Fact File
Platform: Switch
Release: July 21, 2017
Genre: Action
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1 to 8
Q2 Fiscal Year 2021 Nintendo Financial Results
Pretty much every single financial metric is up - way up! Nintendo is having such a stellar year that they've revised projections even higher than before ...
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Q1 Fiscal Year 2021 Nintendo Financial Results
Net Sales Up 108%, Operating Profit up 427% and Net Profit up 541% year-over-year, giving Nintendo a fantastic 1st quarter result ...
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Nintendo’s Full Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results
Reporting period 4/1/2019 - 3/31/2020: Sales and net profit up year-over-year with over 21 million Switches and over 168 million pieces of software sold ...
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Nintendo Outlines 2019 Black Friday Deals
We knew about some of this already, but it's nice to see official pricing and dates for the offers ...
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Tetris 99 Maximus Cup Adds Splatoon Theme This Weekend Only
You can earn a sweet Splatoon 2 theme for Tetris 99 by playing this weekend and earning 100 points! ...
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Final Splatoon 2 Splatfest Begins July 18; 5.0 Update Brings Private Shifty Stages
An end of an era is upon us, but a bunch of stages are being added for private matches ...
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Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational On June 8, 2019
Get an advanced look at the game by watching the live invitational on Saturday, June 8! ...
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Nintendo Switch Online Game Vouchers
Switch Online members can purchase two vouchers for $99.99 and then pick two qualifying digital Switch games; a potential savings of $19.99 ...
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Nintendo Direct E3 2019 At 9am PT / 11am CT / 12pm ET June 11, 2019
The presentation focuses entirely on software and will give us a look at games scheduled to launch in 2019 ...
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Splatoon 2 & Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Championships At E3
The 2019 World Championships will be held on June 8 leading up to E3 ...
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Splatoon 2 Special Demo & Discount Begins March 19
Play Splatoon 2 for free for 7 days and if you like it you can get the digital version for 20% off ...
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MK 8 Deluxe, Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let’s Go Sold 15 Mil, 12 Mil & 10 Mil Respectively
Smash managed to push over 12 million copies with just 24 days on the market ...
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate & Splatoon 2 North American Open Announced
Online qualifying events begin soon! ...
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Splatoon 2 Frosty Fest Brings Winter Wonderland To The Switch
Celebrate the holiday season with glitter paint and special gear! ...
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Video Updates: Pokémon: Let’s Go, Smash Bros. Ultimate & Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2 version 4.3 update incoming, plus chain smashing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more! ...
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Video Updates: Lego DC Super-Villains, Joggernauts, LABO, Xenoblade 2 Torna & More
We round up the latest videos, including: Splatoon 2 amiibo, Tricky Towers, Chasm, Sinner, ...
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Official Nintendo Direct Press Release & Videos
Your one-stop information drop on everything included in today's Nintendo Direct ...
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Nintendo Switch Online App To Finally Support More Games
After a year of only Splatoon 2 support, the Switch Online app is finally going to allow voice chat with other games ...
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Nintendo Switch Online Members Special Offers: NES Controllers & Splatoon 2 Gear DLC
Nintendo Switch Online members get exclusive deals, and the first two have been revealed ...
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Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2, & Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Starter Packs
On September 28 Nintendo is bundling in guides with three of its most popular Switch games ...
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Nintendo Q1 Financial Results: 4% Decline In Hardware, 121% Increase In Software YoY
Nintendo is still targeting 20 million Nintendo Switch systems sold for this fiscal year ...
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Video Updates: Sleep Tight, Overcooked 2, Paladins, Kirby Star Allies & More
We catch up with some of the latest trailers from Nintendo and its partners ...
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Pre-Order Nintendo Switch Online 12-Month & 3-Month Memberships At Amazon
Nintendo's paid online service begins this September, but you can pre-order your code now ...
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Nintendo Digital Download: Mega Bomb
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 & 2, Bomb Chicken, WarioWare Gold demo, Pool Panic, Ghost 1.0, Sausage Sports Club & more ...
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Global Splatfest Pits Team Squid Against Team Octopus
On July 6 pick your side to play in the Turf War on July 20. Splatoon 2 players who choose Octopus get to play as Octolings! ...
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Updated Fact Sheets For E3 Switch Games
Nintendo has updated some fact sheets with new information on several titles ...
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Up To 50% Off Select Digital Games On The 3DS & Switch EShops
Nintendo is running an E3 sale where you can get discounts on games like Splatoon 2, Zelda: Breath of the Wild & many more ...
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Nintendo Digital Download: It’s Battle Royale Time!
Fortnite, Hollow Knight, Paladins, Fallout Shelter, Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion & more! ...
