Need to create a Nintendo Account? We’ve got you covered. Simply head on over to the Create a Nintendo Account page and follow the instructions. Once you have that you can download the software from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch or via the Splatoon 2 gamepage**.

Check out the Splatoon 2 gamepage for more information about the game and be sure to check in on the Splatoon Facebook page, where the Squid Research Lab publishes its findings.

Enjoy the Testfire, Inklings!

*Internet connection required during online play. The registration and linkage of Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are required. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online subscription. A free trial of the online subscription service is available until autumn 2017.

**To be able to purchase download games or download demos and free software from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you’ll need to have a Nintendo Account which is linked to your Nintendo Switch console. You’ll need to have your console registered as the active console for downloads for your Nintendo Account by visiting Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. For automatic download, your system must be updated and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. To find out more, visit our Support section. Purchases made or demo downloads activated through the Nintendo website are processed via Nintendo eShop.