Arowana Mall

Arowana Mall is a multiplayer stage in Splatoon.

Layout

Overhead map of Arowana Mall splat zones.

Arowana Mall is long and relatively narrow with multiple large, central areas and hidden side passages.

The only way for one team to get to the other side of the map is by going through the center.

Notable Locations

A Side Alley in Arowana Mall.

• Central Area: In the center of Arowana Mall is an area connected by two ramps, with relatively large areas at the bottom of the ramps on each side. This location is the site of many skirmishes, but getting around it is simple as both teams' territories are connected by narrow side passages.
• Side Alleys: On either side of Arowana Mall, two side passages connect teams' Spawn Points to the Central Area. However, teams' bases cannot be directly accessed through these passages if a player is entering from the Central Area. From the Central Area, players must swim up small walls in order to access these passages.
• Bases: Each team's base is an open area with access to one Side Passage and and a lower area leading to the Central Area. It also connects to a network of grated platforms that provide a fast way to ambush the opposing team and snipe players from a safe distance.

Hazards

Arowana Mall features many waterways, often under grated platforms. Because of this, becoming a squid while standing on a grate is often risky.

It is also possible to fall out-of-bounds by going through the fencing on the outside of the Side Alleys.

Ranked Battle

Splat Zones being played on Arowana Mall.

Splat Zones

The Splat Zone for Arowana Mall exists in the very center of the stage where all paths meet, and is overlooked by multiple hallways or platforms. In this mode, the Side Alleys are now linked to the other side of the map via an added grated walkway over the pools of water.

Tower Control

The tower in Arowana Mall in located at the center of the map, replacing the information tower. The goals are located at the base of each teams' ramp in the lower area of their Base. When ridden, the tower proceeds to the riding team's right, placing itself over water. It then goes back to the center and continues on to the goal.

Tips

• Elevated platforms running along either side of the Central Area make chargers very useful here for splatting foes.
• Constricted space in the Side Alleys make Ink Mines and Splash Walls a viable option for controlling enemy movement.
• Point Sensors are particularly useful to throw up and into the center area before climbing the hill in the Central Area to avoid potential ambush.
• The potted plant in each of the Side Alleys makes an ideal hiding spot to avoid enemy fire and catch foes off-guard.

Development

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

• There was much less verticality.
• The current side passages were not present.
• The ramps were very small.
• There was much less water, as well as fewer grates.
• There was a raised, U-shaped glass platform in the center of the stage.
• The buildings that formed the stage's walls were much different.

• An official picture of pre-release Arowana Mall.

  An official picture of pre-release Arowana Mall.

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  A large view of Arowana Mall and the U-shaped platform.

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  Inklings battling in the central area.

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  An Inkling preparing to Super Jump next to small ramps.

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  Inklings jumping over some ramps.

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  More Inklings battling.

Trivia

• It is possible to glitch out of bounds into the beach area beside the map. If the player does this, they will instantly die and respawn.
• The map's name is based on the real life arowana. The fish is known for its long slender body and ability to jump great heights. The arowana reference is therefore particularly well-suited as the map has several areas with large ramps and steep cutoffs and is long and rectangular in shape.

Squid Sisters quotes

English quotes

Callie: "Hey, Marie, how would you tackle this stage?" ^(NA)

Marie: "Float like a jellyfish, sting like a...jellyfish?"

Callie: "I love running around a deserted mall!" Template:AUEU

Marie: "It's good exercise if nothing else!"

Callie: "I'm always coming here for work!" ^(NA) Template:AUEU

Marie: "You don't have a side gig without me, do you?!"

Callie: "Marie! They've got clothes with a picture of Judd on!" Template:AUEU

Marie: "Well, he is something of a cultural icon."

Callie: "Omigosh! Look, Marie! That outfit is adorrrrbs!" ^(NA)

Marie: "That reminds me: don't window-shop during battle."

Callie: "Running around an empty mall is surprisingly fun!" ^(NA)

Marie: "It's good exercise if nothing else!"

Callie: "Sometimes I come to this mall after work. But I always get mobbed by screaming fans!" ^(NA)

Marie: "Hmm. They must think you're me."

Callie: "They're selling shirts with Judd's picture on them!" ^(NA)

Marie: "Well, he is something of a cultural icon."

Callie: "The town's been booming since they built this mall!" ^(NA) Template:AUEU

Marie: "Are you sure it's not the other way around?"

Callie: "Whenever I come here, I get mobbed by fans." Template:AUEU

Marie: "They must think you're someone else..."

Callie: "We did a fan meet and greet here not long ago!" ^(NA)

Marie: "Stay tuned for more info about the next one!"

Callie: "We did a fan meet-and-greet here not long ago!" Template:AUEU

Marie: "Stay tuned for more info about the next one!"

Italian quotes

Stella: «Oooh, guarda che bei vestit!»

Marina: «Cerca solo di non guardare le vetrine in battaglia...»

Gallery

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Names in other languages

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