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'''Arowana Mall''' is a multiplayer [[stage]] in ''[[Splatoon]] and [[Splatoon 2]]''.
 
'''Arowana Mall''' is a multiplayer [[stage]] in {{S}} and {{S2}}.


Arowana Mall is a narrow battlefield that is set at an outdoor mall, decorated with stores, plants, banners and advertisements. It features two lower sections and one raised section in the center of the map that connects the lower sections.
Arowana Mall is a narrow battlefield that is set at an outdoor mall, decorated with stores, plants, banners and advertisements. It features two lower sections and one raised section in the center of the map that connects the lower sections.


==Layout==
==Layout==
[[File:S2 Arowana Mall Overview.jpg|thumb|250px|Arowana Mall Overview.]]
[[File:S2 Top View Arowana Mall Turf War.png|thumb|left|250px|Top view of Arowana Mall in [[Turf War]]]]
Arowana Mall is long and relatively narrow with multiple large, central areas and hidden side passages. The spawn point area is accessable to the enemy team. The only way for one team to get to the other side of the map is by going through the center. 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. On both sides of Arowana Mall, two side passages connect each team's [[Spawn Point]] to the central area. However, a team's base cannot be directly accessed through these passages if a player is entering from the central area. In order to access these passages, players must swim up small walls located in the Central Area. Each team's base is an open area with access to their side passage and and a lower area that leads an area connected to the central area. It also connects to two platforms near the central area that provide a fast way to ambush the opposing team there, and snipe players from a safe distance. There is water around the center and an abyss to the right side path as hazards for players to get splatted from.


Arowana Mall received a few changes to the bordering paths in ''Splatoon 2''. The raised plaza to each team's right side now has a grated bridge that connects it with the central platform. To outer path on each team's left, a second raised path that goes behind a wall was also added.
Arowana Mall is long and relatively narrow with multiple large, central areas and hidden side passages. The [[spawn point]] area is accessible to the enemy team. The only way for one team to get to the other side of the map is by going through the center. 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. On both sides of Arowana Mall, two side passages connect each team's spawn point to the central area. However, a team's base cannot be directly accessed through these passages if a player is entering from the central area. To access these passages, players must swim up small walls located in the central area. Each team's base is an open area with access to their side passage and a lower area that leads an area connected to the central area. It also connects to two platforms near the central area that provide a fast way to ambush the opposing team there, and snipe players from a safe distance. There is water around the center and an abyss to the right-side path as hazards for players to get splatted from.


==Ranked Battle Terrain==
Arowana Mall received a few changes to the bordering paths in {{S2}}. The raised plaza to each team's right side now has a grated bridge that connects it with the central platform. A second raised path that goes behind a wall was also added to the outer path on each team's left, and now the posters feature [[Pearl]] and [[Marina]], rather than brands.
In Ranked Battle, specifications for the terrain or placement of objects are different between the modes; these changes create new paths or new objects to take cover behind.


=== [[Splat Zones]] ===
==Ranked Battle terrain==
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.
In [[Ranked Battle]]s, specifications for the terrain or placement of objects are different between the modes; these changes create new paths or new objects to take cover behind.


=== [[Tower Control]] ===
===[[Splat Zones]]===
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 to the center of the pathway to the opposing team's base and continues on to the goal.
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 stage via an added grated walkway over the pools of water.


In ''Splatoon 2'', checkpoints have been added:
===[[Tower Control]]===
*The first checkpoint is located in front of the ramps leading to center platform.
The Tower in Arowana Mall is 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 to the center of the pathway to the opposing team's base and continues to the goal.
*The second checkpoint is located right before small quarter pipe leading into the enemy plaza.


=== [[Rainmaker]]===
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2"
The Rainmaker begins in the center of the [[stage]], in place of the the informational tower that appears in [[Turf War]] and the tower from [[Tower Control]]. The Rainmaker must be taken to the platform found inside the lower, rectangular areas below each team's [[spawn point]].
! colspan="6" |In {{S2}}, checkpoints have been added:
|-
! rowspan="2" | Checkpoint
! rowspan="2" |Location
! rowspan="2" |Timer (Seconds)
! colspan="3" |Progress Amount
|-
| Before
| After
|Total
|-
|1
| The first checkpoint is located in the center area just before it goes up the ramp to the side area
|6
|62
|52
|10
|-
|2
|The second checkpoint is located immediately in between the crate and the uninkable ramp.
| 5
|29
|20
|9
|}
===[[Rainmaker]]===
The [[Rainmaker (weapon)|Rainmaker]] begins in the center of the [[stage]], in place of the informational tower that appears in [[Turf War]] and the tower from Tower Control. The Rainmaker must be taken to the platform found inside the lower, rectangular areas below each team's [[spawn point]].


