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There have been several '''rumors''' and '''leaks''' regarding ''[[Splatoon (series)|Splatoon]]'' content - some were created by the community, while others were sparked by the developers themselves.
==Changed or scrapped==
A list of rumors and leaks that were either changed before being implemented in-game, or ultimately never released.

===OatmealDome leak on Reddit===
In August 2017, Reddit user OatmealDome made two posts<ref>{{RDT}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/splatoon/comments/6rvvhd/major_spoilers_datamined_information_reagrding/ First post by OatmealDome]</ref><ref name="oatmealdome_reddit_leak_2">{{RDT}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/splatoon/comments/6y4ak0/major_spoilers_even_more_information_on_upcoming/ Second post by OatmealDome]</ref> with datamined information from {{S2}} which had not been officially revealed at the time. Many upcoming ''Splatoon 2'' weapons and gear had been found in the game's files.<ref>{{GH}} [https://leanny.github.io/splat2/en_files.html ''Splatoon 2'' Data]</ref>

There were several instances of the final in-game information being different from the datamined values, usually [[special gauge]] size. This was due to Nintendo continuing to make changes to weapon sets before releasing them.

*The [[Splattershot]] had its [[special weapon]] changed from the [[Tenta Missiles]] to the [[Splashdown]].
*The [[Splat Roller]] had its [[sub weapon]] changed from [[Curling Bomb]]s to [[Suction Bomb]]s for the ''[[Splatoon 2 Global Testfire]]'', then back to Curling Bombs for the final release.
*The [[Gold Dynamo Roller]] had its sub weapon changed from [[Toxic Mist]] to [[Splat Bomb]]s and its special gauge size increased from 180p to 200p.
*The [[Hydra Splatling]] had its special weapon changed from the [[Ink Armor]] to the Splashdown and its special gauge size decreased from 190p to 180p.
*The [[Inkbrush Nouveau]] had its special gauge size decreased from 180p to 160p.
*The [[N-ZAP '89]] had its special gauge size increased from 180p to 190p.
*The [[Octobrush Nouveau]] had its special gauge size decreased from 180p to 170p.
*The [[Dapple Dualies Nouveau]] had its special gauge size decreased from 180p to 170p.
*The [[.52 Gal Deco]] had its special gauge size increased from 180p to 190p.
* The [[.96 Gal Deco]] had its special gauge size increased from 180p to 190p.
*The [[Custom Goo Tuber]] had its special gauge size decreased from 180p to 170p.
*The [[Dark Tetra Dualies]] had its special gauge size decreased from 180p to 170p.
*The [[H-3 Nozzlenose D]] had its sub weapon changed from [[Sprinkler]]s to Suction Bombs. The information from the March 15th update was correct.
*The [[Zink Mini Splatling]] had its special gauge size increased from 180p to 200p. The information from the March 15th update was correct.
*The [[Sorella Brella]] had its sub weapon changed from Toxic Mist to [[Autobomb]]s. The information from the March 15th update was correct.
*The [[Clash Blaster Neo]] had its sub weapon changed from Sprinklers to [[Burst Bomb]]s for the version {{ver|S2|3.0.0}} preview video, then to Curling Bombs for the release. The information from the March 15th update was correct.
*The [[Tri-Slosher Nouveau]] had its special changed from the [[Bomb Launcher|Autobomb Launcher]] to the [[Ink Storm]]. The information from the March 15th update was correct.
*The [[Custom Range Blaster]] had its sub weapon changed from Burst Bombs to Curling Bombs and its special weapon changed from the [[Sting Ray]] to the [[Bubble Blower]]. The information from the March 15th update was correct.
* The [[Custom Dualie Squelchers]] had its special weapon changed from the Ink Armor to the Sting Ray for the version 3.0.0 preview video, then to the Ink Storm for the release and its special gauge size increased from 180p to 190p. The information from the April 24th update was correct.
* The [[Rapid Blaster Pro Deco]] had its sub weapon changed from Curling Bombs to Splash Walls. The information from the March 15th update was correct.
*The [[Carbon Roller Deco]] had its sub weapon changed from Sprinklers to Burst Bombs and its special weapon from the Inkjet to the Autobomb Launcher and its special gauge size increased from 170p to 190p. The information from the April 24th update was correct.
* The [[Tenta Sorella Brella]] had its special weapon changed from the Ink Armor to the [[Bomb Launcher|Curling-Bomb Launcher]]. The information from the April 24th update was correct.
*The [[Custom Hydra Splatling]] had its special weapon changed from the Splashdown to the Ink Armor. The information from the March 15th update was correct.
*The [[Light Tetra Dualies]] had its special weapon changed from [[Bomb Launcher|Splat-Bomb Launcher]] to the Autobomb Launcher. The information from the July 12th update was correct.
*The [[Custom Explosher]] had its sub weapon changed from Autobombs to [[Point Sensor]]s.
*The [[Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau]] had its special weapon changed from the Splashdown to the Ink Storm.
*The [[Bloblobber Deco]] had its sub weapon changed from [[Fizzy Bomb]]s to Sprinklers.
*The [[Nautilus 79]] had its special weapon changed from the Ink Armor to the Inkjet, its sub weapon changed from Splat Bombs to Suction Bombs, and its brand changed from [[Weapon brand#Foil|Foil]] to [[Ammo Knights]].

