Splatoon 2: Hero Mode revealed; bundles, accessories, more

18 May 2017 Lite_Agent Splatoon 2

As announced on Tuesday, Splatoon 2 was briefly showcased during the ARMS Direct, at the very end. And as many suspected, Nintendo used that opportunity to finally reveal the Hero Mode (Single Player), which is obviously brand new.

Here’s the trailer:

As you can see, the Hero Mode is significantly more fleshed out than in Splatoon, with even more enemy types, obstacles, gimmicks, and varied stages. The biggest change is that you can use different weapons this time, such as the Splat Roller, the Slosher, the Splatling, or even the new Splat Dualies. But there’s one thing that has not changed: this single-player mode is designed to teach you the tips and tricks to use in multiplayer.

About the story, it looks like Callie has gone missing, and Marie is asking you to go find her. She’s the one acting as your guide this time around (who knows what happened to Cap’n Cuttlefish)! It looks like Callie’s disappearance is somehow linked to the evil Octarians, but what happened exactly? You will have to play the game to find out for yourself!

Here’s some screenshots and a couple of artworks:

Here’s some screencaps from the official website (Japan):

Nintendo also revealed several bundles and accessories during the presentation:

Nintendo Switch bundles, including the console and the game. Available with Neon Blue / Neon Red Joy-Cons in Europe, and with Neon Green and Neon Pink Joy-Cons in Japan (+ some stickers). NB: the game is available as Download Code in Europe, Physical in Japan. Costs 35 960 Yen + taxes;
Neon Green and Neon Pink Joy-Cons, releasing on July 21st in Japan and this Fall in Europe. Costs 7 480 Yen + taxes;
Neon Green and Neon Pink Joy-Cons, releasing separately on July 21st in Japan (only on the My Nintendo Store. Price: 4 480 Yen + taxes)
Neon Green and Neon Pink Joy-Con Straps, releasing separately on July 21st in Japan (only on the My Nintendo Store. Price: 580 Yen + taxes)
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller – Splatoon 2 Edition, releasing on July 21st in Japan and Europe. Costs 7 480 Yen + taxes;
Nintendo Switch Carrying Case – Splatoon 2 Edition (+ screen protector), releasing on July 21st in Japan and Europe. Costs 2 480 Yen + taxes;
Splatoon 2 stickers (standalone), releasing on July 21st in Japan (My Nintendo Store exclusive, 460 Yen + taxes);
Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch bundle… box (yes, just the box), releasing on July 21st in Japan (My Nintendo Store exclusive, 540 Yen + taxes).