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'''The Shoal''' is a location in {{S2}} and ''[[Splatoon 3]]'', which allows players to participate in the local multiplayer [[mode]]. It is an amusement arcade that is found to the right | [[File:Shoal interior 1.jpg|thumb|right|Inside the Shoal in {{S2}}]] | ||
'''The Shoal''' is a location in {{S2}} and ''[[Splatoon 3]]'', which allows players to participate in the local multiplayer [[mode]]. It is an amusement arcade that is found to the right in [[Inkopolis Square]], to the right of the [[lobby]] in [[Splatsville]], and in the former location of the [[Battle Dojo]] in [[Inkopolis Plaza]]. | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
===''Splatoon 2''=== | |||
The Shoal is a local multiplayer [[mode]] category selection screen of ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' where players can choose a game mode to play locally, each player requiring separate consoles and copies of the game to play. The player can enter | The Shoal is a local multiplayer [[mode]] category selection screen of ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' where players can choose a game mode to play locally, each player requiring separate consoles and copies of the game to play. The player can enter the Shoal from [[Inkopolis Square]] or tap on "The Shoal" on the map. There are two game modes available: [[Private Battle]] and [[Salmon Run]]. The player can either choose to host these modes or search and join other peoples' lobbies. These modes differ slightly from their online counterparts, as Private Battles at the Shoal do not allow for spectators in local wireless play and there are some extra options for the host, while Salmon Run has different selectable weapons, and the host can set the difficulty. A list of available weapons at the Shoal and the day they were made available are listed below. | ||
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A manual for Salmon Run is also available to read by pressing {{Button|Minus|Switch}} while on the main screen at | A manual for Salmon Run is also available to read by pressing {{Button|Minus|Switch}} while on the main screen at the Shoal, where the first page is a summary of how to play the mode while pressing {{Button|A|Switch}} shows the [[Salmonid Field Guide]]. | ||
The player can earn [[Crusty Sean]] tickets by playing in | The player can earn [[Crusty Sean]] tickets by playing in the Shoal and getting Shoal Stamps. The player gets a punched card with 8 empty cells and they get one stamp for each player played with per day. To commemorate the player's first visit, they get a free Shoal Stamp. The color of the card indicates the reward they'll get. The player gets a Crusty Sean ticket every time the punched card is completed with 8 Shoal Stamps. After filling the punched card, a new card with different color will appear above it. The color order of the punched cards is Yellow, Green and Blue. | ||
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| Blue || Drink ticket | | Blue || Drink ticket | ||
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===''Splatoon 3''=== | |||
{{Incomplete|Needs more detail|section}} <!--Will also need reorganizing since some details are shared between games, some are not. Be sure to mention that it has a [[test range]] in S3.--> | |||
The Shoal is a local multiplayer mode in ''Splatoon 3''. | |||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
{{Quote|SRL Tech Support here with Fashion Desk, Ballistics, and Linguistics... and we're ALL playing a local wireless {{S3}} [[Private Battle]] in '''the Shoal'''! | ===''Splatoon 3''=== | ||
{{Quote|SRL Tech Support here with Fashion Desk, Ballistics, and Linguistics... and we're ALL playing a local wireless {{S3}} [[Private Battle]] in '''the Shoal'''! | |||
Have friends bring their [[Nintendo Switch]] systems over, and splat any way you like in the Shoal - or even set up a [[Salmon Run]]!|@SplatoonNA on Twitter<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1564598823040815104 {{TWI}} @SplatoonNA on Twitter]</ref>}} | Have friends bring their [[Nintendo Switch]] systems over, and splat any way you like in the Shoal - or even set up a [[Salmon Run]]!|@SplatoonNA on Twitter<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1564598823040815104 {{TWI}} @SplatoonNA on Twitter]</ref>}} | ||