===Unfinished ranked modes===
An unfinished ranked mode code-named "Rocket", with a unique object (vRocket) and weapon (vRocketNozzle). Hacking a work-in-progress version into the game shows a mode where a rocket object that is launched by shooting ink at it and an ink pump weapon that can be used to continue advancing once control of the rocket is gained.<ref>[https://streamable.com/kdvbt Archived OatmealDome demonstration video]</ref> The rocket may have been reworked into the [[Ultra Signal]] for [[Tricolor Turf War]] battles in ''Splatoon 3''.

Another unfinished Ranked mode, code-named "Eight-Ball", can be accessed with hacks. It involves the player shooting a large ball reminiscent of the [[8-ball]] to roll it towards the opposing team's goal.<ref>{{TWI}} [https://twitter.com/Simon1844/status/1005619865317773312 Eight Ball in action]</ref> <ref>{{YT}} [https://youtube.com/watch?v=sqvFNEBjzP8 ''Splatoon 2'' Beta Content - "Eight-Ball" Gamemode]</ref>

=== Miscellaneous ===
*A new scrapped special weapon codenamed "Bazooka." This is not the [[Inkzooka]], which is codenamed "SuperShot."
*The original [[Octoleet Armor|Octoling Armor]] and [[Octoleet Boots|Octoling Boots]] to accompany the [[Octoleet Goggles]]. Data and models for both of them exist in the game's files but were ultimately never released.
*The [[Tentacles Helmet]] was shown in the {{date|2018-03-08}} Nintendo Direct but did not see a release.

==Confirmed==
This is a list of rumors or leaks that have been confirmed to be true.

===''Splatoon''===
====Prima Strategy Guide "Coming Soon" section====
[[File:SummerDLC.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Prima's guide showing then-upcoming maps and weapons.]]

The Prima Strategy Guide for ''Splatoon'' included a "Coming Soon" section which showed off upcoming [[weapon]]s and [[stage]]s.<ref>{{YT}} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LIlklhpGoA CONFIRMED: ''Splatoon'' DLC NEW MAPS, WEAPONS, GAME MODES! - Official Prima Game Guide by Everything Amiibo]</ref>

*Weapons: [[Carbon Roller]], [[Custom E-liter 3K]], [[E-liter 3K Scope]], [[Inkbrush]], [[L-3 Nozzlenose]], [[N-ZAP '85]], [[N-ZAP '89]], [[Rapid Blaster Deco]], and [[Splash-o-matic]].
*Stages: [[Bluefin Depot]], [[Kelp Dome]], [[Camp Triggerfish]], and [[Port Mackerel]].

There are also two images of [[Tower Control]].

====Datamine game update leak====
[https://twitter.com/NWPlayer123/ @NWPlayer123] datamined ''Splatoon'' and leaked information about upcoming weapons, stages, and [[mode]]s.<ref>[https://pastebin.com/u/NWPlayer123 NWPlayer123's Pastebin]</ref> Also, some pictures and explanations were shown about the new Ranked modes, [[Tower Control]] and [[Rainmaker]].

