List of post-release content in Splatoon
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“ | Every week or two, new free content will be introduced in #Splatoon, including weapons, stages and gear. | ” |
- For Splatoon's version updates, see Version history.
Post-release content is additional post-launch content released for Splatoon. Nintendo frequently released new weapons, stages, modes, features, and gear up until January 22nd 2016. Usually, Nintendo announced the release date of upcoming content via their social media accounts. An Inkopolis News announcement introduces the new content when it has been released. Interestingly, most additional content is already in Splatoon, waiting to be unlocked by Nintendo. There have been 52 new weapons (counting the Rainmaker), 11 new stages and 3 new modes released.
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 | |
Roller | Inkbrush | Sprinkler | Inkstrike | A newly developed weapon with high mobility and a sturdy brush design. Its ink trail is narrow, but it inks the ground at incredible speed and delivers swift close-range attacks. | June 5th, 2015 | |
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 | |
Charger | Custom E-liter 3K | Squid Beakon | Kraken | A special version of the E-liter 3K that enables new strategies utilizing the Squid Beakon and the powerful Kraken. | June 17th, 2015 | |
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 17th, 2015 | |
Shooter | Luna Blaster | Ink Mine | Inkzooka | A blaster tailored to close-quarters combat. It fires a shot that detonates powerfully at close range, and the Inkzooka special can help handle opponents who are farther away. | June 24th, 2015 | |
Roller | Carbon Roller | Burst Bomb | Inkzooka | A strong, lightweight roller made from carbon fiber. Superb mobility means it spreads ink and delivers attacks with unparalleled speed. | June 27th, 2015 | |
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 27th, 2015 | |
Shooter | Sploosh-o-matic | Squid Beakon | Killer Wail | The perfect weapon for getting up close and personal! High attack power and rate of fire, but its range is extremely limited. | July 7th, 2015 | |
Shooter | .96 Gal Deco | Splash Wall | Kraken | A bedazzled .96 Gal shooter. Splat your opponents through the included Splash Wall, or engage them up close and personal with the Kraken. Versatility is the name of the game. | July 7th, 2015 | |
Shooter | N-ZAP '89 | Sprinkler | Inkstrike | A follow-up to the N-ZAP '85, now with a sleek orange paint job. The sub and special have changed too, but its popularity remains as high as ever. | July 18th, 2015 | |
Roller | Octobrush | Squid Beakon | Kraken | A heavier brush with fatter bristles. Uses a lot of ink, but offers a wider ink trail and excellent mobility. Can be swung to fling large globs of ink. | July 18th, 2015 | |
Shooter | Neo Splash-o-matic | Burst Bomb | Inkzooka | The Splash-o-matic with different sub and special weapons, enabling a new fighting style. Throw the opponent off balance with Burst Bombs, and use the Inkzooka to pick off distant foes. | July 22nd, 2015 | |
Charger | E-liter 3K Scope | Burst Bomb | Echolocator | An E-liter 3K fitted with a scope. The scope narrows your field of view, but you can acquire and snipe targets from extremely far away. | July 22nd, 2015 | |
Roller | Inkbrush Nouveau | Ink Mine | Bubbler | An Inkbrush with a different sub and special setup. Fight on your own terms by using the sub to distract the opponent so you can get in close where this weapon shines. | August 1st, 2015 | |
Shooter | Range Blaster | Splash Wall | Inkstrike | A modified Blaster with a shot that travels farther before exploding. The ability to attack opponents who are farther away comes at the cost of short-range power. | August 1st, 2015 | |
Slosher | Slosher | Burst Bomb | Inkstrike | A weapons-grade bucket that hurls ink straight ahead over an impressive range. By adjusting the angle, it can be used to hit opponents who are up high or even on the other side of a wall. | August 5th, 2015 | |
Splatling | Heavy Splatling | Splash Wall | Inkstrike | Charge it up and let 'em have it with all six barrels! A maximum charge will unleash the full rapid-fire potential of this weapon. | August 5th, 2015 | |