=== [[Clam Blitz]] ===
===[[Clam Blitz]]===
The basket is located at the right side near the lower section that is closer to the center. There isn't any bump near the basket. There is an inkrail to the left of the lower section to get to the basket.
The basket is located at the right side near the lower section that is closer to the center. There are no bumps near the basket. There is an [[Inkrail]] to the left of the lower section to get to the basket.


== ''Splatoon'' ==
==''Splatoon''==
{{Infobox/Stage
{{Infobox/Stage
| game           = Splatoon
|game=Splatoon
| introduced     = Launch
|image=S Stage Arowana Mall.jpg
| totalbp       = 2,021
|introduced=''Initial Release'' ({{ver|s|1.0.0}})
| haswaterhazard = true
|totalbp=2,021
| hasabysshazard = true
|haswaterhazard=true
|hasabysshazard=true
}}
}}
Arowana Mall underwent a series of changes between its development period and release.  
Arowana Mall underwent a series of changes between its development period and release.
 
===Pre-release version===
The pre-release version included many differences, such as:


=== Pre-release version ===
The pre-release version included many differences, such as:
*There was much less verticality.
*There was much less verticality.
*The current side alleys were not present.
*The current side alleys were not present.
*The ramps were very small.
*The ramps were very small.
*There was much less water, as well as fewer [[grate]]s.
*There was much less water, as well as fewer [[grate]]s.
*There was a raised, U-shaped [[Glass]] platform in the center of the stage.
*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.
*The buildings that formed the stage's walls were much different.


There were a few changes made to the map after the [[August Update]] (Version {{Ver|S|2.0.0}}). These include:
There were a few changes made to the map after Version {{Ver|S|2.0.0}}. These include:
 
*Two palm trees were added to the lone planters of both sides just left before entering the center of the map, protecting the player from [[Inkzooka]]s and [[Rainmaker]] shots.
*Two palm trees were added to the lone planters of both sides just left before entering the center of the map, protecting the player from [[Inkzooka]]s and [[Rainmaker]] shots.
*Two signs were added at the exits from the side areas to prevent sniping from the side they belong to.
* Two signs were added at the exits from the side areas to prevent sniping from the side they belong to.


<gallery>
<gallery>
PreAM6.jpg|An official picture of pre-release Arowana Mall.
Ink in action.jpg|An official picture of pre-release Arowana Mall
PreAM2.png|A large view of Arowana Mall and the U-shaped platform.
PreAM2.png|A large view of Arowana Mall and the U-shaped platform
PreAM1.png|[[Inkling]]s battling in the central area.
PreAM1.png|[[Inkling]]s battling in the central area
PreAM3.png|An Inkling preparing to [[Super Jump]] next to small ramps.
PreAM3.png|An Inkling preparing to [[Super Jump]] next to small ramps
PreAM4.png|Inklings jumping over some ramps.
PreAM4.png|Inklings jumping over some ramps
PreAM5.png|More Inklings battling.
PreAM5.png|More Inklings battling
ArowanaMallPalmTree.jpg|The palm tree that was added in the released version.
S Arowana Mall Palm Tree.png|The palm tree that was added in the released version
ArowanaMallSign.jpg|The added sign that was added in the releaed version.
S Arowana Mall Sign.png|The sign that was added in the released version
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== Release version ===
===Release version===
Arowana Mall was released with launch of ''Splatoon''.  
Arowana Mall was released with the launch of {{S}}.


At Version {{Ver|S|2.6.0}}, Arowana Mall uses the Splat Zones version for Turf War which includes grates and more platforms around the Central Area letting players attack the center more easily and a stack of boxes to one exit of the side alleys. The grated walkways that connected the side alleys are removed however.
Starting with version {{Ver|S|2.6.0}}, Arowana Mall uses the [[Splat Zones]] version for [[Turf War]] which includes grates, more platforms around the central area to allow players to attack the center more easily, and a stack of boxes to one exit of the side alleys. The grated walkways that connected the side alleys are removed, however.