The leaker also uploaded a video of the Sploosh-o-matic, one of the leaked unreleased weapons, after using live memory edits to add it in.<ref>{{TWI}} [https://twitter.com/NWPlayer123/status/612755052793495553 Sploosh-o-matic in action]</ref>

The following content was revealed due to this datamine:

=====[[Weapon]]s=====
*[[Sploosh-o-matic]]
*[[Neo Splash-o-matic]]
*[[N-ZAP '89]]
*[[Custom Dual Squelcher]]
*[[Luna Blaster]]
*[[Carbon Roller]]
*[[Octobrush]]
*[[E-liter 3K Scope]]

=====[[Stage]]s=====
*[[Moray Towers]]
*[[Camp Triggerfish]]

=====[[Mode]]s=====
*[[Rainmaker]]'s description and gameplay mechanics.

====Version 2.0.0 datamining====
After the release of [[Version 2.0.0 (Splatoon)|version 2.0.0]] of ''Splatoon'', NWPlayer123 and Guy Perfect once again dug into the data and found more information regarding unreleased content, including weapons, stages, gear, character models and game modes.

====Sloshing Machine datamining====
In a similar vein to the version 2.0.0 datamining, NWPlayer123 posted photos and video of a new [[Slosher (weapon class)|slosher]] variety, the [[Sloshing Machine]], as well as other minor additions in version 2.2.0.

====Squid Sisters amiibo====
[[File:Squid Sisters Amiibo announced Japanese.jpg|thumb|Squid Sisters' amiibo promo.]]

A Twitter post by [https://twitter.com/NWPlayer123/ @NWPlayer123] on {{date|2016-01-30}} showed the results of continued data mining as new [[amiibo]] coming for ''Splatoon'', called "AmiiboIdolA" and "AmiiboIdolB" in the game's files. It was believed they could be [[Squid Sisters]] amiibo, hence the names.<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/rumor-new-amiibo-references-spotted-within-splatoons-files-possibly-squid-sisters/ Nintendo Everything – Rumor: New amiibo references spotted within ''Splatoon''{{'s}} files, possibly Squid Sisters]</ref> These files were added in the [[Version 2.4.0 (Splatoon)|version 2.4.0 update]] and speculation on them, as well as some "SCLive" strings that corresponded to the amiibo entries, date as far back as {{date|2015-12-17}}.<ref>{{RDT}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/splatoon/comments/3xaht7/240_changelist/ 2.4.0 Changelist by u/LeanYosh]</ref>

On {{date|2016-04-30}}, it was announced that Squid Sisters' amiibo would be released on {{date|2016-07-07}}.<ref>{{TWI}} [https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/726314580268306434 @SplatoonJP on Twitter]</ref>
{{Clear}}

===''Splatoon 2''===
====Playable Octolings====
Playable girl and boy [[Octoling]]s that were released with the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''. Early models of them can be found as early as the ''[[Splatoon 2 Global Testfire]]'', where the Octoling boys have a hairstyle close to the final "Punk" one, while the girl model uses the enemy Octoling hair.

====New Rank Battle mode====
A new Ranked mode, [[Clam Blitz]], released on {{date|2017-12-13}}.

====Stages====
Two new [[Salmon Run]] stages codenamed "Shakehouse" and "Threepoints" respectively.
*Shakehouse became [[Lost Outpost]].
*Threepoints became [[Salmonid Smokeyard]]. Now codenamed "Shakelift."

[[Kelp Dome]], [[Blackbelly Skatepark]], and [[Ancho-V Games]] have returned from ''Splatoon''.

Six new stages codenamed "Pillar", "Kawa" (Japanese for 'river'), "Line", "Tunnel", "Nakasu", and "Mirror" respectively.
*Pillar became [[Manta Maria]].
*Kawa became [[Snapper Canal]].
*Line became [[MakoMart]].
*Tunnel became [[Shellendorf Institute]].
*Nakasu became [[New Albacore Hotel]].
*Mirror became [[Skipper Pavilion]].

