Color chip

"Ok, Pearl. Now check out what happens when you set this orange into that orange."

- Acht

Color chips are a new feature introduced in. They were first shown during the Nintendo Direct on 2023-09-14, specifically 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 gear-like abilities like 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 strengthening 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. Names in italics are named by color or translated from Japanese until the English names get confirmed.''

Quotes
"Here (wherever "here" is in Side Order) you can see a color chip being placed into a Palette device to give Agent 8 an edge in combat. Color chips can do all kinds of things for you, like boosting your damage, widening your area of effect, quickening your steps, and more.

The SRL Color Guard recommends factoring in which color chip is on offer before selecting a floor layout. It's up to each player to decide the best way to develop your Palette over time. The Color Guard likes green, but you do you."

- @SplatoonNA on Twitter