Splatoon 3

A Nintendo Treehouse focusing on Splatoon 3 and Harvestella released, getting us more excited for both games. In other news, we got a new video for Sonic ...

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The Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere. Players will get to choose a team, create their own inkling or octoling and go head to head in all-out turf war. The ...

Players will receive a free trial code for Nintendo Switch Online via their email after downloading the Splatoon 3 demo client. During the first half of the Splatfest players will take part in the traditional Turf War battles. The free trial code will expire on August 31. During the second half of the event, players will be placed in a Tricolor Turf Wars. All players will be expected to start a new character once the game fully releases on September 9. The Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere.

Happy World Rock Paper Scissors Day from Nintendo! - Splatoon 3's Splatfest World Premiere is home to Splatoon 3's first S...

Once you boot up the demo, you might notice that you're given a code on the screen (or are emailed one). The Splatfest is split into two halves - the first six hours will be dedicated to the Splatfest Battles, where it's 1-v-1 paint-splattering battles all the way. [Splatoon 3](games/nintendo-switch/splatoon_3)'s first Splatfest, and the event kicks off today in all regions!

Prior to the launch of Splatoon 3, Nintendo is letting fans indulge in all the splat-tastic action with yet another “Global Testfire”-like event.

For 12 hours today, the Splatfest will allow players to try multiple new weapons and special weapons and explore new stages. They will be able to enter all the new stores, interact with the various NPCs, and create drawings for other players to see. Before players enter Splatsville for this brief teaser event, they will have the opportunity to traverse the new central hub and all it has to offer.

Nintendo demoed the Splatoon 3 single-player component in its Nintendo Treehouse: Live broadcast. Players can download a demo now.

Other more specific challenges can also be found in Splatoon 3 single-player mode. Check it out if you’re new to the game or need a refresher on its core mechanics. The Splatoon 3 single-player campaign demo begins in Alterna, a distinct space used for the story campaign. The Splatoon 3 campaign should be familiar to players who tackled those modes in the previous game. The latest Nintendo Treehouse: Live broadcast showcased some previously unseen Splatoon 3 single-player gameplay. Splatoon 3 arrives in just under two weeks, and Nintendo shared gameplay from its campaign.

Splatoon 3 is the next big Switch game from Nintendo and is just a couple of weeks away. Most have likely made a decision as to whether they'll be picking ...

I think it’ll do well with newcomers to the series, but people who’ve been deeper into the series will be more skeptical. Nintendo’s free update plans have been wonky overall, but Splatoon’s track record gives me confidence in how the game will be updated. [Brian](https://nintendoeverything.com/author/valay/)( [@NE_Brian](https://www.twitter.com/NE_Brian)) in [Let's Talk](https://nintendoeverything.com/category/features/lets-talk/), [Switch](https://nintendoeverything.com/category/platforms/switch/) [Splatoon 3](https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-reveals-splatoon-3-for-switch/) is the next big Switch game from Nintendo and is just a couple of weeks away. I was really curious about the solo stuff but either they chose to say very little or there is very little to say. Overall I feel like the direct confirmed that this episode won’t be a big departure from previous ones. Hard disagree its just more of the same.

Players looking to get an edge - especially in the Splatfest demo - will need to pay attention to the best weapons for PVP in Splatoon 3.

- Splat Roller – This weapon is unquestionably the best at melee combat. Despite its slow rate of fire, the Tenta Brella is inarguably one of the greatest defensive weapons you’ll find in Splatoon 3. Even so, these unique weapons can be tricky for enemies to figure out when going up against them for the first time. Its short range makes it difficult to use in combat and inking turf, and its Toxic Mist isn’t as powerful as other sub weapons. While the normal Splat Roller is still incredibly powerful, the new and unique strengths of the Dynamo Roller result in one of the best weapons you’ll find for Splatoon 3 PVP. It’s certainly not as flashy as other weapons, but when you start racking up a winstreak with it, you’ll find that the Splattershot Pro is still one of the best PVP weapons in Splatoon 3. It continues to be an effective weapon when it comes to covering ink in a small forward arc, and the included Suction Bomb can trick opponents for easy kills when stuck on walls or grates. The Tenta Brella was designed as a defensive weapon, and those capabilities shine brighter than ever in Splatoon 3. Perhaps one of the more notable fan-favorite weapons, the Dynamo Roller makes its return in Splatoon 3. The Aerospray MG is a weapon with great potential. Some are trickier to use than others, so a weapon that’s incredibly powerful in the hands of a skilled player can be somewhat useless at lower skill levels. While the full game and its future updates will likely introduce more, the best weapons here will definitely prove to be extremely useful in online play.

Check out 14 Minutes of Gameplay from the World Premiere Splatfest in Splatoon 3. This is a free download for anyone with a Nintendo Switch, available for ...

The Inklings and Octolings try to cover the most amount of Turf in their team's ink to win the match in 3 minutes. Check out 14 Minutes of Gameplay from the World Premiere Splatfest in Splatoon 3. In Splatoon 3, dynamic new moves help fighters dodge attacks and cover more ground.

And we're team Big Man - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL87kkY64Ow You didn't think we would be missing Splatoon 3's fir...

