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Splatoon 2 Cheats For Nintendo Switch

  1. Easy EXP/Coin Tickets in Singleplayer (+ Octo Expansion)

    In the Singleplayer, you might be aware that you can find some of these tickets around, although you can't collect them more than once. However, after you fully upgrade all the Hero Weapons, including the Ink Tank and the Bombs, you can purchase one ticket for 1500 Power Eggs.

    Alternatively, completing any stage with all nine hero weapons will net you a free food ticket from Sheldon.

    Also, once you finish the newly released Octo Expansion, there will be a vending machine in Central Station, the currency for the vending machine is a new currency called Mem Medals, which is also unlocked after beating the Octo Expansion, these can be aqcuired by visiting the many Stations in the DLC, there are ten Mem Medals total, once you run out of the Medals (You waste one each try), you have to use 15,000 CQ Points to use it, the vending machine can grant you coins, more CQ Points, and Food/Drink Tickets.

    Contributed by: Bawk_Bawk 

  2. Online Lobby Remix

    When you're waiting to connect to a room when playing online you can press and hold Up or Down on the Left Analaog Stick to change the pitch and tempo of the music, pressing and holding Down on the Right Analog Stick will make the music sound muffled like you're underwater.

    Also the left set of arrow keys play a different voice (higher pitched) to the low pitch voice. The A/B/Y/X keys play the low pitch voice. The left and right buttons trigger one of the other sounds. Combined with the pitch and filter on the left and right stick you can mash up your own version of the lobby music.

    Contributed by: Aperturehero 

  3. Unlockable Weapons

    Many weapons become purchasable from Ammo Knights after reaching certain levels from playing multiplayer.

    Unlockable
    Reach Level 14 .52 Gal
    Reach Level 21 .96 Gal
    Reach Level 6 Aerospray MG
    Reach Level 28 Aerospray RG
    Reach Level 5 Blaster
    Reach Level 7 Carbon Roller
    Reach Level 30 Clash Blaster
    Reach Level 27 Custom Blaster
    Reach Level 30 Custom E-Liter 4K
    Reach Level 30 Custom E-Liter 4K Scope
    Reach Level 26 Dapple Dualies
    Reach Level 20 Dynamo Roller
    Reach Level 20 E-Liter 4K
    Reach Level 30 E-Liter 4K Scope
    Reach Level 11 Enperry Splat Dualies
    Reach Level 16 Firefin Splat Charger
    Reach Level 25 Firefin Splatterscope
    Reach Level 24 Flingza Roller
    Reach Level 22 Goo Tuber
    Reach Level 29 H-3 Nozzlenose
    Reach Level 8 Heavy Splatling
    Reach Level 17 Jet Squelcher
    Reach Level 12 Krak-On Splat Roller
    Reach Level 18 L-3 Nozzlenose
    Reach Level 19 Luna Blaster
    Reach Level 23 Mini Splatling
    Reach Level 9 N-Zap '85
    Reach Level 10 Octobrush
    Reach Level 13 Rapid Blaster
    Reach Level 5 Slosher
    Reach Level 25 Splash-o-Matic
    Reach Level 4 Splat Charger
    Reach Level 4 Splat Dualies
    Reach Level 4 Splat Roller
    Reach Level 15 Splatterscope
    Reach Level 2 Splattershot
    Reach Level 10 Splattershot Pro
    Reach Level 4 Tentatek Splattershot
    Reach Level 15 Tri-Slosher

    Contributed by: shayminguy7, Spazer 

  4. DIY Remix

    While in the lobby (online or salmon run), as the music is playing, you can move certain buttons to make your type of music.

    Effect
    Move left and right joy-con Adjust the pitch
    X, Y, A, B Make noises in a deep voice
    Left, Right, Up, Down Make noises in a high voice

    Contributed by: pig_shanedawson 

  5. Callie & Marie Amiibo Unlocks

    By scanning the Callie & Marie Amiibo, you can unlock the Hero Replica Outfit and Armor Replica Outfit, respectively. However, you must complete Single Player mode first to unlock their respective gear sets.

    Item
    Complete the Single Player campaign, then scan the Marie amiibo. Armor Boot Replica
    Complete the Single Player campaign, then scan the Marie amiibo. Armor Helmet Replica
    Complete the Single Player campaign, then scan the Marie amiibo. Armor Jacket Replica
    Complete the Single Player campaign, then scan the Callie amiibo. Hero Headset Replica
    Complete the Single Player campaign, then scan the Callie amiibo. Hero Jacket Replica
    Complete the Single Player campaign, then scan the Callie amiibo. Hero Runner Replica

    Contributed by: MegaBlaZone 

  6. Unlockable Gear in Octo Expansion DLC.

    As said above, unlocking the Gear will require the newly released Octo Expansion DLC, if you only have the base game, this guide won't help you.

    Unlockable
    Get all the Mem Cakes in the game. Conductor Cap
    Beat the secret boss "Inner Agent 3". Golden Toothpick
    Get all the Mem Cakes in 2 Lines. Neo Octoling Armor
    Get all the Mem Cakes in 3 Lines. Neo Octoling Boots
    Get all the Mem Cakes in 5 Lines. Null Armor Replica
    Get all the Mem Cakes in 6 Lines. Null Boots Replica
    Get all the Mem Cakes in 4 Lines. Null Visor Replica
    Beat the Octo Expansion. Octo Shot Replica
    Get all the Mem Cakes in 1 Line. Octoling Shades
    Get all the Mem Cakes in 8 Lines. Old-Timey Clothes
    Get all the Mem Cakes in 7 Lines. Old-Timey Hat
    Get all the Mem Cakes in 9 Lines. Old-Timey Shoes

    Contributed by: Senixz 

  7. Credits TV

    After defeating the final boss. Return to Octo Canyon and Marie will put up a TV to view the credits anytime.

