Splatoon Global Testfire

The Splatoon Global Testfire was a free demo available on the Nintendo eShop. It allowed players to engage in free four-versus-four Turf Wars at scheduled times ahead of the release of Splatoon.

Description
During the Global Testfire, players were able to customize their Inklings and enter a practice area where they could pop balloons and get accustomed to the game's controls. They were then able to enter online matches of Turf War and use the Splattershot Jr., Splattershot, Splat Roller, and Splat Charger on both Saltspray Rig and Walleye Warehouse.

Release times
In order to ensure a sufficient number of players for the Testfire, Nintendo designated the following times to be used. At other times, the application is unplayable.

North America

 * Friday, May 8th 2015 8-9 PM PST
 * Saturday, May 9th 2015 4-5 AM PST
 * Saturday, May 9th 2015 12-1 PM PST
 * Saturday, May 23rd 2015 3-4 PM PST (up to 5 PM PST due to connection errors for most of the original time)

Europe

 * Saturday, May 9th 2015 4:00 BST
 * Saturday, May 9th 2015 12:00 BST
 * Saturday, May 9th 2015 20:00 BST