Ink and movement mechanics
Inklings switch between humanoid form to fire ink at opponents and squid form to swim through ink of their own color, replenishing supplies and moving quickly across the map.The two forms are the core of how Splatoon 2 plays, with ink coverage tied directly to clearing goals and defeating opponents.
Single-player campaign
The single-player campaign begins with the Great Zapfish missing and Callie of the Squid Sisters nowhere to be found.Marie takes up her role as Agent 2 and recruits the player as Agent 4 to investigate, suspecting the Octarians are behind both disappearances.
Multiplayer on Nintendo Switch
Splatoon 2 is a third-person shooter available on Nintendo Switch.Multiplayer matches have players using colored ink to attack opponents and compete toward team goals, with squid form swimming adding a movement layer that shapes how matches unfold.
Release Information
The listed release date is 21 July 2017.
