UPDATE: February 10th, 2017, 9:34 p.m. PST – Replaced information from @SplatoonJP with information from official Nintendo of America Twitter.
The upcoming Splatoon sequel for Nintendo Switch will include the ability for up to two non-players to watch private matches, as revealed through a tweet sent out by Nintendo of America.
The tweet includes a GIF of the so-called “Private Battle Spectator View” mode in action, showing the observer switching between player perspectives and viewing the map from overhead.
Exciting news for #Splatoon2 fans! Private Battle Spectator View is a new feature allowing up to 2 non-players to spectate a Private Battle. pic.twitter.com/4exL7trO1x
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 11, 2017
Splatoon 2 is set to launch Summer 2017.
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