Urchin Underpass
Urchin Underpass is an online multiplayer stage in Splatoon.
Layout
Notable Locations
Ranked Battle
Splat Zones
The Splat Zone in Urchin Underpass is located at the very center of the map. It is the smallest singular Splat Zone in Splatoon so gaining and staying in control requires lots of attention to it. Boxes have been added near both ends of the Splat Zone to provide protection from enemy fire and a vantage point to attack the Splat Zone.
Tower Control
Tips
Urchin Underpass (1.3.0)
This is the version of Urchin Underpass still currently in use for Octo Valley and the Battle Dojo
Layout
Urchin Underpass features two identical sides that are shaped like large Ls
Notable Locations
- Center Plaza – A large, open area in the center of the map.
- "Secret" Alleys – There are two alleys located near the Center Plaza. They are long, narrow, hidden-away strips of turf that are difficult to access which have two Glass panels.
Ranked Battle
Splat Zones
The Splat Zone for Urchin Underpass is located in the Center Plaza, specifically encompassing the rectangular lower area covered in grass.
In this game mode, two boxes have been added to the main entryways of the Center Plaza on either side.
Tower Control
In Tower Control, the tower starts in the Center Plaza and is medium sized. It moves straight back towards the enemy territory and climbs up. Then, it moves to the rider's left, climbs back down, and reaches the goal.
Tips
- There is a large amount of turf behind the spawn point on either side. Be sure to claim it.
- While the most obvious entrance to the secret alleys is through the gated ramp, it's also possible to paint the walls at the exits in the center plaza and swim up to the platform there. This is useful for sneakily getting into enemy territory or taking out bothersome snipers in these locations.
- Above the main exit of each team's spawn, there are low rafters. This is a good place to put a sprinkler, as it covers a sizable area from above and many players will not think to look up there.
Development
Urchin Underpass underwent a series of changes between its development period and release. The pre-release version included many differences, such as:
- A water tank guarded by a fence could be found in the corner of teams' bases.
- The raised platform opposite the Spawn Points in teams' bases was accessed by one smaller ramp, included a wooden plank used to swim up through a grated platform, and did not provide access to the Center Plaza.
- The lowest area in teams' bases was much larger.
- When leaving a team's Spawn Point and heading left, the first ramp encountered was not present. Instead, players could go around the raised portion on either side. This raised portion was split into three differently-sized platforms, and a window was not present in this location.
- The walls of the Secret Alleys were concrete, not glass.
- When entering the Center Plaza from the main entrance, a small fence acting as a grated barrier was present on players' immediate left.
- The ramped platforms allowing players to jump to the other side of the Center Plaza were directly opposite each other.
- The middle area in the Center Plaza was slightly smaller.
- The grated walkways outside the Secret Alleys in the Center Plaza were extended.
- The concrete walls used to swim into the Secret Alleys from the Center Plaza were covered in artwork of a tanuki and a fox, respectively.
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A team's base.
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The Center Plaza.
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The three platforms near teams' bases.
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The water tower and smaller raised area.
See also changes from E3 2014 to release 2015.
August Update
On July 27th, 2015, the official Splatoon Tumblr announced that Urchin Underpass would be undergoing maintenance between August 2nd and 5th. They released an image showing the original map scribbled on, allowing fans to see what about the stage would be changed. Many features were altered, including:
- The trees near each team's base were moved to the center of the stage.
- The secret alleys were extended and pushed further away from the central area.
- The grated walkways protruding from the secret alleys were removed.
- The ramps leading into the central area were made so that they only took up half of the available space. The other half became flat turf.
Trivia
- An early version of this stage was first revealed at E3 2014 and was the only playable map at the time.
- A night variant of this stage exists in Octo Valley in the mission Unwelcome Flying Object.
