Splatoon (series)

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Splatoon's logo

Splatoon is a series of third person shooter video games developed by Nintendo.

History

Video games

Splatoon

Main article: Splatoon

In 2015, the original Splatoon was released for the Wii U. The series immediately saw success upon the launch of its initial game, selling extremely well across all regions.

Splatoon 2

Main article: Splatoon 2

In 2017, Splatoon 2 was released for the Nintendo Switch. A sequel to the first game, it introduced new weapons, modes, locations and characters to the Splatoon universe.

Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

Main article: Octo Expansion

In 2018, Splatoon 2 received an expansion. It added new playable characters and a new single player campaign to the game.

Splatoon 3

Main article: Splatoon 3

Splatoon 3 was revealed during the 2.17.21 Nintendo Direct. It will feature new weapons and will take place in a new location, the Splatlands. Splatoon 3 is set to release in 2022.

Other media

Splatoon (manga)

Main article: Splatoon (manga)

In 2016, a manga series was officially published in Japan. It follows Team Blue, consisting of Goggles, Specs, Bobble Hat and Headphones, as they compete against various rival teams in Turf War cups.

In 2017, an animated version of the Splatoon manga was released on YouTube.

Common elements

Plot, themes, and characters

In both Splatoon and Splatoon 2, the player is a new arrival in Inkopolis, a city inhabited mainly by squid-like creatures called Inklings, as well as other sea creatures that have adapted to live on land. Here, they compete in ink battles - a sport that involves splattering ink on the ground and at opponents to carry out various objectives - in order to earn popularity and cash which they can use to buy gear and weapons.

In the original Splatoon, the player arrives at Inkopolis Plaza, where they soon find that the Great Zapfish that powers the city has been stolen by the Octarian forces. In order to get it back, they head to Octo Valley through a manhole found in the plaza. Once there, the player meets Cap'n Cuttlefish, an elderly Inkling who is trying to track down the Great Zapfish. The player then joins forces with him, becoming Agent 3 of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, and is tasked with venturing through various locations in Octo Valley to locate and reclaim the Great Zapfish.

In Splatoon 2, the player arrives at Inkopolis Square two years after the events of the first game, where they learn that Callie from the Squid Sisters pop idol group has gone missing, along with the Great Zapfish. The player then spots Marie, Callie's cousin, stood on top of a manhole in the corner of Inkopolis Square and follows her to Octo Canyon. Here, Marie asks the player for help in her search for both the Great Zapfish and Callie. After agreeing to her request, the player then becomes Agent 4 and travels through Octo Canyon to track them down.

In the Octo Expansion, the player is an Octoling nicknamed Agent 8, who is trapped in the Deepsea Metro subway system. They soon meet up with Cap'n Cuttlefish and explore further into the subway where they find a Telephone. The Telephone tasks them with passing a series of tests in order to collect four Thangs which will allow them to leave the subway and go to the "promised land". During the tests, Agent 8 receives advice from Pearl and Marina, who help them to escape the subway.

Locations

Location	Description	Games
Inkopolis	A city inhabited by Inklings, Octolings, and other sea-dwelling creatures that have adapted to live on land.	Template:Ya	Template:Ya
Inkopolis Plaza	An area of Inkopolis that serves as the main hub in Splatoon. Inklings can enter Inkopolis Tower to take part in battles, or go shopping for gear and weapons at Booyah Base. There is also a manhole in the northeastern corner of the Plaza that connects it to Octo Valley.	Template:Ya
Inkopolis Square	An area of Inkopolis that serves as the main hub in Splatoon 2. Inklings and Octolings can access the Deca Tower to join battles or buy gear and weapons from the Galleria. A shady organization known as Grizzco Industries can be found west of Deca Tower that allows an Inkling or Octoling to participate in a Salmon Run for unique rewards. A manhole south of the Grizzco building connects the Square to Octo Canyon.		Template:Ya
Stages	A wide variety of places in and around Inkopolis and the surrounding area that are popularly used for ink battles on top of their normal purposes. A different selection appears in each game, with some in both.	Template:Ya	Template:Ya
Octo Valley	A valley located somewhere close to Inkopolis, the Octo Valley single-player campaign takes place here in Splatoon. It is home to the Octarian civilization.	Template:Ya
Octo Canyon	A canyon located somewhere close to Inkopolis, the Octo Canyon single-player campaign takes place here in Splatoon 2. The Octarian civilization live here.		Template:Ya
Deepsea Metro	A mysterious subway system deep beneath Inkopolis, this acts as the base for the Kamabo Corporation and home to the denizens of the deep. The main setting of the Octo Expansion.		Template:Ya

Gameplay mechanics

Players use various weapons to spray ink to claim territory and damage opponents. Players can remain in humanoid form to attack, and switch to cephalopod form to submerge in ink. While submerged in ink the player can refill their ink tank, swim to move faster than in humanoid form, or stay still to hide from opponents.

See also

• List of official websites