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'''Inkopolis''' is the city in which [[Inklings]] and [[jellyfish]] live in ''[[Splatoon]]''.
{{Quote|See and be seen in this bustling city center. It's the place to hang out, gear up, and of course, join the hottest sport in town: Ink battles!|{{S}}{{'s}} official website}}


==Description==
'''Inkopolis''' is a large city in [[Inkadia]] (also known as Greater Inkopolis) that appears in all three games in the {{Ss}}, being the main setting of the first two games and two of three main settings (alongside [[Splatsville]]) of the third. Many different species live there, such as [[Inkling]]s, [[Octoling]]s, and [[jellyfish]], and it contains locations such as [[Inkopolis Plaza]] (the main hub of {{S}} and one of the main hubs of {{S3}}), [[Inkopolis Square]] (the main hub of {{S2}} and one of the main hubs of ''Splatoon 3''), and various [[stage]]s on which battles take place.
The heart of Inkopolis is [[Inkopolis Plaza]], where [[Booyah Base]] can be found. [[Stages]] in Splatoon, such as [[Urchin Underpass]] and [[Blackbelly Skatepark]], are located around the city as well.


==Notable Locations==
==History==
*[[Booyah Base]] is a mall in Inkopolis Plaza.
Inkopolis was created long after Earth had been submerged by rising sea levels and its land-dwelling inhabitants, such as [[human]]s, were wiped out. After 12,000 years, [[Octarian|octopuses]] and [[Inkling|squids]] eventually evolved to become land-living creatures and lived together in harmony. However, all that changed when the sea levels rose again. They began fighting over the remaining habitable land in the [[Great Turf War]], causing the Octarians to go into hiding after they lost the war.
*[[Inkopolis Plaza]] is the center of Inkopolis. It is the multiplayer hub and the host of a variety of shops.
*[[Octo Valley]] is a large, underground area that serves as the base for the [[Octarian|Octarian Army]].
*All of Splatoon's [[stages]] can be found in Inkopolis.


==Notable Residents==
==Locations==
*[[Annie]] is a sea urchin, and the owner of [[Cooler Heads]] in Booyah Base.
===Inkopolis Plaza===
*[[Cap'n Cuttlefish]] is an elderly Inkling who leads the fight against the [[Octarian]]s.
{{Main|Inkopolis Plaza}}
*[[Crusty Sean]] is a shrimp who owns [[Shrimp Kicks]] in Booyah Base.
*[[Jelonzo]] is a jellyfish who owns [[Jelly Fresh]] in Booyah Base.
*[[Judd]] is a cat who lives in Inkopolis Plaza and judges multiplayer [[modes|matches]].
*[[Moe]] is a small clown fish who lives in Annie's hair.
*[[Sheldon]] is a crab who owns [[Ammo Knights]] in Booyah Base.
*[[Spyke]] lives in Inkopolis Plaza and aids Inklings with upgrading gear.
*The [[Squid Sisters]], Callie and Marie, are two of Inkopolis' most famous pop stars.


