Splatoon 2

Splatoon 2 is the second installment in Nintendo's popular ink-slinging release. Players gain access to upgraded weapons and engage in player-versus-player matches to see who can cover the arena in the most ink before time expires.

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Third-Person Shooter
Released
July 21, 2017
ESRB
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Cartoon Violence
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Phive
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

The squid kids called Inklings are back to splat more ink and claim more turf in this colorful and chaotic 4-on-4 action shooter. Expect a fresh wave of fashion, not to mention new weapons and gear. Dual wield the new Splat Dualies or stick to mainstays like chargers and rollers, which have been remixed with new strategic possibilities. As always, Turf War is the favored sport among Inklings, but they also dig ranked battles, taking down Octarians in a robust single-player campaign, and battling enemy Salmonids in one dangerous part-time job! No matter which way you play, splat at home or on-the-go with Nintendo Switch. Staying fresh never felt so good.

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