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|color={{SiteColor|Splatoon 2}} | {{Infobox/Game | ||
|title= Splatoon 2 Global Testfire | |color = {{SiteColor|Splatoon 2}} | ||
|image= Splatoon2 Global Testfire HOME Menu Icon | |title = ''Splatoon 2 Global Testfire'' | ||
|caption= The | |image = Splatoon2 Global Testfire HOME Menu Icon.png | ||
|developer= [[Nintendo]] EAD Group No. 2 | |caption = The application icon | ||
|publisher= Nintendo | |developer = [[Nintendo]] EAD Group No. 2 | ||
|released= | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
|genre= Strategy<br>Third-person Shooter<br>Online multiplayer | |platform = [[Nintendo Switch]] | ||
|modes= [[Tutorial | |released = {{date|2017-03-14}} | ||
|genre = Strategy<br>Third-person Shooter<br>Online multiplayer | |||
|modes = [[Tutorial]]<br>Online multiplayer | |||
|media= Digital Download (eShop) | |media = Digital Download (eShop) | ||
| | |size = 408 MB | ||
| | |ratings = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''''Splatoon 2 Global Testfire''''' was a free | 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. | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
During the ''Global Testfire'', players were able to enter online matches of [[Turf War]] and use either the | 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 [[Inkling]]s 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 | |||
All eight hairstyles in the final release before Version {{Ver|S2|2.0.0}} were represented, and the Inkling with each hairstyle wore a unique set of gear, shown below. | |||
===Boys=== | ===Boys=== | ||
* | *"Topknot" hair with [[Bucket Hat]], [[Matcha Down Jacket]], [[Black Dakroniks]] | ||
* | *"Slick" hair with [[Squidfin Hook Cans]], [[Black V-Neck Tee]], [[Yellow-Mesh Sneakers]] | ||
*Buzz | *"Buzz-Cut" hair with [[Takoroka Visor]], [[Takoroka Windcrusher]], [[Neon Delta Straps]] | ||
* | *"Hipster" hair with [[Half-Rim Glasses]], [[Hula Punk Shirt]], [[Piranha Moccasins]] | ||
===Girls=== | ===Girls=== | ||
* | *"Hippie" hair with [[Hockey Helmet]], [[Inkopolis Squaps Jersey]], [[Canary Trainers]] | ||
* | *"Haircut" hair with [[Fake Contacts]], [[White King Tank]], [[Cyan Dakroniks]] | ||
* | *"Wave" hair with [[Knitted Hat]], [[Shirt with Blue Hoodie]], [[Smoky Wingtips]] | ||
*Bun | *"Double-Bun" hair with [[Painter's Mask]], [[Pink Easy-Stripe Shirt]], [[Hunting Boots]] | ||
==Event times== | ==Event times== | ||
The ''Testfire'' was able to be played | The ''Testfire'' was able to be played for one hour from each of the following times:<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180905210231if_/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/nintendo-switch-owners-get-free-preview-of-splatoon-2-during-global-testfire {{NES}} Nintendo Switch owners get free preview of ''Splatoon 2'' during Global Testfire (Archived)]</ref> | ||
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| col1 = ''' | | col1 = '''{{date|2017-03-24}}''' | ||
* | * {{time|2017-03-24 19:00 UTC}} | ||
| col2 = '''{{date|2017-03-25}}''' | |||
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| col3 = ''' | * {{time|2017-03-26 03:00 UTC}} | ||
* | * {{time|2017-03-25 11:00 UTC}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery widths="150px"> | ||
S2 Global Testfire Start Screen.jpg|The title screen. | Splatoon2 Global Testfire HOME Menu Icon JP.jpg|The Japanese icon | ||
S2 Testfire Tutorial.jpg|Screenshot from the tutorial at the start of the demo | S2 Global Testfire Start Screen.jpg|The title screen | ||
S2 Testfire Offline.jpg|The message given when the ''Testfire'' servers are offline | S2 EN Global Testfire Weapons.png|The 4 available weapon sets | ||
S2 JP Global Testfire Weapons.jpg|In Japanese | |||
S2 EN Global Testfire Controls.png|The new console controls | |||
S2 JP Global Testfire Controls.png|In Japanese | |||
S2 Testfire Tutorial.jpg|Screenshot from the tutorial at the start of the demo | |||
