Regional differences

This is a list of regional differences in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

General differences between English translations
The North American and European/Oceanian versions of Splatoon have different English localizations. The European translation is closer to the Japanese version, whereas the American translation took more liberties with it.


 * Words use British English grammar in the European/Oceanian versions.
 * Judd's advice is different between versions.
 * When a match is set - NA: "BATTLE TIME!" EU/OC: "Let battle commence!".
 * Interestingly, the EU/OC version of this message is not grammatically correct. It would need to be "Let the battle commence!".
 * Signals in multiplayer are different between versions.
 * [Up] - NTSC-U: "C'mon!" - EU/OC: "To me!" [Down] - NA: "Booyah!" - E/A: "Nice!"
 * Multiplayer signals from a NA copy of Splatoon received by a PAL version will show up in the PAL localization ("C'mon!" -> "To me!" and "Booyah!" -> "Nice!") and vice versa.
 * When the match ends: NA: "GAME" EU/OC: "Stop battling!".
 * Some characters speak differently between versions.
 * Spyke has a strong Cockney accent in the American translation and his dialogue is different between versions.
 * Spyke - NA: "Wot'll it be, then?" Spyke - EU/OC: "So, what'll it be?"
 * DJ Octavio, Agent 1, and Agent 2 have different boss fight dialogue between versions.
 * Agent 2 - NA: "Radio override activated!" Agent 2 - EU/OC: "You've got it upside down!"

The European version of uses the North American translation, with only Splatfest dialogue having slight variations. In Oceania, the North American version of the game was distributed instead of the European version. Additionally, speaking to Marie in Octo Canyon occasionally brings up a reference to both a North American Splatfest and a European Splatfest.

Characters
Unlisted characters have the same name worldwide.

Gear
Some of the gear names were changed, depending on the localization.

Octo Valley missions
Likewise, Octo Valley missions got their names changed between the translations, and the European translation uses hyphens instead of tildes for the subtitles of the missions.


 * Octotrooper Hideout subtitle
 * NTSC: Catch That Zapfish!
 * PAL: Get That Zapfish


 * Rise of the Octocopters subtitle
 * NTSC: Leap to Victory!
 * PAL: Leap to Victory


 * Gusher Gauntlet subtitle
 * NTSC: Take to the Skies!
 * PAL: Take to the Skies


 * Floating Sponge Garden subtitle
 * NTSC: Soak It Up!
 * PAL: Dare to Dream Bigger


 * Mission 6 name
 * NTSC: Propeller-Lift Playground
 * PAL: Propeller Lift Playground


 * Spreader Splatfest subtitle
 * NTSC: Ink Stains & Teardrops
 * PAL: Ink Stains and Teardrops


 * Octoling Invasion subtitle
 * NTSC: Kelp Dome Showdown
 * PAL: Kelp Dome Confrontation


 * Unidentified Flying Object subtitle
 * NTSC: Trouble Over Inkopolis!
 * PAL: Trouble Over Inkopolis


 * The Dreaded Octonozzle! subtitle
 * NTSC: Shootin' the Sneeze...
 * PAL: Shooting the Sneeze...


 * Mission 16 name and subtitle
 * NTSC: Propeller-Lift Fortress ~ Spin to Win! ~
 * PAL: Propeller Lift Fortress - Caught in a Spin -


 * Octosniper Ramparts subtitle
 * NTSC: Inkredible Aim!
 * PAL: Inkredible Aim


 * Spinning Spreaders subtitle
 * NTSC: Time Waits for No Squid
 * PAL: Merry-Go-Round...and Round...


 * Tumbling Splatforms subtitle
 * NTSC: The Tentacles of Fate
 * PAL: The Twists and Turns of Fate


 * The Ravenous Octomaw! subtitle
 * NTSC: Inkling Is on the Menu...
 * PAL: Inkling is on the Menu...


