So How Will Amiibo Work In ‘Splatoon’? Now We Know!

As the Amiibo hunt only grows harsher, many of us are still scrambling to secure a Splatoon Triple Pack, brining together the Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, and the exclusive Inkling Squid in one nifty package. But for those who want to use them in the game, what are they for outside of displaying and weeping over when you recall the struggle to get them? Outside of promising bonus missions, we finally got some details on what those would be.

Each Amiibo will unlock a different set of challenges focusing on the different weapon types the game features. The boy focuses on the close range Roller weapon, which spreads paint in front of him as he walks and grants the ability to deflect enemy fire. The girl brings a set of rifles, which shoot trails of paint over long distances and come equipped with scopes depending on which one is being used. Finally, the squid focuses on the rapid fire Shooter and The Kraken, a special ability that allows Inklings to spiral through enemies while in the normally passive squid form.

Completing these missions unlock exclusive costumes to customize your characters with, adding to an already large character customization option. If you manage to complete the missions for all three, a special mini game will unlock alongside a series of retro themed games that can be found  through regular play. More content in a game that already promises to be this big is always a plus, but let’s just hope there are enough Amiibo on the shelf to accomidate the fanbase.

Does this content make the Amiibo worth tracking down to you? Or are you bummed that there is content locked behind a plastic pay wall?