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The '''''Splatoon 2 Global Testfire''''' was a free ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' demo available on the Nintendo eShop and was the successor to the ''[[Splatoon Global Testfire]]''. It allowed players to engage in free four-versus-four [[Turf War]] at scheduled times ahead of the release of the game. It was available for download as early as {{date|2017-03-14}} but server connection was not possible before the event.
The '''''Splatoon 2 Global Testfire''''' was a free {{S2}} demo available on the Nintendo eShop and was the successor to the ''[[Splatoon Global Testfire]]''. It allowed players to engage in free four-versus-four [[Turf War]] at scheduled times ahead of the release of the game. It was available for download as early as {{date|2017-03-14}} but server connection was not possible before the event.


A later ''Splatoon 2'' demo, the ''[[Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere]]'', was released in July 2017.
A later ''Splatoon 2'' demo, the ''[[Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere]]'', was released in July 2017.
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*"Topknot" hair with [[Bucket Hat]], [[Matcha Down Jacket]], [[Black Dakroniks]]
*"Topknot" hair with [[Bucket Hat]], [[Matcha Down Jacket]], [[Black Dakroniks]]
*"Slick" hair with [[Squidfin Hook Cans]], [[Black V-Neck Tee]], [[Yellow-Mesh Sneakers]]
*"Slick" hair with [[Squidfin Hook Cans]], [[Black V-Neck Tee]], [[Yellow-Mesh Sneakers]]
*"Buzz-cut" hair with [[Takoroka Visor]], [[Takoroka Windcrusher]], [[Neon Delta Straps]]
*"Buzz-Cut" hair with [[Takoroka Visor]], [[Takoroka Windcrusher]], [[Neon Delta Straps]]
*"Hipster" hair with [[Half-Rim Glasses]], [[Hula Punk Shirt]], [[Piranha Moccasins]]
*"Hipster" hair with [[Half-Rim Glasses]], [[Hula Punk Shirt]], [[Piranha Moccasins]]


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Splatoon2 Global Testfire HOME Menu Icon JP.jpg|The Japanese icon
Splatoon2 Global Testfire HOME Menu Icon JP.jpg|The Japanese icon
S2 Global Testfire Start Screen.jpg|The title screen
S2 Global Testfire Start Screen.jpg|The title screen
S2 EN Global Testfire Weapons.png|The 4 avaliable weapon sets
S2 EN Global Testfire Weapons.png|The 4 available weapon sets
S2 JP Global Testfire Weapons.jpg|In Japanese
S2 JP Global Testfire Weapons.jpg|In Japanese
S2 EN Global Testfire Controls.png|The new console controls
S2 EN Global Testfire Controls.png|The new console controls
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* This demo was localized into Russian and Dutch, a first in the series. This was also the only ''Splatoon'' application to have all localizations packaged into one download, without the need to download other versions from other regions.
* This demo was localized into Russian and Dutch, a first in the series. This was also the only ''Splatoon'' application to have all localizations packaged into one download, without the need to download other versions from other regions.
* Unlike the ''[[Splatoon Global Testfire]]'', which in all four weapons had the matching combinations as in the final release, only the [[Splat Charger]] had matching combinations this time.
* Unlike the ''[[Splatoon Global Testfire]]'', which in all four weapons had the matching combinations as in the final release, only the [[Splat Charger]] had matching combinations this time.
**The [[Splat Dualies]] in this demo had the [[Curling Bomb]] & [[Inkjet]] combo, the same combination the [[Enperry Splat Dualies]] would have at launch.
**Despite this [[:File:S2 EN Global Testfire Weapons early version.jpg|early promotional image]] that keeps the [[Splat Roller]] and [[Splat Dualies]] weapons sets seen on the [[Splatoon 2 Switch event demo|''Splatoon 2'' Switch event demo]], the Splat Dualies in this demo had the [[Curling Bomb]] & [[Inkjet]] combo, the same combination the [[Enperry Splat Dualies]] would have at launch.


