Splatoon 3

The latest Nintendo Direct revealed weapons, maps, and the return of Splatfests.

A new yellow Inkling, blue Octoling, and Smallfry Amiibo are coming before the end of the year. You place cards to control the board in a 2D, turn-based spin-off of Turf War. There are over 150 cards to collect, and you can battle other NPCs to collect packs. The game will also get major paid DLC expansions, but Nintendo isn’t sharing more on that just yet. Where previous games had two, Splatoon 3 will have an extra host for the fanart crowd to go wild with. Most of this stuff can be bought from the Hotlantis shop which will get regular updates. Around that time new weapons will also be rolled out. And the Memory Player will let you relive recent wins or shake your head at your worst losses. Nintendo spent most of the presentation going deep into new shops and customization options. Splatoon 3 comes out September 9, and with only a month left to go fans finally got a long-overdue deep dive into what to expect from the latest entry in the paintball-inspired online shooter. Friends will appear as 3D holograms and you can easily drop in on them in battle. And we haven’t even gotten to the swole crustacean yet. The game’s main 4 vs.

"Splatoon 3" for Nintendo Switch revealed the new trio of idols in Deep Cut, featuring Shiver, Frye, and a happy manta ray named Big Man.

Will Splatfest become a thing of the past when everyone in the community naturally gravitates toward supporting whatever position the charming manta ray is repping? Splatoon 3 introduces a neat new twist to the Splatfest and a big hint is right there in the title. Competition is at the heart of each event, with teams facing off in Splatoon's flagship "Turf Wars" mode, a 4v4 showdown in which opposing squads vie to paint more of the map with their team-colored ink than the other crew. Deep Cut's arrival in Splatoon 3 means there are now three idols repping each Splatfest competition — which, by extension, means there will be three teams — and it's poised to have a dramatic impact on the shape of these showdowns. Nintendo revealed Big Man, along with his fellow Deep Cut (that's the band name) members Frye and Shiver, alongside a hefty dump of new information ahead of Splatoon 3's Sept. 9 release. Big Man is one of the three "idols" who will deliver important game news to players in Nintendo's upcoming Switch sequel, Splatoon 3.

Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct offered a ton of new details on the Nintendo Switch game. Here's a roundup of everything Nintendo announced.

Players can try out all of Splatoon 3’s new and returning weapons in the Test Range, or jump into a battle with (or against) a friend by checking in on their hologram. There are 150 cards to collect in Splatoon 3, and players will build out a deck to battle others. X Battle is unlocked after attaining an extremely high rank in Splatoon 3’s Anarchy Battle — a competitive, objective-based ranked mode — and League Battle will let players compete every two hours in teams based on their Anarchy Battle results. The fashionable Inklings and Octolings of the Splatlands will have plenty of fresh styles to wear in Splatoon 3. These include the Tacticooler, a refrigerator full of stat-boosting beverages; the Wave Breaker, a sonic emitter that deals damage in a circular wave; and the Reefslider, a shark-shaped float that blows up and splatters ink everywhere. Here’s a rundown of everything new and confirmed for Splatoon 3 from that Nintendo Direct.

This is the third set of Splatoon idols since the Nintendo franchise kicked off in 2015. Each game has had its own separate set of musical groups who also act ...

For anyone who hasn't played the previous Splatoon games, Deep Cut is actually the third set of idols to have come from the series. Deep Cut is Splatoon 3's idol trio who's also acting as its in-game hosts. Each game has had its own separate set of musical groups who also act as in-game commentators, and Deep Cut will do the same when Splatoon 3 launches in September.

Splatfest · Three-player Turf Wars · Customisable Splashtags & Lockers · SplatNet 3 app · New minigame: Tableturf Battle · Anarchy Battles · Lobby ghosts and training ...

