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The '''mailbox''' is a service in the ''[[Splatoon]]'' hub that allows players to create drawings and share them via social media.
The '''mailbox''' is a service in the hub areas of the {{Ss}} that allows players to create posts and share them via social media.


The drawings may be viewable by other players and may be displayed as signs or [[graffiti]] in the hub and in various [[stage]]s in multiplayer matches.<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/162908014379 {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab post]</ref><ref>[[Inkipedia:Twitter_archive/2017/July#July_6|SplatoonJP Twitter]]</ref>
These posts constitute a significant secondary social aspect of the gameplay of the series, as they may be viewable by other players and may be displayed as signs or [[graffiti]] in the hub and in various [[stage]]s in multiplayer matches.<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/162908014379 {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab post]</ref><ref>[[Inkipedia:Twitter_archive/2017/July#July_6|SplatoonJP Twitter]]</ref>


During [[Splatfest]], players could post drawings that may appear during the event.
During [[Splatfest]]s, players can additionally post drawings that may appear during the event.


== ''Splatoon'' ==
== ''Splatoon'' ==
[[File:Miiverse Box.jpg|thumb|Miiverse mailbox]]
[[File:S Miiverse Mailbox.png|thumb|Miiverse mailbox]]
{{Retired}}
{{main|Miiverse}}
{{main|Miiverse}}
In {{S}}, players could post to Miiverse's ''Splatoon'' community from the mailbox in [[Inkopolis Plaza]], either with text or a drawing, both of which were created on the [[GamePad]]. These posts could then be seen in-game as [[graffiti]] or in the Plaza above other players' avatars.


In ''Splatoon'', players could post to Miiverse's ''Splatoon'' community from the mailbox in [[Inkopolis Plaza]], either with text or a drawing, both of which were created on the [[GamePad]].  
'''Location:''' It is located between [[Ammo Knights]] and the [[Inkopolis Tower]]. The [[Splatfest]] booth was positioned to the left to the mailbox before and during Splatfests.


'''Location:''' It is located between [[Ammo Knights]] and the [[Inkopolis Tower]]. Close left to the mailbox, the [[Splatfest]] booth was held before and during Splatfests.
Due to the closure of Miiverse, it is no longer possible to submit drawings or text posts in Inkopolis Plaza.
 
The Miiverse service has been shutdown and it is no longer possible to draw posts in Inkopolis Plaza.
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== ''Splatoon 2'' ==
== ''Splatoon 2'' ==
[[File:S2 Inkopolis Square mailbox Image1.jpg|thumb|Mailbox in Inkopolis Square.]]
[[File:S2 Inkopolis Square mailbox Image1.jpg|thumb|Mailbox in Inkopolis Square.]]
In ''[[Splatoon 2]]'', players are now able to share their posts on social media in Facebook or Twitter. Since Miiverse went defunct, the messages are handled by the game itself.
{{S2}} implements a new posting system in which players are now able to submit posts via linked external social media accounts (Facebook or Twitter). Due to various changes owing to the change in platform to the [[Nintendo Switch]], drawings are now made using either stick and button controls or the Switch's capacitive touchscreen. Additionally, text posts are no longer possible; only drawings can be made. The aforementioned changes aside, the implementation of posts is broadly similar to {{S}}, with posts still being viewable in both the Square and as stage [[graffiti]].


'''Location:''' The mailbox is located between the headgear shop [[Headspace]] and the weapon shop [[Ammo Knights]]. The Splatfest booth was close-by near the center of [[Inkopolis Square]].
'''Location:''' The mailbox is located between the headgear shop [[Headspace]] and the weapon shop [[Ammo Knights]]. The Splatfest terminal was close-by near the center of [[Inkopolis Square]].
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== ''Splatoon 3'' ==
== ''Splatoon 3'' ==
[[File:S3 Mailbox.jpg|thumb|Stand with mailbox in Splatsville.]]
[[File:S3 Splatsville Mailbox UI.png|thumb|Stand with mailbox in Splatsville.]]
In ''Splatoon 3'', a mailing stand with a mailbox can be seen in the promotional images of the main hub; [[Splatsville]]. New to Splatoon 3 is the option of vertical banner posts, allowing players to draw vertically-aligned images.
In {{S3}}, a mailing stand with a mailbox is located in [[Splatsville]]. The functionality is broadly unchanged from {{S2}}, but includes the new option of vertical banner posts, allowing players to draw vertically-aligned images.
 
Additionally, the player now has a limited form of control over what posts they will see, as their [[Region and localization#Splatfest regions|Splatfest region]] choice will determine what region's posts will appear (e.g., a player who has chosen the Japan Splatfest region will exclusively see other Japan region posts, regardless of their actual geographic location).
 
