118
edits
Splatoon (universe): Difference between revisions
m
Past Tense
PikaPhantom (talk | contribs) (→Splatoon: Removed a few Splatoon 2 characters mentioned under Splatoon 1 Spirits and fixed the sentence) Tag: Mobile edit |
m (Past Tense) |
||
| Line 32: | Line 32: | ||
''Splatoon''-like gameplay was spotted in the official debut trailer for the [[Nintendo Switch]] in October 2016, and months later it was announced that a sequel to ''Splatoon'', ''Splatoon 2'', would be released for the new console. On July 21st, 2017, ''Splatoon 2'' released worldwide to another round of critical acclaim. ''Splatoon 2'' kept several aspects of the first game, but also brought its own fair share of changes, switching Callie and Marie out with {{s|inkipedia|Pearl}} and {{s|inkipedia|Marina}}, of the in-universe {{s|inkipedia|Off the Hook}} pop duo, and featuring several new modes. A new Ranked Battle mode, {{s|inkipedia|Clam Blitz}}, was added the December after ''Splatoon 2'''s release and features players attempting to fill the enemy team's basket, and if ten clams are collected, the player obtains a Power Clam which possesses the ability to destroy the barrier around the basket if it is thrown at it. {{s|inkipedia|League Battle}}s replace the Squad Battles from the previous game, while the new {{s|inkipedia|Salmon Run}} is a horde mode that has players collecting a set amount of salmon eggs while fighting off Salmonoid enemies in a set of three waves. Another wave of amiibo figures themed around ''Splatoon 2'' also saw periodic releases, and the game was also compatible with all previous ''Splatoon'' series amiibo. | ''Splatoon''-like gameplay was spotted in the official debut trailer for the [[Nintendo Switch]] in October 2016, and months later it was announced that a sequel to ''Splatoon'', ''Splatoon 2'', would be released for the new console. On July 21st, 2017, ''Splatoon 2'' released worldwide to another round of critical acclaim. ''Splatoon 2'' kept several aspects of the first game, but also brought its own fair share of changes, switching Callie and Marie out with {{s|inkipedia|Pearl}} and {{s|inkipedia|Marina}}, of the in-universe {{s|inkipedia|Off the Hook}} pop duo, and featuring several new modes. A new Ranked Battle mode, {{s|inkipedia|Clam Blitz}}, was added the December after ''Splatoon 2'''s release and features players attempting to fill the enemy team's basket, and if ten clams are collected, the player obtains a Power Clam which possesses the ability to destroy the barrier around the basket if it is thrown at it. {{s|inkipedia|League Battle}}s replace the Squad Battles from the previous game, while the new {{s|inkipedia|Salmon Run}} is a horde mode that has players collecting a set amount of salmon eggs while fighting off Salmonoid enemies in a set of three waves. Another wave of amiibo figures themed around ''Splatoon 2'' also saw periodic releases, and the game was also compatible with all previous ''Splatoon'' series amiibo. | ||
On March 8th, 2018, it was revealed in a [[Nintendo Direct]] that the first ever piece of paid DLC in the series would be coming to ''Splatoon 2'' on July 31st, 2018 in the form of the {{s|inkipedia|Octo Expansion}}, focusing on a new character, {{s|inkipedia|Agent 8}}, an {{s|inkipedia|Octoling}} who has lost their memories and wants to escape the underground subways and testing facilities they ended up in, fighting the Octarians who have turned against them to get to the surface. Upon finishing the mode, Octolings will become playable in multiplayer matches and Splatfests. At E3 2018, it was revealed that the expansion would be released for download on June 13th, 2018. The final Splatfest theme for ''Splatoon 2'' | On March 8th, 2018, it was revealed in a [[Nintendo Direct]] that the first ever piece of paid DLC in the series would be coming to ''Splatoon 2'' on July 31st, 2018 in the form of the {{s|inkipedia|Octo Expansion}}, focusing on a new character, {{s|inkipedia|Agent 8}}, an {{s|inkipedia|Octoling}} who has lost their memories and wants to escape the underground subways and testing facilities they ended up in, fighting the Octarians who have turned against them to get to the surface. Upon finishing the mode, Octolings will become playable in multiplayer matches and Splatfests. At E3 2018, it was revealed that the expansion would be released for download on June 13th, 2018. The final Splatfest theme for ''Splatoon 2'' was {{s|inkipedia|Chaos vs. Order}} and it concluded on July 21st, 2019. | ||
Since its debut in 2015, ''Splatoon'' content has been featured in a number of Nintendo and non-Nintendo related media. For example, the Inklings were featured in a crossover with the ''{{s|inkipedia|Squid Girl}}'' manga series, as Mystery Mushroom costumes in ''Super Mario Maker'' on Wii U, as playable guest characters in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' on Nintendo Switch, and as playable newcomers in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', alongside the Inkling Squid's eyes being used as a sticker bundled with ''Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit''. | Since its debut in 2015, ''Splatoon'' content has been featured in a number of Nintendo and non-Nintendo related media. For example, the Inklings were featured in a crossover with the ''{{s|inkipedia|Squid Girl}}'' manga series, as Mystery Mushroom costumes in ''Super Mario Maker'' on Wii U, as playable guest characters in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' on Nintendo Switch, and as playable newcomers in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', alongside the Inkling Squid's eyes being used as a sticker bundled with ''Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit''. | ||