Some Splatoon Tracks Have Been Removed from Nintendo Music

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Key Takeaways

  • Nintendo Music app removed select Splatoon 2 tracks not meant for release.
  • Not all Splatoon OSTs are on the Nintendo Music app, possible additions in the future.

As a die-hard Splatoon fan who’s spent countless hours immersed in the vibrant world of Inkopolis, I can’t help but feel a pang of disappointment upon learning that some of my favorite Splatoon 2 tracks have been removed from the Nintendo Music app. The music in this series has always been an integral part of the game’s lore and atmosphere, and these tunes held special significance for me as they were often tied to memorable events or characters within the game.

I was quite taken aback when I discovered that some tunes from the fantastic Splatoon series have vanished from the Nintendo Music app. It’s particularly puzzling because these Splatoon tracks had just been included in the app mere days ago, only to be taken down unexpectedly.

In the realm of gaming, Splatoon’s soundtracks carry a significant in-game importance that surpasses many others. The music in this game is deeply interwoven into the lives of the Inklings and Octolings, with an impressive variety of genres and themes employed to compose the Splatoon soundtrack collection. Interestingly, it appears Nintendo prefers these tunes not to be exclusively enjoyed through their app.

As announced by Nintendo in an official statement, certain songs from the game Splatoon 2 are no longer available for play. The company noted that these tracks were not initially planned to be released and could only be accessed through a search function within the game, rather than browsing through the regular playlists. According to data miner OatmealDome, the songs in question include “A Brighter Future Awaits! (Grizzco recruitment video),” “January 2017 trailer,” “Bonus Track (After Octo),” “Splatocalypse (Final Splatfest Trailer),” and “Inkopolis Memorial Mixtape.” These audio tracks were featured on Japanese soundtrack CD releases, but they were not included in releases elsewhere.

The Future of the Splatoon Tracks

As a gamer, I’m puzzled about why Nintendo decided to yank these tunes out now. They were uploaded initially, suggesting they were meant to be there, but it’s a mystery to me as to why they’d want to pull them back later on. The language used seems to hint that the music might reappear at some point in the future, but when and if that happens is completely up to Nintendo.

As of now, you won’t find the complete Splatoon soundtrack on the Nintendo Music app. The original soundtrack from the Wii U game hasn’t been integrated into the service yet. So far, Nintendo has been gradually adding music tracks in batches. At present, there are no Wii U-specific soundtracks available on the app. Given Splatoon’s popularity among fans despite the console’s underperformance, it’s reasonable to expect that its soundtrack will eventually be added. Fans might be intrigued to discover if any songs from the soundtrack could be omitted following recent updates.

Although some tracks from Splatoon 2 and the entire Original Soundtrack of Splatoon are missing, most songs and audio featured in the second and third games can still be found within this title. However, it’s important to note that live performances from Splatoon, which were previously available on CD, are conspicuously absent. It remains uncertain whether these tracks will eventually appear on the service or if they will stay exclusive to CD releases.

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2024-12-07 02:24