 * Mission 22 name and subtitle
 * NTSC: Splat-Switch Revolution ~ A Change of Scenery ~
 * PAL: Switch Box Shake-Up - The Only Constant is Change -


 * Spongy Observatory subtitle
 * NTSC: More Ink, Less Shrink!
 * PAL: Don't Shrink! Don't Flinch!


 * Pinwheel Power Plant subtitle
 * NTSC: Slip through De-fences!
 * PAL: Slip Through the Defences


 * Far-Flung Flooders subtitle
 * NTSC: Inkling vs. Machine
 * PAL: Mindless Machine Menace


 * Unavoidable Flying Object subtitle
 * NTSC: Skatepark Encounter!
 * PAL: Skatepark Showdown

Sunken Scrolls
A majority of the scrolls in the game feature some small changes between versions, often from change in punctuation; the most common is the difference between apostrophes and quotation marks for quotations, although sometimes it is more major. The only scrolls without differences are #4 and #26.


 * Scroll 1:
 * NTSC: Since time immemorial, a rare type of electric catfish known as the Zapfish has been prized by Inkling society as a source of energy. In fact, the entire city of Inkopolis is powered by a single 100-year-old Great Zapfish!
 * PAL: Since time immemorial, a rare type of electric catfish known as the Zapfish has been prized by Inkling society as a source of energy. In fact, the entire city of Inkopolis is powered by a single one-hundred-year-old Great Zapfish!


 * Scroll 2:
 * NTSC: "We Octarians dwell in a world deep underground. The individual caves in which we live are connected by a network of transport devices known as kettles." "Wow... You learn something new every day!"
 * PAL: 'We Octarians dwell in a world deep underground. The individual caves in which we live are connected by a network of transport devices known as "kettles".' 'Wow...so that's how our home works!'


 * Scroll 3:
 * NTSC: This seems to be an Octarian assault vehicle, but it doesn't appear to have an engine. The big question, then...how does it move? It's frighteningly clear that the source of Octarians power lies outside the realm of established science.
 * PAL: This appears to be a machine designed for Octarians to ride, but there is nothing inside. The big question is then...how does it move? Perhaps the Octarians are able to power it through hard work and willpower alone...?


 * Scroll 5:
 * NTSC: "The Terrifying Biology of the Inkling" "Strength: Can leap up to 5 ft." "Brain: simple and predatory" "Bones: None!" "Eyes: Can spot prey from 100 yd. away" "Defense: High-pressure, high-capacity ink sac"
 * PAL: 'The Terrifying Biology of the Inkling!' 'Limbs: Can leap up to 1.5m' 'Brain: Simple and hedonistic' 'Bones: None' 'Eyes: Can spot prey from 100m away' 'Defense: High-pressure, high-capacity ink sac'


 * Scroll 6:
 * NTSC: "The Department of Energy has announced that further declines in the availability of electric power are likely to occur in the near future. With the underground domes also deteriorating rapidly, the future does not look bright."
 * PAL: 'The Department of Energy have announced that further declines in the availability of electric power are likely to occur in the near future. With the underground domes also detoriorating rapidly, the future does not look bright.'


 * Scroll 7:
 * NTSC: The ink sprayed during a Turf War vanishes almost immediately after the battle ends. How environmentally friendly! (And incredibly convenient!)
 * PAL: The ink sprayed during a Turf War vanishes almost immediately after the battle ends. How environmentally friendly...and incredibly convenient!


 * Scroll 8:
 * NTSC: Paradise Lost by Octolangelo
 * PAL: 'Paradise Lost' by Octolangelo


 * Scroll 9:
 * NTSC: It seems that some Octarians can assume humanoid form. These specimens have superior physical capabilities, and are highly aggressive. High-ranking individuals have kelp on their heads. But what motivates them, if anything at all?
 * PAL: It seems that some Octarians can assume a humanoid form. These specimens have superior physical capabilities, and are highly aggressive. High-ranking individuals have kelp on their heads. But what motivates them, if anything at all?