[[File:S3 Inkopolis Plaza Mailbox UI.png|thumb|The redesigned Inkopolis Plaza mailbox.]]
[[File:S3 Inkopolis Square Mailbox UI.png|thumb|The returning Inkopolis Square mailbox.]]
The [[Inkopolis Plaza]] and [[Inkopolis Square]] mailboxes also return as part of the {{S3EP}}. The Plaza mailbox is recolored red to match the newer mailboxes and lacks the Miiverse logo, but retains the two-slot design and eye stickers; the Square mailbox is almost entirely unchanged from {{S2}}.


'''Location:''' the stand is seen to the right of the hub in the main boulevard.
'''Locations:'''  
* '''Splatsville:''' To the right of the hub in the main boulevard, near [[Hotlantis]] and across the street from [[Naut Couture]] and [[Man-o'-Wardrobe]]. For the first time, the Splatfest booth is no longer in the immediate vicinity, instead being located on the far side of the main square.
* '''Inkopolis Plaza:''' To the immediate right of the lobby entrance. The former position of the mailbox in {{S}} is now the location of the Splatfest terminal.
* '''Inkopolis Square:''' To the left of the lobby entrance, immediately between [[Headspace]] and [[Ammo Knights]], just as in ''Splatoon 2''.
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==Quotes==
{{QuoteW|This mailbox is where you can make drawings and post them for others to see. Your drawings may be viewable by other players, so please don't post personal information or inappropriate content. These drawings may be displayed as signs or graffiti in Splatsville or other cities.|In-game description upon first interacting with the mailbox in {{S3}}.}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===''Splatoon''===
<gallery>
S Miiverse Mailbox Splatfest.png|The Miiverse mailbox as seen during a [[Splatfest]], or after scanning a [[Squid Sisters]] [[amiibo]].
</gallery>
===''Splatoon 3''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
S3 mailbox post example.jpg|A post being drawn in ''Splatoon 3''
S3 mailbox post example.jpg|A post being drawn in ''Splatoon 3''
S3 Mailbox.jpg|Promotional image of an Inkling facing the Splatsville mailbox.
</gallery>
===Developer-made posts===
====''Splatoon''====
<gallery>
S offline post 01.png|A closeup of an [[Inkling|Inkling girl's]] face
S offline post 02.png|An Inkling boy in battle with a [[Splattershot]]
S offline post 03.png|A happy Inkling girl surrounded by sparkles
S offline post 04.png|A detailed drawing of Inkling boy holding Splattershot
S offline post 05.png|[[Judd]] next to an Inkling girl
S offline post 06.png|An Inkling girl
S offline post 07.png|A single [[Moto Boots|Moto Boot]]
S offline post 08.png|An Inkling girl shocked at a hand coming out of some ink
S offline post 09.png|An Inkling next to some pizza
S offline post 10.png|An Inkling girl surrounded by hearts
S offline post 11.png|Judd posing on his side
S offline post 12.png|Judd eating a squid
S offline post 13.png|The heads of Inkling girl and Inkling boy on a patterened background
S offline post 14.png|A squid
S offline post 15.png|An Inkling girl with a Splattershot
S offline post 16.png|A squid
S offline post 17.png|An Inkling boy in a mask, pointing
S offline post 18.png|Two Inklings in squid form, one facing up and another falling down
S offline post 19.png|A rough drawing of Inkling girl
S offline post 20.png|
S offline post 21.png|An Inkling girl with a Splattershot next to two other Inklings in squid form
S offline post 22.png|An Inkling girl
S offline post 23.png|A Splattershot
S offline post 24.png|
S offline post 25.png|
S offline post 26.png|A shirt
</gallery>
====''Splatoon 2''====
<gallery>
S2 offline post 1.png|Some ink splats
S2 offline post 2.png|[[Bisk]] surrounded by [[Zekko]] logos
S2 offline post 3.png|An [[Inkling|Inkling girl]] next to the ghost of another Inkling
S2 offline post 4.png|Closeup of two Inklings
S2 offline post 5.png|A [[jellyfish]] pretending to be a squid
S2 offline post 6.png|Three Inklings stood side-by-side
S2 offline post 7.png|A jellyfish silhouette
S2 offline post 8.png|An [[Autobomb]]
S2 offline post 9.png|[[Inkopolis Square|Inkopolis Square's]] animal statues
S2 offline post 10.png|[[Off the Hook]]
S2 offline post 11.png|An Inkling boy with a [[Splattershot]]
S2 offline post 12.png|A closeup of [[Li'l Judd]]'s face
S2 offline post 13.png|An Inkling girl with a Splattershot
S2 offline post 14.png|
S2 offline post 15.png|An Inkling [[Super Jump|Super Jumping]]
S2 offline post 16.png|A Splattershot
</gallery>
====''Splatoon 3''====
<gallery>
S3 offline post horizontal 1.png|A post featuring some squids
S3 offline post horizontal 2.png|An [[Octarian]]-like creature
S3 offline post horizontal 3.png|[[Smallfry (character)|Smallfry]] playing the guitar
S3 offline post horizontal 4.png|An [[Inkling]] with a [[Splattershot]] next to another Inkling in squid form
S3 offline post horizontal 5.png|An Inkling using [[Zipcaster]]
S3 offline post horizontal 6.png|[[Barry C.]], the manager of [[Hotlantis]]
S3 offline post horizontal 7.png|Two of the promotional player characters in [[Scorch Gorge]]
S3 offline post horizontal 8.png|Two angry Inklings
S3 offline post horizontal 9.png|A [[Fuzzy Octarian]] tripping on a rock.
S3 offline post vertical 1.png|A [[jellyfish]] throwing another jellyfish into the air
S3 offline post vertical 2.png|An Inkling being rained on
S3 offline post vertical 3.png|A shaded Inkling
S3 offline post vertical 4.png|The [[Staff]] from the [[Crab-N-Go]]
S3 offline post vertical 5.png|The "monkey-crab" cereal mascot
S3 offline post vertical 6.png|An Inkling and some Octolings in swim form
S3 offline post vertical 7.png|A [[Fish Stick]]
S3 offline post vertical 8.png|A giant squid walking through a city
S3 offline post vertical 9.png|A squid reading a book on a bench
S3 offline post vertical 10.png|Two squids on a water slide
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Localized name
{{Localized name

