New Game Mode: Rainmaker

We hope squids are ready to make it RAIN!

Or at least ready to play more ranked soon, as Rainmaker will be released this upcoming Friday in another Splatoon update!

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Being the third of the ranked matchmaking trio, Rainmaker asks you deliver a golden fish to the other team's base, similar to the Bomb gametype in the Halo series. Though be warned, it won't be easy. The Rainmaker has a shield to protect itself, and can only be held for 60 seconds. Teamwork and bodyguarding will be essential. Luckily, whoever is holding the Rainmaker is not defenseless, as the fish of gold can be charged up and fire huge whirlpools of ink! (Think like a shorter range inkzooka, but with much more width! AND SCARY SOUND EFFECTS!)

The fine folks at GameXplain already have a match for all your over-analyzing needs as well on their channel!

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Are you hyped for Rainmaker? What's your favorite ranked game so far? Let us know down in the comments!

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Whoohooooo! Can't wait for this mode! IMO, Run and swim speed up is two good abilities for this mode

 

Doesn't look like the rainmaker slows you down much at all. That charged wider/less range inkzooka shot looks fun too. But idk seems like it'd be harder to make a comeback/stop the team with it. We'll see though.

 

Ninja Squid, Swim Speed Up, and Inkling Speed Up are all essential for this mode.

 

Ninja Squid, Swim Speed Up, and Inkling Speed Up are all essential for this mode.

I wouldn't say ninja squid becuase in the vid people can see you even in the ink. Your basiclly a walking/swimming light beacon

 

I wouldn't say ninja squid becuase in the vid people can see you even in the ink. Your basiclly a walking/swimming light beacon

Guessing you will always at least see the holder on the minimap anyways.

 

We hope squids are ready to make it RAIN!​

You just couldn't resist, could you. :p

Anyway, looks fun. So excited to play it!

 

So it's like a mega inkzooka? Can't wait to check it out.

 

GameXplain uploaded another match

 

We hope squids are ready to make it RAIN!

Or at least ready to play more ranked soon, as Rainmaker will be released this upcoming Friday in another Splatoon update!

​

Being the third of the ranked matchmaking trio, Rainmaker asks you deliver a golden fish to the other team's base, similar to the Bomb gametype in the Halo series. Though be warned, it won't be easy. The Rainmaker has a shield to protect itself, and can only be held for 60 seconds. Teamwork and bodyguarding will be essential. Luckily, whoever is holding the Rainmaker is not defenseless, as the fish of gold can be charged up and fire huge whirlpools of ink! (Think like a shorter range inkzooka, but with much more width! AND SCARY SOUND EFFECTS!)

The fine folks at GameXplain already have a match for all your over-analyzing needs as well on their channel!

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Are you hyped for Rainmaker? What's your favorite ranked game so far? Let us know down in the comments!

So ExCiTeD!. ima MAkE it RAiN!!

 

I can't wait for this though I may scream if I see a giant ink-nado heading straight for my everything. And now a hashtag from the official US Splatoon tumblr.

I dare you to make it through your first battle without yelling MAKE IT RAIN!

Challenge accepted.

 

I can't wait for this though I may scream if I see a giant ink-nado heading straight for my everything. And now a hashtag from the official US Splatoon tumblr.
Challenge accepted.

If they put it on the emote keys, I won't be able to resist it. :D

 

Ninja Squid, Swim Speed Up, and Inkling Speed Up are all essential for this mode.

Don't forget about Defence. Since if your the one holding the thing, your gonna be targeted the most. Having Defence would help you live more attacks. Haunt would be nice, because if you die then you'll be taking them down with you! Bomb Sniffer could help you avoid ink mines and other bombs. And finally Opening Gambit would help you get a strong start an Final-ditch effort could help you turn the match around at the last second.

 

New Modes are always welcome, as we really need some new ones now!

 

the rainmakers shield breaking kills...love it!

 

It would have been interesting if you can't swim while holding the rainmaker.
So that your team has the more reason to protect you on the the way to the goal.

 

I cant wait to make it rain.

 

Maybe we should all get together for a private battle? :D

 

Splatoon has quite a lot of interesting in-your-face Japanese influence. More so than your typical big in-house Nintendo EAD game.

 

This looks interesting. I was a little skeptical of if I would like it at first but it looks appealing to me now. It might even end up being my favorite. Looking forward to trying it out later!