====Weapons====
Four new main weapons <ref>{{TWI}} LeanYoshi's Tweets: [https://twitter.com/LeanYoshi/status/1017577876823080962], [https://twitter.com/LeanYoshi/status/1017601598728654848]</ref> (one returning), one new sub weapon, one new special weapon and one rare weapon:
*[[Explosher]] (codenamed "Washtub"), [[Ballpoint Splatling]] (codenamed "Downpour"), [[Bloblobber]] (codenamed "Bathtub") and [[Nautilus 47]] (codenamed "Serein").
*[[Fizzy Bomb]] (codenamed "Wsp_Piyo").
*[[Booyah Bomb]] (codenamed "SuperBall").
*[[Octo Shot Replica]] (via ''Octo Expansion'').
*The [[Grizzco Slosher]].

Datamined loadouts:
*Explosher: Sprinkler and Bubble Blower.
*[[Custom Explosher]]: Autobomb and Baller. Changed to Point Sensor.
*Ballpoint Splatling: Toxic Mist and Inkjet.
*[[Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau]]: Squid Beakon and Splashdown. Changed to Ink Storm.
*Bloblobber: Splash Wall and Ink Storm.
*[[Bloblobber Deco]]: Fizzy Bomb and Suction-Bomb Launcher. Changed to Sprinkler.
*Nautilus 47: Point Sensor and Baller.
* Nautilus 79: Splat Bomb and Ink Armor. Changed to Suction Bomb and Inkjet.

====15 March 2018 update====
On {{date|2018-03-15}}, LeanYoshi, who performed the data mining for weapon stats, updated the weapon loadouts for all previously leaked weapons<ref>{{RDT}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/splatoon/comments/84oaht/weapon_spoilers_some_unreleased_weapon_kits/ Third post by OatmealDome]</ref>:

{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
!Weapon !! Sub!!Special!!Points
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Custom Range Blaster}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Curling Bomb|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Bubble Blower|icononly}}||180p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Clash Blaster Neo}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Curling Bomb|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Tenta Missiles|icononly}}||180p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Custom Dualie Squelchers}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Splat Bomb|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Sting Ray|icononly}}||180p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Custom Hydra Splatling}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Ink Mine|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Ink Armor|icononly}}||180p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Tri-Slosher Nouveau}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Splat Bomb|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Ink Storm|icononly}}||180p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Carbon Roller Deco}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Sprinkler|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Inkjet|icononly}}||170p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|H-3 Nozzlenose D}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Suction Bomb|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Ink Armor|icononly}}||190p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Sorella Brella}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Autobomb|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Splat-Bomb Launcher|icononly}}|| 180p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|New Squiffer}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Autobomb|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Baller|icononly}}|| 180p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Zink Mini Splatling}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Curling Bomb|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Ink Storm|icononly}}||200p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Foil Squeezer}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Splat Bomb|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Bubble Blower|icononly}}||180p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Bamboozler 14 Mk II}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Toxic Mist|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Burst-Bomb Launcher|icononly}}||160p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Rapid Blaster Pro Deco}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Splash Wall|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Ink Armor|icononly}}||180p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Neo Splash-o-matic}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Burst Bomb|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Suction-Bomb Launcher|icononly}}|| 200p
|-
| colspan="4" width="1px" |Over the following weeks, LeanYoshi updated the database with the two following weapons:
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Undercover Sorella Brella}}||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Splat Bomb|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Baller|icononly}}||180p
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Tenta Sorella Brella}}<br />(Collaboration with {{Brand|S2|Inkline}})||{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Splash Wall|icononly}}||{{Weapon|S2|Special|Ink Armor|icononly}}||180p
|}

