Nintendo just unleashed a colorful, informative, and action-packed launch trailer for its new third-person team-based shooter Splatoon 2! The trailer is actually a fantastic place to start if you’ve never played the game before, because it offers one of the clearest and most visual explanations of Splatoon’s flagship multiplayer mode: Turf War. You’ll also get a sneak peak of the story campaign, some epic bosses and enemies, the new co-op horde mode, and plenty of multiplayer action. Check out the trailer above to see what you’ve been missing!
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In case you missed all of the excitement this morning, Splatoon 2 is now available for Nintendo Switch. We absolutely adored the game, and thought that it made huge improvements and advancements from the original in almost every regard. You can read our full review of Splatoon 2 right here. If you want the TL;DR version, here it is: buy this game. It’s so much fun.
According to the press release sent out this morning, the first post-launch Splatfest is set to take place during the first weekend of August. The showdown this time? Ketchup vs. Mayo. “The first Splatfest competition after launch will occur the first weekend in August and asks your condiment of choice: mayonnaise or ketchup? (Specific timing will be announced in the future.) New Splatfest competitions, as well as free updates to the game like new stages, weapons and gear, will be coming to Splatoon 2 on a regular basis.
“Whether you are inking your way through the many online and local multiplayer modes in the game or the fun single-player adventure, the power of Nintendo Switch lets you play Splatoon 2 anywhere! So please feel free to engage in battles at the beach, on the docks or in a submarine! (Or, you know, anywhere non-aquatic-related.)
“The new Salmon Run mode (which is a favorite among our researchers) can be played at any time locally and is also available to play online at designated times, just like Splatfest! In fact, rumor has it that the Salmonids plan to attack during the first three days after launch (July 21-23). If you want to take a part-time job with Grizzco Industries to help fend off these menacing migrators, this would be a great time to do it!”
