Splatoon 2 is easily one of the best games available on the Switch. Since it launched, there's been more weapons, customisation options and levels added to the game. Nintendo even went as far as releasing a DLC expansion. Although major development on the title is now complete, Splatoon 2's time in the spotlight isn't over yet.
To keep growing the game's playerbase, Nintendo has revealed Switch owners in Japan who don't yet own the game will be able to download a free demo on 26th March and play it until 1st April. This will include access to a free Nintendo Switch Online trial and there'll even be the ability to transfer save data across to the full game. Turf War, Ranked Battles and Salmon Run will all be playable.
In addition to this, several new weapons from the original Splatoon game on Wii U will be added as a free update at some point in the near future. "Sheldon's Picks" include the Aerospray PG, N-ZAP ’83, Grim Range Blaster, Cherry H-3 Nozzlenose, Soda Slosher, Heavy Splatling Remix, Sploosh-o-matic 7, Fresh Squiffer, Permanent Inkbrush, and Bamboozler 14 Mk III.
Apart from this, there's a bit more content planned in the future, but no further information has been provided. Update 4.4.0 is also expected to make a splat soon, after being spotted at Nintendo's most recent 'Off the Hook' concert.
Nintendo previously announced it would cease new content support last December. Splatfests are also scheduled until July this year.
Are you still enjoying Splatoon 2 on the Switch? Tell us below.
[source twitter.com, via nintendowire.com, siliconera.com]
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really striking while the iron's cooling down, huh?
Heavy Splatling Remix is back! Also wondering if that demo will be available outside of Japan (without having to make use of the Japanese eShop). I mean, I don't need it since I have the game already, but still wondering.
I'm still holding out vague hope that they will bring back a few of the maps from the first game.
"Ver 4.3.0 is going to be the last update that will add new weapons."
So technically by this announcement having more weapons, it's possible that some more Wii U maps come?
Great! Hoping they spread the new weapons and sub weapons unto these. Looking forward to Soda Slosher.
Hoping for the final Splatoon levels crossing over as well. Make the final update a Deluxe one , Nintendo!
That's 2 months away. For a nearly 2 year old game. For a 1 week demo.
What kind of marketing strategy is that? -
"Hey kids, get a new Switch for Christmas? Wanna try out the hottest game on the console, Splatoon 2? Of course you do. Well don't buy it now, wait just more 2 months and you can try before you buy for a week."
I'm all for the 1 week, or 1 weekend, trial. But do it next week, or next weekend. Why tell people not to buy the game for two whole months before they can try it out for free THEN?
Makes no sense. None at all. Don't even bother trying to explain it to me, you cant.
i honestly wish instead of letting this game wind down nintendo would sell a expansion pack of sorts for like 10$ and give us updates or at least splatfest until splatoon 3 i dont see the point of release a demo when they are winding down....unless splatoon 3 announcement at e3?
Monthly splatfest were everyone just picks pearl or marina shouldn't be that hard to maintain, also were is my skip intro button?
@rjejr Strange logic, I find their marketing superb.
Loved splatoon on Wii U, but didn't like how the first test/demo felt on switch and did not commit. Has it had any technical updates that would maybe change my mind?
I love playing this but for some reason never set enough time aside to play it. I'm at over 15 hours at the mo and only just passed level 10, even though I've had the game ages. Yet I still hold my own in online battles, probably as I'm an original Splatoon vet.
Before Splatoon 3 - we will be getting "Splatoon Warriors!"
There is room for a Splatoon Spin off game !
The first game didn't really click with me but Splatoon 2 is one of my go to games on Switch. I don't know whether it's anything the sequel does better or it just took me that long to 'get it'.
I favoured my Xbox over the Wii u which probably accounts for my lack of engagement last time. I'm now a sole Switch owner so I have been able to put in the necessary time. As with Arms it only took a little perseverance to understand the Nintendo way of doing things.
Always happy to welcome new players, and new content
@Grumblevolcano new weapons are technically being added but they're really just variants of current weapons
Can't wait.
Please, shadow drop a map from the first Splatoon.
Grim and Fresh Squiffer! NGYES!
Time to bring out the Japan Nintendo account!
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