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{{Other uses|the stage preview mode|the [[Ability]]|Recon}}
{{Infobox/Mode
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|title = Recon
|image = The Reef Rainmaker Recon S2.png
|caption = Recon in Rainmaker mode
|type = Practicing / Exploration single-player [[mode]]
|players = 1, 2-8 ([[Private Battle]])
|ranked = No
|weapons = All
|controllers = {{GP}} GamePad, {{Joy-Con}} Joy-Con, {{Pro controller}} Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
|release = Launch
}}
{{Other uses|the stage preview mode|the [[gear ability|ability]]|Recon (ability)}}


{{InfoboxMode
'''Recon''' is a single-player mode in the {{Ss}} that allows players to explore a [[stage]] on their own without taking part in a battle. The mode features no [[music]], leaving only sound effects. It has many of the same mechanics as a battle would, but it is impossible to win or lose due to the absence of the other team. In {{S}} and {{S2}}, recon can be accessed from the [[lobby]] by pressing {{Button|Y}} when hovering over the [[Regular Battle]], [[Ranked Battle]], or [[League Battle]] options, and it can only be played on stages that are in rotation. In these games, recon will use the mode that is currently in rotation for the type of battle selected and has the same time limit as that mode usually would, though the player can pause the game and quit before the time elapses. In ''[[Splatoon 3]]'', while recon functions identically to previous games as of [[Version 5.0.0 (Splatoon 3)|Version 5.0.0]], it can also be accessed by speaking to the [[Staff|Recon Guide]] in [[Splatsville]], [[Inkopolis Plaza]], or [[Inkopolis Square]], allowing it to be played offline; the Recon Guide will also allow the player can choose any stage and mode in the game rather than only using those that are in rotation. The time limit is extended to one hour for all modes. In ''Splatoon 3'', players cannot recon stages that have been added after release unless they have an online subscription, meaning that they can access only the base stages.
| color  = {{SiteColor|Splatoon}}
 
| title  = Recon
In ''Splatoon'' and ''Splatoon 2'', playing recon during a [[Splatfest]] changes the stages to their nighttime Splatfest versions. However, in ''Splatoon 3'', stages in recon only use their normal variants regardless of whether a Splatfest is underway.
| image  = Rainmaker_Prohibited_Areas_Flounder_Heights.jpg
| caption = Recon in Rainmaker mode
| type    = Practising / Exploration single-player [[mode]]
| players = 1
| ranked  = No
| weapons = All
| controllers = {{GP}} GamePad
| release = Launch
}}


'''Recon''' is a single player mode that allows players to explore a [[stage]] of their choice, from the current rotation. It can be accessed from the [[Battle Lobby]] by pressing {{Button|Y}} when selecting either the [[Regular Battle]] or [[Ranked Battle]] options.
==Changes==
Recon functions mostly the same as the game mode it uses, though there are several differences:
*There are no allies or opponents.
*In ''Splatoon 3'', the time limit is extended to one hour.
*There is no music. This makes ambient sound effects much easier to hear, such as those of cars driving past in [[Blackbelly Skatepark]] or [[jellyfish]] testing video games in [[Ancho-V Games]].
*The player is always on Team Alpha, unless they are playing during a Splatfest in ''Splatoon'' or ''Splatoon 2'' in which case they will be on whatever team they chose.
*The [[Turf Inked]] score of the player's [[main weapon]] is unaffected by recon.
*The game can be paused by pressing {{button|Plus}}, which causes a menu to appear that allows the player to end the game immediately.
* [[Ranked Battle]] matches cannot be ended early by meeting the knockout criteria.
**In [[Splat Zones]], the zones can be inked, but there is no countdown.
**In [[Tower Control]], the player can ride the tower to the opposing side, but nothing happens when it reaches the goal besides the tower's music stopping. Even if the tower is at the goal, it will still move back to the center of the stage if the player stays off of it for too long. Since there are no opponents, the tower will never get any closer to the player's side of the stage except when it returns to the center.
**In [[Rainmaker]], nothing happens when reaching the goal while holding the Rainmaker in ''Splatoon'' and ''Splatoon 2''. In ''Splatoon 3'', the player can claim checkpoints; reaching the goal resets them.
**In [[Clam Blitz]], although it is possible to open the basket by throwing a Super Clam at it and then throw clams into it, no points are scored.


