Nintendo bans some Splatoon 2 players who hacked in Octolings and used them online

Octolings won’t be playable in Splatoon 2 until Octo Expansion arrives this summer. However, some folks have managed to hack them into the game in large part because files for these characters already exist. A few players who have done this have also gone online as Octolings, which Nintendo apparently wasn’t happy about.

We’re hearing reports that some players who hacked in Octolings have been banned by Nintendo. The company is sending out emails about the restriction that affects all of Splatoon 2’s online multiplayer.

The full message is as follows:

Thank you for using Nintendo Switch.

Your in-game actions have been determined to be in violation of the Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Nintendo Code of Conduct.

Title: Splatoon 2 (Online multiplayer)
Content: Online multiplayer

Violation:
Cheating/hacking during online gameplay

This violation is a severe case or a repeat violation, so your usage of Nintendo Account services will be restricted.

Restricted content:
The online service for the associated account.

Period:
Indefinite

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