Nintendo officially announces Splatoon 2 during a Nintendo Direct presentation, revealing details about the upcoming sequel to the original Splatoon game.
Splatoon 2 is released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch, bringing new weapons, stages, and game modes to the popular ink-based multiplayer shooter.
The Octo Expansion DLC is released, expanding Splatoon 2 with new story content featuring Agent 8 and unlocking the ability to play as Octolings in multiplayer modes.
Nintendo holds the final major Splatfest event for Splatoon 2 before shifting focus to its sequel, Splatoon 3, marking an important moment in the game's community history.