Splatoon 2
Another title that made a quick appearance in the Switch’s preview trailer was Splatoon 2, though, at the time, we didn’t know whether it was a remaster or a brand-new game. Following the trailer, rumors then surfaced suggesting that the Splatoon title would indeed be a launch title for the Switch. It may not be one of Nintendo’s legendary franchises, but it certainly made a splash when it debuted on Wii U back in 2015.
Since launching, Splatoon had gathered quite the fanbase, with many considering it to be a fresh and unique take on the FPS genre, and a kid-friendly one to boot. With Nintendo clearly looking at Splatoon 2 to be its potential eSports title, its absence from the launch lineup is a surprising one. Currently slated for summer this year, the Switch will be left for a good few months without a major multiplayer title. At least, based on what we know so far. Considering Nintendo has seemingly poured money into a new online service specifically for the Switch, it’s a rather odd omission. At least it’ll only be a few months until we can get back into the inky action anyway.
