Summary
Splatoon 3announced its next Splatfest will begin on Friday, May 17. The family-friendly shooter franchise is known for its weekend-long Splatfest events, which pits teams of players against each other based on their answers to unique questions.Splatoon 3will soon divide its community based on this month’s prompt: “What would you do at the world’s end?”
Despite having been released in 2022, Nintendo has kept one of its premiere multiplayer titles fresh with continuous content updates. Earlier this year saw the release of the much-anticipated Side Order DLC, the second wave ofSplatoon 3’s expansion pass. Not to mention, developers have been kept busy with variousSplatoon 3updatesand monthly Splatfests.
Splatoon 3announced on social media that the upcoming Splatfest will begin at 5 pm PT on Friday, May 17. The event will run through the weekend until Sunday, May 19, concluding at 5 pm PT. This month’s prompt, “What would you do at the world’s end?” will divide players based on their answers. The choices are “same ol',” “bucket list,” or “save the day.” The answer players choose will dictate their team, and the team that amasses the most points through online victories during the weekend will win and be able to claim an in-game prize.
Splatoon 3’s May Splatfest Details
Fans are having fun in the comments with the prompt, which is notably darker thanSplatoon 3’s March 2023 Splatfest, which asked players what instrument they wanted to play. Either way, the shooter’s 16th Splatfest looks to be a fun one, followingSplatoon 3’s sizable 7.2.0 update.
The release ofSplatoon 3’s Side Order DLChas been a highlight in an otherwise relatively slow year for Nintendo thus far. The Big N presumably looks to get ready for the release of its Nintendo Switch successor, but as fans await an official announcement, rumors have continued to dominate the headlines.
The latest notableSwitch 2 rumor points to improved battery life, albeit at the expense of power in handheld mode. These rumors also claim that the upcoming hardware will be backward compatible with current Switch games. Again, these are still rumors, so they should be treated as speculation until Nintendo finally unveils the highly-anticipated follow-up to one of its best-selling products.
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.