Shooter | Octoshot Replica | Suction Bomb | Inkzooka | A Shooter modeled after the weapon carried by Elite Octolings. Judd said he found it lying around somewhere. It seems pretty similar to the Tentatek Splattershot... | August 5th, 2015 | |
N/A | Rainmaker | N/A | N/A | This weapon is only featured in the Rainmaker mode. Carry the Rainmaker to the enemy team's base in order to win. It fires ink like an Inkzooka after being fully charged. | August 14th, 2015 | File:S Weapon Rainmaker.png |
Shooter | L-3 Nozzlenose D | Burst Bomb | Kraken | A specially designed L-3 Nozzlenose with a logo on it. The sub weapon lets you finish off opponents who are still standing, and the special allows you to strike from up close. | August 28th, 2015 | |
Charger | Bamboozler 14 Mk I | Splash Wall | Killer Wail | A reissue of a weapon used during the Great Turf War. It charges up extremely quickly and boasts great range even when not fully charged. Unfortunately, it is rather weak. | August 28th, 2015 | |
Splatling | Mini Splatling | Suction Bomb | Inkzooka | A lightweight and powerful Splatling cannon. A short charge time and rapid rate of fire deny the opponent any chance to catch their breath. | September 5th, 2015 | |
Shooter | H-3 Nozzlenose | Suction Bomb | Echolocator | A Nozzlenose that packs even more of a punch. A long interval between shots is made up for by high attack power, which makes splatting your opponent in one go a real possibility. | September 12th, 2015 | |
Slosher | Tri-Slosher | Disruptor | Bubbler | This bucket's three sections originally held cleaning products but now hold... the exact opposite. These segmented sections allow you to attack in three directions at once. | September 26th, 2015 | |
Roller | Carbon Roller Deco | Seeker | Bomb Rush | A snazzier version of the Carbon Roller. The Seeker sub weapon not only attacks the opponent but draws a path right to them. The special lets you send out a swarm of Seekers. | October 3rd, 2015 | |
Shooter | Custom Range Blaster | Splat Bomb | Kraken | A custom Range Blaster combined with a versatile sub weapon and a special weapon that excels in close-quarters combat. | October 10th, 2015 | |
Charger | Custom E-liter 3K Scope | Squid Beakon | Kraken | A Custom E-liter 3K with a scope. The range and zoom is impressive, but the viewfinder is so narrow that it's easy to leave yourself open to attack while aiming. | October 10th, 2015 | |
Shooter | Rapid Blaster Pro | Seeker | Inkzooka | Has the longest range of any blaster, coupling a great rate of fire with a shot that travels farther than ever. You might struggle with opponents who manage to get close, though. | October 17th, 2015 | |
Shooter | Luna Blaster Neo | Splat Bomb | Bomb Rush | A remodeled Luna Blaster. Use the Splat Bombs to control the distance between you and the enemy, forcing them closer or driving them away. | October 30th, 2015 | |
Shooter | H-3 Nozzlenose D | Point Sensor | Inkzooka | An H-3 Nozzlenose emblazoned with the maker's logo. The Point Sensor and Inkzooka make for a completely different battling experience than that of the regular H-3. | October 30th, 2015 | |
Splatling | Heavy Splatling Deco | Point Sensor | Kraken | A rhinestone-encrusted Heavy Splatling. Flush out your opponents using the sub weapon, and then smash into them with the Kraken special! | November 7th, 2015 | |
Shooter | Neo Sploosh-o-matic | Point Sensor | Kraken | A Sploosh-o-matic with a modified setup. Use the Point Sensor to sneak up behind the opponent's position, and then unleash this weapon's close-quarters attack power. | November 11th, 2015 | |
Charger | Bamboozler 14 Mk II | Disruptor | Echolocator | A variant of the Bamboozler 14 Mk I. The sub weapon hampers your opponent's movement, giving you plenty of time to bring them down with a barrage of shots. | November 18th, 2015 | |
Splatling | Hydra Splatling | Splat Bomb | Echolocator | A fire hydrant that's been converted into a powerful long-range Splatling cannon. It's slow to charge, but the long period of sustained fire makes up for it. | November 21st, 2015 | |
Slosher | Slosher Deco | Splash Wall | Kraken | A decorated version of the Slosher. A sub weapon suited to head-on encounters coupled with a special designed for close-quarters combat makes for a fresh battling experience. | November 25th, 2015 | |
Slosher | Sloshing Machine | Splat Bomb | Bomb Rush | A compact washing machine that's been adapted for battle. The spinning action means that the area around the ink glob also gets a dose of ink. | November 28th, 2015 | |
