The Splatoon 2 release date may have been leaked early on Nintendo Switch

A new leak may have occurred that has confirmed the Splatoon 2 release date in Summer 2017, a time-frame Nintendo have already supplied following its official reveal.

The Splatoon 2 release date was reportedly listed on UK retailer Game.co.uk as set for August 18 on the Nintendo Switch.

This would fit with the Summer slot already confirmed by Nintendo, although it’s unclear if this might just be a placeholder date.

And while the GAME still lists the Splatoon 2 launch for August 18, it also says they’re “just 212 days to go” so make of that what you will.

“Get hyped for the sequel to the hit game about splatting ink and claiming turf, as the squid-like Inklings return in a colorful and chaotic 4 vs. 4 action shooter,” the official Nintendo description reads.

“For the first time, take Turf War battles on-the-go via local multiplayer in portable play styles. You can also compete in frenetic online matches like before.

“Two years have passed since the release of Splatoon, and two years have also passed in the game world, leading to an evolution in fashion trends and new styles of weapons and gear. Staying fresh never looked so good.”