=== Version history ===
===Version history===
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s"
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s"
! Version !! Adjustments
!Version!!Adjustments
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S|2.0.0}}''' ||  
|'''{{Ver|S|2.0.0}}'''||
* Adjusted stage layout in all modes.
*Adjusted stage layout in all modes.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S|2.1.0}}''' ||  
|'''{{Ver|S|2.1.0}}'''||
* Adjustments to stage layout in all modes to prevent users from swimming over some of the ledges.
*Adjustments to stage layout in all modes to prevent users from swimming over some of the ledges.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S|2.2.0}}''' ||  
|'''{{Ver|S|2.2.0}}''' ||
* Adjustments have been made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
* Adjustments have been made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S|2.4.0}}''' ||  
|'''{{Ver|S|2.4.0}}'''||  
* Added prohibited areas in [[Walleye Warehouse]], [[Saltspray Rig]], Arowana Mall, and [[Flounder Heights]] in Rainmaker mode.
*Added prohibited areas in [[Walleye Warehouse]], [[Saltspray Rig]], Arowana Mall, and [[Flounder Heights]] in [[Rainmaker]] mode.
* Adjustments have been made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
* Adjustments have been made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S|2.5.0}}''' ||
|'''{{Ver|S|2.5.0}}'''||  
* Adjustments have been made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
*Adjustments have been made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S|2.6.0}}''' ||
|'''{{Ver|S|2.6.0}}'''||
* The map layout in Turf War is changed as follows:  
*The map layout in [[Turf War]] is changed as follows:
The layout will be based on the stage layout in Splat Zones, but the grates that connect between the high platforms in each team's area have been removed.
The layout will be based on the stage layout in [[Splat Zones]], but the grates that connect between the high platforms in each team's area have been removed.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S|2.8.0}}''' ||
|'''{{Ver|S|2.8.0}}'''||
* Adjustment have been made to prevent players from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
*Adjustments have been made to prevent players from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S|2.10.0}}''' ||
|'''{{Ver|S|2.10.0}}'''||
* Adjustments to stage layout in all modes to prevent users from swimming over some of the ledges.
*Adjustments to stage layout in all modes to prevent users from swimming over some of the ledges.
|}
|}


=== Maps ===
===Maps===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Arowana Mall Turf War Overhead 2.6.0.jpg|Turf War
Arowana Mall Turf War Overhead 2.6.0.jpg|Turf War
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</gallery>
</gallery>


=== Gallery ===
===Gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Arowana Mall battle.jpg|Green [[Inkling]]s move into the center area.
Outside arowana mall.png|A road outside Arowana Mall, inaccessible but visible by looking over the edge
Outside arowana mall.png|A road outside Arowana Mall, inaccessible but visible by looking over the edge.
S Arowana Mall Splatfest.png|Arowana Mall during a [[Splatfest]]
MallSplatfest.jpg|Arowana Mall during a [[Splatfest]].
S Arowana Mall Splatfest 2.png|An Inkling pushes a [[Splat Roller]] at Arowana Mall during a Splatfest
ArowanaMallFest.jpg|An Inkling pushes a [[Splat Roller]] at Arowana Mall during [[Splatfest]].
TentatekPromo1.jpg|A promo for [[Tentatek]] at Arowana Mall
TentatekPromo1.jpg|A promo for [[Tentatek]] at Arowana Mall.
ArowanaMallSidePassage.jpg|A side alley in Arowana Mall
ArowanaMallSidePassage.jpg|A Side Alley in Arowana Mall.
ArowanaMallSplatZones.jpg|[[Splat Zones]] being played in Arowana Mall
ArowanaMallSplatZones.jpg|Splat Zones being played in Arowana Mall.
Arowana Mall battle.jpg|A [[Turf War]] happening at the old Arowana Mall
Arowana mall posters.jpeg|Some posters with the [[SquidForce]] logo on a wall.
S Arowana mall posters.png|Some posters with the [[SquidForce]] logo on a wall
Map Arowana Mall Turf War Overhead.png|The map of Arowana Mall in Turf War before update 2.6.0.
Killer Wail2.jpg|The [[Killer Wail]] being fired in Arowana Mall before Version 2.6.0.
Map Arowana Mall Turf War Overhead.png|The map of Arowana Mall in [[Turf War]] before Version {{Ver|S|2.6.0}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


