Nintendo has released Version 1.1.1 for Splatoon Raiders, addressing a widespread user interface confusion surrounding the game's Tank Limiter mechanic alongside a slate of gameplay fixes.
The Tank Limiter acts as a cap on the Skill Points system, preventing players from over-investing in single attributes—such as health or weapon power—during the early game. Once enough Skill Points are distributed across various categories, players unlock the option to release the limiter, raising the cap to allow further stat investment.
Following launch, players widely reported that the option to release the limiter was broken. However, the problem stemmed from counterintuitive UI design rather than a software bug. While virtually every menu selection in the game requires a standard button press, releasing the Tank Limiter required holding down the A button. This led players to rapidly tap the button, mistakenly believing the input was failing.
The issue was reported frequently enough that Nintendo’s Japanese customer support account issued a statement on X instructing players to hold the button down. Patch 1.1.1 eliminates the confusion entirely by changing the Tank Limiter release to a standard A-button press.
Beyond the UI adjustment, the update resolves a crash related to the Nintendo Switch 2 touchscreen, fixes collision and movement bugs, and addresses several combat mechanics.
Splatoon Raiders – Version 1.1.1 Patch Notes
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Tank Limiter:
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When releasing a tank’s limiter, you can now release it without holding down the A Button.
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UI & Environment:
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Fixed an issue where the feature to hide elements (like the Showstopper Gauge) after a period of inactivity in the Hideout Ship or dungeons was not functioning as intended.
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Fixed a bug where the game could crash if the Nintendo Switch 2 touchscreen was tapped on the swirling fog screen after launch.
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Combat & Controls:
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Fixed an issue where the Emergency Damage Up effect was not applying to explosion damage added via the Splatchet’s Explosive Steps.
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Fixed an issue where players occasionally became unable to move after using a Splatchet immediately following a wall Squid Roll.
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Stage & Mini-Game Fixes:
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Fixed an issue in Soyu Cliffs where a Fish Stick could move into the terrain and become unbeatable.
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Fixed an issue in the Arcade Cabinet game Hopping where the Exploration Bot would occasionally stop attacking Salmonids.
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General:
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Applied several other adjustments to improve overall gameplay performance and experience.
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What We Know So Far
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5 confirmed that the game is being built for Nintendo Switch 2, with improved visuals, new mechanics, and environments designed around the storybook theme.
We wanted to create a world that feels like stepping into a storybook — full of wonder, surprises, and discovery around every corner.
— Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5
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