The squid kids are back. Today Nintendo announced that the sequel to multiplayer ink shooter Splatoon will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on July 21st.
Splatoon 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch on July 21st
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The original Splatoon debuted on the Wii U in 2015, and marked Nintendo’s first proper foray into the world of competitive multiplayer shooters. The game pitted teams of four inklings — creatures who can swap between humanoid and squid forms — against each other, and differentiated itself from other shooters with a focus on color and non-violence. Instead of trying to take out the other team, the goal was to paint a stage a particular color. It was like paintball, but with squids.
Splatoon 2 expands on the original with new weapons, multiple control options, both local and online multiplayer, and — most importantly — new fashions to deck out your inklings. And like the original, Nintendo says it will continue to support Splatoon 2 post-launch with regular new content. It’ll also launch alongside new Splatoon amiibo, which you can check out below.
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