 * Scroll 10:
 * NTSC: With the creatures of the surface driven to extinction by rising sea levels, the ancestors of the Inklings were free to haul their 10-legged bodies up onto the abandoned land. This is how the Mollusc Era began.
 * PAL: With the creatures of the surface driven to extinction by rising sea levels, the ancestors of the Inklings were free to haul their ten-legged bodies up onto the abandoned land. This is how the Mollusc Era began.


 * Scroll 11:
 * NTSC: Twice a year, the Inkopolis fashion captures the hearts, minds and wallets of the city's youth. Is there no room in these creatures' minds for anything but battle and fashion?
 * PAL: Twice a year, the Inkopolis Collection fashion show captures the hearts and minds of the city's youth. Is there no room in these creatures' minds for anything besides battle and fashion?


 * Scroll 12:
 * NTSC: The first battles of the Great War ended in victory for the Octarian forces. The diligent Octarians easily dominated the Inklings, who were unable to wake up early enough in the morning to defend themselves.
 * PAL: The first battles of the Great War ended in victory for the Octarian forces. The diligent Octarians easily dominated the Inklings, who were unable to wake up early in the morning. The Inklings have long led a hedonistic style of life.


 * Scroll 13:
 * NTSC: Heralded by loud explosions, the "Great Octoweapons" quickly stormed the Inklings' central stronghold. Victory for the Octarians seemed all but certain, but due to a plug being carelessly pulled from its socket, their hopes were dashed.
 * PAL: Heralded by loud explosions, the 'Great Octoweapons' quickly stormed the Inklings' central stronghold. Victory for the Octarians seemed all but certain, but due to a plug being carelessly pulled from its socket, their hopes were dashed.


 * Scroll 14:
 * NTSC: Lady Luck shone down on the Inklings, and historians today agree that the Inklings' victory over the Octarians was mostly due to their superior number of limbs.
 * PAL: Lady Luck had smiled down upon the Inklings, and this turned the tide. Historians today generally agree that the Inklings' victory over the Octarians in their final struggle was largely due to their superior number of limbs.


 * Scroll 15:
 * NTSC: This is the only existing photograph of the legendary Squidbeak Splatoon. The young man folding his arms appears to be the leader. When this picture was taken, the Great Turf War had been raging on for over a year.
 * PAL: This is the only remaining photograph of the Squidbeak Splatoon. The unknown young man folding his arms appears to be the leader. At the time this picture was taken, the Great Turf War had been raging on for over a year.


 * Scroll 16:
 * NTSC: Before the Great Turf War, there were amicable relations between the Inklings and the Octarians. They couldn't have dreamed that rising sea levels would force them to battle fiercely over the remaining territory.
 * PAL: Before the Great Turf War, there were friendly relations between the Inklings and Octarians. They could not have dreamed that further rising sea levels would soon force them to battle fiercely over the remaining territory.


 * Scroll 17:
 * NTSC: "These two cousins from Calamari County won Inkopolis's first annual Youth Folk-Singing Contest. Their remarkable voices earned them a standing ovation from all present and catapulted them into the spotlight!"
 * PAL: 'Victory in the Kids' Folk Singing Contest went to these two cousins from the Calamari Region. Their remarkable voices had ink pressures riding high throughout the audience, and earned them a standing ovation from all present!'


 * Scroll 18:
 * NTSC: "It's Black Friday every day at the Booyah Base Ultra-Mega-Hyper Sale! Every deal's a doorbuster! If you want to be the FRESHEST squid in Inkopolis, you CANNOT miss this incredible shopportunity!"
 * PAL: 'It's midsummer every day at the Booyah Base Ultra Mega Hyper Sale! Everything's a must-buy! If YOU want to be the freshest squid in Inkopolis, you CANNOT miss this inkredible shopportunity! Race down to Booyah Base today!'