Splatling | Zink Mini Splatling | Disruptor | Bubbler | A specially designed Mini Splatling brought to you by leading sports brand Zink. The sub and special weapons shore up your ability in a firefight. | December 12th, 2015 | |
Slosher | Tri-Slosher Nouveau | Seeker | Echolocator | A Tri-Slosher with a refreshed sub and special setup. The sub weapon lets you get into optimal range, and the special allows you to find opponents wherever they might be hiding. | December 19th, 2015 | |
Shooter | Rapid Blaster Pro Deco | Disruptor | Killer Wail | A decorated model of the Rapid Blaster Pro. Its effectiveness can be increased through clever use of the sub weapon to slow down your opponents enough to blast them. | December 25th, 2015 | |
Roller | Octobrush Nouveau | Splat Bomb | Inkzooka | An Octobrush with a new set of sub and special weapons that let you attack from afar, shoring up the weaknesses of this weapon type. | January 1st, 2016 | |
Slosher | Sloshing Machine Neo | Point Sensor | Inkzooka | The new and improved* Sloshing Machine! The sub weapon sniffs out the enemy's hiding place, so it's easier to hit players who are taking cover. *It has a sweet sticker on it now. | January 9th, 2016 | |
Splatling | Custom Hydra Splatling | Sprinkler | Bubbler | A custom version of the Hydra Splatling cannon. This one comes with a Sprinkler sub for added sprinkling and a Bubbler special to help you get in where you fit in. | January 16th, 2016 | |
Shooter | Wasabi Splattershot | Splat Bomb | Inkstrike | A Splattershot set remade by Sheldon. The well-balanced main weapon is complemented by easy-to-use bombs. Really shines when used to hold the front lines against enemy assaults. | April 13th, 2016 | |
Shooter | Berry Splattershot Pro | Suction Bomb | Bomb Rush | A Splattershot Pro set remixed by Sheldon. The Suction Bombs and Bomb Rush help punch through the opponent's defenses, letting you finish things off with the main. | April 13th, 2016 | |
Roller | Tempered Dynamo Roller | Seeker | Killer Wail | A Dynamo Roller set rearranged by Sheldon. The Seeker makes this set a great choice for enabling a rapid advance to front lines. | April 13th, 2016 | |
Roller | Permanent Inkbrush | Splat Bomb | Kraken | An Inkbrush set remixed by Sheldon. Adds high-powered sub and special weapons while retaining the great mobility of earlier models. | April 13th, 2016 | |
Slosher | Soda Slosher | Splat Bomb | Inkzooka | A Slosher set remixed by Sheldon. The Splat Bombs support the usual strategy, and the addition of the Inkzooka provides the ranged power sorely lacking in older models. | April 13th, 2016 | |
Charger | Fresh Squiffer | Suction Bomb | Kraken | A Classic Squiffer set remixed by Sheldon. Pairing bombs with the Squiffer makes it even easier to get the upper hand in battle. | April 13th, 2016 | |
Charger | Bamboozler 14 Mk III | Burst Bomb | Inkstrike | A Bamboozler 14 set tweaked by Sheldon. With Burst Bombs to shore up the power of the main, splatting your foes is now easier than ever. Also effective at quickly taking positions. | April 13th, 2016 | |
Splatling | Refurbished Mini Splatling | Burst Bomb | Bomb Rush | A Mini Splatling set remixed by Sheldon. The addition of Burst Bombs heightens this set's ability to act and respond quickly in a firefight and makes gaining ground easier as well. | April 13th, 2016 | |
Shooter | Sploosh-o-matic 7 | Splat Bomb | Inkzooka | A Sploosh-o-matic remodeled by Sheldon. The short-range main has been bolstered by mid- and long-range sub and special weapons, allowing you to fight effectively at any distance. | June 8th, 2016 | |
Shooter | Aerospray PG | Burst Bomb | Kraken | An Aerospray MG remodeled by Sheldon. This set builds on the natural strengths of the weapon. The main and Burst Bombs help claim turf and the Kraken crushes enemy defenses. | June 8th, 2016 | |
Shooter | N-ZAP '83 | Point Sensor | Kraken | An N-ZAP '85 remodeled by Sheldon. The design is strangely nostalgic. The original weapon was better suited to a support role, but this version lets you jump right into the fray with a Kraken. | June 8th, 2016 | |
Shooter | Grim Range Blaster | Burst Bomb | Killer Wail | A Range Blaster remodeled by Sheldon. Between the Burst Bombs and the explosive main, this is a very aggressive set that can dispatch opponents with frightening speed. | June 8th, 2016 | |
