List of post-release content in Splatoon
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Downloadable content, or DLC, is additional post-launch content released for Splatoon. Nintendo frequently releases new weapons, stages, modes, features, and gear. Usually, Nintendo announces the release date of upcoming content via their social media accounts. An Inkopolis News announcement introduces the new content when it is released. Interestingly, most additional content is already in Splatoon, waiting to be unlocked by Nintendo. There have been 11 new weapons, 4 new stages, 1 new mode category, and 2 new modes released thus far.
Existing DLC weapons:
| Type | Main Weapon | Sub Weapon | Special Weapon | Description | Release Date | Weapon Image |
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| Shooter | N-Zap '85 | Splat Bomb | Echolocator | Each shot is kind of weak, but the high rate of fire makes up for it. This weapon's popularity is due not only to its helpful special but also to its snazzy futuristic design. | June 1st, 2015 | File:Weapon Main N-ZAP '85.png |
| Roller | Inkbrush | Sprinkler | Inkstrike | A newly developed weapon with high mobility and a sturdy brush design. Its ink trail is narrow, but it paints the ground at incredible speed and delivers swift close-range attacks. | June 5th, 2015 | File:Weapon Main Inkbrush.png |
| Shooter | Splash-o-matic | Suction Bomb | Bomb Rush | One for the pros. Not outrageously powerful, but highly accurate. This weapon really comes into its own in the hands of someone with good aim. | June 13th, 2015 | File:Weapon Main Splash-o-matic.png |
| Charger | Custom E-Liter 3K | Squid Beakon | Kraken | A special version of the E-Liter 3K that enables new strategies using the Squid Beakon and the powerful Kraken. | June 17, 2015 | File:Weapon Main Custom E-liter 3K.png |
| Shooter | L-3 Nozzlenose | Disruptor | Killer Wail | A semiautomatic weapon that fires three shots for every pull of the trigger. Keeping up a sustained barrage requires impeccable timing, but accuracy and range are good. | June 17, 2015 | File:Weapon Main L-3 Nozzlenose.png |
| Roller | Carbon Roller | Burst Bomb | Inkzooka | A strong, lightweight roller made from carbon fibre. Superb mobility means it spreads ink and delivers attacks with unparalleled speed. | June 27, 2015 | File:Weapon Main Carbon Roller.png |
| Shooter | Custom Dual Squelcher | Squid Beakon | Killer Wail | A very special Dual Squelcher. The teammate-deploying Squid Beakon and cover-penetrating Killer Wail ensure you'll be a contributing factor. | June 27, 2015 | File:Weapon Main Custom Dual Squelcher.png |
| Shooter | Sploosh-o-matic | Squid Beakon | Killer Wail | The perfect weapon for getting up close and personal! High attack power and rate of fire, but its range is extremely limited. | July 7, 2015 | File:Weapon Main Sploosh-o-matic.png |
| Shooter | .96 Gal Deco | Splash Wall | Kraken | A bedazzled .96 Gal shooter. Splat your opponents through the included Splash Wall, or engage them up close and personal with the Kraken. Versatility is the name of the game. | July 7, 2015 | File:Weapon Main .96 Gal Deco.png |
| Shooter | N-ZAP '89 | Sprinkler | Inkstrike | A follow-up to the N-ZAP '85, now with a sleek orange paint job. The sub and special have changed too, but its popularity remains as high as ever. | July 18, 2015 | File:Weapon Main N-ZAP '89.png |
| Roller | Octobrush | Squid Beakon | Kraken | A heavier brush with fatter bristles. Uses a lot of ink but offers a wider ink trail and excellent mobility. Can be swung to fling large globs of ink. | July 18, 2015 | File:Weapon Main Octobrush.png |
Existing DLC stages:
| Name | Total BP | Description | Mission | Release Date | Image |
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| Port Mackerel | 1852 | Port Mackerel is a shipping yard and, as such, there are numerous containers littering the field, making for several narrow paths in a grid shape. In the middle is another gridded area and on either side of it is an open area and inkable forklifts that ride back and forth across all three lanes. There also exist two upper paths from either spawn point that run around the perimeter of the map, ending in the middle area. It includes many corridors, such as ones around large, colored boxes and crates. | N/A | June 1st, 2015 | File:PortMackerel.jpg |
| Kelp Dome | 2125 | Kelp Dome is shaped like a large square with rounded edges. It includes a variety of paths and ramps divided by uninkable glass containers, which appear to be growing various plants. A network of grated walkways are also found above the central area and its connecting paths, allowing players to ink turf from above. | Octoling Invasion | June 10th, 2015 | 
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| Bluefin Depot | 1665 | Bluefin Depot consists of 4 different levels, the two uppermost most of which can only be accessed by the enemy team by grate walkways. The lowest level is divided by a body of water and requires travesing the third level to switch parts. | Octoling Uprising | June 20, 2015 | File:Railroadstage.png |
