Summary
- Splatoon 3 announces new Splatfest in August, with food theme for players to battle it out.
- Register early for Splatfest teams led by idols Shiver, Frye, and Big Man to gain abilities.
- Speculation rises on potential final mega Splatfest for Splatoon 3, impacting future of the series.
Hot on the heels of the last Splatfest, Splatoon 3 has announced a new Splatfest is arriving in August. The theme will pit food fans against each other as Splatoon 3 players battle in turf wars to determine who the victorious team will be.
Splatoon 3, like its predecessors, holds Splatfests regularly. The unique twist on turf wars asks players to pick one of three teams, each led by an idol of Deep Cut, and then battle it out over the weekend to determine which will win. Splatoon 3 just wrapped up the Summer Nights Splatfest, which asked players which summer getaway they'd most want to have to themselves; a palace, theme park, or a beach.
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The next Splatfest will start on August 9 and will run through August 11 2024. The theme this time around asks players which starchy food they could eat everyday: bread, rice, or pasta. The teams are led by Shiver, Frye, and Big Man, respectively. Players can expect to be able to register for their chosen team one week before the event starts. It's recommended to register as soon as possible, as players can begin playing turf wars in their Splatfest shirt and gain abilities for it before the real fights begin.
Will There Be More Splatfests in Splatoon 3?
Players have been convinced that support for Splatoon 3 is winding down. Initial support for the game was only promised for two years, and the most recent in-game catalog lets players gain the "Thanks for playing" set of titles, which sounds like the development team's way of thanking the fanbase before sunsetting the title. However, the arrival of this Splatfest is interesting, and likely confirms that there will be at least one more Splatfest following it.
Splatoon 3 will presumably follow the trend of its predecessors of having one final mega Splatfest that will change the course of the series to come. The original Splatoon pitted Callie and Marie against each other, leading to Splatoon 2's story mode. Splatoon 2, on the other hand, saw Chaos and Order battle it out, which just recently saw its culmination in the Side Order DLC for Splatoon 3. At this point, it's hard to tell what the theme will be for the final Splatoon 3 Splatfest, and how it will impact the series' future. However, it seems extremely unlikely that the game will close out on a simple food question, so if the last Splatfest is coming soon, it may drop in September, which would also mark the two-year anniversary of the game.
Splatoon 3
- Released
- September 9, 2022
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.