==Use==
In ''Splatoon 3'', multiple players can join recon via [[Private Battle]]s. Whenever the host presses {{button|Minus|Switch}}, [[Photo Mode]] activates.
This is useful to find new vantage points, turf, or just to try out a new map.


It functions exactly like the gamemode from which it was selected with a few exceptions:
==Quotes==
*There is no one on the opposing team and you are the only member of your team.
{{Quote|SRL [[Splatsville]] surveyor here with info on the '''recon''' function. Did you know that you can visit any [[stage]] at any time just to walk around and explore? It's almost too good to be true! Just don't tell the SRL security team, OK? Visit the [[Staff|Recon Guide]] to start!|@SplatoonNA on Twitter<ref>[[Inkipedia:Twitter_archive/2022/September#September_6|SplatoonNA on Twitter]]</ref>}}
*You cannot end a ranked mode early by meeting the knockout criteria.
**In [[Splat Zones]], players can cover the zones with Ink when the zone is captured, or completely covered in ink, but there is no count down.
**In [[Tower Control]], Players can ride the Tower to the opposing side without any trouble, but when the tower gets to the winning area, the player stays in the map and the music stops.
***Since there is no players to go against, the Tower will never get any closer to the players side of the map, unless if the tower is going back to the center of the map.
**In [[Rainmaker]], if the player brings the Rainmaker to the hill or slant on the opposing side, instead of placing the Rainmaker on it, the Inkling will remain holding the Rainmaker.
***There is a way to get the opposing ink laying in the map, [[Rainmaker Shield|Touching The Shield]] repeatedly will harm the Inkling. Plus, Carrying the Rainmaker for too long will also Splat the Inkling.
*You can end any mode early through a pause menu, which itself is impossible in multiplayer.
*The 8 music themes that play in an online battle do not play.


==Trivia==
==Gallery==
* Since there is no music in recon mode, different sounds can be heard such as cars whizzing past in [[Blackbelly Skatepark]] or the sounds of [[jellyfish]] testing video games in [[Ancho-V Games]]. It is also easy to hear the sound from your [[weapon]].
{{More images}}
*In [[Saltspray Rig]], the player will only start at the right side of the map.
<gallery>
*Due to the mode being single player, the player can explore the stage without any lag and have much smoother movement with their [[Inklings|Inkling]].
Splat Zone in Recon.jpg|A fully inked Splat Zone in recon.
*If a player chooses Recon mode during a [[Splatfest]], the stage will be able to be viewed at night; although this is no longer possible due to the lack of future Splatfest events.
The Reef Rainmaker Recon S2.png
*In Multiplayer, the score of Ink covered is counted when a match has ended naturally, but while in recon mode, the [[Ink Turfed]] score of the main weapon is not updated after leaving recon mode.
Recon Power Clam.jpg|A Power Clam in recon.
S3 Recon Guide promo.jpg|The recon guide as seen in [[Splatsville]].
S3 Splatsville recon guide.png|The recon menu in Splatsville.
</gallery>


== Names in other languages ==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{Localized name
|Jap=さんぽ
|Jap=さんぽ
|JapR=Sanpo
|JapR=Sanpo
|JapM=Stroll
|JapM=Stroll
|SpaE=Explorar
|Dut=Verkennen
|SpaEM=Explore
|DutM=Scout
|FreA=
|FreAM=
|FreE=Balade
|FreEM=Stroll
|Ger=Rundgang
|Ger=Rundgang
|GerM=Tour
|GerM=Tour
|Ita=Perlustra
|Ita=Perlustra
|ItaM=Scour
|ItaM=Scour
}}
|Rus=Разведка
{{images}}
|RusR=Razvedka
{{ModesPro}}
|RusM=Scouting
|SpaA=
|SpaAM=
|SpaE=Explorar
|SpaEM=Explore
|Chi=散步|ChiR=sànbù|ChiM=Stroll}}
 
==References==
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{{Navbox/S2 Modes}}
{{Navbox/S3 Modes}}
 
[[Category:Modes]]
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Latest revision as of 18:48, 6 March 2024

Recon
The Reef Rainmaker Recon S2.png
Recon in Rainmaker mode
Type Practicing / Exploration single-player mode
Players 1, 2-8 (Private Battle)
Ranked No
Weapons All
Controllers width=auto GamePad, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con with grip.png Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.png Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Release Date Launch
This article is about the stage preview mode. For the ability, see Recon (ability).

