Splatoon 2 Launches July 21, New “Salmon Run” Mode Detailed

Nintendo has announced the release date for Splatoon 2.

The upcoming Nintendo Switch-bound sequel will launch on July 21st, worldwide. Featured above, a new overview trailer was released for the game.

The game will launch alongside three new Amiibo figures—the Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy and Inkling Squid, each of which unlocking special limited gear in-game.


Nintendo also detailed the game’s “Salmon Run” feature, which is a new four-player co-op mode:

Salmon Run, a new four-player co-op mode, is coming to the Splatoon 2 game. By teaming up with friends, players can take a part-time job battling the new Salmonid species, which the Squid Research Lab reports 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 case you missed it, you can watch us playing Splatoon 2 here, from the game’s Global Testfire.

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