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===''Splatoon 2''=== | ===''Splatoon 2''=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Shoal interior 2.jpg| Inside | Shoal interior 2.jpg|Inside the Shoal. | ||
Salmon run in the shoal.jpg| Weapon selection for [[Salmon Run]] in | Salmon run in the shoal.jpg|Weapon selection for [[Salmon Run]] in the Shoal. | ||
S2 art 3D Jellyfish Shoal.png|Render of a [[ | S2 art 3D Jellyfish Shoal.png|Render of a [[jellyfish]] staff member. | ||
S2 Icon The Shoal.png|Icon | |||
Mode Icon The Shoal early.png|Early icon | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Splatoon 3''=== | ===''Splatoon 3''=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
S3 Shoal interior.jpg|The interior of | S3 Shoal interior.jpg|The interior of the Shoal in ''Splatoon 3'' | ||
S3_The_Shoal_-_00.jpg | S3_The_Shoal_-_00.jpg | ||
S3_The_Shoal_-_01.jpg | S3_The_Shoal_-_01.jpg | ||
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S3_The_Shoal_-_09.jpg | S3_The_Shoal_-_09.jpg | ||
S3_The_Shoal_-_10.jpg | S3_The_Shoal_-_10.jpg | ||
S3 Album The Shoal.png|Cover art of ''[[The Shoal (song)|The Shoal]]'' in the [[jukebox]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==LAN Play== | ==LAN Play== | ||
LAN play is available in both {{S2}} and {{S3}} as a feature in the Shoal. It is not on the game's menus | LAN play is available in both {{S2}} and {{S3}} as a feature in the Shoal. It is not on the game's menus but is documented in the Nintendo support pages. | ||
For {{S3}}, press and hold {{Button|ZL|Switch}}, {{Button|ZR|Switch}}, and the {{Button|LS|Switch}} for a few seconds. <ref>https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/59460/~/how-to-use-the-lan-play-feature-of-splatoon-3</ref> | After the Shoal has loaded: | ||
* For {{S2}}, press and hold {{Button|L|Switch}}, {{Button|R|Switch}}, and the {{Button|LS|Switch}} for a few seconds.<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27035/~/how-to-use-the-lan-play-feature-of-splatoon-2 {{NES}} Nintendo Support: How to Use the LAN Play Feature of ''Splatoon 2'']</ref> | |||
* For {{S3}}, press and hold {{Button|ZL|Switch}}, {{Button|ZR|Switch}}, and the {{Button|LS|Switch}} for a few seconds.<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/59460/~/how-to-use-the-lan-play-feature-of-splatoon-3 {{NES}} Nintendo Support: How to Use the LAN Play Feature of ''Splatoon 3'']</ref> | |||
Spectators are allowed in this mode. | Spectators are allowed in this mode. | ||
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* In a Local or LAN room, in Salmon Run or Private Battles, the Salmonids and squids swimming in the background of menus will be replaced by pixelated versions. | * In a Local or LAN room, in Salmon Run or Private Battles, the Salmonids and squids swimming in the background of menus will be replaced by pixelated versions. | ||
** Interestingly, when in the previously mentioned hidden mode, these pixelated versions do not appear for either mode. | ** Interestingly, when in the previously mentioned hidden mode, these pixelated versions do not appear for either mode. | ||
* According to Marina in the Dutch localization, | * According to Marina in the Dutch localization, the Shoal is not very popular anymore.<ref>Dutch localization of the [[Retro vs. Modern]] announcement dialogue.<br>'''Pearl''': ''"Ik kan toch niet zomaar Squid Jump vergeten? Die game was mijn jeugd! Daarvoor ga ik nog regelmatig naar de speelhal op het Inkopolisplein."'' (I can't just forget Squid Jump, right? That game was my childhood! I go to the gaming hall at Inkopolis Square regularly because of that...)<br>'''Marina''': ''"Die stoffige plek?! Serieus? Daar gaat tegenwoordig niemand meer heen!"'' (That dusty place?! Seriously? No one goes there nowadays!)</ref> | ||
