Splatoon made a splash on Wii U and Splatoon 2 was one of the earliest games on Switch.
Now with Switch well-established and extremely successful, Splatoon 3 looks to bring back the inky magic.
Release date
Splatoon 3 is scheduled to release on September 9, 2022.
Now Playing:Splatoon 3 Direct - August 10, 2022
But players can get an early taste in late August with a free demo event.
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TAs mentioned, this will be players' first taste of the new tri-color Splatfest (detailed below).
The question for this inaugural Splatfest will be the classic three-way competition: rock, paper, or scissors.
Gameplay details
Splatoon 3 wasofficially announcedduring the February 2021 Nintendo Direct.
This time, though, the Splatfests can consist of not two but three choices.
Check below for more details.
The story mode gives the impression of mystery-themed this time around.
Finally, Splatoon 3 will add a new card-based minigame called Table Turf Battle.
The 1v1 competitive mode has you place cards with geometric shapes, similar to Tetriminos, on a board.
Each player will get a starter deck, and there will be 150 cards to collect in all.
It also appears some old specials are returning in Splatoon 3 after being cut from the series second installment.
Large-scale paid DLC is also planned, though Nintendo has not shared details on what it will entail.
The multiplayer will launch with 12 maps, and more are said to be coming in free post-launch updates.
Character customization
Splatoon has always been about that drip, and Splatoon 3 is no exception.
you might unlock new fashion options including headgear, clothing, and shoes from various vendors.
Do I need Nintendo Switch Online to play Splatoon 3?
Like Splatoon 2, you’ll need to have aNintendo Switch Onlinesubscription to get to play Splatoon 3 online.
It has already added Splatoon 2’s story DLC as a bonus.
New Amiibo
Three new Amiibo figures are coming along with Splatoon 3.
Those will include a blue Octoling, a yellow Inkling, and a Smallfry, each for $16.
Those are coming after the game launches, sometime this holiday.
That special Switch includes a special ink-splattered paint job on the dock and Joy-Con controllers.
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