Color chip



Color chips are a new feature introduced in. They were first shown during the Nintendo Direct on 2023-09-14, specifially during the Side Order trailer.

Description
Different color chips apply different abilities to Agent 8 and the Pearl Drone when placed inside a Palette. They can grant Run Speed Up, unique abilities like higher Ink Damage and additions to the Pearl Drone's attacks like the use of a Splat Bomb. Depending on how many color chips of the same type are placed inside a Palette, abilities get amplified further, allowing players flexibility in strenghtening their character.

List of color chips
Note: The information listed is subject to change as references are limited to trailer footage and Side Order is still in development.