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|color={{SiteColor|Splatoon}} | {{Infobox/Game | ||
|title= Splatoon Global Testfire | |color = {{SiteColor|Splatoon}} | ||
|image= Splatoon Testfire HOME Menu icon.png | |title = ''Splatoon Global Testfire'' | ||
|caption= The application icon | |image = Splatoon Testfire HOME Menu icon.png | ||
|developer= [[Nintendo]] EAD Group No. 2 | |caption = The application icon | ||
|publisher= Nintendo | |developer = [[Nintendo]] EAD Group No. 2 | ||
|released= | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
|genre= Strategy<br>Third-person Shooter<br>Online multiplayer | |platform = [[Wii U]] | ||
|modes= [[Tutorial | |released = {{date|2015-05-08}} | ||
|genre = Strategy<br>Third-person Shooter<br>Online multiplayer | |||
|modes = [[Tutorial]]<br>Online multiplayer | |||
|media= Digital Download (eShop) | |media = Digital Download (eShop) | ||
| | |size = 555 MB | ||
| | |ratings = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''''Splatoon Global Testfire''''' was a free {{S}} demo available on the Nintendo eShop for [[Wii U]]. It allowed players to engage in free four-versus-four [[Turf War]] battles at scheduled times ahead of the release of the game. It was available for download before the scheduled times, but server connection was not possible beforehand. The application was made unavailable for download afterwards. | |||
It was the first demo of ''Splatoon'' that was released to the public after the [[E3 2014 Splatoon demo|E3 2014 ''Splatoon'' demo]] and was succeeded by the ''[[Splatoon Testfire]]'' demo in August 2015.<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/126914964521 {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab — Happy Monday, Squids! It's come to our attention...]</ref> | |||
The '' | The ''Global Testfire'' [[Splatoon 2 Global Testfire|also returned]] for {{S2}}. | ||
==Description== | |||
During the ''Global Testfire'', players were able to customize their [[Inkling]]s and enter a [[tutorial]] area where they could pop [[balloon]]s and get accustomed to the game's controls. They were then able to enter online matches of [[Turf War]] and use the [[Splattershot Jr.]], [[Splattershot]], [[Splat Roller]], and [[Splat Charger]] on both [[Saltspray Rig]] and [[Walleye Warehouse]]. | |||
==Event times== | |||
In order to ensure a sufficient number of players for the ''Testfire'', Nintendo designated the following times to be used. Each session ran for one hour unless otherwise stated. | |||
* {{date|2015-05-09}}, {{time|2015-05-09 03:00 UTC}} | |||
* {{date|2015-05-09}}, {{time|2015-05-09 11:00 UTC}} | |||
* {{date|2015-05-09}}, {{time|2015-05-09 19:00 UTC}} | |||
* {{date|2015-05-23}}, {{time|2015-05-23 22:00 UTC}} (ran for an extra hour due to connection errors for most of the original time)<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/05/splatoon_global_testfire_suffers_major_problems_in_final_pre-launch_session ''Splatoon Global Testfire'' Suffers Major Problems in Final Pre-Launch Session - Nintendo Life]</ref> | |||
== | ==''Splatoon'' pre-purchase== | ||
[[File:Prepurchaseclothes.png|right|200px|thumb|Promotional image of the pre-purchase gear.]] | |||
Players were given the option to pre-purchase {{S}} at various points in the ''Testfire'' demo. Players who pre-purchased were awarded special gear to use for the remainder of the event. The gear was only cosmetically different from the gear that regular players had access to, and had the same [[gear ability|abilities]]. This gear did not carry over into the full version of the game. | |||
Players were given the option to pre-purchase {{S}} at various points in the ''Testfire'' demo. Players who pre-purchased were awarded special gear to use for the remainder of the event. The gear was only cosmetically different from the gear that regular players had access to, and had the same [[ | |||
Pre-purchase players were given | Pre-purchase players were given [[Studio Headphones]] with [[Ink Recovery Up]], an unnamed shirt that resembles [[White Tee]] and [[Zink Layered LS]] with a team-colored squid sticker and [[Quick Respawn]], and [[Red Hi-Horses]] with [[Special Saver]]. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
S Gear Clothing SUP000.png|Pre- | S Gear Clothing SUP000.png|Pre-purchase clothing. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Squid Research Lab == | ==Squid Research Lab== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Lab Coat 2.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Promotional image for the event.]] | ||
