Splatoon 2 launches July 21 – new amiibo, mode

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch

Splatoon 2 now has a release date. Previously given a general “Spring 2017” window, the Switch title is now confirmed for July 21. Nintendo made the date known during its new Nintendo Direct broadcast just now.

We also have the following news about a new mode and amiibo:

Power Egg collecting is becoming popular among Inklings! Experience it in the new Salmon Run mode in #Splatoon2. pic.twitter.com/mW0YfrawOv
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017

It’s a scientific fact that new #Splatoon2 series amiibo figures will be released – Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, and Inkling Squid. pic.twitter.com/q6xfpJmG24
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017

Befriend an amiibo character in #Splatoon2 and they’ll remember your favorite outfits, weapons, gear, and option settings. pic.twitter.com/ZDnfiqRtJ1
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017

#Splatoon2 rolls on to #NintendoSwitch July 21, and the new Splatoon 2 amiibo figures release that same day. pic.twitter.com/AxklTl3t5e
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017