In May 2015,
Splatoon launched for the Wii U to enormous success — leading the franchise to become one of Nintendo's most popular titles on Wii U.
When
Splatoon launched on Wii U last year with minimal content, missing features and the promise of gaps being filled in over time, Nintendo largely got away with it.
«Ever since
Splatoon launched on May 29 in the United States, we've seen thousands of people go online to have fun in this colorful, chaotic competition.
Splatoon launched as a comparatively light package - reflected in its slightly slimmer asking price - with just one mode and five maps available on day one.
It's been two years since we first became squid kids —
Splatoon launched on Wii U back in 2015 and, while it didn't exactly set the world on fire, it was well received and fans felt inspired seeing Nintendo actually developing and continuing to support a multiplayer shooter.
As many of you know, Nintendo's latest big release
Splatoon launched today on Wii U. Luckily for us, Engadget has published an interview with the producer of the game Hisashi Nogami alongside the release!
It's been two years since we first became squid kids —
Splatoon launched on Wii U back in 2015 and, while it didn't exactly set the world on fire, it was well received and fans felt inspired seeing Nintendo actually developing and continuing to support a multiplayer shooter.
Splatoon launching on May 29 and more details about Mario Maker, Yoshi's Woolly World and the new game in the Fire Emblem series?
It's
Splatoon launch weekend!
Splatoon launches exclusively for Wii U in May.
Splatoon launching on May 29 and more details about Mario Maker, Yoshi's Woolly World and the new game in the Fire Emblem series?
Splatoon launches on Wii U on May 29th.
Not exact matches
On the other hand, and assuming they're destined for critical acclaim, having completely new and exclusive games like Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey,
Splatoon 2, Fire Emblem Warriors, Snipperclips, Arms and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 available as part of your
launch year holiday lineup could prove a much bigger deal than anyone's yet realized.
«Zelda, Mario, and
Splatoon titles are expected in 2017, but only a handful of new games are expected at
launch,» Pachter said.
Splatoon will
launch alongside three Amiibo figures featuring characters from the game that will unlock exclusive missions within the shooter.
Talking of Mario Kart 8, the game really benefited from the
launch of
Splatoon: it sold over 11 000 units during week 22, mainly thanks to new Wii U owners buying the Premium Pack with the game bundled.
Here's the comparison between the
launch of Mario Kart 8 (Week 22, 2014) and the
launch of
Splatoon (Week 22, 2015):
It's pretty much guaranteed to reach 1 million units sold next week, especially with the
launch of
Splatoon (which should boost Wii U sales).
The
launch of
Splatoon had a pretty positive impact on Wii U sales, allowing the console to become the best - selling platform in Japan... something that didn't happen very often since
launch!
Dubbed «Nintendo Switch Online,» this service will be required when it
launches in September in order to enjoy online co-op with friends for current titles, like
Splatoon 2, and future ones as well.
By comparison,
Splatoon's feature set at
launch is a joke.
Although
Splatoon 2's release date was the biggest news, two other first - party Switch titles are
launching before it.
On the way there, they talk about Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy, OPUS: Rocket of Whispers, Night in the Woods, Old Man's Journey, Oxenfree, the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splatfest in
Splatoon 2, and how hard it was to find a Wii at
launch.
Three Amiibo based on characters within the game will be
launching alongside
Splatoon, and will bring exclusive missions to owners.
Splatoon continues to dominate the charts in Japan, with over 150k sold since
launch and Wii U sales rising.
Hopefully, Nintendo is able to get the situation under control soon, otherwise the
launch of
Splatoon 2 is going to be a inkbath...
We know the price, we have a rough idea of what games will be part of the Virtual Console - like program, and we tinkered around with the
Splatoon 2 section in the app for nearly eight months — but we don't know what it will be like on the service's
launch day.
Since the
launch of Switch, players have seen games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Arms,
Splatoon 2, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, and Super Bomberman R
launch.
This week,
Splatoon 2 sold about 30 000 units, which brings the total since
launch to over 2 million units: it's the very first multi-million seller on Nintendo Switch!
Today's Nintendo news: latest trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, overview trailer for Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2,
launch trailer for Dragon Quest Builders, latest episode of Nintendo Minute, unboxing video for the «Link on the King of Red Lion figure from First 4 Figures, more concept - art for Super Mario Odyssey, a giant plushie for Kirby, some tidbits for Fire Emblem Heroes, more wallpapers for Fire Emblem Warriors, preview pages of the
Splatoon Koshien Fan Book, latest Nintendo Sneak Peak video, and latest Tool Assisted Speedrun videos for Nintendo games!
Today's Nintendo news: new fighter and stage teased for ARMS,
launch trailer and pencil decorations for Snipperclips Plus: Cut it out, together, two French commercials for Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 3: Styling Star / Style Savvy: Styling Star, sales data for Super Mario Odyssey in France + Accolades Trailer, release month narrowed down for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC Pack # 1 (The Champions» Ballad), latest episode of the Yoiko x Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition webshow, and pictures + videos for the latest
Splatoon Koshien 2018 tournament!
Sales also dropped for
Splatoon 2, but it held better than Kirby: 18 729 units were sold this week according to Media Create, which brings the total since
launch to 2 232 305 units.
After the
launch of ARMS last month, the next big Nintendo title coming to Switch is
Splatoon 2.
The
Splatoon test demo is now live on the Wii U eShop, but there are other games
launching this week, too!
Fans can also participate in competitions sponsored by Nintendo for a chance to win prizes, catch a glimpse of the upcoming Super NES Classic Edition hardware and celebrate the
launch of
Splatoon 2 with special game - themed activities.
Right now, the console is only selling thanks to the
launch titles and anticipations for upcoming titles (such as
Splatoon 2).
It definitely makes a great
launch title for Switch that'll tide you over until hits like
Splatoon 2, ARMS, and Super Mario Odyssey come later this year.
That's the case of
Splatoon 2, with 21 979 units sold (+13 %), and 2 084 324 units since
launch.
Dengeki also reports that
Splatoon 2 sold about 22 000 units, bringing the total since
launch to over 2.1 million units.
Since the
Splatoon 2 bundle was seemingly pretty limited, this shows that Kirby Star Allies mostly sold to people who already owned the console (maybe they simply didn't wait until the game was out, and bought it beforehand expecting the usual shortages at
launch).
With a fantastic month of sales because of
Splatoon 2's
launch and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle right around the corner, it's time to start thinking ahead to September.
sold 29 000 units this week (121 000 units since
launch), and
Splatoon 2 sold 43 000 units this week (1 089 000 units since
launch).
Other notable announcements included the reveal of an HD remake of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for the Wii U console, a new Wii U bundle featuring
Splatoon and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and news that the Pokémon games that started it all — Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version andPokémon Yellow Version — will
launch with new wireless communication functionality in the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS system on Feb. 27.
While
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion
launches this summer, players can pre-purchase the DLC starting today in Nintendo eShop to immediately receive Octo - themed in - game gear to use in battle right away.
Splatoon 2 will
launch on July 21st for the Nintendo Switch according to today's Direct livestream.
But with
Splatoon 2 on the horizon and Arms
launching at the tail end of E3, Nintendo should drop more details about both titles.
Splatoon 2
launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on July 21.
Since its initial
launch,
Splatoon has received many DLC updates to introduce new stages, weapons, and wholly new gameplay modes to the game's multiplayer mode.
Before the game
launches on July 21, Nintendo Switch owners can dive into the fun with the
Splatoon 2: Splatfest World Premiere demo.
Save the digital Code below for the
Splatoon Mii Fighter Costumes When the Super Smash Bros for WIi U DLC
launches this summer!