A new catalog will also debut with the season on December 1.
This is the first major update for the game and will be available at no additional cost.
In mode updates, Big Run brings a theme park twist to the co-op Salmon Run mode.
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The Salmonids are invading Wahoo World map and players will Big Run will also bring as-yet-unannounced changes to Splatsville.
X Battles will also arrive this update.
To participate in X Battles, you will need to hit a high ranking in Anarchy Battles.
Similar to that mode, you will risk X power so that climb the ranks in the leaderboard.
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Brinewater Springs, a hot spring resort themed map, is brand new.
The apartment complex-based map Flounder Heights returns from the original Wii U game.
Alongside these additions, new and returning weapons are arriving in Splatoon 3.
Some of the returning weapons have been newly retooled.
A new season also means a new Splatoon catalog (think battle pass).
The update will also bring new items to the in-game stores.
None of these features or additions require spending extra money.
However, to get to access online features, you will need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
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