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 7 new weapons, 3 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 |
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 | Unknown | N/A | Octoling Invasion | June 10th, 2015 | 
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| Bluefin Depot | Unknown | N/A | Octoling Uprising | June 20, 2015 | File:Railroadstage.png |
Existing DLC modes/mode categories:
| Name | Type | Description | Weapons | Controllers | Release Date | Image |
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| Ranked Battle | Online multiplayer mode category | 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. | All | GamePad 
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| Splat Zones | Online multiplayer Ranked Battle mode | 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. | All | GamePad
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| Tower Control | Online multiplayer Ranked Battle mode | 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. | All | GamePad
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Existing DLC
There currently is a total of three maps, seven weapons, and three game modes that are downloadable content. Template:Clear
Weapons
N-ZAP '85
The N-ZAP '85 is a shooter type weapon released on June 1st, 2015. It is very similar in stats to the Splattershot Jr., but lacks its range. Its sub weapon are Splat Bombs and its special weapon is the Echolocator. To unlock this weapon, one must reach level 5, and pay 3,500 coins.
Inkbrush
The Inkbrush is a roller type weapon that has thinner Ink coverage than its Splat Roller and Dynamo Roller siblings, but allows the player to move significantly faster. It was released on June 5th, 2015. To unlock this weapon, one must pay 4,800 coins and be at level 5.
Splash-o-matic
The Splash-o-matic is a shooter type weapon released on June 13th, 2015. It lack range, but makes up for it in rapid fire shots and in accuracy. To unlock this weapon, one must pay 3,900 coins and be at an unknown level. Sub Weapon: Suction Bomb - Special Weapon: Bomb Rush
Custom E-Liter 3K
The Custom E-Liter 3K is a charger weapon with considerable range. It was released on June 17, 2015 alongside the L-3 Nozzlenose. The main weapon is the same as the E-Liter 3K, though the sub and special weapons are different. Sub Weapon: Squid Beakon - Special Weapon: Kraken
L-3 Nozzlenose
The L-3 Nozzlenose is a shooter-type weapon that, while accurate and shoots rapidly, is somewhat short range and can only fire 3 bursts of ink each time the button is pressed. It was released on June 17, 2015 alongside the Custom E-Liter 3K. Its sub weapon is Disruptor and its special is Killer Wail.
Carbon Roller
The Carbon Roller is a roller-type weapon with reduced ink splash but is noticeably quicker to roll than the standard roller. It was released on June 27, 2015 alongside the Custom Dual Squelcher. Its sub weapon is Burst Bombs and its special is Inkzooka.
Custom Dual Squelcher
The Custom Dual Squelcher is a Shooter-type weapon, a variant of the existing Dual Squelcher. It was released on June 27, 2015 alongside the Carbon Roller. Its sub weapon is Squid Beakon and its special is Killer Wail.
Stages
Port Mackerel
Port Mackerel is a stage that was released on June 1st, 2015. Like the majority of the other maps, it is symmetrical, and like Kelp Dome it has multiple isles.
Kelp Dome
Kelp Dome is a stage that was released on June 10th, 2015. Like the majority of the other maps, it is symmetrical and contains a larger center area. This stage appears in Hero Mode.
Bluefin Depot
Bluefin Depot was released on June 20, 2015. It is characterized by elevated areas by the spawn points connected only by mesh walkways, and two central areas divided by an impassable span of water. This stage appears in Hero Mode.
Modes
Ranked Battle
Ranked Battle is a mode category that features more competitive modes. It was locked until enough players worldwide reached level 10 online. It was released on June 1st, 2015.
Splat Zones
The first Ranked Battle mode, Splat Zones, where two teams fight for control of predetermined locations on a stage, was released on June 1st, 2015.
Tower Control
Tower Control is a Capture the Flag style Ranked Battle mode that was released on July 1st, 2015. The tower will spawn at the center of the map, and player must jump onto the platform with the tower. The platform will then move toward's that player spawn, and the first team to capture the tower, or have the tower be closest to their spawn, wins.
Upcoming DLC
Weapons
The Prima Guide featured numerous upcoming DLC weapons. The list includes:
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.
Stages
Camp Triggerfish
Moray Towers
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.
