Editing Splatoon (universe)

{{Title|''Splatoon'' (universe)}}
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|originconsole     = [[Wii U]]
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|inkipedia|Splatoon}}'' (2015)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|inkipedia|Splatoon 3}}'' (2022)
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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}}'' series' collection of elements originating from Nintendo's premier multiplayer-focused third-person shooter franchise. It is comprised of three installments where players take on the role of [[Inkling]]s (and [[Octoling]]s starting from the second installment), 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 received and continue to receive consistent praise for being gritty and realistic, fans of both have also agreed that the genre had 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 [[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, though the team wanted the game to be an original IP and not make it a part of an existing franchise. Due to 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 [[Octoling]] who has lost their memories and wants to escape the underground subway system they ended up in, going through several testing facilities to get to the surface. Players who finish the DLC can play as Octolings in multiplayer matches. 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'' was initially {{s|inkipedia|Chaos vs. Order}}, but four encore Splatfests have occurred with the fourth and final one being {{s|inkipedia|Super Mushroom vs. Super Star}}, which concluded on Janurary 17, 2021, three years and 6 months after the game first launched. As of March 2021, the game had sold over 12.21 million copies worldwide, making it the ninth best-selling video game on the Nintendo Switch overall. There are currently no plans for future paid DLC for ''Splatoon 2''. In a Nintendo Direct on February 17th, 2021, a third installment, ''Splatoon 3'' was announced, set for a release in 2022. A dedicated direct on August 10th, 2022 announced new weapons and abilities, new and updated game modes, a new group called {{s|inkipedia|Deep Cut}} featuring new idols {{s|inkipedia|Frye}}, {{s|inkipedia|Shiver}}, and {{s|inkipedia|Big Man}}, three-way splatfests, and a proper release date of September 9th, 2022. A demo released on August 25th, 2022 with a Splatfest world premiere on August 27th, 2022 with a theme of {{s|inkipedia|Rock vs. Paper vs. Scissors}}. The full game released on schedule and the development team has promised to routinely update the game with new content, both free and paid, over the next several years. This includes the Expansion pass, which includes the returning Inkopolis lobby and the upcoming single player campaign ''{{iw|inkipedia|Side Order}}'' in spring 2024.

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 newest original tentpole franchise since the introductions of ''Pokémon'' and ''Animal Crossing''. 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 was a small first appearance, the ''Splatoon'' universe made its debut in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', in the form of Mii Fighter costumes and a trophy.

===[[Mii Costume]]s===

====Outfit====
*{{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSB4|s=24x24px}} '''[[Inkling|Inkling Outfit]]''' ([[DLC]]): {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}} [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Wave 2|costumes]] based on the Inklings seen in most promotional artwork and the game cover for the original ''Splatoon'' were released as [[downloadable content]] on June 14th, 2015. The costume would change depending on which gender the Mii wearing it is. For female Miis, it was based on the Inkling Girl wearing the {{iw|Inkipedia|White Tee}} and {{iw|Inkipedia|Pink Trainers}} while wielding a [[Splattershot]] with orange ink inside. Likewise, the costume for male Miis was based on the Inkling Boy wearing the {{iw|Inkipedia|Zink Layered LS}} and the {{iw|Inkipedia|Purple Hi-Horses}} while wielding a Splattershot with blue ink. Downloading the costume would also give the player the Inkling trophy.

====Headgear====
*'''[[Inkling|Inkling Wig]]''' ([[DLC]]) The wig paired with the Inkling Outfit. Like the costume, the wig itself would change depending on the gender of the Mii wearing it. Female Miis would wear the orange Inkling Girl hair from ''Splatoon'', while male Miis would wear the blue Inkling Boy hair, matching the aforementioned promotional Inklings from ''Splatoon''.
*'''[[Inkling|Inkling Squid Hat]]''' ([[DLC]]) A hat was based off of the Inkling's squid form, more specifically a green Inkling Squid based on the Inkling Squid amiibo from ''Splatoon''.

===Trophy===
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Others)}}
====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, [[List of SSBU Music (Splatoon series)|many new tracks and remixes]], and a new Mii Gunner costume based off of the default Inklings in ''Splatoon 2''. 