==== 24 April 2018 update====
On {{date|2018-04-24}}, LeanYoshi updated the data with a few more changes, as well as updating the database with the version 3.0.0 changes:<ref>{{TWI}} Tweets by LeanYoshi: [https://twitter.com/LeanYoshi/status/989002698082091008], [https://twitter.com/LeanYoshi/status/989005424765685760], [https://twitter.com/LeanYoshi/status/989032785833754624]</ref>
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! rowspan="2" |Weapon
! colspan="3" |Change
|-
!Value
!From
!To
|-
| rowspan="3" |{{Weapon|S2|Main|Carbon Roller Deco}}
|Sub weapon
|{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Sprinkler|icononly}}
|{{Weapon|S2|Sub|Burst Bomb|icononly}}
|-
|Special weapon
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Inkjet|icononly}}
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Autobomb Launcher|icononly}}
|-
|Special points
|170
| 190
|-
| rowspan="2" |{{Weapon|S2|Main|Custom Dualie Squelchers}}
| Special weapon
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Sting Ray|icononly}}
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Ink Storm|icononly}}
|-
|Special points
|180
|190
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Tenta Sorella Brella}}
|Special weapon
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Ink Armor|icononly}}
|{{Weapon|S2|Special|Curling-Bomb Launcher|icononly}}
|-
! colspan="4" |Updates to released content
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Blaster}}<br />{{Weapon|S2|Main|Hero Blaster Replica}}
|Special points
|170
|190
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Heavy Splatling}}<br />{{Weapon|S2|Main|Hero Splatling Replica}}
|Special points
|180
|200
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Slosher Deco}}
|Special points
|200
|220
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Luna Blaster Neo}}
|Special points
|180
|170
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Zink Mini Splatling}}
|Special points
|200
|190
|-
|{{Weapon|S2|Main|Clash Blaster Neo}}
|Special points
|180
|170
|}

====12 July 2018 update====
On {{date|2018-07-12}}, LeanYoshi updated the data for the Light Tetra Dualies from the version {{ver|S2|3.2.0}} update which changed its special from Splat-Bomb Launcher to Autobomb Launcher.<ref>{{TWI}} [https://twitter.com/LeanYoshi/status/1017603027883225089 Light Tetra Dualies Update]</ref>

====WemI0 3.0.0 datamine====
On {{date|2018-04-26}}, Twitter user WemI0 performed a datamine of version 3.0.0 in ''Splatoon 2'' and found several models for gear, weapons, and more. These are the confirmed pieces of content: <ref>Tweets by WemI0: Gear: [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/989405975089221632], [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/989409607973031937], [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/990635933899874304], [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/989408448998727680], [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/989412218713362433], [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/990637859555160064], [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/989408713667743745] Weapons: [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/989406583451987970], [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/989407150798712834], [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/989410262171123712],[https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/990636701608443904], [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/989411216908013568], [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/990638802900324353], [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/989411484122873857] Map: [https://twitter.com/WemI0/status/989418627265900545]</ref>

====Salmon Run gear====
*[[Octoleet Goggles]], [[Record Shop Look EP]], [[Dev Uniform]], [[Worker's Head Towel]], [[Beekeeper Hat]], and [[ Worker's Cap]].

====amiibo and promotional gear====
*[[Pearl]] and [[Marina]]'s outfits from the ''Octo Expansion'' (via their amiibo).
*A clothing item based on the ''Splatoon 2'' World Championship held at E3 2018.
*[[Agent 8]]'s armor from the ''Octo Expansion''.

===''Splatoon 3''===
====Announcement/Existence====
The Twitter-based leaker [https://twitter.com/SamusHunter2 SamusHunter] posted about ''Splatoon 3'''s existence in a [https://twitter.com/SamusHunter2/status/1348221637456502785 tweet] over a month before its announcement.

====Return of Flounder Heights in ''Splatoon 3''====
For a split second in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ngPsn5d5A "Return of the Mammalians" trailer] for ''[[Splatoon 3]]'', an image depicting a water tank found in [[Flounder Heights]] can be seen in a black-and-white filter, around 1:10-1:11. It appears to be taken from the stage thumbnail for ''Splatoon''.<ref>{{TWI}} [https://twitter.com/apostleoforder/status/1512917202084708363 apostleoforder's thread on Twitter]</ref> This leak has been confirmed as a preview of the revised Flounder Heights alongside the previously unnamed [[Um'ami Ruins]] was seen in the "post-launch stages" portion of the [[Splatoon 3 Direct|''Splatoon 3'' Direct]], and the stage would later be added to the game alongside [[Brinewater Springs]] in [[Chill Season 2022]].

====Songs====
The ''[[Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere]]'' was heavily datamined and many songs were discovered in the files.

