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GAME DETAILS

Get Inked

WINNER: Best Competitive Multiplayer Game

-- IGN Best of 2015

WINNER: Best Shooter Game

-- IGN Best of 2015

This game made the top 10 in our Fan Faves 2015 survey! Learn more >


Splatter enemies and claim your turf as the ink-spewing, squid-like characters called Inklings in Nintendo's new third-person action shooter game for the Wii U console.

Compete in four-on-four matches, in which the goal is to get your ink on as many places as possible and claim your turf, all while strategically submerging yourself in your team's colors and blasting your enemies. This is a colorful and chaotic online third-person action shooter – exclusively on Wii U.

FEATURES:

Fresh content

New weapons, modes, maps, gear, and more have been added to Splatoon, with more rolling out through summer 2015. Plus, regularly scheduled Splatfest events let you choose a side and battle your way to victory with other players around the world!

Online* team matchmaking:

  • Create a squid squad with your friends in Squad Battle mode.
  • Join up to seven friends in Private Battles—you choose the map and the rules.
  • Get teamed up with other players for 4 vs. 4 matches in Turf War or Ranked Battle modes.
  • Ramp up the intensity with Ranked Battle modes which include three rotating modes: Splat Zones, Tower Control, and Rainmaker
  • Play to win and boost your player ranking or level, or get in-game currency to spend on gear upgrades.

Think while you ink

  • Strategy is everything. Defeat enemies to splatter them in an explosion of ink, covering more turf for your team. But choose wisely: Players who only go after the enemy might find their turf redecorated in their enemies' colors.
  • Refill ink tanks, hide from opponents or move faster by turning into a squid and diving intoink with the tap of a button.
  • Covering more territory with ink unlocks powered-up super weapons that can be used to attack rivals or cover more turf.

More ways to play

  • Select between multiple control options on the Wii U GamePad controller, including using gyroscopic controls to look around, allowing for better aiming and control.
  • Hone your skills in Octo Valley, the single-player mode that will have you inking, splatting, and squidding through platforming puzzles as you take on the Octarian army.
  • Battle a friend one-on-one at home in a balloon-splatting contest in Battle Dojo.

*Broadband Internet access required for online play. For more info, go to support.nintendo.com.

Additional accessories required for multiplayer mode; sold separately.

"Splatoon keeps on getting bigger" - Game Informer

"More free content is planned for the rest of the summer and fall…Sounds good to me!" - Destructoid

"Splatoon has the same simple, clever design of Nintendo's best games." - Polygon

"Nintendo's multiplayer shooter is wonderfully weird." - GameTrailers

"The best online game to come from Nintendo" - Examiner.com

"Just plain fun" - Yahoo! Games

"Stands out as new and different" - GameSpot

Read more  

  • Splatoon keeps on getting bigger

    - GameInformer
  • More free content is planned for the rest of the summer and fall…Sounds good to me!

    - Destructoid
  • The best online game to come from Nintendo

    - Examiner.com
  • Nintendo's multiplayer shooter is wonderfully weird.

    - GameTrailers
  • Stands out as new and different

    - GameSpot
  • Splatoon has the same simple, clever design of Nintendo's best games.

    - Polygon
  • Just plain fun

    - Yahoo! Games
REVIEWS
  • WINNER: Best Competitive Multiplayer Game

    -- IGN Best of 2015

  • WINNER: Best Shooter Game

    -- IGN Best of 2015

AMIIBO
This game is compatible with amiibo.

Just tap in an amiibo accessory to score new characters, game modes, or other perks!

About amiibo  

  •  amiibo
    Callie

    Release Date: July 08, 2016

    Callie is the cheeriest member of the pop idol duo known as the Squid Sisters in the Splatoon™ game. Along with Marie, she hosts Inkopolis News and Splatfest events, in which Inklings pick one of two sides and battle the opposing team in Turf War. These two cousins rose to fame after winning Calamari County’s first annual Youth Folk-Singing Contest, and their remarkable voices continue to rock Inkopolis!

    Learn more  

  •  amiibo
    Marie

    Release Date: July 08, 2016

    Marie is the sassiest member of the pop idol duo known as the Squid Sisters in the Splatoon™ game. Along with Callie, she hosts Inkopolis News and Splatfest events, in which Inklings pick one of two sides and battle the opposing team in Turf War. These two cousins rose to fame after winning Calamari County’s first annual Youth Folk-Singing Contest, and their remarkable voices continue to rock Inkopolis!

    Learn more  

  •  amiibo
    Inkling Boy

    Release Date: May 29, 2015

    Inkling boys hail from the city of Inkopolis in the Splatoon™ game. They crave team-based competition and love to customize their gear before participating in the hottest sport in town, Turf War! Their hobbies include making messes, rocking the latest fashions, dancing, and spoiling the nefarious plans of their evil octopus archrivals, the Octarians! Like a boss!

    Learn more  

  •  amiibo
    Inkling Boy

    Release Date: July 08, 2016

    Inkling boys hail from the city of Inkopolis in the Splatoon™ game. They crave team-based competition and love to customize their gear before participating in the hottest sport in town, Turf War! Their hobbies include making messes, rocking the latest fashions, dancing, and spoiling the nefarious plans of their evil octopus archrivals, the Octarians! Like a boss!

    Learn more  

Figures shown not actual size and designs may vary. Compatibility and functionality of amiibo may vary per game. Software updates may be required.

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Game Details
  • System Wii U
  • Release Date May 29, 2015
  • No. of Players up to 8 players
  • Category Action
  • PublisherNintendo
  • DeveloperNintendo
Compatible
  • Wii U GamePad

  • Wii Remote + Classic Controller Pro

  • Wii U Pro Controller

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