Summary
Splatoon 3has unveiled the next Splatfest coming to the game, entitled Summer Nights. The event will feature free new cosmetics for players and unique themeing forSplatoon3’s city centers and idol groups.
Splatoon 3has followed suit with its predecessors in holding regular Splatfests across the year. However, it’s also gone a bit further as well, holding semi-regular specially-themed Splatfests that change up the way Splatsville and the idols look considerably. While this isn’t something that happens with every Splatfest, major examples include the FrostyFest andHalloween Splatfeststhat saw the idols wear different outfits, the towns get unique decorations, and free cosmetics given away to players to help complete their Splatfest look.
Now, summer is bringing a similar situation toSplatoon 3. Official Nintendo channels have revealed that the Summer Nights Sizzle Season Splatfest is in the works, though a launch window hasn’t been revealed yet. To celebrate the hot part of the year, the three towns of the game have been decked out in seasonal decorations like pool floaties, flowers, and a tower of ice cream cones.
All three of the idol groups are also wearing seasonal fare, withthe Squid Sistersgetting the most impressive visual overhaul this time around. Deep Cut’s themeing may be teasing the theme of the Splatfest, as the three are wearing accessories and colors typically associated with fruit, namely watermelon, lemon, and blueberries. However, the theme for the fight hasn’t been announced yet.
Finally,Splatoon 3has revealed a new set of cosmetic head gear that players will be able to pick up. These are usually redeemed from the Nintendo news channel, though directions on obtaining them haven’t been issued yet.
What’s in Splatoon 3’s Future?
While players can likely expect this Splatfest to land sometime in the next couple months, the further future ofSplatoon 3remains murky. Fan are anxiously awaiting to hear if support forSplatoon 3is winding down, but Nintendo has remain tight-lipped as of yet. With the summer season usually meaning big game reveals from all major developers and publishers, there’s a good chance that something aboutSplatoon 3’s fate will be announced soon. In the meantime, players can get psyched for the Sizzle Season update, which will add new weapons, gear, andmaps tweaks inSplatoon 3.
As far as Splatfests goes, many fans are hoping that themost recent Splatfest resultsare a sign that things have become more balanced. The devloper changed the way Splatfest winners are calculated, which helped to nudge Frye’s team into the winning spot during the last Splatfest.
Splatoon 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Enter 4-on-4* ink-slinging battles in this colorful action shooter packed with style and attitude. As a squid-like Inkling, quickly cover your surroundings (and opponents) in ink with wild weaponry and swim through your own color to sneak and splat. Dive into the fresh fun with family and friends and make waves as a team. Get splatted by an opponent? No sweat! The goal in Turf War is to cover the most ground, so respawn and jump back into the inky action.Keep it current with rotating items, seasonal catalogs, and special events: Variety is the spice of an Inkling’s life, so check out shops daily for a changing array of gear that is as fashionable as it is functional. Timed events like Splatfests bring different types of chaotic competition and content updates add even more weapons and stages. Earn points to get in-game items from season-specific catalogs to dress up your own personal locker and show your style.Use inky new abilities and weapons to compete, cooperate, or clear up the mystery of the Fuzzy Ooze: Dynamic new moves like the Squid Surge and Squid Roll will help you and your fellow Inklings cover more ground and avoid enemy ink. Take aim with the bow-like Stringer and get slash happy with sword-like Splatanas—these new weapon types join an arsenal of fresh special weapons and sub weapons, too. Work together to collect Golden Eggs and fend off brand-new swarms of invading Salmonids in the co-op Salmon Run mode. Tackle a solo adventure alongside a Smallfry companion to solve the mystery of the Fuzzy Ooze in the offline story mode.