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QjK3uTO4mg {{YT}} Splatoon 2 Global Testfire announcement video]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QjK3uTO4mg {{YT}} Splatoon 2 Global Testfire announcement video]
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2017/March/The-Splatoon-2-Global-Testfire-starts-today-on-Nintendo-Switch--1209299.html {{NES}} The Splatoon 2 Global Testfire starts today on Nintendo Switch!]
*[https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2017/March/The-Splatoon-2-Global-Testfire-starts-today-on-Nintendo-Switch--1209299.html {{NES}} The Splatoon 2 Global Testfire starts today on Nintendo Switch!]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 19:07, 15 April 2024

Splatoon 2 Global Testfire
Splatoon2 Global Testfire HOME Menu Icon.png
The application icon
Developer(s) Nintendo EAD Group No. 2
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Producer(s)
Director(s)
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Release 14 March 2017
Genre(s) Strategy
Third-person Shooter
Online multiplayer
Mode(s) Tutorial
Online multiplayer
Media Digital Download (eShop)
Game size(s) 408 MB
Age rating(s)

The Splatoon 2 Global Testfire was a free Splatoon 2 demo available on the Nintendo eShop and was the successor to the Splatoon Global Testfire. It allowed players to engage in free four-versus-four Turf War at scheduled times ahead of the release of the game. It was available for download as early as 14 March 2017 but server connection was not possible before the event.

A later Splatoon 2 demo, the Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere, was released in July 2017.

Description

During the Global Testfire, players were able to enter online matches of Turf War and use either the Splat Dualies, Splattershot, Splat Roller, or Splat Charger. Playable stages included The Reef and Musselforge Fitness. The Inklings players were able to play as wore a preset of different outfits that are from the same ones on promotional images and renders. All headgear had Ink Recovery Up, all clothing had Quick Respawn, and all shoes had Special Saver.

All eight hairstyles in the final release before Version 2.0.0 were represented, and the Inkling with each hairstyle wore a unique set of gear, shown below.

Boys

Girls

Event times

The Testfire was able to be played for one hour from each of the following times:[1]

Gallery

  • The Japanese icon

    The Japanese icon

  • The title screen

    The title screen

  • The 4 available weapon sets

    The 4 available weapon sets

  • In Japanese

    In Japanese

  • The new console controls

    The new console controls

  • In Japanese

    In Japanese

  • Screenshot from the tutorial at the start of the demo

    Screenshot from the tutorial at the start of the demo

  • The message given when the Testfire servers are offline

    The message given when the Testfire servers are offline

  • The Testfire lobby while searching for a match.

    The Testfire lobby while searching for a match.

Trivia

  • Players were able to start logging on to the Global Testfire as early as five minutes before the scheduled time. Some players were also able to get into matches a few minutes after the designated end time.
  • This demo was localized into Russian and Dutch, a first in the series. This was also the only Splatoon application to have all localizations packaged into one download, without the need to download other versions from other regions.
  • Unlike the Splatoon Global Testfire, which in all four weapons had the matching combinations as in the final release, only the Splat Charger had matching combinations this time.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese スプラトゥーン2 先行試射会
supuratūn 2 senkō shishakai		 Splatoon 2 Pre-firing[2]
Netherlands Dutch Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Splatoon 2 Global Testfire
CanadaFrance French Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Splatoon 2 Global Testfire
Germany German Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Splatoon 2 Global Testfire
Italy Italian Testfire globale gratuito di Splatoon 2 Free global testfire to Splatoon 2
Russia Russian Splatoon 2 Global Testfire (Глобальные учения)
Splatoon 2 Global Testfire (Global'nyye ucheniya)		 Splatoon 2 Global Testfire (Global drills)
SpainMexico Spanish Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Splatoon 2 Global Testfire
Portugal Portuguese Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Splatoon 2 Global Testfire

External links

References

  1. ↑ Nintendo Nintendo Switch owners get free preview of Splatoon 2 during Global Testfire (Archived)
  2. ↑ Pun of 試写会 (shishakai, preview)
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