Latest revision as of 08:51, 23 March 2024

The mailbox is a service in the hub areas of the Splatoon series that allows players to create posts and share them via social media.

These posts constitute a significant secondary social aspect of the gameplay of the series, as they may be viewable by other players and may be displayed as signs or graffiti in the hub and in various stages in multiplayer matches.[1][2]

During Splatfests, players can additionally post drawings that may appear during the event.

Splatoon

Miiverse mailbox
RotM Icon Cuttlefish square.png
Retired.
This article or section describes content that may be partly or wholly inaccessible due to its removal or the discontinuation of online services.
Main article: Miiverse

In Splatoon, players could post to Miiverse's Splatoon community from the mailbox in Inkopolis Plaza, either with text or a drawing, both of which were created on the GamePad. These posts could then be seen in-game as graffiti or in the Plaza above other players' avatars.

Location: It is located between Ammo Knights and the Inkopolis Tower. The Splatfest booth was positioned to the left to the mailbox before and during Splatfests.

Due to the closure of Miiverse, it is no longer possible to submit drawings or text posts in Inkopolis Plaza.

Splatoon 2

Mailbox in Inkopolis Square.

Splatoon 2 implements a new posting system in which players are now able to submit posts via linked external social media accounts (Facebook or Twitter). Due to various changes owing to the change in platform to the Nintendo Switch, drawings are now made using either stick and button controls or the Switch's capacitive touchscreen. Additionally, text posts are no longer possible; only drawings can be made. The aforementioned changes aside, the implementation of posts is broadly similar to Splatoon, with posts still being viewable in both the Square and as stage graffiti.

Location: The mailbox is located between the headgear shop Headspace and the weapon shop Ammo Knights. The Splatfest terminal was close-by near the center of Inkopolis Square.

Splatoon 3

Stand with mailbox in Splatsville.

In Splatoon 3, a mailing stand with a mailbox is located in Splatsville. The functionality is broadly unchanged from Splatoon 2, but includes the new option of vertical banner posts, allowing players to draw vertically-aligned images.

Additionally, the player now has a limited form of control over what posts they will see, as their Splatfest region choice will determine what region's posts will appear (e.g., a player who has chosen the Japan Splatfest region will exclusively see other Japan region posts, regardless of their actual geographic location).

The redesigned Inkopolis Plaza mailbox.
The returning Inkopolis Square mailbox.

The Inkopolis Plaza and Inkopolis Square mailboxes also return as part of the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass. The Plaza mailbox is recolored red to match the newer mailboxes and lacks the Miiverse logo, but retains the two-slot design and eye stickers; the Square mailbox is almost entirely unchanged from Splatoon 2.

