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|developer         = Nintendo
|publisher         = [[Nintendo]]
|genres            = Third-person shooter
|originconsole     = [[Wii U]]
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|inkipedia|Splatoon}}'' (2015)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|inkipedia|Splatoon 2}}'' (2017)
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The '''''Splatoon'' universe''' ({{ja|スプラトゥーン|Supuratūn}}, ''Splatoon'') refers to the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' collection of elements originating from Nintendo's premier multiplayer-focused third-person shooter franchise. It's comprised of two installments where players take on the role of [[Inkling]]s, a race of shapeshifting humanoid squid creatures, and fight in paintball-styled team matches by using a variety of weapons that use their ink to "splat" opponents and cover the ground in the ink of their color. It holds the key distinction of being the first multiplayer shooter franchise to be represented in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.

==Franchise description==
In the past, [[wikipedia:First-person shooter|first]] and {{s|wikipedia|third-person shooter}} games had been released on Nintendo platforms, but they were rarely developed by Nintendo themselves, instead being made by external developers (as seen with [[Rare]]'s ''[[GoldenEye (universe)|GoldenEye 007]]'' on the [[Nintendo 64]] and [[Retro Studios]]'s ''[[Metroid (universe)|Metroid Prime]]'' series) due to Nintendo's stance on producing family-friendly content. While franchises like ''{{s|wikipedia|Call of Duty}}'' and ''{{iw|wikipedia|Halo|series}}'' have been and continue to receive consistent praise for being gritty and realistic, fans agree that the genre has grown stale with each installment, with little room for gameplay innovation. To the surprise of many, at [[E3 2014]], it was announced that Nintendo themselves were developing an online multiplayer third-person shooter known as ''Splatoon'' for the Nintendo [[Wii U]]. The game was a fresh take on the shooter genre, featuring creatures called Inklings shooting {{s|inkipedia|ink}} at each other in a {{s|wikipedia|turf war}} battle style, with the victorious team being whichever could cover the most area with their ink's color. Inklings themselves are capable of transforming into squids, allowing them to speed through the battlefield through their own ink (and simultaneously recharge their ink supply). The team behind the development of ''Splatoon'' was made up of core developers of the {{uv|Animal Crossing}} series, later joined by the director of ''Star Fox 64 3D''.

When the game was being developed, characters were one of the later thoughts the team had. Originally, the player was represented by a box with a nose (affectionately referred to by the development team as blocks of {{s|wikipedia|tofu}}), but as time went on, the team thought up ideas regarding anthropomorphic squids, rabbits, and robots. {{uv|Mario}} characters were also considered, however the team wanted the game to be an original IP and not make it a part of an existing franchise, as well as not finding valid reasoning for rabbits or robots to shoot ink at each other. The squid idea was expanded upon, and eventually resulted in the creation of the shapeshifting humanoid characters known as [[Inkling]]s.

At the forefront of the online game modes is {{s|inkipedia|Turf War}}, in which players shoot ink in an arena for a predetermined time of three minutes. In that time, the player must cover as much territory as possible with their ink; they may recharge their ink supply by transforming into their squid form while standing on their own ink. If they are hit enough times by a player on the opposing team, they will be KO’d and respawn after eight seconds. There are also special timed events called {{s|inkipedia|Splatfest}}s where players can pick teams based on two choices depending on the theme and region (including cats and dogs, the past and the future, being physically fit or being rich, and even special crossover Splatfests with {{uv|Pokémon}}, ''{{s|wikipedia|SpongeBob SquarePants}}'', and ''{{s|wikipedia|Transformers}}''). These Splatfest battles are announced by {{s|inkipedia|Callie}} and {{s|inkipedia|Marie}}, of the in-universe [[Squid Sisters]] pop duo; the two also announce when stages change in the multiplayer modes, occurring every four hours.

