Inkopolis

"See and be seen in this bustling city center. It's the place to hang out, gear up, and of course, join the hottest sport in town: Ink battles!"

- Splatoon's official website

Inkopolis is a city in Splatoon that is inhabited by the Inkling and Jellyfish races.

History
Inkopolis was created long after Earth had been submerged by rising sea levels and its land-dwelling inhabitants were wiped out. Octopi and squids eventually evolved and began fighting over habitable land in the Great Turf War, inspiring the Turf War sport and Octarian rebellion.

Inkopolis Plaza


Inkopolis Plaza is the hub world of Splatoon. From here, players can access various types of modes and shops as well as interact with other player Inklings they've battled with recently. It is the heart of Inkopolis, and the one of the only parts of the city of Inkopolis that players can explore.

Appearance
The plaza is in the shape of a square with a huge sidewalk and different shops to the side. At the far back is Inkopolis Tower which players can enter to access Regular Battle and Ranked Battle.

To the left of the main entrance is Booyah Base, a mall in which the player can buy gear from. The stores in this mall are Ammo Knights, the weapon shop, Cooler Heads, the headgear shop, Jelly Fresh, the clothing shop, and Shrimp Kicks, the shoe store. Each shop has a charismatic Shop Keeper, and each one represents a different type of marine life. They are Sheldon, Annie (and Moe), Jelonzo, and Crusty Sean. There is also a manhole in the far right corner where Octo Valley is accessed. Other areas include one of the alleyways where Spyke can be found, the Arcade Machine across from the Booyah Base, and the amiibo area which can be found towards the back.

On the second floor Battle Dojo can be accessed, and you get get a closer look at the studio for the Squid Sisters.

After competing with or against other Inklings online, their Inklings will temporarily appear in the player's plaza. The player can then see the gear they used and order any items they may want. Ordered gear can be collected from Spyke.

Inkopolis Plaza features two large statues; being a Tanuki and a Fox. The Fox is on top of Booyah Base whereas the Tanuki is on top of the studio for the Squid Sisters. The animals depicted on these statues were the two sides of the second Japanese Splatfest.

Locations

 * Inkopolis Tower - Inklings can compete in online multiplayer battle modes.
 * Battle Lobby - Inklings can choose a mode category to play.
 * Octo Valley manhole - Inklings can play Octo Valley singleplayer missions.
 * Arcade Machine - Inklings can play the Squid Jump, Squid Racer, Squidball, and Squid Beatz mini-games.
 * Battle Dojo building (second floor) - Inklings can access the 1v1 local multiplayer Battle Dojo mode.
 * Spyke alley - Inklings can talk to Spyke, who can upgrade gear for Super Sea Snails or Cash.
 * amiibo area - Inklings can play amiibo challenges with the Splatoon amiibo figures.
 * Miiverse mailbox - Inklings can post to the Splatoon Miiverse community.
 * Inkopolis News studio (second floor) - Inklings can see the Squid Sisters' studio.
 * Pledge Box (during Splatfest) - Inklings can choose Splatfest team.
 * Booyah Base - A local mall comprised of a variety of gear shops.
 * Ammo Knights - Weapon shop run by Sheldon.
 * Cooler Heads - Headgear shop run by Annie and Moe.
 * Jelly Fresh - Clothing shop run by Jelonzo.
 * Shrimp Kicks - Shoe shop run by Crusty Sean.

Notable residents

 * Annie, sea anemone and Cooler Heads store co-owner
 * Cap'n Cuttlefish, elderly guide
 * Crusty Sean, Japanese tiger prawn and Shrimp Kicks store owner
 * The Great Zapfish, power-source of Inkopolis
 * Jelonzo, Jelly Fresh store owner
 * Judd, multiplayer referee
 * Moe, clown fish and Cooler Heads store co-owner
 * Sheldon, horseshoe crab and Ammo Knights store owner
 * Spyke, alley worker
 * Callie, Squid Sisters member
 * Marie, Squid Sisters member

Outside locations
There are a few known locations inside Inkopolis, but outside Inkopolis Plaza, that the player can access:
 * Testing Area
 * Stages

There are also a few known locations outside Inkopolis that the player can access:
 * Octo Valley
 * Tutorial Area

Trivia

 * According to the Sunken Scrolls, it would seem Inkopolis exists approximately 12,000 years in the future of current-day Earth after excessive flooding of the planet has occurred.
 * A glitch allows players to go out of bounds in Inkopolis Plaza and explore. The back of the amiibo case can be found. The words are written in Inkling.
 * The layout and design layout and design of Inkopolis is based on the city of Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan.
 * A plane will occasionally fly over Inkopolis Plaza suggesting it may be located near an airport.