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==Ongoing==
==Ongoing==
This is a list of rumors and leaks that have neither been confirmed true nor false.
This is a list of rumors and leaks that have neither been confirmed true nor false.
===Mr. Grizz as the Villian===
[[File:Happy New Year 2020.jpg|thumb|Happy New Year 2020 image. The waves spell "SAVE OUR SALMONS".]] There have been many hints, beginning with a 2020 greeting image posted on [https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/1212176864338481155 SplatoonJP twitter] with a hidden message in the waves spelling "SAVE OUR SALMONS" leading many people within the community to theorise about [[Mr. Grizz]] potentially acting as the villain of {{S3}}'s story mode.


===Apartments in ''Splatoon 3''===
===Apartments in ''Splatoon 3''===
There have been some theories from fans that apartments will be introduced in ''[[Splatoon 3]]''. Due to the sheer size of the new main hub, [[Splatsville]], this could be a possibility.
There have been some theories from fans that apartments will be introduced in ''[[Splatoon 3]]''. Due to the sheer size of the new main hub, [[Splatsville]], this could be a possibility.


===Open-world Splatlands===
Many people within the community have created theories that lead to ''Splatoon 3'''s single player taking place in an open-world area. These theories take many different pieces of evidence from the trailer and the Squid Research Lab, ranging from the walking of the [[Little Buddy]] being too far back for the classic platformer hero mode, and to what seems to be an entire shop for bikes.
===Mr. Grizz as the Villian===
Many people within the community have created theories about how, since the protagonist has a pet [[Little Buddy]] in [[Splatoon 3]], that [[Mr. Grizz]] could be the villain.


==Changed or scrapped==
==Changed or scrapped==
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===Unfinished ranked modes===
===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://twitter.com/Simon1844/status/1003063751829016576 {{TWI}} Simon1844 on Twitter]</ref>
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>


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> [https://twitter.com/Simon1844/status/1005619865317773312 {{TWI}} Eight Ball in action]</ref> <ref> [https://youtube.com/watch?v=sqvFNEBjzP8 {{YT}} ''Splatoon 2'' Beta Content - "Eight-Ball" Gamemode] </ref>
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> [https://twitter.com/Simon1844/status/1005619865317773312 {{TWI}} Eight Ball in action]</ref> <ref> [https://youtube.com/watch?v=sqvFNEBjzP8 {{YT}} ''Splatoon 2'' Beta Content - "Eight-Ball" Gamemode] </ref>
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====Marie's charger====
====Marie's charger====
{{todo|This was also based on some sort of data mine find, need a source for more information.}}
{{todo|This was also based on some sort of data mine find, need a source for more information.}}
There was a rumor in 2018 that [[Marie]]'s Hero Charger from [[Octo Canyon]] would be added as a playable weapon.
There was a rumor in 2018 that [[Marie]]'s Hero Charger from [[Octo Canyon (mode)| Octo Canyon]] would be added as a playable weapon.


====Wasabi Splattershot====
====Wasabi Splattershot====
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[[File:Splatoon3Invitational.jpeg|thumb|The supposedly leaked image]]
[[File:Splatoon3Invitational.jpeg|thumb|The supposedly leaked image]]
The controversial<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/n24ltj/samus_hunter_nintendo_leaker_says_mother_3_has/gwhrto7 {{RDT}} Flareblitz12's SamusHunter explanation]</ref> Twitter leaker [https://twitter.com/SamusHunter2 SamusHunter] was submitted a ¨[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.
The controversial<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/n24ltj/samus_hunter_nintendo_leaker_says_mother_3_has/gwhrto7 {{RDT}} Flareblitz12's SamusHunter explanation]</ref> Twitter leaker [https://twitter.com/SamusHunter2 SamusHunter] was submitted a ¨[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.
====Open-world Splatlands====
Many people within the community have created theories that lead to ''Splatoon 3'''s single player taking place in an open-world area. These theories take many different pieces of evidence from the trailer and the Squid Research Lab, ranging from the walking of the [[Little Buddy]] being too far back for the classic platformer hero mode, and to what seems to be an entire shop for bikes. Gameplay shown in the September 2021 Nintendo Direct showed platforming gameplay more reminiscent of [[Octo Valley (mode)| Octo Valley]] and [[Octo Canyon (mode)| Octo Canyon]] with the player collecting [[Zapfish]] on linear stages.


==References==
==References==

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There have been several rumors and leaks regarding Splatoon content - some were created by the community, while others were sparked by the developers themselves.

