Inklings love to stay current with the latest trends, and they do so by purchasing Gear! These pieces of snazzy apparel provide Gear Abilities, like reducing your ink consumption, or letting you swim a bit faster through ink. Different Gear comes with different Abilities, so mix and match them to create a look that’s uniquely you. Money might not lead to happiness, but it can buy you a fresh hat, which is basically the same thing. Find out more about the hottest Inkling fashions in this Squid Research Lab report.

Nice! Think I’m ready to really start splatting with the greats!

Steady on there! You’ll have to reach level 10 before you can jump into Splatoon 2’s Ranked Battles. In these online** matches, players earn online ranks based on their wins and losses. There are three types of Ranked Battle – Splat Zones, Tower Control and Rainmaker – each with their own unique objectives! Check out the Squid Research Lab’s report on Ranked Modes.

Any other ways I can splat with friends?

Looking for something different? Salmon Run is a new co-operative multiplayer mode for 2-4 players, playable both locally* and online**. In this mode, Inklings must work together to survive three waves of Salmonid enemies and collect Power Eggs. The waves get tougher the further your team gets, so communication is key, especially against the larger Boss Salmonids! These big beasties drop Golden Eggs, which Inklings have to deliver to a basket in order to fulfil their quota – fail to do so before time runs out, and the job’s over! The Squid Research Lab dived into Salmon Run in this special bulletin.