    Unlockable
    Beat the final boss and return to octo Canyon Credits TV

    Contributed by: nsplayer 

  8. Unlockable Hero Weapons in Multiplayer

    Please keep in mind that they have the same stats as their counterparts, and are merely a cosmetic thing.

    Unlockable
    Complete every Singleplayer level with the Hero Blaster Hero Blaster
    Once the normal Brella is available in Multiplayer, complete every Singleplayer level with the Hero Brella Hero Brella
    Complete every Singleplayer level with the Hero Charger Hero Charger
    Complete every Singleplayer level with the Hero Dualies Hero Dualies
    Complete every Singleplayer level with the Hero Roller Hero Roller
    Complete every Singleplayer level with the Hero Shot Hero Shot
    Complete every Singleplayer level with the Hero Slosher Hero Slosher
    Complete every Singleplayer level with the Hero Splatling Hero Splatling
    Complete every Singleplayer level with the Herobrush Herobrush

    Contributed by: Bawk_Bawk 

  9. New Weapons in Octo Canyon

    As you play through the Octo Canyon single player mode, you'll unlock new Hero Weapons to use as you progress.

    Unlockable
    Unlocked in Lair 19 Hero Blaster
    Unlocked in Lair 20 Hero Brella
    Unlocked in Lair 22 Hero Brush
    Unlocked in Lair 06 Hero Charger
    Unlocked in Lair 05 Hero Dualies
    Unlocked in Lair 04 Hero Roller
    Unlocked in Lair 01 Hero Shot
    Unlocked in Lair 10 Hero Slosher
    Unlocked in Lair 13 Hero Splatling

    Contributed by: deoxyscyclone 

  10. LAN Play at The Shoal

    While at The Shoal, before looking for a room, hold down L, R and the Left Stick of the controller (often referred to as L3) and it will switch to LAN mode after some wait time. Your Switch must be docked for this to occur and be connected to a LAN setup for it to work successfully.
    This is useful for local tournaments, as local wireless can cause lag and disconnects more frequently. This also makes it so people playing with local wireless cannot find your game.

    Effect
    L+R+L3/Left Stick LAN Play Mode

    Contributed by: Mikokiri 

  11. Pearl and Marina amiibo unlockables

    First you must scan your pearl and marina amiibo in to get the headgear. Unlike other amiibo you don't have to reach a certain level to get these- simply exit amiibo menu and save your gear onto it and scan them on again.

    Unlockable
    Scan Marina amiibo in the for the first time Marinated Headphones
    Scan Marina amiino for the second time after saving gear options in the gear menu in equip. Marinated Slip-Ons
    Scan Marina amiino for the second time after saving gear options in the gear menu in equip. Marinated Top
    Scan Pearl amiibo in for the first time. Pearlescent Crown
    Scan Pearl amiino for the second time after saving gear options in the gear menu in equip. Pearlescent hoodie
    Scan Pearl amiino for the second time after saving gear options in the gear menu in equip Pearlescent Kicks
    After scanning the Marina amiibo in for the first time you can take selfies with her in either her octo expansion outfit, stage outfit or during fests Picture with Marina!
    After scanning the Pearl amiibo in for the first time you can take selfies with her in either her octo expansion outfit, stage outfit or during fests Picture with Pearl!
    Scan Marina amiino for the second time after saving gear options in the gear menu in equip. Squid Beatz 2~ Marina mode
    Scan Pearl amiino for the second time after saving gear options in the gear menu in equip Squid Beatz 2~ Pearl mode

    Contributed by: ChaosFire13 

Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion Cheats For Nintendo Switch

  1. Gear Unlocks

    New pieces of gear are unlocked with each completed line of Mem Cakes. Talk to Iso Padre to get them, but you can't actually use them until you escape to the surface.

    Unlockable
    Complete all ten lines of Mem Cakes Conductor Cap
    Defeat Inner Agent 3 Golden Toothpick
    Complete two lines of Mem Cakes Neo Octoling Armor
    Complete three lines of Mem Cakes Neo Octoling Boots
    Complete five lines of Mem Cakes Null Armor Replica
    Complete six lines of Mem Cakes Null Boots Replica
    Complete four lines of Mem Cakes Null Visor Replica
    Escape to the surface Octo Shot Replica
    Complete one line of Mem Cakes Octoling Shades
    Complete eight lines of Mem Cakes Old-Timey Clothes
    Complete seven lines of Mem Cakes Old-Timey Hat
    Complete nine lines of Mem Cakes Old-Timey Shoes

    Contributed by: MetalSmasher86 

  2. Inner Agent 3 Bonus Boss

    If you collect all 80/80 Mem Cakes and escape to the surface, head back to Central Station and go to the locker area. Locker #8 will be open, with a yellow light shining out of it. Investigate the light to fight a souped-up version of Agent 3.

    Unlockable
    Collect all 80/80 Mem Cakes and escape to the surface. Inner Agent 3 Bonus Boss

    Contributed by: MetalSmasher86