Splatoon 3 - Nintendo Switch

Ink up the Splatlands in the next Splatoon game!

Enter the Splatlands, a sun-scorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings. Splatsville, the city of chaos, is the adrenaline-fueled heart of this dusty wasteland.

Even in this desolate environment, Turf War* reigns supreme and battles rage in new stages located in the surrounding wilds.

Dynamic new moves help these fighters dodge attacks and cover more ground, along with a new bow-shaped weapon to sling ink.

Features:

• Improved Turf War gameplay: Naturally, in a place called Splatsville, Turf War is the locals’ favourite pastime. Two teams of four compete to ink the most turf on the map within three minutes. New techniques have been introduced, like the Squid Surge where players can swim up walls in a single burst, and the Squid Roll which makes it possible to jump out of ink while turning around. When a player’s character glows while executing the move, it also repels ink from opponents.
• New and returning battle stages: Turf War battles will play out across a variety of exotic locations. There are stages specific to the Splatlands like Eeltail Alley, Scorch Gorge, Mincemeat Metalworks and Undertow Spillway. There’s also the new Hagglefish Market, a pier filled to the brim with vibrant street vendors. Several stages from Greater Inkopolis also make a return, such as Museum d’Alfonsino, Hammerhead Bridge, and Mahi-Mahi Resort. A total of 12 stages await at launch, including the ones shown off in the video presentation. More stages will be added in free post-launch updates.
• The Deep Cut trio: Deep Cut is a popular trio that hosts the Splatsville news programme Anarchy Splatcast. They provide information on battle stages currently available, as well as other news bulletins. For the first time in the series, these updates can even be read on-the-go while exploring Splatsville.
• The Splatlands’ main weapons: All main weapon types from previous Splatoon games will be available in Splatoon 3 from the start!
• Special Weapons: There are special kinds of weapons that can be unleashed after inking enough turf, and Splatoon 3 brings some new and unique special weapons!
• The biggest Salmon Run yet: Salmon Run mode returns in Splatoon 3, which requires four players to work together and collect Power Eggs from the Salmonids advancing on them. In Splatoon 3, Salmon Run can be played at any time. Players will encounter ferocious creatures called Boss Salmonids, including the new Slammin’ Lid and the Big Shot. Sometimes, even Cohozuna – a giant King Salmonid – will appear. Plus, every few months, there’s Big Run, an event where Salmonids invade the city in which Inklings and Octolings live.
• Return of the Mammalians: The completely new Story Mode is ideal for getting the hang of battles and weapons, while setting out on an adventure to discover the secrets of Alterna, the Fuzzy Ooze, and how it connects to the titular theme. As Agent 3, the latest recruit of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, players will battle with the Octarian Army, whose members are covered in hair for some reason. Along with their Smallfry buddy, players can explore many stages, each one full of twists and turns.