Ongoing

This is a list of rumors and leaks that have neither been confirmed true nor false.

Mr. Grizz as the Villian

Happy New Year 2020 image. The waves spell "SAVE OUR SALMONS".

There have been many hints, beginning with a 2020 greeting image posted on SplatoonJP twitter with a hidden message in the waves spelling "SAVE OUR SALMONS" leading many people within the community to theorise about Mr. Grizz potentially acting as the villain of Splatoon 3's story mode.

Apartments in Splatoon 3

There have been some theories from fans that apartments will be introduced in Splatoon 3. Due to the sheer size of the new main hub, Splatsville, this could be a possibility.


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[1][2] with data mined information from Splatoon 2 which had not been officially revealed at the time. Many upcoming Splatoon 2 weapons and gear had been found in the game's files.[3].

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

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.[4]

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. [5] [6]

Miscellaneous

  • A new scrapped special weapon codenamed "Bazooka." This is not the Inkzooka, which is codenamed "SuperShot."
  • The original Octoling Armor and 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 8 March 2018 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

Prima's guide showing then-upcoming maps and weapons.

The Prima Strategy Guide for Splatoon included a "Coming Soon" section which showed off upcoming weapons and stages.[7]

There are also two images of Tower Control.

Datamine DLC leak

Twitter NWPlayer123 datamined Splatoon and leaked information about upcoming weapons, stages, and modes.[8] 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.[9]

The following content was revealed due to this datamine:

Weapons
Stages
Modes
  • Rainmaker's description and gameplay mechanics.

Version 2.0.0 datamining

After the release of 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 variety, the Sloshing Machine, as well as other minor additions in Version 2.2.0.

Squid Sisters amiibo

Squid Sisters' amiibo promo.

A Twitter post by Twitter NWPlayer123 on 30 January 2016 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.[10] These files were added in the 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 17 December 2015.[11]

On 30 April 2016, it finally announced that Squid Sisters' amiibo would be released on 7 July 2016.[12]

Splatoon 2

Playable Octolings

Playable girl and boy Octolings that were released with The Octo Expansion.

New Rank Battle mode

A new Ranked mode, Clam Blitz, released on December 13, 2017.

Stages

Two new Salmon Run stages codenamed "Shakehouse" and "Threepoints" respectively.

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.

Weapons

Four new main weapons [13] (one returning), one new sub weapon, one new special weapon and one rare weapon:

Data mined 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 15 March 2018, LeanYoshi, who performed the data mining for weapon stats, updated the weapon loadouts for all previously leaked weapons[14]:

Weapon Sub Special Points
S2 Weapon Main Custom Range Blaster.png Custom Range Blaster S2 Weapon Sub Curling Bomb.png S2 Weapon Special Bubble Blower.png 180p
S2 Weapon Main Clash Blaster Neo.png Clash Blaster Neo S2 Weapon Sub Curling Bomb.png S2 Weapon Special Tenta Missiles.png 180p
S2 Weapon Main Custom Dualie Squelchers.png Custom Dualie Squelchers S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png S2 Weapon Special Sting Ray.png 180p
S2 Weapon Main Custom Hydra Splatling.png Custom Hydra Splatling S2 Weapon Sub Ink Mine.png S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png 180p
S2 Weapon Main Tri-Slosher Nouveau.png Tri-Slosher Nouveau S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png 180p
S2 Weapon Main Carbon Roller Deco.png Carbon Roller Deco S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png S2 Weapon Special Inkjet.png 170p
S2 Weapon Main H-3 Nozzlenose D.png H-3 Nozzlenose D S2 Weapon Sub Suction Bomb.png S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png 190p
S2 Weapon Main Sorella Brella.png Sorella Brella S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png S2 Weapon Special Splat-Bomb Launcher.png 180p
S2 Weapon Main New Squiffer.png New Squiffer S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png S2 Weapon Special Baller.png 180p
S2 Weapon Main Zink Mini Splatling.png Zink Mini Splatling S2 Weapon Sub Curling Bomb.png S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png 200p
S2 Weapon Main Foil Squeezer.png Foil Squeezer S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png S2 Weapon Special Bubble Blower.png 180p
S2 Weapon Main Bamboozler 14 Mk II.png Bamboozler 14 Mk II S2 Weapon Sub Toxic Mist.png S2 Weapon Special Burst-Bomb Launcher.png 160p
S2 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Pro Deco.png Rapid Blaster Pro Deco S2 Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png 180p
S2 Weapon Main Neo Splash-o-matic.png Neo Splash-o-matic S2 Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png S2 Weapon Special Suction-Bomb Launcher.png 200p
Over the following weeks, LeanYoshi updated the database with the two following weapons:
S2 Weapon Main Undercover Sorella Brella.png Undercover Sorella Brella S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png S2 Weapon Special Baller.png 180p
S2 Weapon Main Tenta Sorella Brella.png Tenta Sorella Brella
(Collaboration with Inkline Inkline)
S2 Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png 180p

