Splatoon update brings the NES Zapper and a new map to the shooter later today

Nintendo is bringing back its classic gun peripheral for the Nintendo Entertainment System as a special free bonus in its latest Wii U release.

Splatoon is getting a meaty update today at 7 p.m. Pacific (10 p.m. Eastern), according to the latest Nintendo Direct YouTube video. This free patch adds a new weapon and a new map. The publisher is going to rely heavily on additional content to keep Splatoon propped up. While many gamers and critics have heaped praise on the new shooter, some have complained that it is light on content. Nintendo has already promised to support it with more maps, guns, and modes, and this is just the start.