Recon is a single-player mode in the Splatoon series that allows players to explore a stage on their own without taking part in a battle. The mode features no music, leaving only sound effects. It has many of the same mechanics as a battle would, but it is impossible to win or lose due to the absence of the other team. In Splatoon and Splatoon 2, recon can be accessed from the lobby by pressing Y when hovering over the Regular Battle, Ranked Battle, or League Battle options, and it can only be played on stages that are in rotation. In these games, recon will use the mode that is currently in rotation for the type of battle selected and has the same time limit as that mode usually would, though the player can pause the game and quit before the time elapses. In Splatoon 3, while recon functions identically to previous games as of Version 5.0.0, it can also be accessed by speaking to the Recon Guide in Splatsville, Inkopolis Plaza, or Inkopolis Square, allowing it to be played offline; the Recon Guide will also allow the player can choose any stage and mode in the game rather than only using those that are in rotation. The time limit is extended to one hour for all modes. In Splatoon 3, players cannot recon stages that have been added after release unless they have an online subscription, meaning that they can access only the base stages.

In Splatoon and Splatoon 2, playing recon during a Splatfest changes the stages to their nighttime Splatfest versions. However, in Splatoon 3, stages in recon only use their normal variants regardless of whether a Splatfest is underway.

Changes

Recon functions mostly the same as the game mode it uses, though there are several differences:

  • There are no allies or opponents.
  • In Splatoon 3, the time limit is extended to one hour.
  • There is no music. This makes ambient sound effects much easier to hear, such as those of cars driving past in Blackbelly Skatepark or jellyfish testing video games in Ancho-V Games.
  • The player is always on Team Alpha, unless they are playing during a Splatfest in Splatoon or Splatoon 2 in which case they will be on whatever team they chose.
  • The Turf Inked score of the player's main weapon is unaffected by recon.
  • The game can be paused by pressing Plus, which causes a menu to appear that allows the player to end the game immediately.
  • Ranked Battle matches cannot be ended early by meeting the knockout criteria.
    • In Splat Zones, the zones can be inked, but there is no countdown.
    • In Tower Control, the player can ride the tower to the opposing side, but nothing happens when it reaches the goal besides the tower's music stopping. Even if the tower is at the goal, it will still move back to the center of the stage if the player stays off of it for too long. Since there are no opponents, the tower will never get any closer to the player's side of the stage except when it returns to the center.
    • In Rainmaker, nothing happens when reaching the goal while holding the Rainmaker in Splatoon and Splatoon 2. In Splatoon 3, the player can claim checkpoints; reaching the goal resets them.
    • In Clam Blitz, although it is possible to open the basket by throwing a Super Clam at it and then throw clams into it, no points are scored.

In Splatoon 3, multiple players can join recon via Private Battles. Whenever the host presses , Photo Mode activates.

Quotes

“ SRL Splatsville surveyor here with info on the recon function. Did you know that you can visit any stage at any time just to walk around and explore? It's almost too good to be true! Just don't tell the SRL security team, OK? Visit the Recon Guide to start! ”
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter[1]

Gallery

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  • A fully inked Splat Zone in recon.

    A fully inked Splat Zone in recon.

  • The Reef Rainmaker Recon S2.png
  • A Power Clam in recon.

    A Power Clam in recon.

  • The recon guide as seen in Splatsville.

    The recon guide as seen in Splatsville.

  • The recon menu in Splatsville.

    The recon menu in Splatsville.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese さんぽ
Sanpo		 Stroll
Netherlands Dutch Verkennen Scout
France French (NOE) Balade Stroll
Germany German Rundgang Tour
Italy Italian Perlustra Scour
Russia Russian Разведка
Razvedka		 Scouting
Spain Spanish (NOE) Explorar Explore
China Chinese 散步
sànbù		 Stroll

References

  1. ↑ SplatoonNA on Twitter
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