===Fighter===
*64. [[File:InklingIcon(SSBU).png|50px|right|link=Inkling (SSBU)]]'''{{SSBU|Inkling}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): The playable race of the games make their debut as an unlockable newcomer, with both Girl and Boy variants. Both Inklings were suggested to appear during ''Ultimate''{{'}}s then unnamed [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Gt42kVgCw teaser trailer] at the end of the March 8th, 2018 [[Nintendo Direct]], and were later formally announced alongside all of the [[veteran]]s during [[E3 2018]]. Inklings use their {{b|ink|status}} to increase the amount of damage foes take from attacks, but must manage their [[Ink Tank]] 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 (particularly their [[smash attack]]s and [[special move]]s) 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]].{{clr}}

===Stage===
*[[File:MorayTowersIconSSBU.png|75px|right|link=Moray Towers]]'''[[Moray Towers]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): A multiplayer stage from ''Splatoon'' and ''Splatoon 2''. Players fight on one of the towers, with inclined platforms that connect to each floor. If certain songs are played, the stage will take place at night, much like a {{iw|inkipedia|Splatfest}} in the original games.{{clr}}

===Assist Trophy===
*'''[[Squid Sisters]]''': The famous singing cousins Callie and Marie debut as an Assist Trophy. When summoned, the screen slowly zooms onto them, making the [[blast zone]]s closer and making it easier to [[KO]] opponents with them.

===Mii Costumes===

====Outfits====
*{{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=24x24px}} '''[[Inkling|Inkling Outfit]]'''
*{{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=24x24px}} '''[[Inkling|Splatoon 2 Outfit]]'''
*{{Head|Mii Gunner|g=SSBU|s=24x24px}} '''[[Squid Sisters|Marie Outfit]]''' ([[DLC]])
*{{Head|Mii Brawler|g=SSBU|s=24x24px}} '''[[Squid Sisters|Callie Outfit]]''' ([[DLC]])

====Headgear====
*'''[[Inkling|Inkling Wig]]'''
*'''[[Inkling|Splatoon 2 Wig]]'''
*'''[[Inkling|Inkling Squid Hat]]'''
*'''[[Squid Sisters|Marie Wig]]''' ([[DLC]])
*'''[[Squid Sisters|Callie Wig]]''' ([[DLC]])
*'''[[Octoling|Octoling Wig]]''' ([[DLC]])
*'''[[Judd|Judd Hat]]''' ([[DLC]])

===Music===
{{main|List of SSBU Music (Splatoon series)}}
====Original Tracks====
Arrangements and remixes unique to ''Ultimate''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Splattack! (Remix)|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.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Seaskape}}''': A techno remix of "Seaskape", a multiplayer battle song from ''Splatoon''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Now or Never!}}''': A remix of the theme that plays when there's a minute left in a multiplayer match in ''Splatoon''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Bomb Rush Blush}}''': A remix of the theme that the Squid Sisters originally played at Niconico Chokaigi 2016, which later appeared in ''Splatoon'' and '' Splatoon 2'' when scanning in the Callie [[amiibo]].

====Source Tracks====
Tracks sourced directly from the ''Splatoon'' games.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Splattack! (Original)|Splattack!}}''': The main theme, as well as a multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Ink or Sink}}''': A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Kraken Up}}''': A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon''. 
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Metalopod}}''': A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Split & Splat}}''': A multiplayer match theme added in the [[inkipedia:Version 2.0.0 (Splatoon)|2.0.0 update]], sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Now or Never! - Splatoon}}''': The song that plays in the last minute of a multiplayer match, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|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}}''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Ink Me Up}}''': The song that played during a {{iw|inkipedia|Splatfest}}, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Now or Never! (Splatfest Version) - Splatoon}}''': The song that plays during the last minute of a Splatfest match, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Now or Never! (Splatfest Version) - Splatoon 2}}''': The song that plays during the last minute of a Splatfest match, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|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''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|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''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Calamari Inkantation}}''': The Squid Sisters' signature song, played during the second phase of the fight against DJ Octavio, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Inkoming!}}''': The main theme, as well as a multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Rip Entry}}''': A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''. 
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Undertow}}''': A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''. 
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Don't Slip}}''': A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''. 
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Endolphin Surge}}''': A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''. 
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Ebb & Flow}}''': A theme that can play during a Splatfest battle, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Acid Hues}}''': A theme that can play during a Splatfest battle, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Muck Warfare}}''': A theme that can play during a Splatfest battle, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Deluge Dirge}}''': A theme that can play during a match of {{iw|inkipedia|Salmon Run}}, sourced form ''Splatoon 2''.

====Victory Theme====
*'''[[Victory theme#Splatoon Victory Theme|Victory! Inkling]]''': A remix of the online victory jingle from ''Splatoon''.

===Spirits===
{{main|List of spirits (Splatoon series)}}

==Media with elements appearing in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
The ''Splatoon'' universe has media represented throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series with a total of 4 games and media. The latest game represented in this universe is ''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon 3}}'', released on September 9, 2022.