The single-player Story Mode is perfect for new players to learn the inky ropes, and it concerns the Octarian Army, a group of weird, hairy fishies. Splatoon 3 will give players the ability to draw small cartoons (or write words, or post memes) and have them be visible in Splatsville to other players… You can now see your friends in the lobby as ghosts, which allows you to join their matches, watch what they’re doing, and mess around with them before a match begins. If you're already sold on Splatoon 3 and/or the amiibo, make sure to peruse our pre-order guide: A new mode in Splatoon 3, where players can ditch the ink for cards. Players can defeat this large lad using the new Egg Cannon, which fires out Golden Eggs to deal massive damage. Your locker, which will appear in the lobby of players you’ve recently played with, can also be customised to display weapons, objects, photos, and more. New weapons will be added at the same time. Nintendo appears to have run out of two-sided battles to pit Splatoon players against each other, as the new Turf Wars gimmick in Splatoon 3 is three-sided battles. Anarchy Battles is the new name for Splatoon 2’s Ranked Battle mode. You can also change the emote that your character does upon winning a match. Part-katana, part-windscreen wiper, the Splatana Wiper is a long-range weapon that can shoot ink in wide arcs using centrifugal force.

Also, a free Splatfest demo will kick off on Switch later this month.

Splatoon 3's first Splatfest will be available before launch; a free demo will be downloadable starting on August 18, with the actual event running from 12:00 p.m. ET to 12:00 a.m. ET on August 27. First, there’s a poll: in the case of Splatoon 3's inaugural Splatfest, rock, paper, or scissors? But in a series first, Nintendo said in a press release you’ll be able to catch their announcements “on the go while exploring.”

You'll be able to bring in your old rank and get free weapons.

You'll also come into Splatoon 3 "with a higher rank, depending on your rank in Splatoon 2." It's been a blowout of Splatoon 3 info today, as we learned of "large-scale paid DLC", a new 1v1 card game, and a selection of new amiibo. With a Splatoon 2 transfer, you'll immediately get access to Anarchy Battles.

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We also got our first look at the Splatoon 3 in-game card game which sees players take part in a Turf Wars spin-off game called Tableturf Battle. It’s also been revealed that Splatoon 3 is getting "large-scale paid DLC" alongside two years of free updates. Big Man is just one of the three members of the Splatfest group Deep Cut which is also made up of Frye the eel master and Shiver the shark tamer. One new face that has charmed fans in particular though is Big Man the Manta Ray.

Learn how to join the free Splatoon 3 multiplayer demo for Switch owners ahead of the game's official launch.

1 Turf Wars. From 3 to 9 p.m. PT, the new Splatfest Tricolor Turf War battles will take place. There will be a special code emailed to your Nintendo Switch account with a seven-day free trial for Nintendo Switch Online. That way, you can try out the online festivities before committing to a subscription. The Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere Demo begins on August 27 at 9 a.m. PT and runs through 3 p.m. PT. At that time, you'll play with 1 vs. The free Splatoon 3 demo is available to download now on Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, though it's available to preload so you can get ready for the event, you can't actually play it right now. The demo will be available with a special tutorial to complete and a small part of the hub world, Splatsville, to explore. The Splatfest World Premiere Demo event will offer a slice of Splatoon 3's 4 vs.

Get a jump on the competition - There's a lot to take in from the latest Splatoon 3 Direct presentation - with new charact...

Save data from Splatoon 2 will need to be on the same system and user account. One other thing existing Splatoon 2 players can also look forward are save data bonuses. Splatoon 2 Players Will Receive "Save Data Bonuses" In Splatoon 3

Splatoon 3 is set to release exclusively on Nintendo Switch on September 9. If you're looking forward to the upcoming multiplayer-focused paint-splatting ...

You can choose between Bright Blue, Neon Green, Neon Pink, and Neon Purple. Walmart tends to sell out of these special bundles ahead of launch, so you may want to preorder ASAP. Meanwhile, Best Buy is giving away a free keychain ($10 value) with Splatoon 3 preorders, and GameStop is offering a sticker sheet. One of the biggest upcoming Nintendo Switch games is undoubtedly Splatoon 3, and we're only a month away from returning to Inkopolis. Splatoon 3 is set to release exclusively on Nintendo Switch on September 9. Walmart arguably has the best bonus, as you can get a free squid plush with your order.

A Splatoon 3 Splatfest event will go live later this month, giving you the chance to play the game pre-release.

Nintendo seems to be going out of its way to make this Splatoon 3 demo as easy to access as possible by distributing those free Nintendo Switch Online trials. Codes will begin going out by email from August 25 and they'll be redeemable until August 29, even if you've claimed access to a free trial before. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required but if you don't have one you can still take part as Nintendo has said that those who download the demo ahead of the event will receive a code for a 7-day trial.