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New Amiibo Announced
Ridley, Daisy & Inkling Girl join the Super Smash Bros. amiibo line, plus a new triple Splatoon pack is on the way ...
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Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion Arrives On June 13
Get ready! Over 80 new mission and new stories await tomorrow night ...
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A Handy Guide To Nintendo’s Events At E3 2018
Dates and times for scheduled events, plus be one of the first to play Pokémon: Let's, Go Pikachu! ...
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Wahoo World & 4 New Weapons Now Available In Splatoon 2
More free content has arrived for Nintendo's popular online game ...
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Video Updates: Captain Toad Gameplay, Just Shapes & Beats, Dillon’s Dead-Heat Breakers & More
We've gathered a bunch of the latest videos from Nintendo into one spot ...
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More Details On Splatoon 2 E3 World Championship & Super Smash Bros. Invitational
Nintendo has released more information on the upcoming Splatoon 2 World Championship ...
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Reminder: Final TMNT Splatoon 2 Splatfest Is Tonight
It's Raph vs. Donnie in this final TMNT Splatfest. Who will reign victorious? ...
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Commercials: Spend The Summer With Nintendo Switch & New Nintendo 2DS XL
A series of new commercials show off gaming on the go! ...
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VIDEO: Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion Footage
A short video shows off one of the challenges in the upcoming expansion ...
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Super Mario Odyssey Crosses 10 Million Sold As List Of Switch Million-Sellers Grows
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe outsells Wii U lifetime sales as well! ...
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Infiltrate Splatoon 2
Pick your favorite hero in a half-shell and battle it out across three upcoming Splatfest Tournaments! ...
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Nintendo Digital Download: Vikings, Shadow Cores & Squids
Jotun, Light Fall, Splatoon 2 Ver 3.0, Xenoblade 2 Ver 1.4, 10-Yard Fight, Saturday Morning RPG & a ton more ...
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Splatoon 2 Version 3.0 Arrives Tonight For Free
More than 100 pieces of new gear, new songs, X Rank, balance tweaks & more! ...
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VIDEO UPDATE: DKC: Tropical Freeze Gameplay Trailer, Double Cross, Adventure Pals & Skies Of Fury
A round-up of some of the latest videos from Nintendo and third parties ...
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VIDEO: A Family Journey With Nintendo Switch
Featuring: Splatoon 2, Super Mario Odyssey, Nintendo Labo, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & Mario Tennis Aces ...
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VIDEO: Nintendo Switch Commercial (Japanese)
Play in a variety of places with: Splatoon 2, Kirby Star Allies, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze & Mario Tennis Aces! ...
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Nintendo Digital Download: The Pink Puffball Returns
Kirby Star Allies, Attack on Titan 2, Aero Fighters 3, Bad Dudes, Clustertruck, Last Day of June, Shantae, The Long Reach & more ...
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The Super Smash Bros. Series Heads To Nintendo Switch In 2018
Here's the official press release for today's Nintendo Direct ...
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Containment Chambers Promise To Spice Up This Week’s Splatfest
Shifty Station gets even shiftier! ...
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Reminder: Chicken VS Egg Splatfest This Friday
Which came first? Battle it out for your side this weekend in Splatoon 2 ...
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VIDEO: Nintendo Switch Anytime, Anywhere Extended Cut
A longer version of Nintendo's play Switch anytime, anywhere commercial has been released ...
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January 2018 NPD Sales Results
Which games topped the list and which console sold the most? ...
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VIDEO: Splatoon 2 Japanese Musical Concert
Crowd rocks out with glow sticks to singing holograms ...
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Splatoon 2 Starter Edition Gets March 16 Release Date
Includes full game, 100-page strategy guide, and 2 sheets of Splatoon stickers for $59.99 ...
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Pearl & Marina amiibo Announced For Splatoon 2
We're only shocked that they didn't come out earlier ...
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New Splatfest Pits Money VS Love On February 16
Which one makes you happier? Money or love? ...
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Seven First-Party Nintendo Switch Games Have Sold More Than 1 Million Units
Think you know what the best-selling game is? You might be surprised! ...
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Nintendo To Talk About Splatoon 2 & ARMS Development At GDC
We'll learn more about how Nintendo's zany ideas come to life ...
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Nintendo Dominates Japanese Sales Charts In New Year
24 of top 30 games are on Nintendo platforms ...
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Nintendo Switch Now Fastest-Selling Home Video Game System Of All Time In U.S.
More than 4.8 million systems sold in its first 10 months on the market ...
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Video Updates: Yooka-Laylee Launch Trailer, Splatoon & Xenoblade 2 Accolades
Watch some of the latest trailers for Nintendo Switch ...