[[File:Inkopolis 2.jpg|thumb|right|Inkopolis Plaza.]]
'''Inkopolis Plaza''' is the hub area of {{S}}. From here, players can access various types of [[mode]]s and [[shop]]s as well as interact with other players' Inklings they have battled with recently or with those who recently posted a post to Miiverse. It is the heart of Inkopolis.
As part of the [[Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass|''Splatoon 3'': Expansion Pass]], '''Inkopolis Plaza''' is an alternate hub area in {{S3}}.
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===Inkopolis Square===
{{Main|Inkopolis Square}}
[[File:Inkopolis Square Splatoon 2 promo image 1.jpg|thumb|right|Inkopolis Square.]]
'''Inkopolis Square''' is the hub area of {{S2}}. Like the previous game, players can access various types of [[mode]]s and [[shop]]s as well as interact with other players' Inklings and Octolings they have battled with recently or with those who recently posted a post to social media. As part of the [[Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass|''Splatoon 3'': Expansion Pass]], '''Inkopolis Square''' is an alternate hub area in {{S3}} unlocked after beating [[Side Order|Side Order.]]
===Other areas===
There are a few known other areas inside Inkopolis that the player can access:
* [[Stage]]s
* [[Test range]] of both ''Splatoon'' and ''Splatoon 2''
* [[Tutorial]] areas of both ''Splatoon'' and ''Splatoon 2''
==Notable residents==
{{main|Character}}
;Vendors
* [[Sheldon]] is a [[wikipedia:horseshoe crab|horseshoe crab]] that runs [[Ammo Knights]].
* [[Annie and Moe|Annie]] is a [[wikipedia:sea anemone|sea anemone]] that runs [[Cooler Heads]].
* [[Annie and Moe|Moe]] is a [[wikipedia:Amphiprioninae|clownfish]] who accompanies Annie.
* [[Jelonzo]] is a [[jellyfish]] that runs [[Jelly Fresh]].
* [[Crusty Sean]] is a [[wikipedia:Marsupenaeus|Japanese tiger prawn]] who runs [[Shrimp Kicks]] in ''Splatoon'', the [[Crust Bucket]] in ''Splatoon 2'', and the [[Wandercrust]] in ''Splatoon 3''.
* [[Flow and Craymond|Flow]] is a [[wikipedia:sea slug|sea slug]] that runs [[Headspace]].
* [[Flow and Craymond|Craymond]] is an [[wikipedia:Periclimenes imperator|emperor shrimp]] that accompanies Flow.
* [[Jelfonzo]] is a jellyfish that runs [[Ye Olde Cloth Shoppe]].
* [[Bisk]] is a [[wikipedia:Majoidea|spider crab]] that runs [[Shella Fresh]].
* [[Fred Crumbs]] is a [[wikipedia:Japanese jack mackerel|japanese horse mackerel]] that runs [[Shrimp Kicks]] in Inkopolis Plaza in {{S3}}.
* [[Shelly and Donny]] are [[wikipedia:Triops|triops]]<nowiki/> that run [[Ammo Knights]] in {{S3}}. Shelly is in charge of the Inkopolis Plaza branch, while Donny runs the one in Inkopolis Square.
;Others
* [[Spyke]] is a [[wikipedia:sea urchin|sea urchin]] and an alley worker.
* [[Murch]] is a sea urchin and an alley worker.
* [[Callie]] is an [[Inkling]] and one of the [[Squid Sisters]].
* [[Marie]] is an Inkling and one of the Squid Sisters, later guiding the player in [[Octo Canyon (mode)|Octo Canyon]].
* [[Pearl]] is an Inkling and an [[Off the Hook]] member.
* [[Marina]] is an [[Octoling]] and an Off the Hook member.
* [[Cuttlefish]] is an elderly Inkling that guides the player in the single-player modes [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] in ''Splatoon'', ''[[Octo Expansion]]'' in ''Splatoon 2'', and [[The Crater]] in ''Splatoon 3'', though he is not present in [[Alterna]].
;Non-humanoid
* The [[Great Zapfish]] is the power source of Inkopolis.
* [[Judd]] is a cat and a multiplayer referee in every ''Splatoon'' game.
* [[Li'l Judd]] is a kitten and a multiplayer referee in ''Splatoon 2'' and ''Splatoon 3''.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Booyahbase2.png|Inklings and jellyfish in Inkopolis Plaza.
Credits - Inkopolis and Octovalley.png|A concept image showing Inkopolis' manhole connecting to Octo Valley
Booyahbase1.png|Inkopolis Plaza, the heart of Inkopolis.
Inkopolis.jpg|Inkopolis viewed south-wise
Booya-base@x2.jpg|Booyah Base, a mall located in Inkopolis Plaza.
S Start Up Screen.jpg|Inkopolis seen when starting ''[[Splatoon]]''
Railroadstage.png|A view of Inkopolis' many large buildings.
InklingInPlaza.jpg|An [[Inkling]] in the Plaza
CampMap.jpg|[[Camp Triggerfish]], a stage located in one of Inkopolis' wooded regions.
Splatoon Prerelease Outside Booyah Base.jpg|Inklings roam around the Plaza
Urchin Underpass.jpg|[[Urchin Underpass]], a stage located in one of Inkopolis' urban regions.
