List of post-release content in Splatoon
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Downloadable content, or DLC, is additional post-launch content released for Splatoon. Nintendo of America's official Twitter has stated that "Every week or two, new free content will be introduced in #Splatoon, including weapons, stages and gear."
Existing DLC
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 an unknown level.
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.
Game 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.
The first Ranked Battle mode, Splat Zones, where two teams fight for control of predetermined locations on a stage, was also released on June 1st, 2015 (along with the category itself).
Upcoming DLC
Weapons
The Prima Guide featured numerous upcoming DLC weapons. The list includes:
Game Modes
Tower Control
Tower Control is an upcoming Capture the Flag style Ranked Battle mode that will be released post-launch, presumably before August.
Rainmaker
Virtually nothing has been revealed of the Ranked Battle Rainmaker mode other than its name.
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.
Splatoon DLC for other games
Super Smash Bros
Three Splatoon themed costumes are coming to Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Those who preordered Splatoon at GameStop received a free code for these costumes, though they couldn't be obtained until the official release.
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 on June 14th 2015, two days before Nintendo's E3 Digital Event was held on June 16th 2015.
