The new Splatfests will feature not two but three competing sides.
That isn’t the only new mode coming to Splatoon 3.
Every player will get a starter deck, and there are 150 cards to collect in all.
The presentation also shared new details on weapons, maps, and more.
Three new special weapons are incoming, as well.
The Tacticooler is a fridge that releases four buff beverages to take and share with teammates.
Those are on top of the returning special weapons like the Tentamissile, Ink Jet, and Booyah Bomb.
A number of new stages were shown off as well, making 12 stages in total.
More are said to be coming with free post-launch updates.
The co-op mode Salmon Run is also returning with a number of new large-scale bosses.
The Slammin Lid is a UFO that creates protective barriers around salmon.
Big Shot is a massive musclebound salmonid that can fire heavy cannonballs that create shockwaves.
Adventuring with your Smallfry sidekick, you’ll uncover the secrets of Alterna and the Fuzzy Ooze.
Similarly, a Recon mode lets you explore maps to get to know all their little corners and shortcuts.
As always, Splatoon 3 will put a lot of emphasis on customization.
The presentation also detailed ahandful of new Amiibo figureswhich can secure your loadouts.
More content will be coming post-launch, including extra ranked modes like the high-ranking X-Battle.
Large-scale DLC is also planned, though details on that weren’t shared.
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