S2 Testfire Offline.jpg|The message given when the ''Testfire'' servers are offline | |||
S2 Testfire Lobby.jpg|The ''Testfire'' lobby while searching for a match. | S2 Testfire Lobby.jpg|The ''Testfire'' lobby while searching for a match. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Players were able to start | * 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 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 | * 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. | ||
**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== | ||
{{ | {{Localized name | ||
|color=Splatoon 2 | |color=Splatoon 2 | ||
|Jap=先行試射会 | |Jap=スプラトゥーン2 先行試射会 | ||
|JapR=senkō shishakai | |JapR=supuratūn 2 senkō shishakai | ||
|JapM= | |JapM=Splatoon 2 Pre-firing<ref>Pun of 試写会 (''shishakai'', preview)</ref> | ||
|Spa=Splatoon 2 Global Testfire | |Spa=Splatoon 2 Global Testfire | ||
|SpaM=Splatoon 2 Global Testfire | |SpaM=Splatoon 2 Global Testfire | ||
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|RusM=Splatoon 2 Global Testfire (Global drills) | |RusM=Splatoon 2 Global Testfire (Global drills) | ||
}} | }} | ||
==External links== | |||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QjK3uTO4mg {{YT}} Splatoon 2 Global Testfire announcement video] | |||
*[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
Developer(s) | Nintendo EAD Group No. 2 |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
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 |
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
- "Topknot" hair with Bucket Hat, Matcha Down Jacket, Black Dakroniks
- "Slick" hair with Squidfin Hook Cans, Black V-Neck Tee, Yellow-Mesh Sneakers
- "Buzz-Cut" hair with Takoroka Visor, Takoroka Windcrusher, Neon Delta Straps
- "Hipster" hair with Half-Rim Glasses, Hula Punk Shirt, Piranha Moccasins
Girls
- "Hippie" hair with Hockey Helmet, Inkopolis Squaps Jersey, Canary Trainers
- "Haircut" hair with Fake Contacts, White King Tank, Cyan Dakroniks
- "Wave" hair with Knitted Hat, Shirt with Blue Hoodie, Smoky Wingtips
- "Double-Bun" hair with Painter's Mask, Pink Easy-Stripe Shirt, Hunting Boots
Event times
The Testfire was able to be played for one hour from each of the following times:[1]
24 March 2017 |
25 March 2017 |
26 March 2017 |
Gallery
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The Japanese icon
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The title screen
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The 4 available weapon sets
-
In Japanese
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The new console controls
-
In Japanese
-
Screenshot from the tutorial at the start of the demo
-
The message given when the Testfire servers are offline
-
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.
- Despite this early promotional image that keeps the Splat Roller and Splat Dualies weapons sets seen on the 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
Language | Name | Meaning |
---|---|---|
Japanese | スプラトゥーン2 先行試射会 supuratūn 2 senkō shishakai |
Splatoon 2 Pre-firing[2] |
Dutch | Splatoon 2 Global Testfire | Splatoon 2 Global Testfire |
French | Splatoon 2 Global Testfire | Splatoon 2 Global Testfire |
German | Splatoon 2 Global Testfire | Splatoon 2 Global Testfire |
Italian | Testfire globale gratuito di Splatoon 2 | Free global testfire to Splatoon 2 |
Russian | Splatoon 2 Global Testfire (Глобальные учения) Splatoon 2 Global Testfire (Global'nyye ucheniya) |
Splatoon 2 Global Testfire (Global drills) |
Spanish | Splatoon 2 Global Testfire | Splatoon 2 Global Testfire |
Portuguese | Splatoon 2 Global Testfire | Splatoon 2 Global Testfire |
External links
- Splatoon 2 Global Testfire announcement video
- The Splatoon 2 Global Testfire starts today on Nintendo Switch!
References
- ↑ Nintendo Switch owners get free preview of Splatoon 2 during Global Testfire (Archived)
- ↑ Pun of 試写会 (shishakai, preview)