Splatoon 2 coming this Summer

Nintendo has announced a release date for Splatoon 2, the multiplayer shooter sequel, as July 21.

Also announced is Salmon Run, a new four-player co-op mode. By teaming up with friends, players can take a part-time job battling the new Salmonid species, which might even be more lethal than the Octarians. When players fall in co-op mode, teammates can revive them by inking them on the battlefield.

In addition, three amiibo figures for the game – a new Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy and Inkling Squid – will launch on the same day and grant special limited gear in game. By tapping these amiibo (as well as previously released Splatoon series amiibo), the figure’s character will appear in the game and befriend players. Befriend an amiibo character and it will remember favorite weapons, gear, outfits and option settings.

Splatoon 2 will be released exclusively on Nintendo Switch.

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