Splatoon 3 has many features available for players to uncover and enjoy. From adding friends to play with, to trying out Tableturf battle for a breather, having something to do while enjoying Splatoon 3 is never an issue. That said, there is a tip that can make time spent in Splatsville a little more enjoyable, and will get players to the action even more quickly.
Most players agree that one of the most irritating things in Splatoon 2 is the unskippable Off the Hook in-game TV show. While Pearl and Marina are indeed loved characters of the franchise, this introduction every time the game booted up was extremely frustrating to endure. Fortunately, its successor can be skipped in Splatoon 3.
About The News Intro
In Splatoon 2, Off the Hook told players which stages were currently in rotation, had some back-and-forth chat between Pearl and Marina, and also went over any ongoing Splatfest details that may have been occurring. It was handy to see, but very time-consuming to have to sit through each time players wanted to get right into the action.
Splatoon 3 has its very own version of Off the Hook, but this time players don’t get to see Pearl and Marina as the hosts. In Splatoon 3, Nintendo introduced Splatcast with Deep Cut. Like the previous in-game show, Splatcast tells players which stages are in rotation, Splatfest news, and general chit-chat between the three hosts.
Splatcast is hosted by Shiver, Frye and fan favorite Big Man. While some Splatcast might contain information and humor that appeal to some Splatoon players, being able to get right into the action is always preferable to be forced to sit through the show tapping away at the A button.
How to Skip News Intro
In Splatoon 3, skipping the Splatcast section is very simple. Simply click the L stick in, and presto, no more forced watching the news or map announcements. That said, the show becomes a podcast and can be viewed on the top left of the screen. This way, playes can read about the announced stages and information on the go.
It can still be handy to check out the information regarding stages and Splatfest news, so keep an eye on the info at the top of the screen to stay informed
Deciding to watch Splatcast after skipping the show is as simple as clicking the L stick once again and the game will go right back to the ongoing announcements. Having Splatcast as a podcast gives the best of both worlds. Being able to read the info while exploring Splatsville or queuing up a match is a feature players would have loved to have in Splatoon 2.
Splatoon 3 is available now for the Nintendo Switch.