Splatoon 2
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<h2>Overview</h2><figure data-align="right" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/1992/2912835-screen+shot+2017-01-15+at+6.04.34+pm.png" data-ref-id="1300-2912835" data-ratio="0.56160164271047" data-width="974" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 974px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.2%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/1992/2912835-screen+shot+2017-01-15+at+6.04.34+pm.png" data-ref-id="1300-2912835"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/0/1992/2912835-screen+shot+2017-01-15+at+6.04.34+pm.png" srcset="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/1992/2912835-screen+shot+2017-01-15+at+6.04.34+pm.png 974w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/0/1992/2912835-screen+shot+2017-01-15+at+6.04.34+pm.png 960w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/1992/2912835-screen+shot+2017-01-15+at+6.04.34+pm.png 480w, https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/0/1992/2912835-screen+shot+2017-01-15+at+6.04.34+pm.png 320w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320"></a></figure><p>Splatoon 2 is a third-person platforming shooter developed by <a href="/nintendo-epd/3010-11421/" data-ref-id="3010-11421">Nintendo EPD</a> and published by <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/nintendo/3010-90/" data-ref-id="3010-90">Nintendo</a> for the <a href="/nintendo-switch/3045-157/" data-ref-id="3045-157">Nintendo Switch</a> on July 21, 2017.</p><p>The sequel to the original <a href="/splatoon/3030-46582/" data-ref-id="3030-46582">Splatoon</a>, Splatoon 2 adds a variety of new weaponry and abilities (including <a href="/dual-wielding/3015-135/" data-ref-id="3015-135">dual-wielded</a> splatters that allow <a href="/roll/3015-1708/" data-ref-id="3015-1708">combat rolls</a>), as well as a new set of stages, new clothing and hairstyle options, a revamped <a href="/heads-up-display/3015-180/" data-ref-id="3015-180">HUD</a>, and a new co-operative mode (featuring a new set of enemies known as the "Salmonids"). It also expands local multiplayer to support eight-player matches with eight consoles (including both direct wireless and <a href="/multiplayer-lan/3015-2698/" data-ref-id="3015-2698">LAN</a> play) with optional <a href="/spectating/3015-3179/" data-ref-id="3015-3179">spectator</a> support.</p><p>The game's story takes place nearly a year after the final Squid Sisters Splatfest (where <a href="/marie/3005-33365/" data-ref-id="3005-33365">Marie</a> barely wins over her cousin <a href="/callie/3005-33366/" data-ref-id="3005-33366">Callie</a>). After finding that Callie and the Great Zapfish are missing, Marie recruits the player (now as "Agent 4") to traverse Octo Canyon to find them. Taking over the Inkopolis News and Splatfest duties is the Off The Hook pop idol duo (Inkling Pearl and Octoling Marina).</p>