Splatoon Prerelease Roaming Inkopolis Plaza.jpg|An Inkling runs around the Plaza
Booyahbase1.png|Tanuki and fox statues in the Plaza
S Squid Sisters billboard.png|The [[Squid Sisters]] billboard
S Squid Squad billboard.png|The [[Squid Squad]] billboard
Inkopolis Tower Closeup.png|Close-up of [[Inkopolis Tower]]
Plane over inkopolis.png|An airplane over Inkopolis
Inkopolis ferris wheel.png|The Ferris wheel in the distance
Judd sleep.gif|[[Judd]] sleeping in the Plaza
Concept Art - Judd.png|Concept art of [[Judd]], showing different ideas for how he would laze about in Inkopolis
Concept Art - Cap'n Cuttlefish.png|Concept art of [[Cuttlefish|Cap'n Cuttlefish]], showing different ideas for his manhole in Inkopolis at the lower left
Concept Art - Road Objects.png|Concept art of various objects at [[Urchin Underpass]], some of which also appear in Inkopolis Plaza
Inkopolis Plaza Map.jpg|Map of Inkopolis Plaza
OctoValleyView1.jpg|Inkopolis can be viewed from [[Octo Valley (location)|Octo Valley]]
PreSplatfest.jpg|Inkopolis Plaza day before a [[Splatfest]]
Splatoon Start Screen Splatfest NA.jpg|Inkopolis as seen when starting ''Splatoon'' during a Splatfest
Splatfest Plaza 6.jpg|During a Splatfest
Splatfest Plaza 5.jpg|During a Splatfest
Splatfest Plaza 1.jpg|During a Splatfest
Splatfest Plaza 2.jpg|During a Splatfest
Splatfest Plaza 3.jpg|During a Splatfest
Splatfest fox.png|The Plaza's fox statue during a Splatfest
Splatfest tanuki.png|The Plaza's tanuki statue during a Splatfest
Splatfest Miiverse Neon Signs.jpg|[[Miiverse]] posts as neon signs in the Plaza during a Splatfest
Splatfest plaza.gif|Animated GIF of the Plaza during a Splatfest
Splatfest dance.gif|[[Inkling]]s dancing in the Plaza during a Splatfest
Judd splatfest dance.gif|[[Judd]] dancing during a Splatfest
Inkopolis from blackbelly at night.png|The view of Inkopolis from [[Blackbelly Skatepark]] during a Splatfest
Seeing inkopolis from hammerhead at night.png|The view of Inkopolis from [[Hammerhead Bridge]] during a Splatfest
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
* The layout and design of Inkopolis is based on the city of [[wikipedia:Shibuya|Shibuya]] in Tokyo, Japan.
* In the games, it is impossible to use weapons in Inkopolis. However, in the [[Splatoon (manga)|''Splatoon'' manga]], [[Goggles (character)|Goggles]], [[Rider (character)|Rider]] and [[Headphones (character)|Headphones]] are seen swimming through ink trails in Inkopolis, while Rider is seen performing an ink flick on Goggles.
* Inkopolis is connected to [[Splatsville]] via a "sophisticated transportation network" that allows Inklings and Octolings to travel to the stages in Greater Inkopolis from Splatsville.<ref>{{NES}} [https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/2021/new-splatoon-3-details-from-the-squid-research-lab/ New ''Splatoon 3'' details from the Squid Research Lab – Nintendo]</ref> Additionally, [[Hammerhead Bridge]] connects Greater Inkopolis to [[the Splatlands]].
* According to [[Splashtag]] [[title]]s, the adjectival form and/or [[wp:Demonym|demonym]] for Inkopolis is "Inkopolitan".
==Names in other languages==
{{Localized name
|Jap=ハイカラシティ
|JapR=haikara shiti
|JapM=Trendy city<ref group="notes">A play on ハイカラ ''haikara'' ("high collar"), イカ ''ika'' ("squid") and ''color''</ref>
|Dut=Inkopolis
|DutM=Same as English name
|Fre=Chromapolis
|FreM=Portmanteau of Greek words ''khroma'' ("color") and ''polis'' ("city")
|Ger=Inkopolis
|GerM=Same as English name
|Ita=Coloropoli
|ItaM=From ''colore'' ("color") and Greek ''polis'' ("city")
|Rus=Инкополь
|RusR=Inkopol'
|RusM=From ''ink'' and поль ''pol'' (a common ending for Russian towns)
|Spa=Cromópolis
|SpaM=From Latin ''chroma'' ("color"), ''cromo'' ("chrome"), and Greek ''polis'' ("city")
|ChiS=尚兴市
|ChiSR=shàng xīng shì
|ChiSM=Fashionable prosperous city
|ChiT=尚興市
|ChiTR=shàng xīng shì (Mandarin)<br>soeng6 hing1 si5 (Cantonese)
|ChiTM=Fashionable prosperous city<ref group="notes">Derived from "時尚" (meaning "fashionable") and "興旺" (meaning "prosperous").</ref>
|Kor=오더폴리스 시티
|KorR=odeopolliseu siti
|KorM=Orderpolis City
}}
===Translation notes===
{{Note list}}
==References==
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{{Navbox/S Locations}}
{{Navbox/S2 Locations}}
{{Navbox/S3 Locations}}
[[Category:Splatoon locations]]
[[Category:Splatoon 2 locations]]
[[Category:Splatoon 3 locations]]