== ''Splatoon 2'' ==
===Splatfests===
Arowana Mall was available in the following [[Splatfest]]s in {{S}}:
 
*[[North Pole vs. South Pole]]
*[[Delicious vs. Disgusting]]
*[[Burgers vs. Pizza]]
*[[Red Kitsune Udon vs. Green Tanuki Soba (December 2015)]]
*[[Snowman vs. Sandcastle]]
 
== ''Splatoon 2''==
{{Infobox/Stage
{{Infobox/Stage
| game         = Splatoon 2
|game=Splatoon 2
| introduced   = {{date|2018-02-02}}
|introduced={{date|2018-02-02}}
| totalbp       = 2,391
|totalbp=2,391
| features     = [[Sponge]]s, [[Inkrail]]s<ref>These features appear in Tower Control, Rainmaker, and Clam Blitz.</ref>
|features=[[Sponge]]s, [[Inkrail]]s<sup>([[Community Glossary#Mode abbreviations|TC, RM, CB]])</sup>
| haswaterhazard = true
|haswaterhazard=true
| hasabysshazard = true
|hasabysshazard=true
}}
}}
Arowana Mall was released at {{date|2018-02-02}} of ''Splatoon 2''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/958897166633717760 {{TWI}}SplatoonJP Twitter]</ref>
Arowana Mall was released on {{date|2018-02-02}} in {{S2}}.<ref>{{TWI}}[[Inkipedia:Twitter_archive/2018/February#February_1|SplatoonJP Twitter]]</ref>


From March 1 until March 16 of 2018, Arowana Mall was not available in Splatoon 2 due to a notable bug. When players use a Dualie here or use the Splashdown, the game acts as if they’ve fallen out of bounds of the terrain.
From 1 to {{date|2018-03-16}}, Arowana Mall was not available due to a notable bug. When players used [[dualie]]s or the [[Splashdown]] in certain areas, they would fall out of bounds.


=== Version history ===
===Version history===
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2"
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2"
! Version !! Adjustments
!Version!! Adjustments
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S2|2.2.2}}''' ||
|'''{{Ver|S2|2.2.2}}'''||
* Fixed an issue in Arowana Mall that allowed players to climb over a specific barrier railing, gaining access to the enemy spawn location.
*Fixed an issue in Arowana Mall that allowed players to climb over a specific barrier railing, gaining access to the enemy spawn location.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S2|2.3.0}}''' ||
|'''{{Ver|S2|2.3.0}}'''||
* Fixed an issue on Arowana Mall in which, if the player activated the Splashdown in a narrow place between a fence and terrain, the player would go into the terrain.
*Fixed an issue on Arowana Mall in which, if the player activated the [[Splashdown]] in a narrow place between a fence and terrain, the player would go into the terrain.
* Fixed an issue on Arowana Mall in which the player would be repelled in an unintended way when having moved into a narrow place between a fence and terrain.
*Fixed an issue on Arowana Mall in which the player would be repelled in an unintended way when having moved into a narrow place between a fence and terrain.
* Fixed an issue on Arowana Mall in which bombs or bubbles from the Bubble Blower disappeared in an unnatural way around the central pond.
*Fixed an issue on Arowana Mall in which [[bomb]]s or bubbles from the [[Bubble Blower]] disappeared in an unnatural way around the central pond.
* Slightly adjusted the position of the sign indicating the area where the Rainmaker can’t be carried on Arowana Mall in Rainmaker, making it more difficult for a player to get stuck between the path and the sign.
*Slightly adjusted the position of the sign indicating the area where the [[Rainmaker (weapon)|Rainmaker]] can't be carried on Arowana Mall in [[Rainmaker]], making it more difficult for a player to get stuck between the path and the sign.
* Fixed an issue on Arowana Mall in Rainmaker in which the Rainmaker would reappear inside terrain after the player holding the Rainmaker went beneath a high platform near the center and then lost the Rainmaker.
* Fixed an issue on Arowana Mall in Rainmaker in which the Rainmaker would reappear inside terrain after the player holding the Rainmaker went beneath a high platform near the center and then lost the Rainmaker.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S2|2.3.2}}''' ||
| '''{{Ver|S2|2.3.2}}'''||
* Issues where players would slide or perform a super landing in Arowana Mall would sometimes lead to them being treated as though they landed outside the map have been fixed.
*Issues where players would slide or perform a super landing in Arowana Mall would sometimes lead to them being treated as though they landed outside the map have been fixed.
|-
|'''{{Ver|S2|5.0.0}}'''||
*Fixed an issue during [[Tower Control]] and [[Rainmaker]] modes allowing players to gain access to the opponent's base via a specific [[Inkrail]].
|}
|}


