{"id":11474,"date":"2017-01-13T20:34:11","date_gmt":"2017-01-14T01:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=11474"},"modified":"2017-01-13T20:59:13","modified_gmt":"2017-01-14T01:59:13","slug":"the-splat-returns-splatoon-2-coming-to-switch-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2017\/01\/the-splat-returns-splatoon-2-coming-to-switch-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"The splat returns: Splatoon 2 coming to Switch this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Splatoon<\/em> was one of those games that was a surprise hit for Nintendo when it was released for the Wii U nearly two years ago. It was an oddity when it was shown off at E3 but the game took off. The game got its own amiibo, was added to DLC content in the updated Animal Crossing: New Leaf &#8211; Welcome amiibo, and will also be added to the upcoming remastered <em>Mario Kart 8 Deluxe<\/em>. So I was hopeful and expecting a new Splatoon to be announced for the Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, they could have just as easily made a remastered version of the game (like Mario Kart 8 it seems) but thankfully we&#8217;re getting a new game, and some nice upgrades as well.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><em>Splatoon 2<\/em> is the sequel to the hit game about splatting ink and claiming turf, as the squid-like Inklings return in a colorful and chaotic 4 vs. 4 action shooter. For the first time, take Turf War battles on-the-go via local multiplayer in portable play styles. You can also compete in frenetic online matches like before. Two years have passed since the release of <em>Splatoon<\/em>, and two years have also passed in the game world, leading to an evolution in fashion trends and new styles of weapons and gear.<\/p>\n<p>Check out some of the features of the new game below, as well as some fresh screens and box art from the game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FEATURES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New weapons <\/strong>\u2013 New dual-wielding Splat Dualies join the action, complete with a new Dodge Roll move. Mainstays like the Splat Roller and Splat Charger have also been remixed to include new gameplay mechanics and brand-new special weapons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local and Online Multiplayer <\/strong>\u2013 In a ?rst for the series, compete in local multiplayer Turf War battles, whether in TV mode or on-the-go in handheld or tabletop\u00a0modes. Online battles also make a return.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New ways to play <\/strong>\u2013 Play using the Joy-Con controllers or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, both of which allow for gyro controls for better aiming and control.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Trends <\/strong>\u2013 Two years have passed since the release of Splatoon in real life, and two years have also passed in the game world. Some familiar characters return under different circumstances, and new characters are introduced as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fresh Updates <\/strong>&#8211; Similar to Splatoon for Wii U, updates will roll out post-launch, adding new content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Device Support <\/strong>\u2013 An upcoming smart-phone application for the Nintendo Switch system will enhance matchmaking and allow for voice chat options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turf War<\/strong> \u2013 Iconic 4 vs. 4 Turf War battles return. The goal is to splat ink on as much territory as possible, while strategically submerging yourself in your team&#8217;s colors and blasting your enemies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qN4w5D2tzME?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center> <\/p>\n<div class=\"tumblr-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/embed.tumblr.com\/embed\/post\/jQUko9niqkGxW6XoVVWQ4w\/155830269810\" data-did=\"53498727d8404aafcb73a078a0dc428f85b27a90\"><a href=\"http:\/\/darkainartsgamers.tumblr.com\/post\/155830269810\/more-at-httpgamersdarkainartscom\">http:\/\/darkainartsgamers.tumblr.com\/post\/155830269810\/more-at-httpgamersdarkainartscom<\/a><\/div>\n<p>  <script async src=\"https:\/\/assets.tumblr.com\/post.js\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Splatoon was one of those games that was a surprise hit for Nintendo when it was released for the Wii U nearly two years ago. It was an oddity when it was shown off at E3 but the game took off. The game got its own amiibo, was added to DLC content in the updated [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11483,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[1178,1530],"tags":[1386,1789,1214,1843],"class_list":["post-11474","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-nintendo-switch","tag-nintendo","tag-nintendo-switch","tag-splatoon","tag-splatoon-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/splatoon_2_wide.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6HXYU-2Z4","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":13058,"url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2018\/02\/splatoon-2-starter-edition-coming-march-16th\/","url_meta":{"origin":11474,"position":0},"title":"Splatoon 2 Starter Edition coming March 16th","date":"February 12, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"If aren't among the 4.9 million who have picked up a copy of Splatoon 2 yet, a great deal is just around the corner. 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