Other multiplayer modes include {{s|inkipedia|Ranked Battle}}s, in which players can participate in one of three modes: {{s|inkipedia|Splat Zone}} battles feature King of the Hill-type battles where players fight for control over a particular area in the stage; {{s|inkipedia|Tower Control}} battles feature players taking control of a tower, and they have to remain in control of it so that it reaches their base before the opponents’; {{s|inkipedia|Rainmaker}} battles are Capture the Flag-style matches centered around players grabbing the titular Rainmaker weapon and carrying it to the other team's base, with opponents being able to pop the shield surrounding the Rainmaker, resulting in a large explosion. Players can make teams with people in their friend list in the {{s|inkipedia|Squad Battle}} or {{s|inkipedia|Private Battle}} mode as well, with the latter allowing the players to choose the game mode and stage as well.

Beyond online, ''Splatoon'' offers a full-fledged 32-level single player campaign known as {{s|inkipedia|Octo Valley}}. The premise is that the power source of Inkopolis, the {{s|inkipedia|Great Zapfish}}, has been stolen by the {{s|inkipedia|Octarian}}s and the player, dubbed {{s|inkipedia|Agent 3}}, must work with {{s|inkipedia|Cap'n Cuttlefish}} and the Squid Sisters to retrieve it. The levels presented are structured similarly to a linear 3D platformer, with mid-level checkpoints keeping track of progress, various collectibles and upgrades to be found, hub worlds to explore, and bosses to fight upon clearing all the levels in a given hub. Even more single player challenges were unlocked via [[amiibo]], with ''Splatoon'' seeing its own dedicated line of figures growing well into 2016.

''Splatoon'' was released on May 28th, 2015 in Japan, the following day in North America and Europe, and two days after in Australia. It was critically acclaimed for its innovative ideas, and became the fifth-fastest selling Wii U title in the UK. The game's critical reception on release was incredibly positive with outlets praising it for reinvigorating the stagnant shooter genre while also not sacrificing the signature "Nintendo" style. Initial criticisms were mainly directed at the game's lack of voice chat compatibility, amiibo-locked content, and limited online options. Over time the game saw numerous free content updates with Nintendo adding in new gear, weapons and game modes, as well as continuous Splatfests. The final Splatfest theme for ''Splatoon'' was {{s|inkipedia|Callie vs. Marie}} and concluded on July 24th, 2016, thus ending all official support and content updates for the original ''Splatoon''. By the end of its lifespan the game had sold about 5 million copies, making it the most successful new home console IP since {{uv|Wii Sports}}.

''Splatoon''-like gameplay was spotted in the official debut trailer for the [[Nintendo Switch]] console in October 2016, and months later it was announced that a full sequel, ''Splatoon 2'', would be released for the new system. On July 21st, 2017, ''Splatoon 2'' released worldwide to another round of critical acclaim and becoming one of the top ten best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch. ''Splatoon 2'' kept several aspects of the first game, but also brought its own fair share of changes, switching Callie and Marie out with {{s|inkipedia|Pearl}} and {{s|inkipedia|Marina}}, of the in-universe {{s|inkipedia|Off the Hook}} pop duo, and featuring several new modes. A new Ranked Battle mode, {{s|inkipedia|Clam Blitz}}, was added the December after ''Splatoon 2'''s release and features players attempting to fill the enemy team's basket, and if ten clams are collected, the player obtains a Power Clam which possesses the ability to destroy the barrier around the basket if it is thrown at it. {{s|inkipedia|League Battle}}s replace the Squad Battles from the previous game, while the new {{s|inkipedia|Salmon Run}} is a horde mode that has players collecting a set amount of salmon eggs while fighting off Salmonid enemies in a set of three waves. Another wave of amiibo figures themed around ''Splatoon 2'' also saw periodic releases, and the game was also compatible with all previous ''Splatoon'' series amiibo.

