Splatfest

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The June 20, 2015 North American Splatfest event has been postponed.

Due to matchmaking issues during the Japanese Splatfest event, Nintendo has postponed the North American event until further notice while they find a solution to the problem. More information will be provided at a later time. Source

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Inkopolis Plaza during the event

Splatfest ("Fes" or Festival in Japan[1]) is a special event that takes place in Splatoon.

Description

The Splatfest theme descends from the heavens via fax machine

Splatfest is a recurring event hosted by the Squid Sisters, Callie and Marie. During this event, Inklings are able to choose a side between two teams, and participate in battles against the other team. Inklings are limited to two colors during the Splatfest, reflecting which side they're on. Inkopolis Plaza and all the stages are decorated to reflect the event, becoming nighttime and being adorned with festive lights.

During the time, only one region will be involved, and other regions will continue to play without them. Super Sea Snails are awarded to members of the winning team upon Splatfest's conclusion.

Preparation

Inkopolis Plaza the day before a Splatfest.

Before a Splatfest begins, Inkopolis Plaza experiences a variety of visual upgrades to prepare for the event. One week before a Splatfest, a voting booth appears next to the Miiverse Mailbox and the event's theme is announced. Inklings also receive a themed Splatfest Tee, a piece of gear that is wearable for a limited amount of time. Two days before a Splatfest, neon signs adorned with up-and-down-pointing arrows appear on walls and buildings. The day before it takes place, the Plaza becomes noticeably more crowded and two large trucks supporting stage scaffolding appear in the area's center.

Reward Tiers

Super Sea Snails are awarded to participants based on the size of their team, matches won, and ground covered, which dictate each player's Splatfest Title.

Title Total EXP required Super Sea Snails
Fanboy/Fangirl – 2
Fiend 10 3
Defender 35 5
Champion 85 8
King/Queen 184 12

Splatfest EXP is earned by participating in and winning matches. Winning a match earns you 3 EXP, and your participation bonus is based on how much BP worth of ground you covered in ink during the match. If you cover 200–399 BP worth of ground, you earn 1 bonus participation EXP; if you cover 400+ BP worth of ground, you earn 2 bonus participation EXP. One can earn a maxmum of 5 EXP per match if your team wins and you cover at least 400 BP worth of ground during the match.

Once Splatfest concludes, the results are announced during a broadcast. The results are based on team popularity, the percentage of the vote each team received, and wins, the percentage of matches each team won. Win percentage is worth double the value of popularity. Players are awarded Super Sea Snails based on the Splatfest Title they have earned. Players on the winning team will earn double the Super Sea Snails.

List of Splatfests

The following is a list of all Splatfest events and their durations. On each event in the table, the first choice is always sided by Callie while the second is sided by Marie.

Upcoming

Theme Region Colors Schedule
Option 1 Option 2 Start End
Cats vs Dogs North America Orange Teal ? ?[2] [note 1]
Pop vs Rock Europe Blue Pink June 27th (Sat) PDT ?[3]
Notes
  1. ↑ The original schedule for this event was June 20th (Sat) 6 AM PDT to June 21st (Sun) 6 AM PDT, but due to matchmaking problems involving the Japanese players, Nintendo was forced to postpone the event. Source

Completed

Theme Region Colors Schedule Winner Loser
Option 1 Option 2 Start End Option % Option %
Rice vs Bread Japan Orange Teal June 13th (Sat) 6 AM JST June 14th (Sun) 6 AM JST[4][1] Rice 58% Bread 42%

Stages

As well as existing stages, the first North American Splatfest may feature currently locked stages.[4]:

Miiverse

During Splatfest you will be able to post messages of support for your side to a special channel on Miiverse that will be displayed throughout Splatfest. This is done through a special option that shows up during Splatfest.[5]

Gallery

Quotes

“ Sometimes the citizens of Inkopolis just wanna party, you know? To satisfy this urge, they throw an event called a Splatfest. To take part in a Splatfest, head to the Pledge Box and pick a team. This is the spot. Don't forget! ”
— Info Box
“ Callie: Before we reveal today's stages, some special news!
Marie: What is it? What is it?!
Callie: We've received word from...on high.
Marie: You don't mean...?!
Callie: That's right! There's going to be a Splatfest soon!
Marie: OHH! What's the theme? What's the theme?!
Callie: Just a moment! The theme is descending as we speak!
Marie: Let's see it! Let's see it!
Callie: ...Aaaand it's here! We've got the Splatfest theme!
Marie: Let's hear it! Let's hear it!
Callie: All right then, I'll announce the theme!
Marie: *gulp*...
Callie: The theme for the upcoming Splatfest is...
Marie: Wait for iiiiiit... 		”

Trivia

  • Inklings that attend Splatfest are given a T-shirt with plastic wristband.[6]
  • Some signs are hung up a few days prior to a region's Splatfest.
  • The first North American Splatfest, themed Cats versus Dogs, was delayed for an indefinite amount of time after matchmaking issues were discovered in Japan's Splatfest the previous week.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nintendo Japan Splatoon "Festival" page
  2. ↑ Live from Squid Research on Tumblr. Nintendo of America (2015-06-19). Retrieved on 2015 June 19.
  3. ↑ Nintendo Europe on Twitter. Nintendo Europe (2015-05-07). Retrieved on 2015 June 5.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Splatfest First Preview trailer - "Splatoon（スプラトゥーン） フェス映像 シオカラ節Ver. 【6/13～14 第1回フェス開催】"
  5. ↑ Splatoon's JP Twitter
  6. ↑ YouTube video of the Splatfest trailer
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