* The arcade game Squid Beatz 2 is found in an [[arcade machine]] outside | * The arcade game Squid Beatz 2 is found in an [[arcade machine]] outside the Shoal. | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{ | {{Localized name | ||
|Jap=イカッチャ | |Jap=イカッチャ | ||
|JapR=Ikatcha | |JapR=Ikatcha | ||
|JapM=A parody of イカ ''ika'' ("squid") and ''Spo-cha'' (the sport zone of [[Wikipedia:Round One Entertainment|Round One]]) | |JapM=A parody of イカ ''ika'' ("squid") and ''Spo-cha'' (the sport zone of [[Wikipedia:Round One Entertainment|Round One]]) | ||
|Dut=De Flipper | |Dut=De Flipper | ||
|DutM=The Flipper<ref group="notes">Refers to a part of a pinball machine and a synonym for ''dolphin''</ref> | |DutM=The Flipper<ref group="notes">Refers to a part of a pinball machine and a synonym for ''dolphin''.</ref> | ||
|FreA=Calmarcade | |FreA=Calmarcade | ||
|FreAM=From ''calmar'' ("squid") and ''arcade'' | |FreAM=From ''calmar'' ("squid") and ''arcade'' | ||
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|SpaEM=The Vortex | |SpaEM=The Vortex | ||
|ChiS=鱿乐天地 | |ChiS=鱿乐天地 | ||
|ChiSR=yóu lè tiāndì | |ChiSR=yóu lè tiāndì | ||
|ChiSM=A pun on 鱿鱼 ''yóuyú'' ("squid") and 游乐天地 ''yóulè tiāndì'' ("playground") | |ChiSM=A pun on 鱿鱼 ''yóuyú'' ("squid") and 游乐天地 ''yóulè tiāndì'' ("playground") | ||
|ChiT= | |ChiT= | ||
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{{Navbox/S2 Modes}} | {{Navbox/S2 Modes}} | ||
{{Navbox/S3 Modes}}{{Navbox/S2 Locations}} | {{Navbox/S3 Modes}} | ||
{{Navbox/S2 Locations}} | |||
{{Navbox/S3 Locations}} | {{Navbox/S3 Locations}} | ||
[[Category:Splatoon 2 locations]] | [[Category:Splatoon 2 locations]] | ||
[[Category:Splatoon 3 locations]] | [[Category:Splatoon 3 locations]] |
Revision as of 17:07, 10 May 2024
- For the song, see The Shoal (song).
The Shoal is a location in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3, which allows players to participate in the local multiplayer mode. It is an amusement arcade that is found to the right in Inkopolis Square, to the right of the lobby in Splatsville, and in the former location of the Battle Dojo in Inkopolis Plaza.
Description
Splatoon 2
The Shoal is a local multiplayer mode category selection screen of Splatoon 2 where players can choose a game mode to play locally, each player requiring separate consoles and copies of the game to play. The player can enter the Shoal from Inkopolis Square or tap on "The Shoal" on the map. There are two game modes available: Private Battle and Salmon Run. The player can either choose to host these modes or search and join other peoples' lobbies. These modes differ slightly from their online counterparts, as Private Battles at the Shoal do not allow for spectators in local wireless play and there are some extra options for the host, while Salmon Run has different selectable weapons, and the host can set the difficulty. A list of available weapons at the Shoal and the day they were made available are listed below.
Version | Weapons available | Amount |
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July 21 2017 (Version 1.0.0) | Splattershot Jr. Splattershot Splat Roller Splat Charger Splat Dualies Jet Squelcher Heavy Splatling Blaster Slosher Octobrush |
10 |
August 23 2017 (Version 1.2.0) | Aerospray MG .52 Gal H-3 Nozzlenose L-3 Nozzlenose .96 Gal N-ZAP '85 Splash-o-matic Splattershot Pro Carbon Roller Dynamo Roller Flingza Roller E-liter 4K E-liter 4K Scope Goo Tuber Splatterscope Dapple Dualies Mini Splatling Clash Blaster Luna Blaster Rapid Blaster Tri-Slosher |
31 |
November 24 2017 (Version 2.0.0) | Inkbrush Dualie Squelchers Sploosh-o-matic Splat Brella Classic Squiffer Sloshing Machine Range Blaster Rapid Blaster Pro Bamboozler 14 Mk I Tenta Brella |
41 |
April 24 2018 (Version 3.0.0) | Hydra Splatling Squeezer Undercover Brella Glooga Dualies Dark Tetra Dualies |
46 |
July 14 2018 (Version 3.2.0) | Explosher Ballpoint Splatling |
48 |
September 14 2018 (Version 4.0.0) | Bloblobber Nautilus 47 |
50 |
A manual for Salmon Run is also available to read by pressing while on the main screen at the Shoal, where the first page is a summary of how to play the mode while pressing shows the Salmonid Field Guide.