On March 8th, 2018, it was revealed in a [[Nintendo Direct]] that the first ever piece of paid DLC in the series would be coming to ''Splatoon 2'' on July 31st, 2018 in the form of the {{s|inkipedia|Octo Expansion}}, focusing on a new character, {{s|inkipedia|Agent 8}}, an {{s|inkipedia|Octoling}} who has lost their memories and wants to escape the underground subways and testing facilities they ended up in, fighting the Octarians who have turned against them to get to the surface. Upon finishing the mode, Octolings will become playable in multiplayer matches and Splatfests. At E3 2018, it was revealed that the expansion would be released for download on June 13th, 2018. The final Splatfest theme for ''Splatoon 2'' is {{s|inkipedia|Mayo vs. Ketchup (2020)}}, which ended on May 24, 2020 nearly three years after the game first launched. By the end of the final Splatfest the game had sold over 10 million copies worldwide, making it the eighth best-selling video game on the Nintendo Switch overall. There are currently no plans for future paid DLC for ''Splatoon 2'', nor are there any plans for a third installment.

Since its debut in 2015, ''Splatoon'' content has been featured in a number of Nintendo and non-Nintendo related media, to the point of being considered Nintendo's latest mascots. For example, the Inklings were featured in a crossover with the ''{{s|inkipedia|Squid Girl}}'' manga series, as downloadable Mii Fighter costumes in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', as Mystery Mushroom costumes in ''Super Mario Maker'' on Wii U, as playable guest characters in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' on Nintendo Switch, and the Inkling Squid's eyes being used as a sticker bundled with ''Nintendo Labo: Variety Kit''. The ''Splatoon'' franchise was prominently featured as the first new universe in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with the Inklings appearing as playable newcomers.

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
While it is a small first appearance, the ''Splatoon'' universe makes its debut in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', in the form of Mii Fighter costumes and a trophy.
===[[Mii Costume]]s===
====Costume====
*{{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSB4|s=24x24px}} '''[[Inkling|Inkling Outfit]]''' ([[DLC]]): {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}} [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Wave 2|costumes]] based on the Inklings were released as [[downloadable content]] on June 14th, 2015. The costume changes depending on which gender your Mii is. For female Miis, it is based off of the Inkling Girl commonly used in promotional art and the game cover for Splatoon, wearing the [[Inkipedia:White Tee|White Tee]] and [[Inkipedia:Pink Trainers|Pink Trainers]], while also wielding a [[Splattershot]] with orange ink inside. If the Mii is a male, it is based off of the male Inkling seen in most promotional artwork and on the game cover for Splatoon, wearing the [[Inkipedia:Zink Layered LS| Zink Layered LS]] and the [[Inkipedia:Purple Hi-Horsed|Purple Hi-Horses]], while wielding a Splattershot with blue ink. Both Splattershots are based on their Splatoon design. Downloading said costumes also gives the player the Inkling trophy.

====Hats====
*'''[[Inkling|Inkling Wig]]''' ([[DLC]]) The other part of the Inkling Set. Like the costume, the wig itself will change depending on what you Mii's gender is. Female Inklings will wear the Inkling Girl hair from Splatoon, while male Inklings will wear the Inkling Boy hair from Splatoon. Their colors match up with the promotional artwork Inklings, with Females having orange hair and Males having blue hair.
*'''[[Inkling|Inkling Squid Hat]]''' ([[DLC]]) The hat is based off of the Inkling's squid form, more specifically the Inkling Squid found on its amiibo.

===Trophies===
====Both Versions====
{|
|- valign=top
*;Inkling
|}

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
''Splatoon'' representation was massively expanded on in the transition to ''Ultimate'', elevating it to a primary universe with the addition of a new fighter in the form of the Inkling, as well as a new Assist Trophy and stage, many new tracks and remixes, and a new Mii Gunner costume based off on the default Inklings in ''Splatoon 2''. 

