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title: "ARMS updated to 5.1"
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description: "Nintendo Switch owners will be pleased to hear that ARMS has been updated recently to Version 5.1. This update has added a gallery feature, tournament mode, and new badges."
author: "Patrick Dankers"
published at: "2018-02-06 22:10:29"
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ARMS updated to 5.1 | Nintendo Switch News | NintendoReporters

 [![ARMS updated to 5.1](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/arms-updated-to-5-1.jpeg "ARMS updated to 5.1")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/arms-updated-to-5-1.jpeg)Nintendo Switch owners will be pleased to hear that ARMS has been updated recently to Version 5.1. This update has added a gallery feature, tournament mode, and new badges.

Thankfully Nintendo has released the patch notes so we know exactly what has been changed.

## [](#arms-version-5-1-changelog)Arms Version 5.1 Changelog

> 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 it is still a fairly large update.
 Nintendo noted 5.0 was the last real content update, so are you satisfied with this 5.1 release?

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