Splatoon for Switch is Splatoon 2

Splatoon is back on Switch, but it’s not a port as originally thought. Instead, Nintendo is making a full-blown sequel.

Here’s what we know:

– New weapons, new special weapons, new battle stages
– Can use the Joy-Con controllers, but also the Pro Controller
– Can play on the TV screen, handheld mode
– Can use gyro controls to aim ink
– Press X to view map
– Use button assigned by team mate to super jump
– Battle online
– Battle locally
– Out this summer
– Stage and weapon updates after launch
– Ongoing in-game events