Blackbelly Skatepark

Blackbelly Skatepark is a multiplayer stage in Splatoon.

Layout

A bird's-eye view of Blackbelly Skatepark.

Blackbelly Skatepark features two inversely symmetrical skateparks with large ramps and hills. It also include more widely open areas.

Blackbelly Skatepark's total area is 1528p.

Notable Locations

The Center Platform.

• Central Tower – The Central Tower is a large, plateaued structure that can only be accessed by climbing vertical paths of Ink. It is a relatively effective yet rather obvious place to shoot down your enemies. Small balconies are positioned on its sides.
• Right Alleys- These alleys are located to the right of each teams' spawns and lead towards the center of the map. They each contain a high platform which can be useful for chargers trying to take over the Central Tower

Ranked Battle

Splat Zones

The Splat Zones in Blackbelly Skatepark are relatively small and located in opposite corners from each other in the middle of the map, both touching the Central Tower.

Tower Control

The tower in Blackbelly Skatepark is located at the top of the Central Tower. The goals are located in the Right Alleys, going past the two small walls. When it is ridden, the tower will go to the riding team's left. The tower will then descend downward and proceed to go through the opposing team's Right Alley, all the way to the goal.

Development

Blackbelly Skatepark underwent a series of changes between its development period and release. The pre-release version included many differences, such as:

• Stairs leading from Spawn Points to the Central Tower area were present.
• There were more wooden ramps near the middle area.
• Near the middle area, four foam barriers could be found.

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  The pre-release version of Blackbelly Skatepark.

Tips

• The Central Tower can be a highly contested spot given its vantage point. From here, it's easy to claim a wide area. Do be aware, however, that not just the ramps on the sides of the tower can be painted, but the whole thing. Not keeping this in mind can result in being overthrown by surprise.
• The tower in Blackbelly Skatepark can be a great and easy target for an Inkstrike if not currently in your team's control. If timed correctly any enemies atop it will be forced completely off or splatted.
• The wooden skate ramps on either side of the opposing territories can be a great entrance for breaching the enemy perimeter.

Squid Sisters quotes

Callie: “This stage is all about close-quarters combat!”

Marie: “Nah, I'd grab a charger and snipe from up high!”

Callie: “Judd fell out of a tree trying to grab a coconut!”

Marie: “Don't worry—he has a lot of built-in cushion!”

Callie: “I always accidentally splat innocent bystanders here!”

Marie: “Sure... "Accidentally."”

Callie: “I'm bad at skateboarding... I'd probably break a bone!”

Marie: “Squids don't have bones, but whatever...”

Callie: “This would be a rad venue for an outdoor show!”

Marie: “That's a pretty good idea, actually!”

Callie: “Palm trees! Aww, man, now I want coconut ice cream.”

Marie: “Mmmm. With a slice of octo pie!”

Callie: “Marie! Give us some top secret tactics for this one.”

Marie: “Umm...watch your back. And your front!”

Trivia

• Evening and night variants of this map exist in Hero Mode in the missions Octoling Assault and Unavoidable Flying Object respectively, and the night version will likely appear during splatfests.
• The map's name is a reference to the real-life Blackbelly rosefish.