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Clam Blitz Mode Now Available In Splatoon 2
The new ranked battle mode is up and running. Gotta collect'em all! ...
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Next Splatoon 2 Splatfest Revealed – Bad XMAS Gifts: Sweater VS Socks
Which gift is worse? Sweaters or socks? ...
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VIDEOS: Nintendo Switch Holiday Commercials
You can share the Joy by bringing your Switch with you to play with friends and family this holiday season ...
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VIDEO: Splatoon 2 Huge Holiday Updates On The Way
New Salmon Run stage, gear, hairstyles, battle arenas, and new Ranked Battle mode! ...
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Splatfest Results: Team Vampire Puts A Silver Bullet In Team Werewolf
The freaky Friday the 13th Splatfest results are in and the Vamps win it! ...
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Splatoon 2 Spooky Splatfest: Vampire VS Werewolf
Scare up some competition on Friday the 13th! ...
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Sloshing Machine Added To Splatoon 2
A fan-favorite weapon is available right now in Splatoon 2 ...
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VIDEO: Splatoon 2 Manta Maria Gameplay From Gamescom
Nintendo shows off the new Turf War stage at Gamescom ...
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Manta Maria Stage Comes To Splatoon 2 On August 26
Bubble Blower weapon and new Salmon Run Lost Outpost stage also announced! ...
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Splatoon 2 Best Selling Game For July 2017
The Nintendo Switch is also the best selling system in the U.S. for the month ...
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The Next Splatfest Asks Which Super Power Is Better: Flight Or Invisibility?
The battles in Splatoon 2 will heat up on September 1! ...
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Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch Bundle Coming To Walmart
The Neon Pink & Neon Green Joy-Con controllers come bundled with the system ...
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Nintendo Times Radio 42: Splattingly Delicious
Splatoon 2, Namco Museum, Overcooked, Retro City Rampage DX, NHL 18 & More! ...
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Tonight’s Splatfest Will Have You Shooting Ketchup Or Mayo
Special colored ink will better represent the mayo VS. ketchup battle! ...
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Sploosh-O-Matic Gun Coming To Splatoon 2 Tonight
Another weapon to splat your enemies is on its way! ...
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Shifty Station Stage Coming To Splatoon 2’s Splatfest
Take a look at the new stage that's coming this weekend to Splatfest! ...
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Splatoon 2: Splatfest #2 Date & Time
Get ready for the next Splatoon 2 Splatfest with mayo versus ketchup! ...
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Splatoon 2 Already Highest Selling Switch Game In Japan
In just three days on the market, Splatoon 2 is the best selling game ever on the Switch ...
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Nintendo Times Radio 41: Double Your Fun
Destiny 2 & Splatoon 2 headline our discussion this week. Plus we answer your questions in The Mailbag! ...
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Splatoon 2 Has Launched Worldwide; My Nintendo Gets Related Rewards
How are you liking it so far? ...
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Nintendo Digital Download: Don’t Get Cooked…Stay Off The Hook!
Splatoon 2, Fate/EXTELLA, Samurai Showdown, Boost Beast & more on the way ...
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VIDEO: Splatoon 2 Launch Trailer
Splatoon 2 arrives in two days! Launch trailer details many of the modes of play ...
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Access To SplatNet 2 Via Nintendo Switch Online App Coming July 21
A few more screens and details from Nintendo's official site ...
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Are You Ready For The Splatoon 2 Splatfest?
Levels, weapons, tips, and the time of the event inside ...
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Nintendo Brings Games & Giveaways To San Diego Comic-Con
Play Super Mario Odyssey & Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle early! ...
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VIDEO: Splatoon 2 UK Extended Ad
Check out this minute-long ad for the upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive ...
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Nintendo Times Radio 40: Zelda: Breath Of The Spoilers
ARMS, Death Squared, Oceanhorn, Guardians of the Galaxy, Zelda & much more ...
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Three Fresh Splatoon 2 Commercials Splat Japan
Check out some of the ads airing in Japan ...
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Splatoon 2 Assets & Nintendo Direct
If you missed the Splatoon 2 Direct or just want to check out all of the screens, this is the place to be ...
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A New Splatfest Approaches: Team Cake Or Team Ice Cream?
Get ready now! Download the free demo to your Switch ...
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Splatoon 2 Direct Details
Check out the official Nintendo press release to get the deets on this fresh Nintendo Switch game ...
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Tomorrow’s Splatoon 2 Direct Almost As Long As Nintendo’s Entire E3 Spotlight
Expect a huge blowout of information ...
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Splatoon 2 Nintendo Direct On July 6
Get ready for more exciting information on the Nintendo Switch's biggest summer game ...
