Regional differences

This is a list of regional differences in Splatoon.

General differences between English translations

The North American and European/Australian 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.

• Judd's advice is different between versions.

• When a match is set - NA: "BATTLE TIME!" E/A: "Let battle commence!".

• Control Pad Signals in multiplayer are different between versions.
  • [Up] - NTSC-U: "C'mon!" - E/A: "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" E/A: "Stop battling!". The Japanese version is different: "Finish"

• 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 - E/A: "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 - E/A: "You've got it upside down!"

Characters

Unlisted characters have the same name worldwide.

English (NTSC)	English (PAL)	French (NTSC)	French (PAL)	Spanish (NTSC)	Spanish (PAL)	German	Italian
Annie	Annie	Anne	Anne	Némona	Némona	Anne-Mona	Anemonica
Moe	Moe			Omar	Omar		Remo
Crusty Sean	Crusty Sean	Omar	Omar	Adolfrito	Adolfrito	Shrimpson	Gamberto
Jelonzo	Jelonzo	G. Latineux	G. Latineux	M. Duso	M. Duso	Jean-Qualle	Meduso
Sheldon	Sheldon			Jairo	Jairo		Armand
Cap'n Cuttlefish	Cap'n Cuttlefish	Amiral Macalamar	Amiral Macalamar	Capitán Jibión	Capitán Jibión	Cap'n Cuttlefish	Captain Cuttlefish
Judd	Judd	Charbitre	Charbitre	Justino	Justino	Der Miezrichter	Giudigatto
Spyke	Spyke			Eri	Eri		Richie
Callie	Callie	Ayo	Ayo	Mar	Mar	Aioli	Stella
Marie	Marie	Oli	Oli	Tina	Tina	Limone	Marina
DJ Octavio	DJ Octavio	DJ Octave	DJ Octave	DJ Octavius	DJ Octavius	DJ Oktario	DJ Octavius
Ammoses Shellendorf	Ammoni Shellendorf

Gear Names

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

Shoes

English (NTSC)	English (PAL)	French (NTSC)	French (PAL)	Spanish (NTSC)	Spanish (PAL)	German	Italian
Acerola Rain Boots	Acerola Wellies
Black Seahorses	Black Seahorses		Hippo noires
Blue Moto Boots	Blue Biker Boots		Bottes de moto bleues
Blue Slip-Ons	Blue Plimsolls		Mocassins bleus
Green Rain Boots	Moss-Green Wellies
Hunter Hi-Tops	Dark Green Hi-Tops		Tennis montantes algue
LE Lo-Tops	Ltd Edition Lo-Tops		Tennis édition limitée
Moto Boots	Biker Boots		Bottes de moto
Neon Sea Slugs	Neon Green Sea Slugs		Anguilles vert fluo
Red Slip-Ons	Red Plimsolls		Mocassins rouges
Squid-Stitch Slip-Ons	Squid-Stitch Plimsolls		Mocassins pied-de-poulpe

Octo Valley Mission Names

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.

• Mission 01 Subtitle
  • American: Catch That Zapfish!
  • European: Get That Zapfish

• Mission 03 Subtitle
  • American: Leap to Victory!
  • European: Leap to Victory

• Mission 04 Subtitle
  • American: Take to the Skies!
  • European: Take to the Skies

• Mission 05 Subtitle
  • American: Soak It Up!
  • European: Dare to Dream Bigger

• Mission 06 Name
  • American: Propeller-Lift Playground
  • European: Propeller Lift Playground

• Mission 07 Subtitle
  • American: Ink Stains & Teardrops
  • European: Ink Stains and Teardrops

• Mission 08 Subtitle
  • American: Kelp Dome Showdown
  • European: Kelp Dome Confrontation

• Mission 09 Subtitle
  • American: Trouble Over Inkopolis!
  • European: Trouble Over Inkopolis

• Boss 2 Subtitle
  • American: Shootin' the Sneeze...
  • European: Shooting the Sneeze...

• Mission 16 Name and Subtitle
  • American: Propeller-Lift Fortress ~ Spin to Win! ~
  • European: Propeller Lift Fortress - Caught in a Spin -

• Mission 17 Subtitle
  • American: Inkredible Aim!
  • European: Inkredible Aim

• Mission 18 Subtitle
  • American: Time Waits for No Squid
  • European: Merry-Go-Round...and Round...

• Mission 19 Subtitle
  • American: The Tentacles of Fate
  • European: The Twists and Turns of Fate

• Boss 4 Subtitle
  • American: Inkling Is on the Menu...
  • European: Inkling is on the Menu...

• Mission 22 Name and Subtitle
  • American: Splat-Switch Revolution ~ A Change of Scenery ~
  • European: Switch Box Shake-Up - The Only Constant is Change -

• Mission 23 Subtitle
  • American: More Ink, Less Shrink!
  • European: Don't Shrink! Don't Flinch!

• Mission 24 Subtitle
  • American: Slip through De-fences!
  • European: Slip Through the Defences

• Mission 25 Subtitle
  • American: Inkling vs. Machine
  • European: Mindless Machine Menace

• Mission 27 Subtitle
  • American: Skatepark Encounter!
  • European: 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:
  • American: 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!
  • European: 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:
  • European: '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!'
  • American: "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!"