Shooter | Cherry H-3 Nozzlenose | Splash Wall | Bubbler | An H-3 Nozzlenose remodeled by Sheldon. The Splash Wall sub weapon lets you leverage the great range of the main, while the Bubbler is perfect for turning the tables in a pinch. | June 8th, 2016 | |
Roller | CoroCoro Splat Roller | Splash Wall | Inkzooka | A Splat Roller remodeled by Sheldon. This is the first time a Roller has been paired with a Splash Wall. Together with the powerful Inkzooka, this set is full of exciting new possibilities. | June 8th, 2016 | |
Charger | Bento Splat Charger | Splash Wall | Echolocator | A Splat Charger remodeled by Sheldon. Even if your opponents manage to get in close, the Splash Wall gives you the time you need to charge up your main weapon again. | June 8th, 2016 | |
Charger | Bento Splatterscope | Splash Wall | Echolocator | A Splatterscope remodeled by Sheldon. The range is fairly good but the field of vision is narrow. Clever use of the Splash Wall will let you go toe-to-toe with longer-ranged Chargers. | June 8th, 2016 | |
Splatling | Heavy Splatling Remix | Sprinkler | Killer Wail | A Heavy Splatling remodeled by Sheldon. Deploy the Sprinkler sub weapon to quickly charge up the devastating Killer Wail. | June 8th, 2016 |
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. | None | June 1st, 2015 | File:Splatoon Stage Port Mackerel.png |
Kelp Dome | 2125 | Kelp Dome is shaped like a large square with rounded edges. It includes a variety of paths and ramps divided by uninkable glass containers, which appear to be growing various plants. A network of grated walkways are also found above the central area and its connecting paths, allowing players to ink turf from above. | Octoling Invasion | June 10th, 2015 | File:Splatoon Stage Kelp Dome.png |
Bluefin Depot | 1665 | Bluefin Depot consists of 4 different levels, the two uppermost most of which can only be accessed by the enemy team by grate walkways. The lowest level is divided by a body of water and requires travesing the third level to switch parts. | Octoling Uprising | June 20th, 2015 | File:Splatoon Stage Bluefin Depot.png |
Moray Towers | 1760 | Moray Towers consists of two large towers connected by a series of diagonal ramps. It includes two Spawn Points on opposite towers, meeting together in the center through a network of ramps. Although the large amount of ramps provides an easy way to ink turf, players may also jump from ramp to ramp for a quick route to the center. | None | July 11th, 2015 | File:Splatoon Stage Moray Towers.png |
Camp Triggerfish | 2316 | Camp Triggerfish consists of a series of bridges over water, a large area near the team's spawn, along with a shelter that can only be accessed via a grated pathway in Turf War. Both bases at Camp Triggerfish have a set of floodgates that open and close periodically. When the gates are down, it’s easier for other teams to enter. | None | July 24th, 2015 | File:Splatoon Stage Camp Triggerfish.png |
Flounder Heights | 2375 | Flounder Heights is a map set on an apartment complex with many high vantage points and low, corner-based areas. The large amount of walls and the height of the buildings are what makes Flounder Heights so large. | None | August 20th, 2015 | File:Splatoon Stage Flounder Heights.png |
Hammerhead Bridge | 2100 | Hammerhead Bridge features a mostly grated center bridge connected to many pathways. Beneath is a huge solid ground area. | None | September 18th, 2015 | File:Splatoon Stage Hammerhead Bridge.png |
Museum d'Alfonsino | 2443 | Museum d'Alfonsino is a map that takes place in the courtyard of an art museum. It features five rotating displays which may be inked to reach a variety of high vantage points and low-lying areas. | None | November 13th, 2015 | File:Splatoon Stage Museum d'Alfonsino.png |
Mahi-Mahi Resort | 1948 | Mahi-Mahi Resort is a series of platforms located in a squid-shaped swimming pool next to a large hotel. Halfway through the battle, more turf becomes available as the water level recedes. | None | December 4th, 2015 | File:Splatoon Stage Mahi-Mahi Resort.png |
Piranha Pit | 3127 | Piranha Pit is a quarry that features many conveyor belts around the map. A large body of water surrounds it, acting as a hazard to players. | None | December 29th, 2015 | File:Splatoon Stage Piranha Pit.png |