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VIDEO: Splatoon 2 “Answer The Call To Battle” Commercial
Splatoon 2 is just three weeks away from launching! ...
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VIDEOS: Nintendo Treehouse Day 3 Demos
Splatoon 2, Ever Oasis, ARMS, Metroid: Samus Returns, Fire Emblem Warriors, Zelda BOTW & Mario Odyssey ...
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VIDEOS: Nintendo Treehouse Live Day 2 Demos
Yoshi, Splatoon 2, Miitopia, Mario & Rabbids, Super Mario Odyssey, Pokkén & Sushi Striker ...
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Splatoon 2 Artwork & Fact Sheet
Nintendo has provided a bunch of art assets for Splatoon 2, coming out next month ...
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North America Getting Splatoon 2 Pro Controller
You'll be able to splat your way to victory in style ...
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VIDEO: Nintendo Switch Summer 2017 Trailer
Nintendo showcases its three major titles coming out: ARMS, Splatoon 2 & Pokkén Tournament DX ...
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All E3 Tournament Times & Details
With Pokkén Tournament DX added to E3, here's the new schedule of events ...
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Splatoon 2 Fashion Update
Strike a pose! Check out the latest fashion trends in Splatoon 2 for the Nintendo Switch ...
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Nintendo Announces 2017 Summer Play Tour
Get your hands on Splatoon 2, ARMS, Hey! Pikmin, Miitopia, Zelda, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & the New 2DS XL! ...
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Europe & Japan Getting Splatoon 2 Switch & Accessories
Pink & Green Joy-Cons, awesome Pro Controller & system carrying case ...
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VIDEO: Splatoon 2 Story Mode Trailer & Screens
It's up to you to rescue Callie from the evil Octarian army! ...
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Nintendo Details Its E3 2017 Plans
Super Mario Odyssey, Treehouse Live, Splatoon 2 tournament, ARMS invitational & more! ...
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Splatoon 2 Exhibition Tournament Coming To E3 2017
Nintendo announces that a Splatoon 2 tournament is heading to E3 this year! ...
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Smash Bros., Pikmin, Zelda & Splatoon Amiibo Pics & Dates
All of today's amiibo news in one place ...
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Nintendo Direct: Official Nintendo Press Release
Nintendo Details Many Upcoming First and Third-Party Games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS ...
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VIDEO: Splatoon 2 New Details & Modes
Take a look at some of the new content coming your way this summer! ...
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Splatoon 2 Launches On July 21 Alongside New Amiibo
The date everyone's been wondering about has been announced! ...
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Nintendo Direct Incoming On April 12 – Focusing Mainly On ARMS & Splatoon 2
Tune in for brand new information regarding the two upcoming Nintendo Switch games ...
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Splatoon 2: Two New Stages & Meet Murch
Scope out Starfish Mainstage and Humpback Pump Track in Splatoon 2 ...
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Introducing Wet Floor – The Band From Splatoon 2
Callie & Marie have been bumped in favor of this fresh band ...
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Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Impressions
How was our first hour with Nintendo's upcoming shooter? ...
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First Splatoon 2 Testfire Event Begins In 2 Hours
Get your paint rollers ready! It's almost time to melt Nintendo's servers ...
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VIDEO: Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Weapons, Specials & Sub-Weapons
Check out what you'll have in your arsenal tomorrow in the Testfire event! ...
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Nintendo Treehouse To Play Splatoon 2 Testfire This Friday
Watch the Nintendo experts go up against random people online ...
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VIDEO: Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Commercial (Japanese)
Japan gets a TV commercial for a demo. What!?! ...
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Reminder: Splatoon 2 Testfire Begins March 24; Download Now
Get a head start on the competition by downloading the Splatoon 2 Testfire demo & play on March 24 ...
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Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Announced For Switch
A few weeks after Switch comes out players can take part in a Splatoon 2 online demo! ...
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VIDEO: Splatoon 2 Gets Private Battle Spectator Mode & LAN Party Functionality
8-player action plus 2 spectators = 10 connected devices ...
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Splatoon 2 Online Voice Features
A little more information regarding Nintendo's upcoming Switch App has surfaced ...
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Splatoon 2 Gameplay Footage From Japan Show
Some more video of Splatoon 2 running on the Nintendo Switch ...
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Splatoon 2 Direct Feed Footage
Watch some more Turf War in this direct feed footage on Nintendo Switch ...
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Splatoon 2 Gameplay Footage From Treehouse
If you missed it, here's 15 minutes of Splatoon 2 being played on Switch! ...
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Rumors: Switch Gets Splatoon Bundle; Mario & Skyrim At Launch; MK 8 New Battle Mode
Another day, another round of rumors swirl around Nintendo's new console ...
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