| Moray Towers | 1760 | Moray Towers consists of two large towers connected by a series of diagonal ramps. It includes two Spawn Points on opposite towers, meeting together in the center through a network of ramps. Although the large amount of ramps provides an easy way to ink turf, players may also jump from ramp to ramp for a quick route to the center. | N/A | July 11, 2015 | File:MorayTowers.png |
Existing DLC modes/mode categories:
| Name | Type | Weapons | Controllers | Release Date | Image |
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| Ranked Battle | Online multiplayer mode category | All | GamePad 
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June 1st, 2015 | File:WiiU Splatoon 25 RankUp EN.jpg |
| Ranked Battle is a category of modes in Splatoon. It is accessible by level 10 and higher players. The modes included in this category require a higher level of strategy compared to regular modes, and wins and losses are counted toward players' ranks. Players begin with a 'C-' rating, but are able to improve by winning matches. Ranked Battle was released when a large amount of players reached level 10. | |||||
| Splat Zones | Online multiplayer Ranked Battle mode | All | GamePad
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June 1st, 2015 | File:WiiU Splatoon 21 SplatZones EN.jpg |
| In Splat Zones, teams battle it out for control of the stage's Splat Zones. Every stage has 1 or 2 Splat Zones. Cover a Splat Zone with ink to take control of it. Then try to keep it in your control for as long as possible! The timer starts once you gain control of all the Splat Zones. When your team's timer reaches 0, you win! But lose control of a single Splat Zone and the timer will stop. There's a penalty for losing all of the Splat Zones to the enemy... So guard them with all your might! If the battle ends without a winner... the team with the lowest count on their timer wins the match! In this mode, Battle Points are awarded based on your timer. Pro tip: if you lose control of a Splat Zone... wait for your team to regroup instead of trying to be a hero. | |||||
| Tower Control | Online multiplayer Ranked Battle mode | All | GamePad
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| In Tower Control, two teams of four Inklings fight to control a central Tower. The Tower is a tall, blue structure with ink-able walls and a grate platform for players to stand on. When a player reaches the top of the Tower, it will begin moving on a rail toward enemy territory. If the player standing on the Tower falls off the platform or gets killed, after a short amount of time, the Tower will begin moving rapidly back to the center. Because of this gameplay element, the player on the Tower is a constant target and must be guarded by teammates on the ground. | |||||
Upcoming DLC
Modes
Rainmaker
Rainmaker is an upcoming Ranked Battle mode. It uses a weapons that looks similar to a metallic tiger/fish with a nozzle in its mouth.
Confirmed DLC leaks
Some leaks for upcoming DLC have been confirmed.
Datamine DLC leak
NWPlayer123 datamined Splatoon and found files for upcoming DLC weapons, stages, and modes.[1]
Prima Strategy Guide "Coming Soon" section
The Prima Strategy Guide for Splatoon includes a "Coming Soon" section which shows off weapon and stage DLC.[2] There are also two images of Tower Control. Some of this content still hasn't been released.
Weapons
- Carbon Roller
- Custom E-Liter 3K
- E-Liter 3K Scope
- Inkbrush
- L-3 Nozzlenose
- N-Zap '85
- N-Zap '89
- Rapid Blaster Deco
- Splash-o-matic
Out of these, the following have yet to be released:
Stages
Out of these, the following have yet to be released:
Other
August Update Event
This August, a "huge matchmaking update" is expected. This will add a slew of new matchmaking features, including friend-based matchmaking. This will allow either 4 Wii U friends to team up against another group of 4 Wii U friends, or allow 8 Wii U friends to secure a lobby for themselves, where the group will be able to decide the stage and ruleset.
Squid Girl DLC
Sometime in August, a Splatoon x Squid Girl crossover DLC is due. Revealed on Masahiro Anbe's official Twitter, the DLC is to feature costumes, from the manga/anime. Official art was also released with the tweet, and the following issue of Weekly Shōnen Champion also featured an ad to further confirm the crossover. No word has been made on the DLC leaving Japan.
Famitsu Squid Fashion Contest
In their May 20th issue, Famitsu offered a Splatoon costume design submission contest, with the winning entry being added to the game. The selected winner was The Festival Octopus Chef. The DLC will be added alongside the aforementioned Squid Girl DLC.
Splatoon DLC for other games
Super Smash Bros
Three Splatoon themed costumes were added to Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U on June 14th 2015, two days before Nintendo's E3 Digital Event was held on June 16th 2015.
On Friday June 5th 2015 Masahiro Sakurai, the creator and director of the Kirby and Super Smash Bros. series, officially announced on a Miiverse post that the DLC costumes would be released.
Those who preordered Splatoon at GameStop received a free code for these costumes, though they couldn't be obtained until the official release.
The Splatoon-themed DLC includes a full outfit for Mii Fighters and a Trophy of an Inkling.
