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If you press 'Accelerate' during the pre-race countdown immediately before '2' turns to '1' you will get a faster start.
If you have version 2.0.0 you will be able to obtain the Armour Helmet Replica by reaching Level 25 and then talking to Judd at the Plaza.
This rhythm and soundtrack selection menu becomes unlocked when you have beaten the fourth tier of Green Squid Amiibo Challenges and the fourth boss within the time limit. Once you have achieved this you will be able to select Squid Beatz at the Arcade in Inkopilis. Note: to reach the fourth tierof Green Squid Amiibo Challenges you must have also completed the corresponding levels in Octo Valley.
You will be given 20 challenges when you place your inkling boy Amiibo during the game. These will be in sets of 3 and a boss and when each set has been completed you will be awarded extra in game items. Once Squid Racer has been unlocked it will be available during ALL load screens in pre battle.
Samurai Helmet:
Complete First Challenge Set.
Samurai Armour:
Complete Second Challenge Set.
Samurai Boots:
Complete Third Challenge Set.
Squid Racer Mini-game:
Complete Fourth Challenge Set.
Hero Roller Replica:
Complete Fifth Challenge Set.
When you have defeated the boss in each stage you will be awarded a scroll which if you then take to the weapon shop you will unlock 7 additional weapons. You also need to have reached the indicated multiplayer level.
Aerospray MG:
Octowhirl scroll (reach level 7)
Aerospray RG:
Octowhirl scroll (reach level 13)
Custom Splattershot Jr.:
Octostomp scroll (reach level 2)
Dynamo Roller:
Octobot King scroll (reach level 15)
Gold Dynamo Roller:
Octobot King scroll (reach level 20)
Kelp Splat Charger:
Octonozzle scroll (reach level 4)
New Squiffer:
Octomaw scroll (reach level 11)
When you have defeated the final Boss talk to cuttlefish to receive a stone found in the Octovalley. This stone will enable you to view the credits and access the extra paint mini-game.
When you defeat the final Boss in the Single-Player campaign you will unlock the Hero Suit Replica and Octoling Suit Replica sets in Multiplayer mode. These sets each include a hat, shirt, and shoes.
Hero Suit Replica:
Defeat the Final Boss
Octoling Suit Replica:
Defeat the Final Boss
When you defeat the boss in each set of stages you are awarded a scroll which if you then take to the weapon shop will unlock 5 additional weapons.