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Revision as of 07:39, 16 March 2024

Inkopolis Plaza during a Splatfest.
“ See and be seen in this bustling city center. It's the place to hang out, gear up, and of course, join the hottest sport in town: Ink battles! ”
— Splatoon's official website

Inkopolis is a large city in Inkadia (also known as Greater Inkopolis) that appears in all three games in the Splatoon series, being the main setting of the first two games and two of three main settings (alongside Splatsville) of the third. Many different species live there, such as Inklings, Octolings, and jellyfish, and it contains locations such as Inkopolis Plaza (the main hub of Splatoon and one of the main hubs of Splatoon 3), Inkopolis Square (the main hub of Splatoon 2 and one of the main hubs of Splatoon 3), and various stages on which battles take place.

History

Inkopolis was created long after Earth had been submerged by rising sea levels and its land-dwelling inhabitants, such as humans, were wiped out. After 12,000 years, octopuses and squids eventually evolved to become land-living creatures and lived together in harmony. However, all that changed when the sea levels rose again. They began fighting over the remaining habitable land in the Great Turf War, causing the Octarians to go into hiding after they lost the war.

Locations

Inkopolis Plaza

Main article: Inkopolis Plaza
Inkopolis Plaza.

Inkopolis Plaza is the hub area of Splatoon. From here, players can access various types of modes and shops as well as interact with other players' Inklings they have battled with recently or with those who recently posted a post to Miiverse. It is the heart of Inkopolis. As part of the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass, Inkopolis Plaza is an alternate hub area in Splatoon 3.

Inkopolis Square

Main article: Inkopolis Square
Inkopolis Square.

Inkopolis Square is the hub area of Splatoon 2. Like the previous game, players can access various types of modes and shops as well as interact with other players' Inklings and Octolings they have battled with recently or with those who recently posted a post to social media. As part of the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass, Inkopolis Square is an alternate hub area in Splatoon 3 unlocked after beating Side Order.

Other areas

There are a few known other areas inside Inkopolis that the player can access:

Notable residents

Main article: Character
Vendors
Others
Non-humanoid
  • The Great Zapfish is the power source of Inkopolis.
  • Judd is a cat and a multiplayer referee in every Splatoon game.
  • Li'l Judd is a kitten and a multiplayer referee in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3.

Gallery

  • A concept image showing Inkopolis' manhole connecting to Octo Valley

    A concept image showing Inkopolis' manhole connecting to Octo Valley

  • Inkopolis viewed south-wise

    Inkopolis viewed south-wise

  • Inkopolis seen when starting Splatoon

    Inkopolis seen when starting Splatoon

  • An Inkling in the Plaza

    An Inkling in the Plaza

  • Inklings roam around the Plaza

    Inklings roam around the Plaza

  • An Inkling runs around the Plaza

    An Inkling runs around the Plaza

  • Tanuki and fox statues in the Plaza

    Tanuki and fox statues in the Plaza

  • The Squid Sisters billboard

    The Squid Sisters billboard

  • The Squid Squad billboard

    The Squid Squad billboard

  • Close-up of Inkopolis Tower

    Close-up of Inkopolis Tower

  • An airplane over Inkopolis

    An airplane over Inkopolis

  • The Ferris wheel in the distance

    The Ferris wheel in the distance

  • Judd sleeping in the Plaza

    Judd sleeping in the Plaza

  • Concept art of Judd, showing different ideas for how he would laze about in Inkopolis

