In the video game "Splatoon", the playable characters were originally going to be rabbits instead of squids.

The statement is false. In the video game Splatoon, the playable characters were not originally going to be rabbits. The characters in Splatoon are anthropomorphic squids, and the game revolves around ink-based warfare and team-based multiplayer battles. The idea of using squids as characters was a deliberate design choice by Nintendo to create a unique and innovative gameplay experience. The squid theme is central to the game's mechanics, where players can transform between humanoid and squid forms, allowing them to navigate and strategize in the game environment. There is no indication that rabbits were considered as the original characters in the development of Splatoon.