Additionally, a dataminer found some Deep Cut songs from the demo, including the respective solos from the idols:

* Shiver's Solo (''[[Anarchy Poisons]] (Bird Mix)'')
* Frye's Solo (''Anarchy Poisons (Snake Mix)'')
* Big Man's Solo (''Anarchy Poisons (Boar Mix)'')
* Splatfest song 1 (''[[Fins in the Air]]'')
* Splatfest song 2 (''[[Till Depth Do Us Part]]'')

After the release of [[Drizzle Season 2023]], the following songs for ''[[Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man]]'' were datamined before they were available in-game:

* The full version of ''[[Big Betrayal]]'', which at the time only had the first half officially available via Nintendo's youtube channels.
* The Shiver, Frye, and Big Man solo versions of ''[[Ego Overboard]]''
* The Shiver, Frye, and Big Man solo versions of ''[[Still Swimmin']]''
* ''[[Daybreaker Anthem]]''

The special songs made for each of the seasonal Splatfest events were datamined before being made available in-game. The specific updates in which the data was added are listed below, with the latter three being released over a month before said Splatfests were held.
*[[Zombie vs. Skeleton vs. Ghost|Splatoween]] - [[Version 5.1.0 (Splatoon 3)|Version 5.1.0]]
*[[Friends vs. Family vs. Solo|FrostyFest]] - [[Version 6.0.0 (Splatoon 3)|Version 6.0.0]]
*[[Baby Chicks vs. Li'l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs|SpringFest]] - [[Version 7.0.0 (Splatoon 3)|Version 7.0.0]]
*[[Palace vs. Theme Park vs. Beach|Summer Nights]] - [[Version 8.0.0 (Splatoon 3)|Version 8.0.0]]

Likely because of these datamines, much of the data for [[Past vs. Present vs. Future|Grand Festival]] was only added to the game the day before said Splatfest was held.

====[[REEF-LUX 450]]====
A future [[Stringer]] weapon. Compared to the [[Tri-Stringer]] it is lighter, shorter-ranged, and does not have explosive fully-charged shots. It comes with the [[Curling Bomb]] and [[Tenta Missiles]]. This was found by dataminers locating [[Sheldon]]'s description of the weapon in the game files. Additionally, textured and animated models of the weapon have been found in the ''Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere'' files. It was first seen in early [[Salmon Run Next Wave]] gameplay where some people got to play ''Splatoon 3'' for a few hours. [https://youtu.be/DSkQrysqIks]
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
'''Sheldon's description'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{{Quote|The REEF-LUX 450 is a lighter version<br />
of the Tri-Stringer that's a bit more<br />
user-friendly for folks who are new<br />
to stringer-type weapons.<br /><br />
Like most lightweight weapons, it<br />
doesn't pack the biggest punch or<br />
range—no exploding charged shots<br />
here—but it does offer the<br />
ability to store a charge<br /><br />
This set comes with Curling Bombs<br />
to help you close the gap into enemy<br />
turf quickly, letting you take full<br />
advantage of the nimble nature of<br />
your main weapon.<br /><br />
And when you want to make a big<br />
impact in a hurry, don't forget about<br />
your Tenta Missiles. You can make it<br />
rain missiles on opponents out of<br />
range of the REEF-LUX.<br /><br />
This is a highly mobile loadout that<br />
lets you fight with flexibility and still<br />
take down powerhouse opponents.<br />
I hope you give it a try!
|{{Character|S3|Sheldon}}|<ref>[https://twitter.com/DiamCreeper23/status/1562455871774285831 {{TWI}} DiamCreeper23 on Twitter]</ref>}}
</div>

====[[Grizzco Stringer]]====
The model and data for a [[Grizzco Industries|Grizzco]] brand [[stringer]] weapon was datamined from the files. The weapon fires 9 shots in an erratic pattern and a wide spread, even if charged fully.<ref>{{YT}} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyMNgvSDTVs ''Splatoon 3'' Grizzco Stringer and other Grizzco weapons showcase]</ref> According to a dataminer, it was revealed to be first available on {{date|2022-10-01}} {{time|2022-10-01 16:00 UTC}} during a wildcard rotation. 