===''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon}}''===
*Playable characters:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Inkling's main design is based around their appearance in ''Splatoon''. 
**{{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|SSBU}} {{iw|inkipedia|Callie}} appears as a DLC costume for the {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}}.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} {{iw|inkipedia|Marie}} appears as a DLC costume for the {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}}.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Octoling]] and Judd appear as DLC hats for {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}}s.
*Stages:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Moray Towers]] is based around its appearance in ''Splatoon''.
*Stage elements:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} {{iw|inkipedia|Judd}} makes a cameo appearance on Moray Towers.
*Assist Trophy:
**{{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), {{iw|inkipedia|Spyke}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Super Sea Snail}}, {{iw|inkipedia|DJ Octavio}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Octobot King}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Annie}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Zapfish}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Great Zapfish}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Inkling Squid}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Jelonzo}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Judd}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Squid Sisters}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Zapfish}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Crusty Sean}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Sheldon}}, and {{iw|inkipedia|Cap'n Cuttlefish}} all originated in this game.
*Music:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Splattack! (Remix)}}'''": 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.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Splattack!}}'''": The main theme, as well as a multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''[[Victory theme#Splatoon Victory Theme|Victory! Inkling]]'''": A remix of the online victory jingle from ''Splatoon''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Ink or Sink}}'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Seaskape}}'''": A techno remix of "Seaskape", a multiplayer battle song from ''Splatoon''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Kraken Up}}'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon''. 
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Metalopod}}'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Split & Splat}}'''": A multiplayer match theme added in the [[inkipedia:Version 2.0.0 (Splatoon)|2.0.0 update]], sourced from ''Splatoon''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Now or Never!}}'''": A remix of the theme that plays when there's a minute left in a multiplayer match in ''Splatoon''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Now or Never! - Splatoon}}'''": The song that plays in the last minute of a multiplayer match, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Ink Me Up}}'''": The song that played during a {{iw|inkipedia|Splatfest}}, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Now or Never! (Splatfest version) - Splatoon}}'''": The song that plays during the last minute of a Splatfest match, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Octoweaponry}}'''": A medley of the three parts of the theme when fighting an {{iw|inkipedia|Octoweapon}}, with each part corresponding to a phase of the fight, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|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''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Calamari Inkantation}}'''": The Squid Sisters' signature song, played during the second phase of the fight against DJ Octavio, sourced from ''Splatoon''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Bomb Rush Blush}}'''": A remix of the theme that the Squid Sisters originally played at Niconico Chokaigi 2016, which later appeared in ''Splatoon'' and '' Splatoon 2 '' when scanning in the Callie [[amiibo]].

===''{{iw|inkipedia|Shiokalive at Chokaigi 2016}}''===
*Music:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Bomb Rush Blush}}'''": The track originated from this event.

===''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon 2}}'' / ''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion}}''===
*Playable characters:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} The Inklings' ''Splatoon 2'' outfits are used for the {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}}.
*Stage elements:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} {{iw|inkipedia|Li'l Judd}} makes a cameo alongside Judd on Moray Towers.
*Spirits:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} {{iw|inkipedia|Off the Hook}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Li'l Judd}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Flow}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Jelfonzo}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Bisk}}, and {{iw|inkipedia|Murch}} appear as spirits, while Crusty Sean's spirit uses his design from this game. The [[Octoling]] Octopus and Octoling Girl & Octoling Boy from the ''Octo Expansion'' DLC also appear.
*Music:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|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 ''Splatoon 2''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Now or Never! (Splatfest version) - Splatoon 2}}'''": The song that plays during the last minute of a Splatfest match, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Inkoming!}}'''": The main theme, as well as a multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Rip Entry}}'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''. 
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Undertow}}'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''. 
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Don't Slip}}'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''. 
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Endolphin Surge}}'''": A multiplayer match theme, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''. 
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Ebb & Flow}}'''": A theme that can play during a Splatfest battle, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Acid Hues}}'''": A theme that can play during a Splatfest battle, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Muck Warfare}}'''": A theme that can play during a Splatfest battle, sourced from ''Splatoon 2''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Splatoon|Deluge Dirge}}'''": A theme that can play during a match of {{iw|inkipedia|Salmon Run}}, sourced form ''Splatoon 2''.

===''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon 3}}''===
*Spirits:
**{{GameIcon|SSBU}} Deep Cut appears as a spirit.

==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 {{SSBU|Min Min}} as DLC.
*''Splatoon'' is the only first-party franchise that debuted on the [[Wii U]] to have playable characters.
*''Splatoon'' is the first 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. It would later be followed by ''Tekken''.
*With the Inkling trophy, the ''Splatoon'' universe is the only minor universe to have a trophy available in both versions of ''SSB4''.
*From December 15th-16th 2018, a Splatfest was held in ''Splatoon 2'' that crossed over with ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' called "{{s|inkipedia|Hero vs. Villain}}". The Villain team ended up winning the Splatfest.

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