=== Maps ===
===Maps===
<gallery>
<gallery>
S2 Map Arowana Mall Turf War.png|Turf War
S2 Map Arowana Mall Turf War.png|Turf War
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</gallery>
</gallery>


=== Gallery ===
===Gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
S2_Arowana_Mall_Promo_Image_2.jpg|Splatoon 2 Promo image
S2 Arowana Mall Promo Image 2.jpg|{{S2}} promo image
S2_Arowana_Mall_Promo_Image_3.jpg|Splatoon 2 Promo image
S2 Arowana Mall Promo Image 3.jpg
S2_Arowana_Mall_Promo_Image_4.jpg|Splatoon 2 Promo image
S2 Arowana Mall Promo Image 4.jpg
Marina and Pearl Posters .png|Posters of [[Marina]] and [[Pearl]].
S2 Arowana Mall Splatfest.jpg|Arowana Mall during a Splatfest
Splatoween Arowana Mall OtH posters.png|Posters of [[Marina]] and [[Pearl]] with skulls superimposed over their faces for [[Trick vs. Treat|Splatoween]].
Splatfest Stage Arowana Mall.png|Turf War (Splatfest) icon for Arowana Mall
FrostyFest Arowana Mall OtH posters.png|The same posters with [[Wikipedia:Kagami mochi|''kagami mochi'']] superimposed over their faces for [[Fam vs. Friend|Frosty Fest]].
Marina and Pearl Posters.png|Posters of [[Marina]] and [[Pearl]]
SpringFest Arowana Mall OtH posters.png|The same posters with Yoshi eggs superimposed over their faces for [[Hare vs. Tortoise|Spring Fest]].
Splatoween Arowana Mall OtH posters.png|Posters of Marina and Pearl with skulls superimposed over their faces for [[Trick vs. Treat (2018)|Splatoween]]
FrostyFest Arowana Mall OtH posters.png|The same posters with [[Wikipedia:Kagami mochi|''kagami mochi'']] superimposed over their faces for [[Family vs. Friends|Frosty Fest]]
SpringFest Arowana Mall OtH posters.png|The same posters with Yoshi eggs superimposed over their faces for [[Hare vs. Tortoise|Spring Fest]]
FinalFest Arowana Mall OtH posters.png|The same posters with Marina's icon from the ''[[Octo Expansion]]'' superimposed over their faces for [[Chaos vs. Order|Final Fest]]
Arowana Mall shop.png|A shop at Arowana Mall.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Outside arowana glitch.png|thumb|right|x200px|Standing on the palm tree outside Arowana Mall.]]
[[File:Outside arowana glitch.png|thumb|right|x200px|Standing on the palm tree outside Arowana Mall]]
 
*It is possible to jump out of bounds into the beach area outside the map via the side alley. The player is instantly splatted if they fall completely out of bounds, but it is possible to stand on the palm tree just outside the map. There is no way to get back, though; from there, they must jump off and be splatted.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90KKlV3nGzE {{YT}} YouTube video showing how it's possible to stand on top of a palmtree]</ref>
*It is possible to jump out of bounds into the beach area outside the map via the side alley. The player is instantly splatted if they fall completely out of bounds, but it is possible to stand on the palm tree just outside the map. There is no way to get back, though; from there, they must jump off and be splatted.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90KKlV3nGzE {{YT}} YouTube video showing how it's possible to stand on top of a palmtree]</ref>
*The map's name is based on the real life [[Wikipedia:Arowana|arowana]], known for its long, slender body and ability to jump great heights. The reference is therefore particularly well-suited, as the map has many large ramps and and steep cutoffs and is long and narrow in shape.
*The stage's name is based on the real-life [[Wikipedia:Arowana|arowana]], known for its long, slender body and ability to jump great heights. The reference is therefore particularly well-suited, as the map has many large ramps and steep cutoffs and is long and narrow in shape.
*Prior to Version {{Ver|S|2.1.0}}, a [[glitch]] existed in which players could jump through an unclimbable ledge in a side alley into the opposite team's base. It has since been patched out of the game, and unpatched in Version 2.4.0 and patched in Version 2.5.0.
*Before version {{Ver|S|2.1.0}} of {{S}}, a [[glitch]] existed in which players could jump through an unclimbable ledge in a side alley into the opposite team's base. It was since patched out of the game.
*The mall's closing tune can be heard when there is one minute left in a battle.
*The mall's closing tune can be heard when there is one minute left in a battle.
*Arowana Mall and [[Walleye Warehouse]] are the only [[stage]]s available from the game's initial release not to be featured in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] [[missions]].
*Arowana Mall and [[Walleye Warehouse]] are the only [[stage]]s available from the game's initial release not to be featured in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] [[missions]].
*The internal codename for this stage in the game files is "Updown".