===Fighter===
*64. [[File:InklingIcon(SSBU).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBU|Inkling}}''': The playable race of the games appear in ''Ultimate'' in both Girl and Boy variants. Inklings use their ink to increase the amount of damage foes take from attacks, but must manage their supply of ink or else they will be left at a disadvantage. The alternate costumes showcase a variety of colors and clothing styles, moreso than most other playable characters. Their moveset incorporates a wide variety of weapons from their series such as the [[Splattershot]], Blaster, [[Splat Roller]], Inkbrush, [[Splat Bomb]] and, for the Final Smash, the [[Killer Wail]].
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===Assist Trophy===
*'''[[Squid Sisters]]''': The famous singing sisters Callie and Marie debut as an Assist Trophy. When summoned, the screen slowly zooms onto them, making the blast zones closer and making it easier to KO opponents with them.

===Stage===
*[[File:SSBU-Moray Towers.png|75px|right|link=Moray Towers]]'''[[Moray Towers]]'''

===Mii Fighter Costumes===
====Costumes====
*{{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=24x24px}} '''[[Inkling|Inkling Outfit]]'''
*{{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=24x24px}} '''[[Inkling|Splatoon 2 Outfit]]'''

====Hats====
*'''[[Inkling|Inkling Wig]]'''
*'''[[Inkling|Splatoon 2 Wig]]'''
*'''[[Inkling|Inkling Squid Hat]]'''

===Music===
{{main|List of SSBU Music (Splatoon series)}}
====Original Tracks====
Arrangements and remixes unique to ''Ultimate''.
*"'''Splattack!'''": A jazzy remix of the main theme from ''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon}}'', which can also play during multiplayer matches, as well as including a remix of "Opening" and "Now or Never!" from the same game. Heard in the Inkling's character trailer.
*"'''Seaskape'''": A techno remix of "Seaskape", a multiplayer battle song from ''Splatoon''.
*"'''Now or Never!'''": A remix of the theme that plays when there's a minute left in a multiplayer match in ''Splatoon''.
*"'''Bomb Rush Blush'''": A remix of the theme that the Squid Sisters originally played at Niconico Chokaigi 2016, which later appeared in ''Splatoon'' when scanning in the Callie [[amiibo]]. 
====Source Tracks====
Tracks sourced directly from the ''Splatoon'' games.
*"'''Splattack!'''": The main theme, as well as a multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*"'''Ink or Sink'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*"'''Kraken Up'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon''. 
*"'''Metalopod'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*"'''Split & Splat'''": A multiplayer match theme added in the [[inkipedia:Version 2.0.0 (Splatoon)|2.0.0 update]], sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*"'''Now or Never! - Splatoon'''": The song that plays in the last minute of a multiplayer match, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*"'''Now or Never! - Splatoon 2'''": The song that plays in the last minute of a multiplayer match which itself is a remix of the track of the same name from ''Splatoon'', sourced from ''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon 2}}''.
*"'''Ink Me Up'''": The song that played during a {{iw|inkipedia|Splatfest}}, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*"'''Now or Never! (Splatfest version) - Splatoon'''": The song that plays during the last minute of a Splatfest match, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*"'''Now or Never! (Splatfest version) - Splatoon 2'''": The song that plays during the last minute of a Splatfest match, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
*"'''Octoweaponry'''": A medley of the three parts of the theme when fighting an [[inkipedia:Great Octoweapon|Octoweapon]], with each part corresponding to a phase of the fight, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*"'''I Am Octavio'''": A medley of the three parts of the first phase of the final boss theme against {{iw|inkipedia|DJ Octavio}}, with each part corresponding to a part of the phase, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*"'''Calamari Inkantation'''": The Squid Sisters' signature song, played during the second phase of the fight against DJ Octavio, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*"'''Inkoming!'''": The main theme, as well as a multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
*"'''Rip Entry'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''. 
*"'''Undertow'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''. 
*"'''Don't Slip'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''. 
*"'''Endolphin Surge'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''. 
*"'''Ebb & Flow'''": A theme that can play during a Splatfest battle, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
*"'''Acid Hues'''": A theme that can play during a Splatfest battle, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
*"'''Muck Warfare'''": A theme that can play during a Splatfest battle, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
*"'''Deluge Dirge'''": A theme that can play during a match of {{iw|inkipedia|Salmon Run}}, sourced form ''Splatoon 2''.
====Victory Theme====
*"'''Victory! Inkling'''": A remix of the online victory jingle from ''Splatoon''.

