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'''Inkopolis''' is a city in ''[[Splatoon]]'' that is inhabited by the [[Inkling]] and [[Jellyfish]] races.
[[File:Splatfest Plaza 6.jpg|thumb|right|Inkopolis Plaza during a Splatfest.]]


== History ==
{{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}}
Inkopolis was created long after Earth had been submerged by rising sea levels and its land-dwelling inhabitants were wiped out. [[Octarian|Octopi]] and [[Inkling|squids]] eventually evolved and began fighting over habitable land in the [[Great Turf War]], inspiring the [[Turf War]] sport and [[Hero Mode|Octarian rebellion]].


== Inkopolis Plaza ==
'''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.
[[File:Splatoon_hub_world.jpg|thumb|346px|Inkopolis Plaza]]


Inkopolis Plaza is the hub world of Splatoon. From here, players can access various types of [[mode]]s and [[shop]]s as well as interact with other player Inklings they've battled with recently. It is the heart of Inkopolis, and the one of the only parts of the city of Inkopolis that players can explore.
==History==
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.


=== Appearance ===
==Locations==
The plaza is in the shape of a square with a huge sidewalk and different shops to the side. At the far back is [[Inkopolis Tower]] which players can enter to access [[Regular Battle]] and [[Ranked Battle]].
===Inkopolis Plaza===
{{Main|Inkopolis Plaza}}


To the left of the main entrance is [[Booyah Base]], a mall in which the player can buy [[gear]] from. The stores in this mall are [[Ammo Knights]], the [[weapon]] shop, [[Cooler Heads]], the [[headgear]] shop, [[Jelly Fresh]], the [[clothing]] shop, and [[Shrimp Kicks]], the [[shoe]] store. Each shop has a charismatic [[:Category:Shop Keepers|Shop Keeper]], and each one represents a different type of marine life. They are [[Sheldon]], [[Annie]] (and [[Moe]]), [[Jelonzo]], and [[Crusty Sean]]. There is also a manhole in the far right corner where [[Hero Mode]] is accessed. Other areas include one of the alleyways where [[Spyke]] can be found, the [[Arcade Machine]] across from the Booyah Base, and the [[amiibo]] area which can be found towards the back.
[[File:Inkopolis 2.jpg|thumb|right|Inkopolis Plaza.]]


On the second floor [[Battle Dojo]] can be accessed, and you get get a closer look at the studio for the [[Squid Sisters]].
'''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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After competing with or against other Inklings online, their Inklings will temporarily appear in the player's plaza. The player can then see the [[:Category:Gear|gear]] they used and order any items they may want. Ordered gear can be collected from [[Spyke]].
===Inkopolis Square===
{{Main|Inkopolis Square}}


Inkopolis Plaza features two large statues; being a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_raccoon_dog Tanuki] and a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsune Fox]. The Fox is on top of [[Booyah Base]] whereas the Tanuki is on top of the studio for the [[Squid Sisters]]. The animals depicted on these statues were the two sides of the second Japanese [[Splatfest]].
[[File:Inkopolis Square Splatoon 2 promo image 1.jpg|thumb|right|Inkopolis Square.]]


=== Locations ===
'''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.]]
*[[Inkopolis Tower]] - Inklings can compete in online multiplayer battle modes.
**[[Battle Lobby]] - Inklings can choose a mode category to play.
*[[Hero Mode|Hero Mode manhole]] - Inklings can play Hero Mode singleplayer missions.
*[[Arcade Machine]] - Inklings can play the [[Squid Jump]], [[Squid Racer]], [[Squidball]], and [[Squid Beatz]] mini-games.
*[[Battle Dojo|Battle Dojo building]] (second floor) - Inklings can access the 1v1 local multiplayer Battle Dojo mode.
*[[Spyke|Spyke alley]] - Inklings can talk to Spyke, who can upgrade [[gear]] for [[Super Sea Snail]]s or [[Cash]].
*[[amiibo|amiibo area]] - Inklings can play amiibo challenges with the Splatoon amiibo figures.
*[[Miiverse|Miiverse mailbox]] - Inklings can post to the Splatoon Miiverse community.
*[[Inkopolis News|Inkopolis News studio]] (second floor) - Inklings can see the [[Squid Sisters]]' studio.
*[[Splatfest#Preparation|Pledge Box]] (during [[Splatfest]]) - Inklings can choose Splatfest team.
*[[Booyah Base]] - A local mall comprised of a variety of [[gear]] shops.
**[[Ammo Knights]] - [[Weapon]] shop run by [[Sheldon]].
**[[Cooler Heads]] - [[Headgear]] shop run by [[Annie]] and [[Moe]].
**[[Jelly Fresh]] - [[Clothing]] shop run by [[Jelonzo]].
**[[Shrimp Kicks]] - [[Shoe]] shop run by [[Crusty Sean]].