== Etymology ==
==Etymology==
Arowana Mall is derived from the nouns ''Arowana'' and ''Mall'', Arowana is a freshwater fish and Mall is home for many shops and sales.
Arowana Mall is derived from 'arowana' and 'mall'. The [[wp:Arowana|arowana]] is a freshwater fish and a mall is a home for many shops and sales.


アロワナモール Arowana Mōru is derived from ''Arowana'' and ''Mall''.
===Names in other languages===
=== Names in other languages ===
{{Localized name
{{Foreignname
|Jap=アロワナモール
|Jap=アロワナモール
|JapR=Arowana Mōru
|JapR=Arowana Mōru
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|Ger=Arowana Center
|Ger=Arowana Center
|GerM=Arowana Center
|GerM=Arowana Center
|Ita=Centro Commerciale
|Ita=Centro commerciale
|ItaM=Commercial Center
|ItaM=Commercial Center
|Por=Centro comercial Arowana
|Por=Centro comercial Arowana
|PorM=Arowana Shopping Center
|PorM=Arowana Shopping Center
|Rus=ТЦ<ref>Торговый центр ''Torgovyy tsentr''</ref> «Аравана»
|Rus=ТЦ<ref>Торговый центр ''Torgovyy tsentr''</ref> «Аравана»
|RusR=TTS «Arvana»
|RusR=TTs «Aravana»
|RusM=Arowana Shopping Mall
|RusM=«Arowana» shopping mall
|Internal=Updown
}}
}}


== References ==
==References==
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== External links ==
==External links==
* [[strategywiki:Splatoon/Arowana Mall|Arowana Mall on StrategyWiki]]
*[[strategywiki:Splatoon/Arowana Mall|Arowana Mall on StrategyWiki]]
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Arowana Mall is a multiplayer stage in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

Arowana Mall is a narrow battlefield that is set at an outdoor mall, decorated with stores, plants, banners and advertisements. It features two lower sections and one raised section in the center of the map that connects the lower sections.

Layout

Top view of Arowana Mall in Turf War

Arowana Mall is long and relatively narrow with multiple large, central areas and hidden side passages. The spawn point area is accessible to the enemy team. The only way for one team to get to the other side of the map is by going through the center. 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. On both sides of Arowana Mall, two side passages connect each team's spawn point to the central area. However, a team's base cannot be directly accessed through these passages if a player is entering from the central area. To access these passages, players must swim up small walls located in the central area. Each team's base is an open area with access to their side passage and a lower area that leads an area connected to the central area. It also connects to two platforms near the central area that provide a fast way to ambush the opposing team there, and snipe players from a safe distance. There is water around the center and an abyss to the right-side path as hazards for players to get splatted from.

Arowana Mall received a few changes to the bordering paths in Splatoon 2. The raised plaza to each team's right side now has a grated bridge that connects it with the central platform. A second raised path that goes behind a wall was also added to the outer path on each team's left, and now the posters feature Pearl and Marina, rather than brands.

Ranked Battle terrain

In Ranked Battles, specifications for the terrain or placement of objects are different between the modes; these changes create new paths or new objects to take cover behind.

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 stage via an added grated walkway over the pools of water.

Tower Control

The Tower in Arowana Mall is 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 to the center of the pathway to the opposing team's base and continues to the goal.

In Splatoon 2, checkpoints have been added:
Checkpoint Location Timer (Seconds) Progress Amount
Before After Total
1 The first checkpoint is located in the center area just before it goes up the ramp to the side area 6 62 52 10
2 The second checkpoint is located immediately in between the crate and the uninkable ramp. 5 29 20 9

Rainmaker

The Rainmaker begins in the center of the stage, in place of the informational tower that appears in Turf War and the tower from Tower Control. The Rainmaker must be taken to the platform found inside the lower, rectangular areas below each team's spawn point.

