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Splatoon 2 Game's Video Reveals Co-op Mode, July 21 Release

Nintendo began streaming a video for its Splatoon 2 Switch game during its Nintendo Direct presentation on Thursday. The video reveals the game's July 21 release, the new cooperative Salmon Run mode, and the new Amiibo figures — Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, and Inkling Squid – that will debut with the game's launch.

Nintendo is also streaming a Japanese version of the video.

The game will use both the Joy-Con and Pro controllers, and can be played in both TV Mode and Handheld Mode. Players can play matches against opponents online, or via local multiplayer. Similarly to the original Splatoon game, Nintendo will continue to update Splatoon 2 with new stages and weapons after the game launches. Nintendo is also planning in-game events.

Nintendo released the first Splatoon game for the Wii U in May 2015. The game centers on "Inklings," who are beings who can transform between human and squid form. The game pits players in a fight for territory as two teams fight to cover their battlefield with their respective paint colors.