==== Future gear ====
Some players were able to hack future gear into their games. The gear included: 

* [[Gold Hi-Horses]] ([[Chill Season 2022]])
* [[Black Trainers]] ([[Fresh Season 2023]])
* [[Fake Contacts]] ([[Fresh Season 2023]], was originally supposed to release in [[Chill Season 2022]])

Players were able to order this gear before, but after 10 November 2022 players would get disconnected from the server if they attempted to order them. Additionally, anyone with this gear would have them deleted from their online play data in the next update before their full release.

====Return of Bluefin Depot====
With the release of [[Version 5.0.1 (Splatoon 3)|version 5.0.1]] of ''Splatoon 3'', two new adjective [[title]]s related to future stages were added to the files, one of which is for [[Bluefin Depot]] from the original ''Splatoon'' game, and the other for a brand new stage. This was confirmed with the [[Chill Season 2023]] trailer; the new stage was [[Robo ROM-en]].

==== [[Grizzco Roller]] ====
According to the official France Splatoon Twitter account, the newest Grizzco weapon, originally planned to be revealed during the Big Big Run of [[Sizzle Season 2024]]<ref>{{TWI}} [https://x.com/SplatoonJP/status/1793930436298891289 @SplatoonJP on Twitter]</ref>, is the [[Grizzco Roller]].<ref>{{TWI}} [https://x.com/Splatoon_FRA/status/1793931355346108614 @Splatoon_FRA on Twitter]</ref>

==Busted==
This is a list of rumors and leaks that have been confirmed false.

===''Splatoon''===
====Cheat code====
[[File:Cheat code.jpg|thumb|Arrows found in [[Inkopolis Plaza]] on top of [[Booyah Base]].]]

Some days after the game's launch, players noticed that some [[Sunken Scroll]]s, as well as signs on [[Inkopolis Plaza]], contain what appears to be arrows pointing up, down, left or right.<ref name=":0">{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter archive/2023/June#June 13|@heyheymasa on Twitter]]</ref>

On the {{date|2015-06-09}}, the official ''Splatoon'' Facebook page made a joke post referencing how some Facebook users accidentally type Google search queries on their Facebook profiles.<ref>{{FB}} [https://www.facebook.com/SplatoonEN/posts/1462074874086121 The official ''Splatoon'' Facebook page's "Squid Jump cheats" post]</ref> This joke, however, sparked curiosity among fans, as the "search" was for "Squid Jump cheats". Naturally, Nintendo staff themselves would not be searching for cheat codes on a game made by their company, meaning the post was placed there on purpose, likely to hint players about the existence of a code hidden inside the game.

On top of this, the official ''Splatoon'' Tumblr account made a post about how players can press {{Button|ZR}} on the Plaza to look around, and how this serves the additional purpose of getting information on Miiverse posts. It also mentioned that it "may also have another use", which remains unknown to this day. <ref>{{SRL}} [https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/119879235773 Live from Squid Research Lab — Pressing the ZR Button while in the plaza will...]</ref>

As of yet, no code has been found, and it is unknown if there is any relation between the arrows, the rumored code, and the rumored extra function of {{Button|ZR}}, or if any secret exists, to begin with. Players have since been attempting to figure something out by input the arrow's directions during different parts of the game, mostly the [[Arcade machine#Squid Jump|Squid Jump]] minigame, but without luck.<ref>{{RDT}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/splatoon/comments/3988us/splatoons_facebook_page_made_a_joke_about_trying/ Reddit post with players' attempts to use the code in various places of the game]</ref>

However, ''[[The Art of Splatoon]]'' definitely shows that it simply is a stylized spelling of "ブイヤベース" (Booyah Base) in [[Language in the Splatoon series|Inkling]].

====Multiple fake ''Super Mario Sunshine'' DLC leaks ====
[[File:MarioSunshineLeak.jpg|thumb|300px|The supposedly leaked image.]]

Around June 2015, there was a "leak" on the internet that ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Sunshine|Super Mario Sunshine]]'' [[amiibo]] [[Post-release content|DLC]] was coming to ''Splatoon''. Only a single image existed regarding this supposed leak. It has since been proven fake, with the author of the leak releasing the images they used to create it.<ref>[https://squidboards.com/threads/the-sunshine-mario-leak-is-fake.2257/ Squidboards thread about the ''Super Mario Sunshine'' leak's reveal]</ref>

Later that year, in July, another ''Super Mario Sunshine'' amiibo DLC rumor with several images was found. These images supposedly depicted new ''Super Mario Sunshine''-related [[gear]] and [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] missions. The supposed announcement date passed, and nothing like it was added, confirming it as false.