Squid Research Lab gear featured a set of dark sunglasses with | During the ''Testfire'', real-life members of the [[Squid Research Lab]] participated in battles, appearing in-game as Inklings with special research gear. The gear was only cosmetically different from the gear that regular players had access to, and had the same [[gear ability|abilities]]. | ||
Squid Research Lab gear featured a set of dark sunglasses with [[Ink Recovery Up]], [[SRL Coat|a lab coat]] with a large banner attached in the team color and [[Quick Respawn]], and a pair of black dress shoes with white socks and [[Special Saver]]. | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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S Gear Shoes SUP001.png|Squid Research Lab shoes | S Gear Shoes SUP001.png|Squid Research Lab shoes | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
S Global Testfire title screen EN.jpg|The title screen before pre-purchase. | |||
Prepurchasescreen.jpg|The title screen after pre-purchase. | Prepurchasescreen.jpg|The title screen after pre-purchase. | ||
Sgtmessage.jpg|The message given when the Testfire | Sgtmessage.jpg|The message given when the ''Testfire'' has not started. | ||
S Global Testfire Ended Message.png|The message given when the ''Testfire'' has ended. | |||
S Global Testfire weapon select screen EN.jpg|The weapon selection screen. | |||
S Loading screen.jpg|The loading background for ''Testfire''. | |||
Lab Coat.png|A still from the ''Splatoon'' [[Nintendo Direct]] announcing the ''Splatoon Global Testfire''. | |||
Splatoon - SRL girl.png|Green Inkling girl researcher. | |||
Splatoon - SRL boy.png|Blue Inkling boy researcher. | |||
Lab Coat Testfire.png|Screenshot of a researcher in-game. | Lab Coat Testfire.png|Screenshot of a researcher in-game. | ||
Squid Research Lab Workers.png|The members of the [[Squid Research Lab]] wearing similar attire. | Squid Research Lab Workers.png|The members of the [[Squid Research Lab]] wearing similar attire. | ||
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* The digital manual for the ''Global Testfire'' application was the full game's manual. | * The digital manual for the ''Global Testfire'' application was the full game's manual. | ||
* The exclusive ''Testfire'' gear was not present in the data of {{S}} at launch, but was added in an update. It is not available through normal gameplay, and if hacked in, all items in a set appear with the same name: | * The exclusive ''Testfire'' gear was not present in the data of {{S}} at launch, but was added in an update. It is not available through normal gameplay, and if hacked in, all items in a set appear with the same name: | ||
**?SUP000 for the pre-purchase gear (includes alternate versions of [[Studio Headphones]] and [[Red Hi-Horses]]) | ** ?SUP000 for the pre-purchase gear (includes alternate versions of [[Studio Headphones]] and [[Red Hi-Horses]]). | ||
**?SUP001 for the [[Squid Research Lab]] gear | ** ?SUP001 for the [[Squid Research Lab]] gear. | ||
* In {{S2}}, the [[Studio Octophones]] and [[Octo Layered LS]] were granted to players who pre-purchased the {{OE}} DLC. This is a reference to the pre-purchase gear from the original ''Splatoon Global Testfire''. | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{ | {{Localized name | ||
|color=Splatoon | |color=Splatoon | ||
|Jap=完成披露試射会 | |Jap=完成披露試射会 | ||
|JapR=Kansei Hirō Shishakai | |JapR=Kansei Hirō Shishakai | ||
|JapM=The Rollout Presentation and Testfire Ceremony. A pun of 試射 ''shisha'' | |JapM=The Rollout Presentation and Testfire Ceremony. A pun of 試射 ''shisha'' ("testfire") and 試写会 ''shishakai'' ("movie preview"). | ||
}} | }} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{ | <references/> | ||
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[[Category:Demos]] | [[Category:Demos]] |
Latest revision as of 03:49, 26 June 2024
Developer(s) | Nintendo EAD Group No. 2 |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Platform(s) | Wii U |
Release | 8 May 2015 |
Genre(s) | Strategy Third-person Shooter Online multiplayer |
Mode(s) | Tutorial Online multiplayer |
Media | Digital Download (eShop) |
Game size(s) | 555 MB |
The Splatoon Global Testfire was a free Splatoon demo available on the Nintendo eShop for Wii U. It allowed players to engage in free four-versus-four Turf War battles at scheduled times ahead of the release of the game. It was available for download before the scheduled times, but server connection was not possible beforehand. The application was made unavailable for download afterwards.
