Nintendo has revealed that yet another new map is coming to its online shooter Splatoon.
Flounder Heights appears to be set in a compact network of apartment blocks, with plenty of vertical surfaces to make things nice and tactical.
It will be added to the regular map rotation tonight in North America and tomorrow morning in Europe.
[source twitter.com]
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Cool
I love all the maps available. So much variety.
Not too impressed with Urchin Underpass being modified though. Liked the old version better.
Man I love this game. Especially when my internet is working like last night
Awesome, I'm so excited for another map. Splatoon started off a little bit too bare bones, but the content has grown immensely and there's now so much to do. Hopefully there'll be lots of time for me this weekend to play it.
Can't keep up with all these updates!! Awesome game!
Splatastic!
They still need to change it to 3 map rotations already, and at least all the modes on offer in ranked, if not regular as well.
Great Although I would rather have separate rotations for each mode
@Aneira @Plateface @KomrathDE one word: agreed.
Really looking forward to a new map. Staaay fresh!
Jeez. I haven't played Splatoon since Tower Control was launched. Lots of stuff to catch up with... maybe I'll hook up the Wii U this weekend
This time tomorrow I'll be bringing da urban graffiti to the upper classes 😎
The constant disconnection issues don't help much. When will Nintendo listen to us and just fix it!
I absolutely hate vertical focused maps, the vertical shooting in the game is awful with gyro controls, it's why I hate maps like Arowwna Mall and Blackbelly Skatepark, the new Urchin Underpass changes give the enemy a height advantage as well.
Looks good, but I can't really distinguish much from the screenshots this time. Still looking out for more octo things,,,
SPLATOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!
This is cool but kind of meaningless while that 2 stage rotation every 4 hours still exists.
This is great! It's been a new thing every week since the start. I'm so glad I got the game not long after launch. Jumping in now would be an inkredibly daunting prospect.
Agree with the rotations, they need shaking up a bit. I haven't seen newer maps like Camp Triggerfish or Moray Towers in Turf Wars since the last Splatfest. They always seem to be on when I'm at work. I'm fed up of it always seeming to be Walleye Warehouse on the rotation.
Curious if this map incorporates (or is in the same 'hood as) Sheldon's weapon testing grounds....I'll be looking for that basketball hoop : )
I have no qualms with the rotation or the maps. The variety does seem to suggest outfitting your arsenal accordingly, instead of using the same setup everytime.
As for disconnection issues, trying reseting your router. It is extremely rare that I get a midgame disconnect anymore (but I suppose regional experiences could vary).
@Aneira
I had the perfect hiding spot in old urchin Underpass with superlong suction bombs... It was perfect. Now I need to move and play instead. It's horrible ;_;
Because now I suck again
Inktastic stuff! Looking forward to checking this out as looks like a nice + great Map! =)
Finally started winning ranked mode matches on Moray Towers last night, so not as daunted by this news as I would have been before... Great news for another map
I so nearly gave this game a miss when it was released if it wasn't for the kids wanting the amiibo that goes with it I probably would have done. .
So so glad they did as it's now my favourite with u game by a mile
Yeah, I think it's about time to get a three stage rotation instead (and we know it's coming - there's a very suspicious blank space in the notion of the two-map info box right now).
I really need to get back into Splatoon. Haven't really played it the last couple weeks. I finally dove into La-Mulana on my PC, and it's been eating up my game time.
Nice. I will try it on Saturday. Occasional disconnections have always been an issue for me, but they hurt me more now since those lower points in ranked battles and I play more ranked battles now.
Love the apartments in the background. As with other stages, it is like Turf Wars occur in isolated places while the rest of the inkling civilization goes on with their stuff, driving cars, etc.
Three possible stages at a time, one rotates out every hour. That would be my vote. Obviously no more Callie & Marie stage announcement with this.
When will they release 3 maps at a time? The 2 maps is getting really boring considering they have about 10 great maps to choose from. Tonight I had 6 Arowana Mall's in a row and then 1 Moray Towers. Boom, right back to 3 in a row at the Mall and I had enough. I find I can't play long sessions of this game because I get bored playing the same maps over and over. It's a shame because I absolutely love the game play and graphics.
Splatoon is in desperate need of some new maps, so I'm pumped for Flounder Heights!
@Qun_Mang Same here, except I'd take 3 every 2 hours.
Seem like chargers will have a field day with this stage. I can already imagine a Moray Towers and Flounder Heights Rotation with at least 5/8 charger users.
Noice, love how they are just releasing these keeping the game indeed fresh.
My son is obsessed with this game, great stuff Nintendo, keep it up!
Moray Towers is my favorite map so far, and this looks a lot like it. I love the vertical styled maps!
@Qun_Mang I'd say keep the announcements. Just make them skippable.
@Mr_Diabolical The turn off the motion controls -.-
Fun...of course can you mention Splat👀n and not conjure up images of fun? Thanks Nintendo!
@Aneira How? The old UU was a terrible map, the only way to get into the middle was via one of three choke points that were easy to guard, now no matter how good the other team is you can at least break out into the middle.
Anyone else still having constant disconnects. I really cannot handle it anymore. 9 out 10 times I kid you not! My rank has also gone for a ball of crap
@Aneira you and me both. My least liked levels are the mall and moray towers. I do however like moray towers in rain maker mode (best mode ever!)
@Qun_Mang
Yes, this very much. 3 stages rotating every hour and none of those silly interruptions by Callie and Marie anymore. Give me that and I wouldn't ask for any new modes, maps or weapons ever.
@CB85 I agree with this. (except for the last part)
This stage looks really fun! I hope they increase the stage rotation to three stages at a time soon; I think this is long overdue!
I kind of like how they content has been released over time to keep the game fresh. This is especially true about the weapons.
I was going to say, wow that's the most unoriginal map I've ever seen...and then i realized that's because I've been playing it all day! XD oops!
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