    Concept art of Judd, showing different ideas for how he would laze about in Inkopolis

  • Concept art of Cap'n Cuttlefish, showing different ideas for his manhole in Inkopolis at the lower left

    Concept art of Cap'n Cuttlefish, showing different ideas for his manhole in Inkopolis at the lower left

  • Concept art of various objects at Urchin Underpass, some of which also appear in Inkopolis Plaza

    Concept art of various objects at Urchin Underpass, some of which also appear in Inkopolis Plaza

  • Map of Inkopolis Plaza

    Map of Inkopolis Plaza

  • Inkopolis can be viewed from Octo Valley

    Inkopolis can be viewed from Octo Valley

  • Inkopolis Plaza day before a Splatfest

    Inkopolis Plaza day before a Splatfest

  • Inkopolis as seen when starting Splatoon during a Splatfest

    Inkopolis as seen when starting Splatoon during a Splatfest

  • During a Splatfest

    During a Splatfest

  • During a Splatfest

    During a Splatfest

  • During a Splatfest

    During a Splatfest

  • During a Splatfest

    During a Splatfest

  • During a Splatfest

    During a Splatfest

  • The Plaza's fox statue during a Splatfest

    The Plaza's fox statue during a Splatfest

  • The Plaza's tanuki statue during a Splatfest

    The Plaza's tanuki statue during a Splatfest

  • Miiverse posts as neon signs in the Plaza during a Splatfest

    Miiverse posts as neon signs in the Plaza during a Splatfest

  • Animated GIF of the Plaza during a Splatfest

    Animated GIF of the Plaza during a Splatfest

  • Inklings dancing in the Plaza during a Splatfest

    Inklings dancing in the Plaza during a Splatfest

  • Judd dancing during a Splatfest

    Judd dancing during a Splatfest

  • The view of Inkopolis from Blackbelly Skatepark during a Splatfest

    The view of Inkopolis from Blackbelly Skatepark during a Splatfest

  • The view of Inkopolis from Hammerhead Bridge during a Splatfest

    The view of Inkopolis from Hammerhead Bridge during a Splatfest

Trivia

  • The layout and design of Inkopolis is based on the city of Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan.
  • In the games, it is impossible to use weapons in Inkopolis. However, in the Splatoon manga, Goggles, Rider and Headphones are seen swimming through ink trails in Inkopolis, while Rider is seen performing an ink flick on Goggles.
  • Inkopolis is connected to Splatsville via a "sophisticated transportation network" that allows Inklings and Octolings to travel to the stages in Greater Inkopolis from Splatsville.[1] Additionally, Hammerhead Bridge connects Greater Inkopolis to the Splatlands.
  • According to Splashtag titles, the adjectival form and/or demonym for Inkopolis is "Inkopolitan".

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ハイカラシティ
haikara shiti		 Trendy city[a]
Netherlands Dutch Inkopolis Same as English name
CanadaFrance French Chromapolis Portmanteau of Greek words khroma ("color") and polis ("city")
Germany German Inkopolis Same as English name
Italy Italian Coloropoli From colore ("color") and Greek polis ("city")
Russia Russian Инкополь
Inkopol'		 From ink and поль pol (a common ending for Russian towns)
SpainMexico Spanish Cromópolis From Latin chroma ("color"), cromo ("chrome"), and Greek polis ("city")
China Chinese (Simplified) 尚兴市
shàng xīng shì		 Fashionable prosperous city
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 尚興市
shàng xīng shì (Mandarin)
soeng6 hing1 si5 (Cantonese)		 Fashionable prosperous city[b]
South Korea Korean 오더폴리스 시티
odeopolliseu siti		 Orderpolis City

Translation notes

  1. ↑ A play on ハイカラ haikara ("high collar"), イカ ika ("squid") and color
  2. ↑ Derived from "時尚" (meaning "fashionable") and "興旺" (meaning "prosperous").

References

  1. ↑ Nintendo New Splatoon 3 details from the Squid Research Lab – Nintendo
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