Locations:

  • Splatsville: To the right of the hub in the main boulevard, near Hotlantis and across the street from Naut Couture and Man-o'-Wardrobe. For the first time, the Splatfest booth is no longer in the immediate vicinity, instead being located on the far side of the main square.
  • Inkopolis Plaza: To the immediate right of the lobby entrance. The former position of the mailbox in Splatoon is now the location of the Splatfest terminal.
  • Inkopolis Square: To the left of the lobby entrance, immediately between Headspace and Ammo Knights, just as in Splatoon 2.

Quotes

“ This mailbox is where you can make drawings and post them for others to see. Your drawings may be viewable by other players, so please don't post personal information or inappropriate content. These drawings may be displayed as signs or graffiti in Splatsville or other cities. ”
— In-game description upon first interacting with the mailbox in Splatoon 3.

Gallery

Splatoon

Splatoon 3

  • A post being drawn in Splatoon 3

    A post being drawn in Splatoon 3

  • Promotional image of an Inkling facing the Splatsville mailbox.

    Promotional image of an Inkling facing the Splatsville mailbox.

Developer-made posts

Splatoon

  • A closeup of an Inkling girl's face

    A closeup of an Inkling girl's face

  • An Inkling boy in battle with a Splattershot

    An Inkling boy in battle with a Splattershot

  • A happy Inkling girl surrounded by sparkles

    A happy Inkling girl surrounded by sparkles

  • A detailed drawing of Inkling boy holding Splattershot

    A detailed drawing of Inkling boy holding Splattershot

  • Judd next to an Inkling girl

    Judd next to an Inkling girl

  • An Inkling girl

    An Inkling girl

  • A single Moto Boot

    A single Moto Boot

  • An Inkling girl shocked at a hand coming out of some ink

    An Inkling girl shocked at a hand coming out of some ink

  • An Inkling next to some pizza

    An Inkling next to some pizza

  • An Inkling girl surrounded by hearts

    An Inkling girl surrounded by hearts

  • Judd posing on his side

    Judd posing on his side

  • Judd eating a squid

    Judd eating a squid

  • The heads of Inkling girl and Inkling boy on a patterened background

    The heads of Inkling girl and Inkling boy on a patterened background

  • A squid

    A squid

  • An Inkling girl with a Splattershot

    An Inkling girl with a Splattershot

  • A squid

    A squid

  • An Inkling boy in a mask, pointing

    An Inkling boy in a mask, pointing

  • Two Inklings in squid form, one facing up and another falling down

    Two Inklings in squid form, one facing up and another falling down

  • A rough drawing of Inkling girl

    A rough drawing of Inkling girl

  • S offline post 20.png
  • An Inkling girl with a Splattershot next to two other Inklings in squid form

    An Inkling girl with a Splattershot next to two other Inklings in squid form

  • An Inkling girl

    An Inkling girl

  • A Splattershot

    A Splattershot

  • S offline post 24.png
  • S offline post 25.png
  • A shirt

    A shirt

Splatoon 2

Splatoon 3

  • A post featuring some squids

    A post featuring some squids

  • An Octarian-like creature

    An Octarian-like creature

  • Smallfry playing the guitar

    Smallfry playing the guitar

  • An Inkling with a Splattershot next to another Inkling in squid form

    An Inkling with a Splattershot next to another Inkling in squid form

  • An Inkling using Zipcaster

    An Inkling using Zipcaster

  • Barry C., the manager of Hotlantis

    Barry C., the manager of Hotlantis

  • Two of the promotional player characters in Scorch Gorge

    Two of the promotional player characters in Scorch Gorge

  • Two angry Inklings

    Two angry Inklings

  • A Fuzzy Octarian tripping on a rock.

    A Fuzzy Octarian tripping on a rock.

  • A jellyfish throwing another jellyfish into the air

    A jellyfish throwing another jellyfish into the air

  • An Inkling being rained on

    An Inkling being rained on

  • A shaded Inkling

    A shaded Inkling

  • The Staff from the Crab-N-Go

    The Staff from the Crab-N-Go

  • The "monkey-crab" cereal mascot

    The "monkey-crab" cereal mascot

  • An Inkling and some Octolings in swim form

    An Inkling and some Octolings in swim form

  • A Fish Stick

    A Fish Stick

  • A giant squid walking through a city

    A giant squid walking through a city

  • A squid reading a book on a bench

    A squid reading a book on a bench

  • Two squids on a water slide

    Two squids on a water slide

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ポスト
Posuto		 Post, mailbox
Netherlands Dutch Brievenbus Mailbox
Germany German Briefkasten Mailbox
Spain Spanish (NOE) Buzón Mailbox

References

  1. ↑ Squid Research Lab Live from Squid Research Lab post
  2. ↑ SplatoonJP Twitter
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