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How to Update Steel Diver: Sub Wars

Nintendo 3DS

In this article, you'll learn how to install the update for Steel Diver: Sub Wars.

On December 16, 2014, new update data for Steel Diver: Sub Wars became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo 3DS family system is connected to the Internet.

Note
  • As of January 23, 2024, online services for Steel Diver: Sub Wars have been discontinued.
  • Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
  • After downloading the update, please do not delete the update data. Update data can be viewed in the Downloadable Content area of the Data Management menu.

Complete these steps

  1. Perform a system update to ensure that you have the most up-to-date version.
  2. Scan the QR Code pattern below using a Nintendo 3DS system while connected to the Internet.
  3. Select the Steel Diver: Sub Wars Update and download it. Once the download is complete, the update will automatically be applied.
    • Once the update is installed, the newest version number will be displayed on the title screen.

Update history

Click the version number below for information about the update. Each update also includes all previous updates.

Ver. 4.1 (Released December 16, 2014)

  • Adjusted the submerging and surfacing angle of the subs back to the Version 3.0 settings.

Ver. 4.0 (Released December 3, 2014)

  • Added the option to remodel your sub on the Submarine Section. You can expand the crew carrying capacity of a submarine to carry six crew members for a small fee.
  • Adjustments were made to the submerging angle of the subs so that it is less steep, which makes it easier to evade frontal attacks.
  • Adjusted the defense strength of submarines with a Health of six or more.
  • Crew that you’ve already rescued will not appear in single-player missions.
  • Players between 30 and level 49 can now match-up in Matched-Skills Battles.
  • The starting positions in Hot Springs were returned to the Version 1.0 settings.
  • Play Coins will no longer be required for users of the free version to participate in Internet Mode.
  • Fixed a bug that inflicts damage on you when you sink an enemy.

Ver. 3.0 (Released August 5, 2014)

  • Battle online with players on your Nintendo 3DS Friend List (Premium version only).
  • Unlock three additional subs by playing a certain number of Local Play battles. (These submarines can be unlocked in both versions, but can only be used in the Premium version.)
  • Two new arenas were added especially for Local Play battles: Underwater Rings and Underwater Plant (These can also be used in Friend Battles in Internet Mode).
  • Owners of the Free version can access the submarine shop and purchase extra subs.
  • The number of Play Coins required to play Internet Mode in the Free version has been reduced from two coins to one coin.
  • Subs will not take damage from allied attacks.
  • Send preset messages in Morse-Code Chat using the direction pad.
  • Score three times as many points for long-range hits.
  • Torpedoes will travel at 1.25 normal speed if fired while the sub is moving forward.
  • Eight new crew members were added. (These crew can only be used in the Premium version.)
  • Improved stats of the Clairvoyant and the Mechanic.
  • Some submarine stats have been fine-tuned.
  • Other adjustments have also been made to balance the game and make for a more fun gaming experience.

Ver. 2.0 (Released June 2, 2014)

  • Three additional submarines will become available as players level up their combat record in the premium version.
  • 10 additional submarines available for purchase in the submarine shop.
  • Some submarine stats have been fine-tuned.
  • Improved navigation and attack capabilities for normal torpedoes.
  • A new multiplayer stage has been added - Arctic Circle.
  • You will be able to earn bonus points for win streaks in Matched-Skills Battles.
  • In Matched-Skills Battles, players between levels 30 and 99 will be matched up regardless of their level difference.
  • Players' levels will no longer be displayed in the lobby for Random Battles.
  • When you attack allies a warning message will be displayed on the screen and damage points will be deducted from your score.
  • Two Play Coins are required for users of the Free Version to participate in Internet Mode.
  • Other adjustments have also been made to balance the game and make for a more pleasant gaming experience.

Ver. 1.1 (Released March 13, 2014)

  • Morse-code chat has been closed under Internet Mode. Users can continue to enjoy lobbies and Morse-code chat during Random Battles and Matched-Skills Battles.
  • Minor changes to Morse-code chat functionality have been made:
    • The duration of chat in a lobby has been cut from two minutes to one minute.
    • A three second time interval has been set for Morse-code signals.
  • Overall stability improvements to the online modes have been made to minimize communication errors during online play.
  • Fixed an issue where a user’s sequential wins were interrupted due to communication errors during online play.
  • Adjustments have been made to the specs of some submarines to further improve the game’s balance.

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