It was the first demo of Splatoon that was released to the public after the E3 2014 Splatoon demo and was succeeded by the Splatoon Testfire demo in August 2015.[1]
The Global Testfire also returned for Splatoon 2.
Description
During the Global Testfire, players were able to customize their Inklings and enter a tutorial area where they could pop balloons and get accustomed to the game's controls. They were then able to enter online matches of Turf War and use the Splattershot Jr., Splattershot, Splat Roller, and Splat Charger on both Saltspray Rig and Walleye Warehouse.
Event times
In order to ensure a sufficient number of players for the Testfire, Nintendo designated the following times to be used. Each session ran for one hour unless otherwise stated.
- 9 May 2015, 03:00 UTC
- 9 May 2015, 11:00 UTC
- 9 May 2015, 19:00 UTC
- 23 May 2015, 22:00 UTC (ran for an extra hour due to connection errors for most of the original time)[2]
Splatoon pre-purchase
![](http://cdn.wikimg.net/en/splatoonwiki/images/thumb/4/4f/Prepurchaseclothes.png/200px-Prepurchaseclothes.png)
Players were given the option to pre-purchase Splatoon at various points in the Testfire demo. Players who pre-purchased were awarded special gear to use for the remainder of the event. The gear was only cosmetically different from the gear that regular players had access to, and had the same abilities. This gear did not carry over into the full version of the game.
Pre-purchase players were given Studio Headphones with Ink Recovery Up, an unnamed shirt that resembles White Tee and Zink Layered LS with a team-colored squid sticker and Quick Respawn, and Red Hi-Horses with Special Saver.
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Pre-purchase clothing.
Squid Research Lab
![](http://cdn.wikimg.net/en/splatoonwiki/images/thumb/8/88/Lab_Coat_2.jpg/200px-Lab_Coat_2.jpg)
During the Testfire, real-life members of the Squid Research Lab participated in battles, appearing in-game as Inklings with special research gear. The gear was only cosmetically different from the gear that regular players had access to, and had the same abilities.
Squid Research Lab gear featured a set of dark sunglasses with Ink Recovery Up, a lab coat with a large banner attached in the team color and Quick Respawn, and a pair of black dress shoes with white socks and Special Saver.
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Squid Research Lab headgear
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Squid Research Lab clothing
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Squid Research Lab shoes
Gallery
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The title screen before pre-purchase.
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The title screen after pre-purchase.
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The message given when the Testfire has not started.
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The message given when the Testfire has ended.
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The weapon selection screen.
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The loading background for Testfire.
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A still from the Splatoon Nintendo Direct announcing the Splatoon Global Testfire.
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Green Inkling girl researcher.
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Blue Inkling boy researcher.
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Screenshot of a researcher in-game.
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The members of the Squid Research Lab wearing similar attire.
Trivia
- The Global Testfire application did not create any save data. Players who received pre-purchase gear lost it after closing the software.
- When the servers were shut down, players online were given the message: "A communications error occurred." They were then taken back to the title screen. However, if they were in the practice area when the servers were shut down, they were not brought back to the title screen and could stay in the area as long as they wanted.
- The digital manual for the Global Testfire application was the full game's manual.
- The exclusive Testfire gear was not present in the data of Splatoon at launch, but was added in an update. It is not available through normal gameplay, and if hacked in, all items in a set appear with the same name:
- ?SUP000 for the pre-purchase gear (includes alternate versions of Studio Headphones and Red Hi-Horses).
- ?SUP001 for the Squid Research Lab gear.
- In Splatoon 2, the Studio Octophones and Octo Layered LS were granted to players who pre-purchased the Octo Expansion DLC. This is a reference to the pre-purchase gear from the original Splatoon Global Testfire.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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完成披露試射会 Kansei Hirō Shishakai |
The Rollout Presentation and Testfire Ceremony. A pun of 試射 shisha ("testfire") and 試写会 shishakai ("movie preview"). |
References
Demos
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