24 April 2018 Update

On 24 April 2018, LeanYoshi updated the data with a few more changes, as well as updating the database with the Version 3.0.0 changes:[15]

Weapon Change
Value From To
S2 Weapon Main Carbon Roller Deco.png Carbon Roller Deco Sub weapon S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png S2 Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png
Special weapon S2 Weapon Special Inkjet.png S2 Weapon Special Autobomb Launcher.png
Special points 170 190
S2 Weapon Main Custom Dualie Squelchers.png Custom Dualie Squelchers Special weapon S2 Weapon Special Sting Ray.png S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png
Special points 180 190
S2 Weapon Main Tenta Sorella Brella.png Tenta Sorella Brella Special weapon S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png S2 Weapon Special Curling-Bomb Launcher.png
Updates to released content
S2 Weapon Main Blaster.png Blaster
S2 Weapon Main Hero Blaster Replica.png Hero Blaster Replica
Special points 170 190
S2 Weapon Main Heavy Splatling.png Heavy Splatling
S2 Weapon Main Hero Splatling Replica.png Hero Splatling Replica
Special points 180 200
S2 Weapon Main Slosher Deco.png Slosher Deco Special points 200 220
S2 Weapon Main Luna Blaster Neo.png Luna Blaster Neo Special points 180 170
S2 Weapon Main Zink Mini Splatling.png Zink Mini Splatling Special points 200 190
S2 Weapon Main Clash Blaster Neo.png Clash Blaster Neo Special points 180 170

12 July 2018 Update

On 12 July 2018, LeanYoshi updated the data for the S2 Weapon Main Light Tetra Dualies.png Light Tetra Dualies from the Version 3.2.0 update which changed its special from S2 Weapon Special Splat-Bomb Launcher.png Splat-Bomb Launcher to S2 Weapon Special Autobomb Launcher.png Autobomb Launcher.[16]

WemI0 3.0.0 datamine

On 26 April 2018, Twitter user WemI0 preformed 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: [17]

Salmon Run Gear

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

Announcment/Existence

The Twitter-based leaker SamusHunter posted about Splatoon 3's existence in a tweet over a month before its announcement.

Busted

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

Splatoon

Cheat code

Arrows found in Inkopolis Plaza on top of Booyah Base.

Some days after the game's launch, players noticed that some Sunken Scrolls, as well as signs on Inkopolis Plaza, contain what appears to be arrows pointing up, down, left or right.[18]

On the 9 June 2015, the official Splatoon Facebook page made a joke post referencing how some Facebook users accidentally type Google search queries on their Facebook profiles.[19] 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 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. [20]

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 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 Squid Jump minigame, but without luck.[21]

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

Multiple fake Super Mario Sunshine DLC leaks

The supposedly leaked image.

Around June 2015, there was a "leak" on the internet that Super Mario Sunshine amiibo 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.[22]

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

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 Quebec French name.[23]

Marie's charger

Template:Todo There was a rumor in 2018 that Marie's Hero Charger from Octo Canyon would be added as a playable weapon.

Wasabi Splattershot

Template:Todo There was a Twitter post in mid-2018 that rumored that the Wasabi Splattershot would return. Which included a promo render image and it's sub and special; Toxic Mist and a new unheard of special at the time. But this was confirmed false with the release of the Kensa Splattershot in Kensa Collection Volume 1 in September of that year. The unknown special became known as the Booyah Bomb.

Splatoon 3

SamusHunter leaks

File:Splatoon3Invitational.jpeg
The supposedly leaked image

The controversial[24] Twitter leaker SamusHunter was submitted a ¨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.

Open-world Splatlands

Many people within the community have created theories that lead to Splatoon 3's single player taking place in an open-world area. These theories take many different pieces of evidence from the trailer and the Squid Research Lab, ranging from the walking of the Little Buddy being too far back for the classic platformer hero mode, and to what seems to be an entire shop for bikes. Gameplay shown in the September 2021 Nintendo Direct showed platforming gameplay more reminiscent of Octo Valley and Octo Canyon with the player collecting Zapfish on linear stages.

References