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''Splatoon''-like gameplay was spotted in the official debut trailer for the [[Nintendo Switch]] console in October 2016, and months later it was announced that a full sequel, ''Splatoon 2'', would be released for the new system. On July 21st, 2017, ''Splatoon 2'' released worldwide to another round of critical acclaim and becoming one of the top ten best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch. ''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 Salmonid 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]] console in October 2016, and months later it was announced that a full sequel, ''Splatoon 2'', would be released for the new system. On July 21st, 2017, ''Splatoon 2'' released worldwide to another round of critical acclaim and becoming one of the top ten best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch. ''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 Salmonid 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 [[Octoling]] who has lost their memories and wants to escape the underground subway system they ended up in, going through several testing facilities to get to the surface. Players who finish the DLC can play as Octolings in multiplayer matches. 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 initially {{s|inkipedia|Chaos vs. Order}}, but four encore Splatfests have occurred with the fourth and final one being {{s|inkipedia|Super Mushroom vs. Super Star}}, which concluded on Janurary 17, 2021, three years and 6 months after the game first launched. As of March 2021, the game had sold over 12.21 million copies worldwide, making it the ninth best-selling video game on the Nintendo Switch overall. There are currently no plans for future paid DLC for ''Splatoon 2''. In a Nintendo Direct on February 17th, 2021, a third installment, ''Splatoon 3'' was announced, set for a release in 2022. A dedicated direct on August 10th, 2022 announced new weapons and abilities, new and updated game modes, a new group called {{s|inkipedia|Deep Cut}} featuring new idols {{s|inkipedia|Frye}}, {{s|inkipedia|Shiver}}, and {{s|inkipedia|Big Man}}, three-way splatfests, and a proper release date of September 9th, 2022. A demo released on August 25th, 2022 with a Splatfest world premiere on August 27th, 2022 with a theme of {{s|inkipedia|Rock vs. Paper vs. Scissors}}. The full released on schedule and the development team has promised to routinely update the game with new content, both free and paid, over the next several years. | 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 [[Octoling]] who has lost their memories and wants to escape the underground subway system they ended up in, going through several testing facilities to get to the surface. Players who finish the DLC can play as Octolings in multiplayer matches. 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 initially {{s|inkipedia|Chaos vs. Order}}, but four encore Splatfests have occurred with the fourth and final one being {{s|inkipedia|Super Mushroom vs. Super Star}}, which concluded on Janurary 17, 2021, three years and 6 months after the game first launched. As of March 2021, the game had sold over 12.21 million copies worldwide, making it the ninth best-selling video game on the Nintendo Switch overall. There are currently no plans for future paid DLC for ''Splatoon 2''. In a Nintendo Direct on February 17th, 2021, a third installment, ''Splatoon 3'' was announced, set for a release in 2022. A dedicated direct on August 10th, 2022 announced new weapons and abilities, new and updated game modes, a new group called {{s|inkipedia|Deep Cut}} featuring new idols {{s|inkipedia|Frye}}, {{s|inkipedia|Shiver}}, and {{s|inkipedia|Big Man}}, three-way splatfests, and a proper release date of September 9th, 2022. A demo released on August 25th, 2022 with a Splatfest world premiere on August 27th, 2022 with a theme of {{s|inkipedia|Rock vs. Paper vs. Scissors}}. The full game released on schedule and the development team has promised to routinely update the game with new content, both free and paid, over the next several years. | ||
Since its debut in 2015, ''Splatoon'' content has been featured in a number of Nintendo and non-Nintendo related media, to the point of being considered Nintendo's latest mascots. For example, the Inklings were featured in a crossover with the ''{{s|inkipedia|Squid Girl}}'' manga series, as downloadable Mii Fighter costumes in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', as Mystery Mushroom costumes in ''Super Mario Maker'' on Wii U, as playable guest characters in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' on Nintendo Switch, and the Inkling Squid's eyes being used as a sticker bundled with ''Nintendo Labo: Variety Kit''. The ''Splatoon'' franchise was prominently featured as the first new universe in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with the Inklings appearing as playable newcomers. | Since its debut in 2015, ''Splatoon'' content has been featured in a number of Nintendo and non-Nintendo related media, to the point of being considered Nintendo's latest mascots. For example, the Inklings were featured in a crossover with the ''{{s|inkipedia|Squid Girl}}'' manga series, as downloadable Mii Fighter costumes in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', as Mystery Mushroom costumes in ''Super Mario Maker'' on Wii U, as playable guest characters in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' on Nintendo Switch, and the Inkling Squid's eyes being used as a sticker bundled with ''Nintendo Labo: Variety Kit''. The ''Splatoon'' franchise was prominently featured as the first new universe in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with the Inklings appearing as playable newcomers. | ||