The Splatoon 2 Direct livestream taking place right now is providing users will information about the upcoming Splatoon sequel, due for release on the Switch later this month, and one thing that's been unveiled is a service that helps players stay in touch with one another, called SplatNet 2.
SplatNet 2 provides information like stage schedules, statistics, results from your last 50 battles, a look at the gear wielded by players in those battles, win-rates for specific modes and stages, and more. Another feature available in SplatNet 2 is the ability to view lifetime inkage, showing you how much turf you've inked in comparison to real life places like the Pyramids of Giza. You can also buy gear using SplatNet, which then appears in-game.
You'll be able to use SplatNet 2 via the Nintendo Switch Online mobile app, which also allows you to invite other Splatoon 2 players to private battles, league battles, SplatFest battles, as well as communicate with players using voice chat, which splits you automatically into your in-game teams.
Will you be regularly using SplatNet 2 when it launches on July 21, alongside the game?