Nintendo has put out the follwing
BREAKING NEWS! A Squid Research Lab special report:
Nintendo Switch owners will soon be able to participate in a special Splatoon 2 preview. A special demo version of Splatoon 2 will be available for download on Nintendo Switch and will allow players to battle against opponents around the world in the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire event. It’s a way for everyone to investigate the latest in cephalopod warfare months before the game launches!
The Splatoon 2 Global Testfire will give Nintendo Switch owners six chances to play with other owners worldwide during the three-day event. The timing of the event is as follows:
March 24:
12-12:59pm PT
8-8:59pm PT
March 25:
4-4:59am PT
12-12:59pm PT
8-8:59pm PT
March 26:
4-4:59am PT
All indications are that the content for the Global Testfire is similar to what’s being offered on the Nintendo Switch Preview Tour. Players can test four different main weapons, including the new Splat Dualies, as well as remixed versions of the iconic Splat Roller and Splat Charger. Extraordinary!
We look forward to sharing additional findings soon, such as when the demo will be available for download on Nintendo eShop.
This is a great thing, as this will encourage many to pick up the Switch when this happens, especially in Japan. I can not think of anything negative about this. Will you be checking this out?