During a special presentation Nintendo announced the Splatoon Global Testfire, an open beta test for the upcoming Wii U action game.
Anyone interested in participating needs to download the beta from the Wii U eShop. Nintendo said it will be available for download shortly after the presentation. Splatoon’s Global Testfire will run during specifc dates and times in the US. See the schedule below.
- May 8 from 8:00 - 9:00 PM PT / 4:00 - 5:00 AM GMT
- May 9 from 4:00 - 5:00 AM PT / 12:00 - 13.00 PM GMT
- May 9 from Noon to 1 PM PT / 16:00 - 17.00 PM GMT
Participants that work for Nintendo will wear Lab Coats during the beta. Nintendo did not indicate any additional dates or times for the worldwide Splatoon Global Testfire. IGN will keep an eye out for any additional announcements.