 * Scroll 19:
 * NTSC: Is the big fluffy one providing shelter for the little fishy one, or is the little fishy one manipulating the big fluffy one? We may never know...
 * PAL: Is the big fluffy one providing shelter for the little fishy one, or is the little fishy one manipulating the big fluffy one? We may never know...and perhaps it doesn't matter...


 * Scroll 20:
 * NTSC: "Squid Squad's new album, Fresh Kids, takes their trademark squidcore sound to a whole new level! Critics call it 'an aural buffet of squidiosyncratic psychedelicacy!' The perfect theme for any Turf War! On sale now!"
 * PAL: 'Squid Squad's new album, "Fresh Kids", takes their trademark squidcore sound to a whole new level! Critics call it "an aural buffet of squidiosyncratic psychedelicacy!" The perfect theme for any Turf War! On sale now!'


 * Scroll 21:
 * NTSC: What is this? It looks just like the proprietor of that shoe shop! Could there have been an ancient creature that consumed prawns as food?! A terrifying thought indeed...
 * PAL: What is this? It looks just like the proprietor of that shoe shop. Could there have been a creature that consumed prawns as food?! A terrifying thought indeed...


 * Scroll 22:
 * NTSC: "From the depths of the sea we emerged long ago, seeking the light of the surface. In search of still greater lights, we now send this message into outer space, sealed in a disk. Perhaps one day, we will encounter other intelligent life..."
 * PAL: 'From the depths of the sea we emerged long ago, seeking the light of the surface. In search of still greater lights, we now send this message into outer space, sealed in a disk. Perhaps one day, we will meet others like ourselves...'


 * Scroll 23:
 * NTSC: The customary chorua of Calamari County. Nowadays, this song and dance may as well be carved into the very DNA of all Inklings. It began as a way to celebrate and show respect for the bounty of the sea.
 * PAL: The traditional Calamari Shanty of the Calamari Region. Nowadays, this song and dance may as well be carced into the very DNA of all Inklings. It originated as a way to celebrate the sea and give thanks for its bounty.


 * Scroll 24:
 * NTSC: "Why are we here? For what purpose do we exist? We must not dwell on these questions. We can merely trust in the will of the universe and spend our days and nights in harmony with the world, celebrating this festival called Life."
 * PAL: 'Why are we here? For what purpose do we exist? We must not dwell on these questions. We can merely trust in the will of the universe and spend our days and nights in harmony with the world, celebrating this festival called Life.'


 * Scroll 25:
 * NTSC: "Though academic circles warn of rising sea levels, the policy makers pay them no heed. At this rate, human civilization may be lost beneath the tide. Will even this furry fellow be consumed by the raging ocean?"
 * PAL: 'Though academic circles warn of rising sea levels, the policy makers pay them no heed. At this rate, human civilisation may end up buried beneath the waves. Will even this furry fellow be consumed by the raging ocean?'


 * Scroll 27:
 * NTSC: "Oh, my beloved Judd... It seems the day has finally come. This capsule is designed to remain cryogenically sealed for 10,000 years. Good-bye, my purrfect little kitty cat. May your meows echo through the ages."
 * PAL: 'Oh, my beloved Judd... It seems the day has finally come. This capsule is designed to remain cryogenically sealed for 10,000 years. Good-bye, my purrfect little kitty cat. May the future be kind to you...'


 * Boss Scrolls:
 * NTSC: •Anti-octopus Weapon Blueprints •Designer: Ammoses Shellendorf •Ammo Knights, Booyah Base 1F, Inkopolis 11-1
 * PAL: •Anti-Octopus Weapon Prototypes •Designer: Ammoni Shellendorf •Ammo Knights, Booyah Base, Inkopolis 11-1


 * amiibo Scrolls
 * NTSC: •Anti-octopus Weapon [TOP SECRET] •Designer: Ammoses Shellendorf •Ammo Knights, Booyah Base 1F, Inkopolis 11-1
 * PAL: •Anti-octopus Weapon [TOP SECRET] •Designer: Ammoni Shellendorf •Ammo Knights, Booyah Base, Inkopolis 11-1