Splatoon 3 has already become a firm favorite with fans and has secured the top spot for online multiplayer shooter on the Nintendo Switch. From a fun and challenging story mode to the various other modes and options available for players to enjoy, Splatoon 3 has landed with a bang and shows no signs of slowing down.
Splatfests are a huge hit every time they come around. Asking players to pick one of three opposing teams, Splatoon 3 pits the chosen sides against one another until a victor emerges. Making sure that the correct build choices have been made, and the right clothing options are worn is essential to achieving victory. However, making sure that players select the correct modes can also mean the difference between a win for the home team or a devastating loss. Here's a description of the different modes available to select during Splatfest and who they would be good for.
Splatfest Modes
When a new Splatfest has arrived and sides have all been chosen, the next logical step is to take the battle online and defeat the competition. That said, do not rush into the first option that is available. This could be making playing Splatoon 3 even more difficult than it should be.
One of the many great new things about Splatoon 3 is how it embraces the multiplayer portion and makes it a lot more simple to team up with friends and battle together. However, when battling online solo, it may be more beneficial to play alongside other solo players instead of communicating and synchronizing with teammates. So here's a look at the two options for players during Splatfests in Splatoon 3, because their names may be preventing players from selecting the correct option for optimal matchmaking.
Open Mode
Open mode and Pro mode are the two different options players may have seen when a Splatfest comes around. Each of these must be chosen carefully. The mode that the player picks could heavily change match outcomes and Festival Shell Payouts. If they choose the wrong mode, players may be unaware of why they are racking up losses.
Open mode is the one to select for players who are in a team with others, ready to chat and coordinate game plans to win. Make sure to pick Open mode when in a group.
Choose the same team as online friends to make Splatfest more enjoyable.
Pro Mode
While the name sounds like it should be pairing inklings up with elite-level players, Pro Mode is going to be beneficial to pick most of the time. Pro mode places solo players into a match where no one else is in a team. This means there is no pairing up and talking over voice chat to synchronize and create sneaky ambushes.
While this mode won’t always guarantee a win as there are plenty of excellent solo players out there, it may put a few more notches in the win's column. Players will be facing off against other solo warriors, and not against efficient communicating teams.
Splatoon 3 is available now for the Nintendo Switch