===Spirits===
{{main|List of spirits (Splatoon series)}}
<small>The kanji ''aruji'' "'''主'''" denotes a Master Spirit.</small>
{|
|- valign=top
|
1,025. [[Inkling]] (Girl)<br>
1,026. Inkling (Boy)<br>
1,027. Inkling Squid<br>
1,028. Judd<br>
1,029. Li'l Judd<br>
1,030. [[Squid Sisters]] <br>
1,031. Off the Hook<br>
1,032. Sheldon<small>'''主'''</small><br>
1,033. Annie<br>
1,034. Jelonzo<br>
1,035. Crusty Sean<br>
1,036. Spyke<br>
1,037. Flow<br>
|
1,038. Jelfonzo<br>
1,039. Bisk<br>
1,040. Murch<br>
1,041. Cap'n Cuttlefish<small>'''主'''</small><br>
1,042. Octoling<br>
1,043. DJ Octavio<br>
1,044. Octobot King<br>
1,045. Zapfish<br>
1,046. Great Zapfish<br>
1,047. Octoling Girl & Octoling Boy<br>
1,048. Octoling Octopus<br>
1,049. Super Sea Snail<br>
|}

==Games with elements from or in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
===''Splatoon''===
*Playable Characters:
**{{GameIcon|SSB4}}Mii Fighter Costumes based on the designs of the male and female Inklings debuted in this game and were added as DLC.
**{{GameIcon|SSB4}}There is a DLC Mii Fighter hat based on the Inkling Squid.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}Inkling's main design is based around their appearance in ''Splatoon''. 

*Stages:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}Moray Towers is based around its appearance in ''Splatoon''.

*Stage elements:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}Judd makes a cameo appearance on Moray Towers.

*Assist Trophies:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}The Squid Sisters, Callie and Marie, appear as an Assist Trophy.

*Trophies:
**{{GameIcon|SSB4}}The male and female Inklings, using their design from this game, appear as DLC trophies.

*Spirits:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}Inkling (Girl), Inkling (Boy), Octoling, Spyke, DJ Octavio, Octobot King, Annie, Great Zapfish, Inkling Squid, Jelonzo, Judd, Squid Sisters, Zapfish, and Cap'n Cuttlefish all originated in this game. 

*Music:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}}

===''Splatoon 2''===
Li'l Judd makes a cameo alongside Judd on Moray Towers. Pearl and Marina, Jelfonzo, and the Octo Expansion Octolings make an appearance as Spirits. Crusty Sean's Spirit uses his design from this game. The Inklings' ''Splatoon 2'' designs are used as Mii Fighter costumes.

==Trivia==
*''Splatoon'' is the first and only dedicated shooter franchise to be represented in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series with a playable fighter; while other universes such as ''Metroid'' or ''Metal Gear'' prominently feature a multitude of ranged weaponry, they are not the focus of their core gameplay.
*With the addition of downloadable content, ''Splatoon'' became the newest universe to be represented in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', as the first game released 6 months after the release of {{forwiiu}}.
**With the addition of Inklings as playable characters and other ''Splatoon'' content in ''Ultimate'', the franchise was the newest major universe in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series to be represented with a playable character prior to the announcement of an {{uv|ARMS}} character as DLC.
*''Splatoon'' is the only major universe introduced in ''Ultimate'' to have been represented in previous installments prior to its playable character's debut, as a trophy and a Mii costume for the Inkling is available in ''Smash 4'' as DLC.
*With the Inkling trophy, the ''Splatoon'' universe is the only minor universe to have a trophy available in both versions of ''SSB4''.
*''Splatoon'' is the only non-DLC first-party universe with playable characters introduced in ''Ultimate''.

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