The player can earn Crusty Sean tickets by playing in the Shoal and getting Shoal Stamps. The player gets a punched card with 8 empty cells and they get one stamp for each player played with per day. To commemorate the player's first visit, they get a free Shoal Stamp. The color of the card indicates the reward they'll get. The player gets a Crusty Sean ticket every time the punched card is completed with 8 Shoal Stamps. After filling the punched card, a new card with different color will appear above it. The color order of the punched cards is Yellow, Green and Blue.
Color | Reward |
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Yellow | Food ticket ( Cash) |
Green | Food ticket (Exp) |
Blue | Drink ticket |
Splatoon 3
Reason: Needs more detail
The Shoal is a local multiplayer mode in Splatoon 3.
Quotes
Splatoon 3
“ | SRL Tech Support here with Fashion Desk, Ballistics, and Linguistics... and we're ALL playing a local wireless Splatoon 3 Private Battle in the Shoal!
Have friends bring their Nintendo Switch systems over, and splat any way you like in the Shoal - or even set up a Salmon Run! |
” |
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter[1]
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North America (English)
- "Welcome to the Shoal! You've come to the right place to play via local wireless connection. Just talk to the receptionist to get started. After you choose your battle mode and stage, we'll get you right into the action!" - When entering the Shoal for the first time.
Gallery
Splatoon 2
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Inside the Shoal.
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Weapon selection for Salmon Run in the Shoal.
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Render of a jellyfish staff member.
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Icon
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Early icon
Splatoon 3
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The interior of the Shoal in Splatoon 3
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LAN Play
LAN play is available in both Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3 as a feature in the Shoal. It is not on the game's menus but is documented in the Nintendo support pages.
After the Shoal has loaded:
- For Splatoon 2, press and hold , , and the for a few seconds.[2]
- For Splatoon 3, press and hold , , and the for a few seconds.[3]
Spectators are allowed in this mode.
Trivia
- In a Local or LAN room, in Salmon Run or Private Battles, the Salmonids and squids swimming in the background of menus will be replaced by pixelated versions.
- Interestingly, when in the previously mentioned hidden mode, these pixelated versions do not appear for either mode.
- According to Marina in the Dutch localization, the Shoal is not very popular anymore.[4]
- The arcade game Squid Beatz 2 is found in an arcade machine outside the Shoal.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | イカッチャ Ikatcha |
A parody of イカ ika ("squid") and Spo-cha (the sport zone of Round One) |
Dutch | De Flipper | The Flipper[a] |
French (NOA) | Calmarcade | From calmar ("squid") and arcade |
French (NOE) | Calamarcade | From calamar ("squid") and arcade |
German | Inkcade | From ink and arcade |
Italian | Branco | School |
Russian | Стайка Stayka |
Small school |
Spanish (NOE) | El Remolino | The Vortex |
Chinese (Simplified) | 鱿乐天地 yóu lè tiāndì |
A pun on 鱿鱼 yóuyú ("squid") and 游乐天地 yóulè tiāndì ("playground") |
Translation notes
- ↑ Refers to a part of a pinball machine and a synonym for dolphin.
References
- ↑ @SplatoonNA on Twitter
- ↑ Nintendo Support: How to Use the LAN Play Feature of Splatoon 2
- ↑ Nintendo Support: How to Use the LAN Play Feature of Splatoon 3
- ↑ Dutch localization of the Retro vs. Modern announcement dialogue.
Pearl: "Ik kan toch niet zomaar Squid Jump vergeten? Die game was mijn jeugd! Daarvoor ga ik nog regelmatig naar de speelhal op het Inkopolisplein." (I can't just forget Squid Jump, right? That game was my childhood! I go to the gaming hall at Inkopolis Square regularly because of that...)
Marina: "Die stoffige plek?! Serieus? Daar gaat tegenwoordig niemand meer heen!" (That dusty place?! Seriously? No one goes there nowadays!)
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