Squid Sisters quotes
English quotes
Callie's Dialogue | Marie's Dialogue | Region |
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Callie “Awwww! Some of these signs have pictures of us on them!” |
Marie “Only some of them? Why not all of them?!” |
NOE |
Callie “Awwww! Some of these signs are pictures of us!” |
Marie “Only some of them? Why not all of them?!” |
NOA |
Callie “Daah... I think securing the central area here is key.” |
Marie “I'd stage my attack from some of those side alleys...” |
NOE |
Callie “Daah... I think securing the central area here is key?” |
Marie “I'd stage my attack from some of those side alleys...” |
NOA |
Callie “Judd is great at his job, but...man he sleeps a lot.” |
Marie “I hear he's way more active at night!” |
NOE |
Callie “Judd is great at his job, but...man, he sleeps a lot.” |
Marie “I hear he's way more active at night!” |
NOA |
Callie “OK, Marie. What's your favourite strategy here?” |
Marie “My strategy is to not give away my strategy.” |
NOE |
Callie “OK, Marie. What's your favorite strategy here?” |
Marie “My strategy is to not give away my strategy.” |
NOA |
Callie “I wanna take a road trip! ...Does anyone have a car?” |
Marie “Let's use the airwaves responsibly, Callie!” |
NOE |
Callie “Road trip! Any cuties out there wanna go for a ride?” |
Marie “Let's use the airwaves responsibly, Callie!” |
NOA |
Callie “The birds here are so cute!” |
Marie “You're a real bird fan, huh?” |
NOE |
Callie “The birds here are totes adorbs!” |
Marie “So you're...Team Bird, then?” |
NOA |
Callie “Whoa! Thats a pretty big underpass!” |
Marie “But don't stop to gawp at it! There's battling to do!” |
NOE |
Callie “Woah! That's a big ol' underpass!” |
Marie “But don't stop to stare at it! There's battling to do!” |
NOA |
Callie “I... So... Right. Um... Yeah.” |
Marie “Can somebody get the cue cards please?!” |
NOE |
Callie “I... Um... Uh... Stay fresh?” |
Marie “Can somebody please fix the teleprompter?!” |
NOA |
Callie “Wait, didn't we come here for a news story, once?” |
Marie “We did?! I only remember coming here for sundaes...” |
NOE |
Callie “Didn't we do an undercover news story here once?” |
Marie “Don't remind me...” |
NOA |
Callie “I just saw the raddest car! I wanna take it for a drive!” |
Marie “Didn't you just fail your driving test last week?” |
NOE |
Callie “I just saw a SUPER fresh car drive by! I want it!” |
Marie “Didn't you just fail your driving test last week?” |
NOA |
Callie “Hey, do you have change for the vending machine?” |
Marie “Could you try asking when we're NOT on the air?” |
NOE |
Callie “Hey, do you have change for the vending machine?” |
Marie “Maybe try asking when we're NOT on the air...” |
NOA |
Callie “Omigosh, that shop near here has the best sundaes!” |
Marie “Are there any restaurants you DON'T know, Callie?” |
NOE |
Callie “The ice-cream shop near here has the best sundaes!” |
Marie “Are there any restaurants you HAVEN'T been to?” |
NOA
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Japanese quotes
アオリ's Dialogue | ホタル's Dialogue | Region |
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アオリ 「ここの電光ボードのイラストは ウチらへの ファンレターなんだよー!」 |
ホタル 「全部そうだったら いいけどな~」 |
NOJ |
アオリ 「ここは、中央広場を制することが 勝利への近道!」 |
ホタル 「アタシなら、裏道から 攻めるかな~」 |
NOJ |
アオリ 「バトルの最後に出て来るジャッジくんって 昼間よく寝てるよねー」 |
ホタル 「夜型らしいから、夜なら 起きてるとこ見れるかもな~」 |
NOJ |
アオリ 「ねぇねぇ ホタルちゃん、ここの必勝法 教えてー!」 |
ホタル 「え~、言えるワケ無いじゃん」 |
NOJ |
アオリ 「ドライブに連れてってくれる イケメン君! れんらく、ヨロシクー!」 |
ホタル 「公共の電波は 正しく使いましょ~」 |
NOJ |
アオリ 「ここのスズメ、チョーカワイイ! いやされるゥ!」 |
ホタル 「アオリちゃん、トリ派なんだ」 |
NOJ |
アオリ 「いつ見ても デカい道だよねー!」 |
ホタル 「そこはバトル、関係無いっしょ」 |
NOJ
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German quotes
Aioli's Dialogue | Limone's Dialogue | Region |
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Aioli “Da war eben ein tolles Auto! Ich will es fahren!” |
Limone “Bein Fahrlehrer wird graue Tentakel bekommen...” |
NOE
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French quotes
Ayo's Dialogue | Oly's Dialogue | Region |
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Ayo «Alors... oui... donc... euh...» (So... yes... so... uh...) |
Oly «Un petit souci avec le prompteur, on dirait...» (It seems the teleprompter has a small problem...) |
NOE |
Ayo «Tu trouves pas ça super dur de garer une voiture ?» (Don't you think it's super hard to park a car?) |
Oly «Je trouve ça super dur de croire que t'as ton permis.» (I find it super hard to believe that you have your license.) |
NOE
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Italian quotes
Stella's Dialogue | Marina's Dialogue | Region |
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Stella «Giudigatto è un grande arbitro, ma quanto dorme!» (Judd is a great judge, but he sleeps so much!) |
Marina «È un tipo notturno. Magari di sera lo trovi sveglio.» (He's nocturnal. Maybe you'll find him awake in the evening.) |
NOE |
Stella «Voglio fare un giretto! Qualcuno ha la patente?» (I want a ride! Does anyone have a driver's license?) |
Marina «Usi la TV per cose private? Chi ti credi di essere?» (Using the TV for private things? Who do you think you are?) |
NOE |
Stella «Uhm... ehm... questo è... Uhm... siamo...» (Um... uh ... that's ... Uh ... we...) |
Marina «Presto! Qualcuno le suggerisca cosa dire!» (Quick! Someone suggest her what to say!) |
NOE |
Stella «Quel bar fa un'ottima cioccopanna biscottata!» (That bar makes a great rusk chocovanilla!) |
Marina «Stella, sei sempre affamata...» (Stella, you are always hungry...) |
NOE
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