Unused content in Splatoon 2

This page documents content included in pre-release versions of Splatoon 2 that was not included in the released game, and content that was found in the game's files that was not made available.

Rocket ranked mode
There is an unfinished ranked mode, code-named "Rocket", with a unique object (vRocket) and weapon (vRocketNozzle). Hacking a work-in-progress version into the game shows a mode where a rocket object that is launched by shooting ink at it and an ink pump weapon that can be used to continue advancing once control of the rocket is gained.

Eight-ball ranked mode
Another unfinished Ranked mode, code-named "Eight-Ball", can be accessed with hacks. It involves the player shooting a large ball reminiscent of the 8-Ball to roll it towards the opposing team's goal.

Judd Facemask
An unobtainable facemask that existed in version 1.0.0 of the game. It would later be entirely reworked into the Octoking Facemask, which was added in version 3.0.0. Its data indicated that this early version of the item was made by the SquidForce brand, had the Quick Respawn ability, and cost 99,999 Cash, though these were almost certainly placeholder parameters.

Unreleased Octoleet gear
The gear worn by Octolings in the original is present in Splatoon 2's files, but only the Octoleet Goggles are legitimately obtainable. Both of the unused gear items have the Grizzco brand, indicating they were likely intended to be released as a Salmon Run reward similar to the Octoleet Goggles.

Tentacles Helmet
The Tentacles Helmet from exists within Splatoon 2's files, with all its data complete, despite never being made legitimately obtainable. Oddly, it made an appearance in the 2018-03-08 Nintendo Direct, suggesting it was intended to be released in version 3.0.0.

Nike shoes
These gear items are recreations of the real world Nike Air Max 95s and Nike Air Max 270s, which were added to the game files in version 3.0.0 as part of the Newest vs. Most Popular Splatfest held in Japan, but not made obtainable. Instead, the Sea Slug Volt 95s and the Sesame Salt 270s, which are more loosely modeled after the real world shoes and lack Nike branding, were added. The gear entries for both unused shoes are placeholder, with their brand being set to NoBrand.

NILS mask
A mask modeled after the NILS Statue, with the internal ID of MSN109. Its model was first added in version 3.0.0. This item once had a gear entry, which was removed from the files in 3.1.0. It was likely at one point intended to be unlocked as a reward in. Notably, the internal ID of MSN109 would later be reused in for the Teddy Band, making the Teddy Band the only item in Splatoon 3 to reuse an ID that had been used prior by a separate item, albeit an unused and removed one.

Early Null Replica set
These early versions of the Null Visor Replica, Null Armor Replica, and Null Boots Replica existed in version 3.0.0 with work-in-progress gear entries. The Visor and Armor are placeholders marked with "仮", which means "temporary", but unusually, the Null Boots Replica has a seemingly complete model of a pair of yellow rollerskates, which do not match up to any released gear item. The shoes of the skates appears to be a recolor of the Red Hi-Tops, but the wheels are unique.

Early Golden Toothpick
An early version of the Golden Toothpick also existed in version 3.0.0. This version lacked the ball of takoyaki, and its placement on the player's head was different, with the toothpick appearing to skewer a tentacle on the Tentacurl hairstyle, rather than being worn over the ear like the final version.

Other

 * There is a model in Splatoon 2 called "PlazaTestPlayer" which appears to be a white female Inkling. It was probably used as a test model for Inkopolis Square, but judging by the name, Splatoon 2 could also have been at one point still in Inkopolis Plaza.