Clam Blitz

The basket is located at the right side near the lower section that is closer to the center. There are no bumps near the basket. There is an Inkrail to the left of the lower section to get to the basket.

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Arowana Mall

Arowana Mall

Added in Initial Release (1.0.0)
Total area 2,021p
Features
Hazards Water, Abyss

Arowana Mall underwent a series of changes between its development period and release.

Pre-release version

The pre-release version included many differences, such as:

  • There was much less verticality.
  • The current side alleys 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.

There were a few changes made to the map after Version 2.0.0. These include:

  • Two palm trees were added to the lone planters of both sides just left before entering the center of the map, protecting the player from Inkzookas and Rainmaker shots.
  • Two signs were added at the exits from the side areas to prevent sniping from the side they belong to.
  • An official picture of pre-release Arowana Mall

    An official picture of pre-release Arowana Mall

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

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

  • Inklings battling in the central area

    Inklings battling in the central area

  • An Inkling preparing to Super Jump next to small ramps

    An Inkling preparing to Super Jump next to small ramps

  • Inklings jumping over some ramps

    Inklings jumping over some ramps

  • More Inklings battling

    More Inklings battling

  • The palm tree that was added in the released version

    The palm tree that was added in the released version

  • The sign that was added in the released version

    The sign that was added in the released version

Release version

Arowana Mall was released with the launch of Splatoon.

Starting with version 2.6.0, Arowana Mall uses the Splat Zones version for Turf War which includes grates, more platforms around the central area to allow players to attack the center more easily, and a stack of boxes to one exit of the side alleys. The grated walkways that connected the side alleys are removed, however.

Version history

Version Adjustments
2.0.0
  • Adjusted stage layout in all modes.
2.1.0
  • Adjustments to stage layout in all modes to prevent users from swimming over some of the ledges.
2.2.0
  • Adjustments have been made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
2.4.0
2.5.0
  • Adjustments have been made to prevent users from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
2.6.0
  • The map layout in Turf War is changed as follows:

The layout will be based on the stage layout in Splat Zones, but the grates that connect between the high platforms in each team's area have been removed.

2.8.0
  • Adjustments have been made to prevent players from taking certain shortcuts in all modes.
2.10.0
  • Adjustments to stage layout in all modes to prevent users from swimming over some of the ledges.

Maps

  • Turf War

    Turf War

  • Splat Zones

    Splat Zones

  • Tower Control

    Tower Control

  • Rainmaker

    Rainmaker

Gallery

  • A road outside Arowana Mall, inaccessible but visible by looking over the edge

    A road outside Arowana Mall, inaccessible but visible by looking over the edge

  • Arowana Mall during a Splatfest

    Arowana Mall during a Splatfest

  • An Inkling pushes a Splat Roller at Arowana Mall during a Splatfest

    An Inkling pushes a Splat Roller at Arowana Mall during a Splatfest

  • A promo for Tentatek at Arowana Mall

    A promo for Tentatek at Arowana Mall

  • A side alley in Arowana Mall

    A side alley in Arowana Mall

  • Splat Zones being played in Arowana Mall

    Splat Zones being played in Arowana Mall

  • A Turf War happening at the old Arowana Mall

    A Turf War happening at the old Arowana Mall

  • Some posters with the SquidForce logo on a wall

    Some posters with the SquidForce logo on a wall

  • The Killer Wail being fired in Arowana Mall before Version 2.6.0.

    The Killer Wail being fired in Arowana Mall before Version 2.6.0.

  • The map of Arowana Mall in Turf War before Version 2.6.0

    The map of Arowana Mall in Turf War before Version 2.6.0

Splatfests

Arowana Mall was available in the following Splatfests in Splatoon:

Splatoon 2

Arowana Mall

Arowana Mall

Added in 2 February 2018
Total area 2,391p
Features Sponges, Inkrails(TC, RM, CB)
Hazards Water, Abyss

Arowana Mall was released on 2 February 2018 in Splatoon 2.[1]

From 1 to 16 March 2018, Arowana Mall was not available due to a notable bug. When players used dualies or the Splashdown in certain areas, they would fall out of bounds.

