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Splatoon 2: latest events and content updates (new maps, weapons, gear, more) [launch to September 30th 2017]

Miitomo, Fire Emblem Heroes, Super Mario Run… they all have their own special post for events and content updates. And guess what… Splatoon is also getting one. In fact, you’re reading it right now! In this post, we’re going to list all the current and upcoming events (Splatfests) and content updates (new weapons, Gear, maps, etc.).

NB: this post is only for content updates for the period going from launch to September 30th. For all the latest updates, make sure to check out this post instead!

July 21st

  • [Release] Splatoon 2 comes out on July 21st!
  • [Release] The SplatNet 2 service goes live on July 21st, on the same day as the Nintendo Switch Online app (that SplatNet 2 is part of). Click here for more details!

July 15th

  • [Splatfest] The first Splatfest took place on July 15th.The theme is Ice Cream vs Cake (Europe / North America), and Pop vs Rock (Japan). More details can be found on this page!

July 23rd

  • [Weapons] The first additional weapon will be available on July 22nd (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / July 23rd (3AM BST / 4AM CEST), and it’s the Inkbrush! It comes with Splat Bombs (Sub Weapon) and Splashdown (Special Weapon)!

July 29th

  • [Weapons] The second additional weapon will be available on July 28th (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / July 29th (3AM BST / 4AM CEST), and it’s the Dualie Squelcher. It comes with Point Sensor (Sub Weapon) and Tenta Missiles (Special Weapon)!

August 5th

  • [Weapons] The third additional weapon will be available on August 4th (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / August 5th (3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST), and it’s the Sploosh-o-matic. It comes with Curling Bomb (Sub Weapon) and Splash Down (Special Weapon)!

First week-end of August

  • [Splatfest] The second Splatfest for Europe and North America takes place on the first week-end of August. Check out this post for more details!
  • [Map] A new map will go live alongside the first post-launch Splatfest: the Twilight Zone. It’s a special stage, that changes shape at every Splatfest. Click here for more details.

August 11th

  • [Weapons] The 4th additional weapon will be available on August 11th (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / August 12th (3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST), and it’s the Splat Brella. It comes with Sprinkler (Sub Weapon) and Inkstorm (Special Weapon)! It’s a brand new weapon, and you can find more details about it in this post!

August 18th

  • [Weapons] The 5th additional weapon will be available on August 18th (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / August 19th (3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST), and it’s the Classic Squiffer. It comes with Point Sensor (Sub Weapon) and Ink Armour (Special Weapon)!

August 22nd/23rd

  • [Maps] The second additional stage is called Lost Outpost, and it’s for Salmon Run. It will be added to the game along with the Ver. 1.2.0 update, releasing on August 21st 7PM PST – 10PM EST / August 22nd 3AM BST – 4AM CEST – 11AM JST. Click here for more details and footage!

August 25th/26th

  • [Maps] The third additional stage is called Manta Maria, and it’s for Turf Wars / Ranked Battles. It will be added to the stage rotation on August 25th 7PM PST – 10PM EST / August 26th 3AM BST – 4AM CEST – 11AM JST. Click here for more details and footage!
  • [Weapons] The 6th additional weapon will be available on August 26th (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / August 19th (3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST), and it’s the Sloshing Machine. It comes with Auto Bomb (Sub Weapon) and Sting Ray (Special Weapon)!

September 1st/2nd

  • [Weapons] The 7th additional weapon will be available on September 1st (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / September 2nd (3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST), and it’s the Forge Splattershot Pro. It comes with Suction Bomb (Sub Weapon) and Bubble Blower (a brand new Special Weapon)! Click here for more details and footage!

September 8th/9th

  • [Weapons] The 8th additional weapon will be available on September 8th (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / September 9th (3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST), and it’s the Custom Splattershot Jr. It comes with Autobomb (Sub Weapon) and Ink Storm (Special Weapon).

September 15th/16th

  • [Maps] The fourth additional stage is called Kelp Dome (yes, the one from the original Splatoon!), and it’s for Turf Wars / Ranked Battles. It will be added to the stage rotation on September 15th 7PM PST – 10PM EST / September 16th 3AM BST – 4AM CEST – 11AM JST.
  • [Weapons] The 9th additional weapon will be available on September 15th (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / September 16th (3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST), and it’s the Heavy Splatling Deco. It comes with Splash Wall (Sub Weapon) and Bubble Blower (Special Weapon).
  • [Salmon Run] During tonight’s session of Salmon Run, the weapons will be randomised, and a special weapon (said to belong to Mr Grizz himself) may appear. The session runs from 5PM to 11PM PST / 8PM to 2AM EDT / 1AM BST to 7AM BST / 2AM CEST to 8AM CEST / 9AM JST to 3PM JST.

September 22nd/23rd

  • [Weapons] The 10th additional weapon will be available on September 22nd (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / September 23rd (3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST), and it’s the Rapid Blaster Pro. It comes with Toxic Mist (Sub Weapon) and Ink Storm (Special Weapon).

September 29th/30th

  • [Weapons] The 11th additional weapon will be available on September 29th (7PM PST / 10PM EST) / September 30th (3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST), and it’s the Tenta Brella, a new type of Splat Brella that happens to be much bigger (offering more protection). The top part can actually detach and be sent forward. It comes with Squid Beakon (Sub Weapon) and Bubble Blower (Special Weapon).

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