Returning players to the Splatoon franchise will earn some immediate rewards when they log in to Splatoon 3, according to new information.

Still, it is interesting that Nintendo is giving returning players to Splatoon 3 rewards, providing fans with an incentive to stick with the series in the long run. Rather, Nintendo is giving some extra bonuses to players of Splatoon 2 when they log into the third game. Also, players will be able to join Splatoon 3's Anarchy Battles, which is the new name for Splatoon 2's Ranked Battles mode, as soon as they launch the game.

Big Manta - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtMOAvOWTvY What was the best part of the Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct yesterday...

We don't blame people — he's just a big, happy manta ray, and we all need a bit more of that in our lives. Joining the Octoling Shiver and Inkling Frye is one very big manta ray — Big Man. We've never seen anyone happier to just exist, really. The Splatfests? The card game?

Nintendo debuted Deep Cut, the next set of hosts for Splatoon 3's in-game news show. They'll also host the periodic Splatfest events.

Check out more about the game’s new locale, Splatsville. In the second half, three teams will be present on the field. Nintendo’s Splatoon 3 Direct ended with confirmation of a new set of hosts.

We've scoured the initial listings for the best freebies and delivery schedules available, rounding up all the best retailers to check out first. To get ...

Splatoon 3 (Digital) Splatoon 3 builds on the original successful splatting formula with brand new game modes and features and refinements of those offered by previous games. Or, take a look at the best Nintendo Switch accessories to kit up before September. However, if you're after something a little more competitive, Nintendo also recently announced the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere demo, a global event pitting Inklings and Octolings against one another on August 27. Save £10 - ShopTo has the best Splatoon 3 pre-order deal in the UK right now, with a free Octopus Keyring and £10 off the RRP. That's 20% off the game before it's even released. Not only do we not have any images of the free patch, but shipping times (while free) aren't disclosed during checkout. If you want that pin badge goodness and more, Nintendo's official pre-order bundle also includes a drawstring gym bag. We're currently seeing a one-day difference between launch and delivery, however. It's the best value offer on the web right now - Best Buy (opens in new tab) coming in second with a free key chain (worth $9.99). Splatoon 3 will launch on September 9, so there's still plenty of time to get your name down. If you're after tried and tested shipping, Amazon's pre-orders have also gone live. UK splatters have a tougher time ahead of them, there are far more options for pre-order bonuses across the pond with different retailers offering various pins, bags, keyrings, and delivery times as well.

New weapons and Anarchy Battles will unlock right away for returning players.

Splatoon 3 is in a similar boat, with many of its core maps and modes returning from the previous game. Splatoon 3 will also carry over some portion of players’ rank in Splatoon 2, and matchmake them against more skilled players. Nintendo unleashed a torrent of info about what’s new in Splatoon 3 during its latest Direct yesterday, including the idol trio Deep Cut and Tricolor Turf War Splatfests, but one of the party shooter’s coolest features is actually about its predecessor, Splatoon 2.

People are especially hyped for Deep Cut, the new idol group that'll act as hosts throughout the game. Comprised of members Shiver, Frye and Big Man, Nintendo ...

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Splatoon 3 will give players the ability to draw small cartoons (or write words, or post memes) and have them be visible in Splatsville to other players… The single-player Story Mode is perfect for new players to learn the inky ropes, and it concerns the Octarian Army, a group of weird, hairy fishies. You can now see your friends in the lobby as ghosts, which allows you to join their matches, watch what they’re doing, and mess around with them before a match begins. You can change your nickname, too (and be warned, your ID number will change with it) — but "you'll have to wait a bit before changing it again", according to the Splatoon website. New weapons will be added at the same time. Your locker, which will appear in the lobby of players you’ve recently played with, can also be customised to display weapons, objects, photos, and more. A new mode in Splatoon 3, where players can ditch the ink for cards. In theory, a rank will drop by 2 from the highest rank the player has achieved. The S+0 to S+9 crew will drop to S, and anyone above that will revert to S+0. Nintendo appears to have run out of two-sided battles to pit Splatoon players against each other, as the new Turf Wars gimmick in Splatoon 3 is three-sided battles. You can also change the emote that your character does upon winning a match. You'll have to return it at the end, but you'll get Super Sea Snails in return, with the number you receive based on your rank.