Ancho-V Games | 2293 | Ancho-V Games is a large office complex with raised floors and interactive platforms. It appears to house a game-design studio, which is likely the inspiration for its name. This stage is unique in that it incorporates the propeller from Octo Valley in the form of fans. When such fans are repeatedly splattered with ink, they cause a portion of land underneath them to rise. If they are not splattered for a short amount of time, they will lower to their original positions. | None | January 22nd, 2016 | File:Splatoon Stage Ancho-V Games.png |
Modes
Name | Type | Weapons | Controllers | Release Date | Image |
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Ranked Battle | Online multiplayer mode category | All | GamePad | June 1st, 2015 | |
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. | |||||
Splat Zones | Online multiplayer Ranked Battle mode | All | GamePad | June 1st, 2015 | |
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. | |||||
Tower Control | Online multiplayer Ranked Battle mode | All | GamePad | July 1st, 2015 | File:Tower Control splatoon tumblr.png |
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. | |||||
Private Battle | Online/LAN multiplayer mode | Host chooses | GamePad | August 5th, 2015 (NA)[b] (August Update Event) August 6th, 2015 (EU/OC)[a] (August Update Event) |
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Private Battle allows players to create custom lobbies that friends can join. The host can pick the stage, the mode, and the weapons players will use. The host chooses how many players (from 1-4) are on each team, allowing for even (such as 1v1 or 4v4) or uneven (such as 1v4 or 1v2) battles. Online and LAN lobbies can be made with Private Battle.[1] | |||||
Squad Battle | Online/LAN multiplayer mode | All | GamePad | August 5th, 2015 (NA)[b] (August Update Event) August 6th, 2015 (EU/OC)[a] (August Update Event) |
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In Squad Battle, players can form a squad of 2-4 friends and play Ranked Battle modes with other squads. If the squad is comprised of 2 players, another 2-player squad will join the team in battle. If the squad is comprised of 3 players, it will be treated as a 4-player team and may face against 4-player teams. | |||||
Rainmaker | Online multiplayer Ranked Battle mode | All + Rainmaker weapon | GamePad | August 14th, 2015 | |
The objective of this mode is to carry the Rainmaker into the enemy team's base, decreasing the amount of distance left to travel along the way. The device is encased in a shield similar to a Zapfish's bubble in Octo Valley, and must be freed before it can be captured. If the match ends without a team successfully carrying the Rainmaker to its designated spot, the team with the lowest amount of distance left wins. Because the Rainmaker is so heavy, the player holding it cannot Super Jump. If it is dropped, a shield will reform around it and it can be recaptured by any other player. The Rainmaker is also capable of shooting twisters of ink like an Inkzooka, allowing the player in control to have a form of defense. |
Other
Nintendo stated that the August update was not the end of the free content coming to Splatoon, and that more content will continually roll out through the rest of the summer and into autumn. The Downloadable Content finished with the release of the Custom Hydra Splatling on January 16th, 2016.
Squid Girl collaboration content
On August 5th, Splatoon x Squid Girl collaboration content was released. Revealed on Masahiro Anbe's official Twitter, it features 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. Nintendo of America confirmed on Twitter before the update that the Squid Girl content would be coming to America.
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 gear was added alongside the aforementioned Squid Girl gear in the August 5th update.
Splatoon for other games
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
- Main article: References to Splatoon in other media
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. They were announced in a Nintendo Direct hosted prior to Splatoon's launch.
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 content includes a full outfit for Mii Fighters and a Trophy of an Inkling.
References
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