If you’ve just logged into Slap Battles and noticed a mysterious new glove sitting in the lobby, you’re definitely not the only one wondering how to unlock it. The latest update introduces the Camera Glove, a brand-new Fatal Frame Badge, several balance changes for existing gloves, and a few bug fixes that tweak gameplay in noticeable ways.
At first glance, the Camera Glove looks simple, but its unlock method isn’t immediately obvious. Since the developers haven’t officially revealed the exact steps yet, the community has already started testing different theories. Here’s everything you need to know about the update so you don’t miss anything.
Slap Battles Camera Glove Update Guide – Fatal Frame Badge
The newest addition is the Camera Glove, which comes with the following stats:
- Power: 50
- Speed: 14
- Ability: Player’s Camera
The glove also features the description:
“Always watching behind there.”
Its mysterious theme matches the new badge that arrived alongside it, suggesting the unlock process may involve supernatural or hidden mechanics.
How to Get the Camera Glove
At the time of this update, the exact unlock method hasn’t been officially confirmed by the developers. However, players have already discovered a couple of possible methods that are worth trying.
Use the Ghost Glove
The most popular community theory is that you’ll need to:
- Equip the Ghost Glove.
- Find an Invisible Stalker.
- Successfully slap the invisible enemy.
Many players believe this interaction could award the Fatal Frame Badge, which is expected to unlock the Camera Glove.
Since this information comes from community testing, treat it as a possible solution until an official method is confirmed.
Take a Screenshot When You Die
Another theory circulating among players is a little stranger.
Some believe you should:
- Wait until your character is defeated.
- Take a screenshot immediately as you die.
Because the Camera Glove revolves around photography, some players suspect taking a screenshot at the correct moment could trigger the badge.
Again, this hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it’s another method many players are experimenting with.
Fatal Frame Badge
The update also introduces a new badge called Fatal Frame.
Its description reads:
“Capture what lies beyond the mortal realm.”
That wording is one of the biggest reasons players think the unlock involves photographing or interacting with invisible enemies rather than completing a normal quest.
Until the developers confirm the official requirements, the badge remains one of the update’s biggest mysteries.
Gummy Glove Changes
The update also makes several adjustments to the Gummy Glove, including both buffs and nerfs.
Inflate Ability Changes
The Inflate ability has received multiple tweaks:
- Using Inflate while ragdolled no longer consumes the ability.
- After six orange gummies are attached, they now explode simultaneously instead of popping one at a time.
- Inflate’s stun duration has been reduced from 6 seconds to 3 seconds.
- Players can no longer slap while Inflate is active.
- Inflate’s rolling duration has been increased by 85%.
- The number of gummy mines created during Inflate has been reduced.
- Mines are now scattered more naturally instead of spawning in a tight group.
These adjustments make Inflate less oppressive while improving its mobility and consistency.
Quest Adjustment
The Triple Attach quest requirement has been reduced:
- Before: 300
- Now: 200
This makes progressing through the Gummy mastery much less time-consuming.
Nightmare Glove Improvements
The Nightmare glove also received quality-of-life improvements.
Changes include:
- A clearer range indicator.
- The detection meter now remains visible for approximately 2.575 seconds after leaving range.
- Darkness surrounding your character now better indicates the effective ability range.
These improvements make it much easier to understand when Nightmare’s abilities are active.
Bug Fixes
Several gameplay issues were fixed in this patch.
Rob Glove
- Rob no longer bypasses invincibility frames.
Gummy Glove
- Fixed the Triple Attach quest only counting after four gummies instead of three.
- Inflate knockback is now more consistent if no player is hit.
- Inflate no longer launches players extremely far at the end of the ability.
Ultra Instinct
Developers also fixed:
- Players teleporting upward while dodging a Foodie Ball.
- An issue where avatars could become immortal after being absorbed by a Rob player.
These fixes should make gameplay feel much more consistent across several gloves.
Are There Any New Slap Battles Codes?
As of this update, no new redeem codes have been released.
If the developers add new codes later, we’ll update this guide with the latest rewards and expiration dates.
This update may not be the biggest content drop in Slap Battles, but it certainly brings one of the game’s most mysterious unlocks yet. The Camera Glove and Fatal Frame Badge have already sparked plenty of community speculation, and until the developers reveal the official solution, players will continue experimenting with Ghost Glove interactions and other hidden mechanics.
If you’re planning to hunt for the Camera Glove, keep an eye on future patches or developer announcements, as the official unlock requirements could be confirmed at any time. Until then, testing the current community theories is your best chance to be among the first players to unlock this intriguing new glove.