Splatoon fans think they've found the franchise's flooded world map Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Splatoon fans think they've found the franchise's flooded world map And the UK looks like a squid. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 26 Aug 2022 3 comments Fans think they've found a world map which shows off the Splatoon series' flooded planet in full detail. As a reminder, Splatoon lore fans believe that Nintendo's shooter series is set in a post-apocalyptic future where the sea levels have risen and much of our current world is underwater. Indeed, the new map - apparently uncovered from the files of Splatoon 3's World Premiere Splatfest demo - appears to support that claim. Watch on YouTube 23 minutes of brand new Splatoon 3 gameplay. As posted to Twitter by rassicas, and spotted by Nintendo Life, the image depicts a shrunken version of Earth's familiar landmasses. North America is now missing most of Canada. The top of Europe has become waterlogged, with the UK (or is that Norway?) now a floating squid-like blob. Australia has almost entirely sunk. Fancy looking for the map yourself? Head to the Ammo Knights store and peer inside at its walls. huge day for splat lore fans...feast your eyes upon the first ever *OFFICIAL* map of the Splatoon world. texture extracted from Ammo Knights, BIG thanks to judas @RAMDRAGONS for snagging it for me https://t.co/hW0taSolw3 pic.twitter.com/tAr7PJwyw3- ???カイ???#BIGMANSWEEP (@rassicas) August 26, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings From the outside, a low-quality version of the map looks to be of a standard present-day Earth. Head inside the shop, however, and the texture changes to this higher-quality version which has apparently been edited by Nintendo to feature a flooded world coastline. Splatoon fans have been hungry for answers as to the series' story for some time, and have scoured the games and their accompanying manga series for clues. The inclusion of this world map appears to offer something of a long-awaited answer from Nintendo on the Splatoon world's origins - and perhaps a warning that if climate change continues... we'll all end up suckers. As a reminder, you can try Splatoon 3 for yourself this weekend - though Eurogamer has some impressions already. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store