Version history

Version Adjustments
2.2.2
  • Fixed an issue in Arowana Mall that allowed players to climb over a specific barrier railing, gaining access to the enemy spawn location.
2.3.0
  • Fixed an issue on Arowana Mall in which, if the player activated the Splashdown in a narrow place between a fence and terrain, the player would go into the terrain.
  • Fixed an issue on Arowana Mall in which the player would be repelled in an unintended way when having moved into a narrow place between a fence and terrain.
  • Fixed an issue on Arowana Mall in which bombs or bubbles from the Bubble Blower disappeared in an unnatural way around the central pond.
  • Slightly adjusted the position of the sign indicating the area where the Rainmaker can't be carried on Arowana Mall in Rainmaker, making it more difficult for a player to get stuck between the path and the sign.
  • Fixed an issue on Arowana Mall in Rainmaker in which the Rainmaker would reappear inside terrain after the player holding the Rainmaker went beneath a high platform near the center and then lost the Rainmaker.
2.3.2
  • Issues where players would slide or perform a super landing in Arowana Mall would sometimes lead to them being treated as though they landed outside the map have been fixed.
5.0.0

Maps

  • Turf War

    Turf War

  • Splat Zones

    Splat Zones

  • Tower Control

    Tower Control

  • Rainmaker

    Rainmaker

  • Clam Blitz

    Clam Blitz

Gallery

  • Splatoon 2 promo image

    Splatoon 2 promo image

  • S2 Arowana Mall Promo Image 3.jpg
  • S2 Arowana Mall Promo Image 4.jpg
  • Arowana Mall during a Splatfest

    Arowana Mall during a Splatfest

  • Turf War (Splatfest) icon for Arowana Mall

    Turf War (Splatfest) icon for Arowana Mall

  • Posters of Marina and Pearl

    Posters of Marina and Pearl

  • Posters of Marina and Pearl with skulls superimposed over their faces for Splatoween

    Posters of Marina and Pearl with skulls superimposed over their faces for Splatoween

  • The same posters with kagami mochi superimposed over their faces for Frosty Fest

    The same posters with kagami mochi superimposed over their faces for Frosty Fest

  • The same posters with Yoshi eggs superimposed over their faces for Spring Fest

    The same posters with Yoshi eggs superimposed over their faces for Spring Fest

  • The same posters with Marina's icon from the Octo Expansion superimposed over their faces for Final Fest

    The same posters with Marina's icon from the Octo Expansion superimposed over their faces for Final Fest

  • A shop at Arowana Mall.

    A shop at Arowana Mall.

Quotes

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Trivia

Standing on the palm tree outside Arowana Mall
  • It is possible to jump out of bounds into the beach area outside the map via the side alley. The player is instantly splatted if they fall completely out of bounds, but it is possible to stand on the palm tree just outside the map. There is no way to get back, though; from there, they must jump off and be splatted.[2]
  • The stage's name is based on the real-life arowana, known for its long, slender body and ability to jump great heights. The reference is therefore particularly well-suited, as the map has many large ramps and steep cutoffs and is long and narrow in shape.
  • Before version 2.1.0 of Splatoon, a glitch existed in which players could jump through an unclimbable ledge in a side alley into the opposite team's base. It was since patched out of the game.
  • The mall's closing tune can be heard when there is one minute left in a battle.
  • Arowana Mall and Walleye Warehouse are the only stages available from the game's initial release not to be featured in Octo Valley missions.

Etymology

Arowana Mall is derived from 'arowana' and 'mall'. The arowana is a freshwater fish and a mall is a home for many shops and sales.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese アロワナモール
Arowana Mōru		 Arowana Mall
Netherlands Dutch Piranha Plaza Piranha Plaza
CanadaFrance French Centre Arowana Arowana Center
Germany German Arowana Center Arowana Center
Italy Italian Centro commerciale Commercial Center
Russia Russian ТЦ[3] «Аравана»
TTs «Aravana»		 «Arowana» shopping mall
SpainMexico Spanish Plazuela del Calamar Squid Square
Portugal Portuguese Centro comercial Arowana Arowana Shopping Center
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References

  1. ↑ TwitterSplatoonJP Twitter
  2. ↑ YouTube YouTube video showing how it's possible to stand on top of a palmtree
  3. ↑ Торговый центр Torgovyy tsentr

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