It has been a busy weekend for Splatoon fans. Finally, after months of waiting for Splatoon 3 and multiple information drops from Nintendo, the company has ...

The time has finally come for Splatoon fans or new players to choose their team for the Splatfest World Premiere. Nintendo has outlined how to access the free Splatfest World Premiere demo event which will see you get a taster for Splatoon 3's 4 vs. Finally, after months of waiting for Splatoon 3 and multiple information drops from Nintendo, the company has been holding a Splatfest World Premiere.

[Splatoon 3] Splatoon 3 has anti-cheat in place. Nintendo is beginning to issue console bans (possibly total ban from NSO?) to players who modified the game. I ...

"It's early hours for what Splatoon 3's promising, but the signs are great so far. "It appears to be the most popular ban reason. [GamesRadar+ Splatoon 3 preview](https://www.gamesradar.com/splatoon-3-hands-on-preview/) (opens in new tab). Not sure why people thought this was OK to try. "Nintendo is beginning to issue console bans (possibly total ban from [Nintendo Switch Online]?) to players who modified the game. It appears to be the most popular ban reason.Given how Splatoon 2 was also able to detect these patches, this is completely unsurprising.

"Nintendo is beginning to issue console bans (possibly total ban from NSO?) to players who modified the game," OatmealDome tweeted. "I won't be going into much ...

So your best is just to play the game as is, rather than risking the Nintendo ban hammer. It also features some writing on it but dataminers say that it's indecipherable, although it's unclear if that's because it doesn't line up with Splatoon's language or if it's too difficult to read. This is in an attempt to curb emulation, leaks, hackers, and mods, and will likely extend to all forms of tampering with Splatoon 3 when it does launch. They discovered that the anti-cheat is in place for the demo as well and that a patch which lets you get into the testing range early serves as the number one reason for bans. Given how Splatoon 2 was also able to detect these patches, this is completely unsurprising. It's unclear if the ban is for Splatoon 3 or for NSO as a whole, however.

"Nintendo is beginning to issue console bans (possibly total ban from [Nintendo Switch Online]?) to players who modified the game." "One particular patch that ...

Given how Splatoon 2 was also able to detect these patches, this is completely unsurprising. Become a supporter of Eurogamer and you can view the site completely ad-free, as well as gaining exclusive access to articles, podcasts and conversations that will bring you closer to the team, the stories, and the games we all love. We want to make Eurogamer better, and that means better for our readers - not for algorithms. "One particular patch that was being shared around lets you enter the testing range early," they added. "It appears to be the most popular ban reason. Splatoon 3 cheaters are reportedly getting console and Nintendo Switch Online bans"One particular patch lets you enter the testing range early - it appears to be the most popular ban reason."

Nintendo has already begun to crack down on cheaters in Splatoon 3, issuing bans before the start of its Splatfest World Premiere Demo.

[Splatoon 3](https://gamerant.com/tag/splatoon-3/) leaker OatmealDome confirmed that Nintendo has already begun to issue bans to some players before the event even begins. Nintendo has also confirmed veteran players returning from Splatoon 2 will receive special rewards as a bonus incentive for migrating to the new game. Splatoon 3 follows in the footsteps of Splatoon 2, which had implemented its own anti-cheat system shortly following the game's release in 2017. Nintendo has frequently implemented sweeping bans against players in popular online games like Players are able to try out the game's standard Splatfest battles throughout the first half of the event, with the second half shifting to the new Tricolor Turf Wars. Splatoon 3 players are getting a chance to get a sneak peek at the highly-anticipated sequel to the mega-popular squid shooter.

'Splatoon 3' doesn't release until September, but Nintendo is already handing out console bans for players hacking the game.

Anyone caught hacking in the demo will not be able to play the full game when it launches on September 9. Nintendo has always been strict on players tampering with its games and it seems Splatoon 3 is no different. They do go on to mention that [Splatoon 2](/games/splatoon-2) was also capable of detecting the patches in question.

During the weekend, players were given an opportunity to try out the Switch exclusive ahead of next month's launch. They could side with rock, paper, or ...

Splatoon 3 will launch for Switch on September 9, and we should be seeing many more Splatfests to come in the main game. - Team Scissors: 10p - Team Paper: 0p - Team Scissors: 0p - Team Paper: 10p During the weekend, players were given an opportunity to try out the Switch exclusive ahead of next month’s launch.

The results have come through for the Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premier and although all teams fought hard to win for their respective teams, it was Team ...

Team Scissors were 40.26 percent and Team Paper, 17.02 percent. Team Rock won the event by 25 points Team Paper came second with 10 points, and Team Scissors were third with no points. The results have come through for the

Here are the final scores for the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere in North America, Europe, and Japan.

Congratulations, Team Rock! This seemed to turn the tides, allowing Team Rock to emerge victorious by the end of the night. Splatoon 3 will release in about two weeks on September 9. The second six hours added Tricolor Turf War battles into the mix, a brand new 4v2v2 mode. It was designed to give players a taste of what to expect when Splatoon 3 releases in September. The winner of Splatoon 3’s Splatfest World Premiere has been decided.