=== Gallery ===
===Other areas===
<gallery orientation="square" widths="151">
There are a few known other areas inside Inkopolis that the player can access:
120003 Plaza04.jpg|An Inkling in the Plaza
* [[Stage]]s
120018 Plaza03.jpg|Inklings roam around the Plaza
* [[Test range]] of both ''Splatoon'' and ''Splatoon 2''
120009 Plaza00.jpg|An Inkling runs around the Plaza
* [[Tutorial]] areas of both ''Splatoon'' and ''Splatoon 2''
InkopolisPlaza Tanooki and Fox.png|Tanuki and Fox statues in the Plaza
 
==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>
Credits - Inkopolis and Octovalley.png|A concept image showing Inkopolis' manhole connecting to Octo Valley
Inkopolis.jpg|Inkopolis viewed south-wise
S Start Up Screen.jpg|Inkopolis seen when starting ''[[Splatoon]]''
InklingInPlaza.jpg|An [[Inkling]] in the Plaza
Splatoon Prerelease Outside Booyah Base.jpg|Inklings roam around the Plaza
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]]
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
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>


== Notable residents ==
==Trivia==
*[[Annie]], [[Wikipedia:Sea anemone|sea anemone]] and [[Cooler Heads]] store co-owner
* The layout and design of Inkopolis is based on the city of [[wikipedia:Shibuya|Shibuya]] in Tokyo, Japan.
*[[Cap'n Cuttlefish]], elderly guide
* 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.
*[[Crusty Sean]], [[Wikipedia:Marsupenaeus|Japanese tiger prawn]] and [[Shrimp Kicks]] store owner
* 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]].
*The [[Zapfish|Great Zapfish]], power-source of Inkopolis
* According to [[Splashtag]] [[title]]s, the adjectival form and/or [[wp:Demonym|demonym]] for Inkopolis is "Inkopolitan".
*[[Jelonzo]], [[Jelly Fresh]] store owner
*[[Judd]], multiplayer referee
*[[Moe]], [[Wikipedia:Amphiprioninae|clown fish]] and [[Cooler Heads]] store co-owner
*[[Sheldon]], [[Wikipedia:Horseshoe crab|horseshoe crab]] and [[Ammo Knights]] store owner
*[[Spyke]], alley worker
*[[Callie]], [[Squid Sisters]] member
*[[Marie]], [[Squid Sisters]] member
 
== Outside locations ==
There are a few known locations inside Inkopolis, but outside Inkopolis Plaza, that the player can access:
*[[Testing Area]]
*[[Stage]]s
 
There are also a few known locations outside Inkopolis that the player can access:
*[[Octo Valley]]
*[[Tutorial Area]]


== Trivia ==
==Names in other languages==
*According to the [[Sunken Scrolls]], it would seem Inkopolis exists approximately 12,000 years in the future of current-day Earth after excessive flooding of the planet has occurred.
{{Localized name
*A [[glitch]] allows players to go out of bounds in Inkopolis Plaza and explore. The back of the [[amiibo]] case can be found. The words are written in [[Inkling (language)|Inkling]].
*The layout and design layout and design of Inkopolis is based on the city of [[wikipedia:Shibuya|Shibuya]] in Tokyo, Japan.
 
== Names in other languages ==
{{foreignname
|Jap=ハイカラシティ
|Jap=ハイカラシティ
|JapR=haikara shiti
|JapR=haikara shiti
|SpaA=Cromópolis
|JapM=Trendy city<ref group="notes">A play on ハイカラ ''haikara'' ("high collar"), イカ ''ika'' ("squid") and ''color''</ref>
|SpaAM=From ''cromo''(chrome) and the greek word ''polis''(city)
|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
|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
}}
}}


== External links ==
===Translation notes===
[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=150625172&postcount=303 Splatoon Famitsu interview translation]
{{Note list}}
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{{LocationsPro}}
==References==
[[Category:Cities]]
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{{Navbox/S Locations}}
{{Navbox/S2 Locations}}
{{Navbox/S3 Locations}}
 
[[Category:Splatoon locations]]
[[Category:Splatoon 2 locations]]
[[Category:Splatoon 3 locations]]
 
[[es:Cromópolis]]
[[fr:Chromapolis]]

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

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