• Scroll 3:
  • American: 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.
  • European: 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:
  • American: "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"
  • European: '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:
  • American: "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."
  • European: '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:
  • American: The ink sprayed during a Turf War vanishes almost immediately after the battle ends. How environmentally friendly! (And incredibly convenient!)
  • European: The ink sprayed during a Turf War vanishes almost immediately after the battle ends. How environmentally friendly...and incredibly convenient!

• Scroll 8:
  • American: Paradise Lost by Octolangelo
  • European: 'Paradise Lost' by Octolangelo

• Scroll 9:
  • American: 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?
  • European: 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:
  • American: 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.
  • European: 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:
  • American: 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?
  • European: 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:
  • American: 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.
  • European: 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:
  • American: 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.
  • European: 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:
  • American: 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.
  • European: 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:
  • American: 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.
  • European: 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:
  • American: 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.
  • European: 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:
  • American: "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!"
  • European: '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:
  • American: "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!"
  • European: '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:
  • American: 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...
  • European: 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:
  • American: "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!"
  • European: '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:
  • American: 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 terryfying thought indeed...
  • European: 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 terryfying thought indeed...

• Scroll 22:
  • American: "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..."
  • European: '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:
  • American: 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.
  • European: 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:
  • American: "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."
  • European: '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:
  • American: "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?"
  • European: '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:
  • American: "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."

• • European: '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:
  • European:

•Anti-Octopus Weapon Prototypes
•Designer: Ammoni Shellendorf
•Ammo Knights, Booyah Base, Inkopolis 11-1

• • American:

•Anti-octopus weapon Blueprints
•Designer: Ammoses Shellendorf
•Ammo Knights, Booyah Base IF, Inkopolis 11-1

Weapons

Main

English (NTSC)	English (PAL)	French (NTSC)	French (PAL)	Spanish (NTSC)	Spanish (PAL)	German	Italian
.52 Gal	.52 Gal	Calibre 2000	Calibre 2000	Salpicadora 2000	Salpicadora 2000		Calibro 2000
.52 Gal Deco	.52 Gal Deco	Calibre 2000 chic	Calibre 2000 chic	Salpicadora 2000 DX	Salpicadora 2000 DX		Calibro 2000 DX
.96 Gal	.96 Gal	Calibre 3000	Calibre 3000	Salpicadora 3000	Salpicadora 3000		Calibro 3000
Aerospray MG	Aerospray MG	Pouche-pouche	Aérogun	Aerógrafo pro	Aerógrafo pro		Aerografo
Aerospray RG	Aerospray RG	Pouche-pouche premium	Aérogun premium	Aerógrafo plus	Aerógrafo plus	Airbrush RG	Aerografo élite
Blaster	Blaster	Éclablasteur	Éclablaster	Devastador	Devastador	Blaster	Blaster
Carbon Roller	Carbon Roller	Rouleau carbone	Rouleau carbone				Rullo di carbonio
Classic Squiffer	Classic Squiffer	Lignizateur alpha	Décap'express Alpha	Kalarrapid α	Kalarrapid α		Kalamarapid α
Custom Blaster	Custom Blaster	Éclablasteur modifié	Éclablaster modifié	Devastador SP	Devastador SP		Blaster CM
Custom Dual Squelcher	Custom Dual Squelcher	Nettoyeur double modifié	Nettoyeur duo modifié				Sweeper duo CM
Custom E-liter 3K	Custom E-Litre 3K	X-traceur modifié	Extraceur modifié	Entintador	Entintador		Tinter a carica CM
Custom Jet Squelcher	Custom Jet Squelcher	Méganettoyeur modifié	Nettoyeur XL modifié	Megabarredora SP	Megabarredora SP		Sweeper CM
Custom Splattershot Jr.	Custom Splattershot Jr.	Liqueficateur ultra modifié	Liquidateur Sr.	Lanzatintas Novato B	Lanzatintas Novato B		Sparacolore logo
Dual Squelcher	Dual Squelcher	Nettoyeur double	Nettoyeur Duo	Barredora Doble	Barredora Doble		Sweeper duo
Dynamo Roller	Dynamo Roller	Dynamo-rouleau	Dynamo-rouleau	Dinamorrodillo	Dinamorrodillo		Rullo dinamo
E-liter 3K	E-Litre 3K	X-traceur	Extraceur	Entintador 3K	Entintador 3K		Tinter a carica
Forge Splattershot Pro	Forge Splattershot Pro	Liquéficateur pro Fosia	Liquidateur pro griffé				Splasher élite logo
Gold Dynamo Roller	Gold Dynamo Roller	Dynamo-rouleau pro	Dynamo-rouleau tesla	Dinamorrodillo T	Dinamorrodillo T		Rullo dinamo dorato
Hero Charger Replica	Hero Charger Replica	Concentraceur heroïque (réplique)					Splatter élite replica
Hero Roller Replica	Hero Roller Replica						Rullo élite replica
Hero Shot Replica	Hero Shot Replica						Pistola élite replica
Inkbrush	Inkbrush	Épinceau	Épinceau	Pincel	Pincel		Calamaravaggio
Jet Squelcher	Jet Squelcher	Méganettoyeur	Nettoyeur XL	Megabarredora	Megabarredora		Sweeper
Kelp Splat Charger	Kelp Splat Charger	Concentraceur W	Concentraceur W	Cargatintas B	Cargatintas B		Splatter a carica DX
Kelp Splatterscope	Kelp Splatterscope	Concentraceur zoom W	Concentraceur zoom W				Splatter con mirino DX
Krak-On Splat Roller	Krak-On Splat Roller	Rouleau Krakeurs	Rouleau griffé	Rodillo Básico B	Rodillo Básico B	Medusa Klecksroller	Rullo splat logo
N-ZAP '85	N-ZAP '85	N-ZAP 85	N-ZAP 85				N-ZAP85
New Squiffer	New Squiffer	Lignizateur bêta	Décap'express Bêta	Kalarrapid β	Kalarrapid β		Kalamarapid β
Rapid Blaster	Rapid Blaster	Turboblasteur	Turboblaster	Devastador Exprés	Devastador Exprés	Turbo-Blaster	Blaster rapido
Rapid Blaster Deco	Rapid Blaster Deco	Turboblasteur chic	Turboblaster chic	Devastador Exprés DX	Devastador Exprés DX		Blaster rapido DX
Splash-o-matic	Splash-o-matic	Marqueur léger	Marqueur léger	Plumón	Marcador Fino		Marker d'assalto
Splat Charger	Splat Charger	Concentraceur	Concentraceur	Cargatintas	Cargatintas		Splatter a carica
Splat Roller	Splat Roller	Rouleau	Rouleau	Rodillo Básico	Rodillo Básico	Klecksroller	Rullo splat
Splatterscope	Splatterscope	Concentraceur Zoom	Concentraceur Zoom	Cargatintas con mira	Cargatintas con mira		Splatter con mirino
Splattershot	Splattershot	Liquéficateur	Liquidateur	Lanzatintas	Lanzatintas		Splasher
Splattershot Jr.	Splattershot Jr.	Liquéficateur ultra	Liquidateur Jr.	Lanzatintas Novato	Lanzatintas Novato		Sparacolore recluta
Splattershot Pro	Splattershot Pro	Liquéficateur pro	Liquidateur pro				Splasher élite
Tentatek Splattershot	Tentatek Splattershot	Liquidateur Tentatek	Liquidateur griffé	Lanzatintas B	Lanzatintas B		Splasher logo

