix Thunderbird	Decreased homing.
Nade Tribolt Chakram	Decreased speed of charge attacks.

Here’s The ARMS 3.0 Patch Notes

Version 3.0

• New fighter Lola Pop can now be selected.
• New ARM Funchuk added.
• New ARM Biffler added.
• New ARM Clapback added.
• New stage Via Dolce added.
• Customize Controls menu added.
• This allows you to freely customize button mappings.
• Access by pressing X on the fighter select screen, or from the pause menu in battle.
• Condition for unlocking Ranked Match has changed from clearing Grand Prix on Level 4 to clearing Grand Prix on Level 1.
• Stun charge attacks will now immobilize fighters for longer.
• Fire charge attack damage has been reduced by 10.
• After landing a hit on an armored opponent, there will now be a momentary delay before the ARM starts to retract.
• In modes with multiple opponents, removed function where the targeted opponent would automatically switch to another opponent when the targeted opponent was knocked down.
• Fixed issue where bomb blasts would not knock down players during their rush attack.
• Fixed issue where bomb blasts could not be guarded when playing 1-punch KO
• Fixed issue where, under certain conditions, after connecting a wind type rush attack follow up attacks would be impossible.
• Fixed issue where even in the process of shooting an ARM it was possible to charge-up when on a trampoline.
• Fixed issue in Hedlok Scramble where if a communication error occurred at a specific time it would become impossible to grab the Hedlok powerup.
• Fixed issue where fighters would sometimes go out of bounds during fights against Hedlok.
• Adjusted some fighters and ARMS as detailed below.

Fighters / Arms	Adjustments
Master Mummy	ARM size has been increased thanks to intense training. Now holds a charge for longer.
Mechanica	Increased movement speed when jumping. Increased movement speed when air dashing.
Max Brass	Decreased movement speed when buffed up.
Sparky	Increased extension speed. Increased retraction speed.
Revolver Retorcher	Increased speed of charge attack. Shortened firing interval
Boomerang	Increased speed when thrown with an outside curve. Improved homing ability. Adjusted path traveled when extending.
Coolerang	Increased expansion rate when extending. Increased speed when thrown with an outside curve. Improved homing ability. Adjusted path traveled when extending.
Megaton	Increased extension speed. Increased expansion rate when extending.
Megawatt	Increased extension speed. Increased expansion rate when extending. Increased retraction speed. Increased speed of charge attack. Increased charge attack damage.
Parasol	Increased speed of charge attack. Increased expansion rate of charge attack. Improved homing ability.
Homie	Increased retraction speed. Improved homing ability.
Slamamander	Increased speed of charge attack. Improved homing ability.
Tribolt Triblast	Increased extension speed.
Hydra	Increased retraction speed.
Chakram	Increased extension speed. Increased speed of charge attack.
Guardian	Increased shield bash range. Fixed issue where movement became impossible when both hands were disabled. Fixed issue where it was possible to pass through parts of the stage to attack.
Roaster	Decreased extension speed. Increased retraction speed.
Nade Popper	Decreased retraction speed.
Cracker	Decreased extension speed. Decreased damage from charge attack. Decreased damage from rush attack. Increased retraction speed.
SOUCRE

Next ARMS Update Lets You Remap Controls

Nintendo has revealed that a new update is coming to ARMS. You can see a demonstration of the customizable controls below. The update will also add a new character named Lola Pop. There is no release date yet for the update.

Lola Pop Coming To ARMS In September

ARMS newest fighter, Lola Pop will be coming to the game sometime during September. The fighter is expected to be introduced to the entertaining brawler between September 11th – 20th, which is when Version 3.0 of the game will be released.

CoroCoro Creating A 4 Panel Manga Series For ARMS

The official ARMS Twitter account has announced that ARMS for Nintendo Switch will be getting a 4 panel manga series in CoroCoro. The 4 panel ARMS strips will be humorous much like the Splatoon manga series. More details will be announced soon.

みなさん、特バネです！
現在発売中のコロコロイチバン！10月号で、4コマまんが「ARMS スゴウデギャグファイト！」の連載がはじまりました！
いつワタクシが登場するのか…ドキドキしています！ためし読みもできますよ！https://t.co/RdnBW5iXKw pic.twitter.com/3sALru9xZI

— ARMS（アームズ） (@ARMS_Cobutter) August 23, 2017