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Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Demo Arrives This March On Nintendo Switch
Nintendo announced today that an open beta is on its way for Splatoon 2, where players can test our the ink-filled online combat months before the game launches this summer. This will be similar to the previous global testfire for the first Splatoon, where the event takes place during specific dates and times.
The global testfire event will occur on the Nintendo Switch, beginning on March 24 and concluding on the 26th. Check below to see the schedule:
March 24
- 12-12:59pm PT
- 8-8:59pm PT
March 25
- 4-4:59am PT
- 12-12:59pm PT
- 8-8:59pm PT
March 26
- 4-4:59am PT
Participants will be able to test out four weapons, such as the new Splat Dualies. Remixed versions of Splat Roller and Splat Charger will be available as well. The free demo will be downloadable via the Nintendo eShop. Check out a short teaser below.
To find out more about Splatoon 2, watch the reveal trailer from the Nintendo Switch event last month and read about about the recently announced spectator mode and tournament modes.
[Source: Nintendo on Twitter]
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