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===''Splatoon 2''===
====Flounder Heights returning====
In late 2017, speculation emerged about the possible return of [[Flounder Heights]]. This speculation was based on a placeholder entry that had a misspelling of the stage's Canadian French name.<ref>{{TWI}} [https://twitter.com/OatmealDome/status/1352467490551570433 OatmealDome's explanation]</ref>

===''Splatoon 3''===
====SamusHunter leaks====
[[File:Splatoon 3 Invitational Rumor.jpg|thumb|The supposedly leaked image]]
The controversial<ref>{{RDT}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/n24ltj/samus_hunter_nintendo_leaker_says_mother_3_has/gwhrto7 Flareblitz12's SamusHunter explanation]</ref> Twitter leaker [https://twitter.com/SamusHunter2 SamusHunter] submitted an [https://twitter.com/SamusHunter2/status/1383513624656814083 E3 2021 - What to expect graphic], with one of the pictures being for a "2021 ''Splatoon 3'' World Inkling Invitational". None of these events were seen in the E3 2021 Direct and outdated branding was used for the images.

====Shiver's gender====
When [[Shiver]] was first revealed in the [[Nintendo Direct|''Splatoon 3'' Direct]], neither the presentation nor most promotional material alluded to Shiver's gender, which resulted in speculation among fans about Shiver's gender, as well as the possibility of her being non-binary or ambiguously gendered.

The Japanese version of the ''Splatoon 3'' Direct did not have Shiver use any common first-person pronouns that traditionally connote gender (such as ''atashi'' or ''boku''). In the Direct, Shiver used the pronouns ''uchi''<ref>{{YT}} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrGvap_lXno&t=1714s ''Splatoon 3'' Direct (JP)] "ウチが背中押したるさかい、おきばりやす~！"</ref> (an informal pronoun usually used by younger women, especially in Kansai dialects) and ''onore''<ref>{{YT}} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrGvap_lXno&t=1801s ''Splatoon 3'' Direct (JP)] "おのれの魂をコブシに宿し、天につき出すその姿…"</ref> (an archaic pronoun used poetically meaning "oneself" or "yourself"). In the game, ''onore'' was used only on one occasion, in which Shiver talks about a general "oneself", rather than using the pronoun for herself. These pronouns may be portraying Shiver's Kansai dialect through the use of [[wikipedia:Yakuwarigo|''yakuwarigo'']] ("role language").

Most official social media posts referring to Shiver also made no mention of her gender, except for one Nintendo Portugal message that used ''pela'', implying Shiver to be female.<ref>{{TWI}} [https://twitter.com/NintendoPT/status/1557358892019064839 Nintendo Portugal on Twitter]  "Os Deep Cut, compostos ''pela'' Shiver, ''a'' Frye e ''o'' Big Man". Italics added for emphasis.</ref> In contrast, Shiver's bandmates [[Frye]] and [[Big Man]] were referred to with terms connoting female and male grammatical gender, respectively, immediately upon their reveal.

Nintendo of America representatives soon clarified Shiver's gender after being asked, confirming her to be female and referred to using the pronouns "she" and "her" in the game.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/24/23318377/splatoon-3-shiver-gender-deep-cut-nonbinary-female-inclusivity-nintendo The Verge query to NoA SVP Nate Bihldorff]</ref><ref>{{YT}} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xALGnseIXek&t=3044 GameXplain hands-on preview video]</ref><ref>{{YT}} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8hNhknYtjc&t=204s GameXplain video on new details revealed in-game]</ref>

====The Reef returning in ''Splatoon 3''====
[[The Reef]]'s filename was found in the ''[[Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere]]''{{'s}} files, but the reference was removed from the full game in [[Version 2.1.1 (Splatoon 3)|version 2.1.1]].<ref>{{TWI}} [https://twitter.com/OatmealDome/status/1623691487283187712 @OatmealDome on Twitter].</ref>

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