Sub

English (NTSC)	English (PAL)	French (NTSC)	French (PAL)	Spanish (NTSC)	Spanish (PAL)	German	Italian
Splat Bomb	Splat Bomb	Bombe splash	Bombe splash	Plasbomba	Bomba básica		Bomba splash
Splash Wall	Splash Wall	Mur d'encre	Mur d'encre	Barricada	Telón de tinta		Muro di colore
Burst Bomb	Burst Bomb	Bombe ballon	Bombe ballon	Globo entintado	Bomba rápida		Granata
Sprinkler	Sprinkler	Gicleur	Fontaine	Aspersor	Aspersor		Spruzzatore
Suction Bomb	Suction Bomb	Bombe gluante	Bombe gluante	Bomba pegajosa	Bomba ventosa	Haftbombe	Appiccibomba
Seeker	Seeker	Bombe radar	Traqueur	Bomba lancha	Bomba guiada		Bomba a ricerca
Point Sensor	Point Sensor	Détecteur	Détecteur	Rastreador			Cimice
Ink Mine	Ink Mine	Mine d'encre	Mine	Mina de tinta	Bomba trampa		Mina
Squid Beakon	Squid Beakon	Balise de saut	Balise de saut	Baliza	Baliza transportadora	Sprungboje	Trasferitore
Disruptor	Disruptor	Fiole toxique	Fiole toxique	Bomba aturdidora	Bola aturdidora	Sepitox-Bombe	Fiala tossica

Special

English (NTSC)	English (PAL)	French (NTSC)	French (PAL)	Spanish (NTSC)	Spanish (PAL)	German	Italian
Inkzooka	Inkzooka	Lance-tornades	Lance-tornades	Cañón ciclón	Tintazuca	Tintzooka	Turbinator
Inkstrike	Inkstrike	Tornade	Missile tornade	Tornado	Tornado	Tintferno	Tornado
Killer Wail	Killer Wail	Laser-perçant	Haut-perceur	Berreón	Tintófono	Heulboje	Granata
Bubbler	Bubbler	Bouclier	Bouclier	Burbuja	Burbuja	Kugelschild	Bolla scudo
Bomb Rush	Bomb Rush	Bombardement	Bombardement	Repetidor	Repetidor		Moltiplicabombe
Kraken	Kraken	Kraken	Kraken	Kraken	Supercalamar	Tintentitan	Kraken
Echolocator	Echolocator	Sonar	Sonar	Ecolocalizador	Superdetector	Echolokator	Calamaradar