This OP will be updated with more images and information over time… but for now, here we go!!!
Splatoon 3 releases on Nintendo Switch on September 9th, 2022! The global smash hit ink shooter is back for the 3rd time! And you know what they say about threes, right? The third time is the charm!
Genre: Action, Multiplayer
File Size: 5.2 GB
No. of players: Single System (1) Local wireless (2-8) Online (2-8)
Developer and Publisher: Nintendo
Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
The CAST:
Play as either an Octoling or an Inkling! You can customize your character in any way you want!
THE BIG THREE: Catch the latest happenings from Shiver, Frye, and Big Man. Sit tight and watch or keep 'em on in the background as you do your thing around Splatsville.
THINGS TO DO AROUND TOWN
See and be seen at some of Splatsville's hottest spots.
Main Square: Roam around Splatsville to hit up the shops, chat with the locals, and tinker with your gear in between battles.
Lobby: Check in for online* battles here. You can even get in some target practice at the test range before your match.
Grizzco Industries: Now hiring for Salmon Run jobs! Walk up any time.
The Shoal Set up yer local multiplayer** battles here.
HOW TO PLAY:
Ink: Splash the stuff all over the place using your weapons. Sure, you can splat opponents, but ink can do so much more. Go ahead—get messy!
Dive: Change into Swim Form to move waaay fast through your own ink color. This'll let you climb walls covered in ink, zip through fences, refill your ink tank, and more. If you stay still, you'll be (pretty much) invisible—sneaky, sneaky!
Splat: Take out the other team by blasting them with ink. They'll be back in action soon, so watch out!
Squid Spawn: Choose your landing spot with greater precision when launching into a stage.
Squid Roll: Zig when they think you'll zag! Make a quick jump in the opposite direction while swimming through ink to keep 'em guessing.
Squid Surge: Scale walls quickly by charging up in the ink and blasting yourself upward. You can get some sick air this way, or even surprise other players!
WEAPONS AND GEAR:
Dive into each mode with a main weapon, a sub weapon, and a special. All weapon types from previous games are back, along with a few new ones.
EXPRESS YOURSELF VIA CUSTOMIZATION:
Season Catalog: Stay fresh with the trendiest goods and gear of the season. Redeem Catalog Points toward a rotating selection of gear, Splashtags, and more.
Personal Locker: Deck it out with your weapons, gear, and goods. Check it out in the Lobby.
Victory Emotes: Celebrate your way! You earned it.
Splashtags: Spiff 'em up with titles and stuff.
STORY MODE: "RETURN OF THE MAMMALIANS"
Join Agent 3 and the New Squidbeak Splatoon in a hairy fight against the unruly Octarians. Discover the secrets of Alterna and the Fuzzy Ooze.
BATTLE IT OUT ONLINE
In these competitive 4-vs-4 modes, you've only got three minutes per match to make your mark.
TURF WAR, BABY!
Beloved by squiddos everywhere, Turf War pits two teams in a battle to cover the most ground with their ink color.
Anarchy Battle: Put your rank on the line during rotating rounds of Splat Zones, Tower Control, Rainmaker, and Clam Blitz.
SALMON RUN:
WORK TOGETHER IN SALMON RUN
Four players (one per system) can team up any time to fend off waves of dangerous (and sometimes giant) Salmonid bosses in Salmon Run*. Fling Golden Eggs, take on new boss forms, and work together on your way toward earning sweet rewards.
SPLATFEST EVENTS!
Choose one of three sides and get ready to splat it out for total victory. Cast your vote, and then raise your catalog level by battling and working shifts. You'll receive conch shells this way. The number of conch shells collected by your Splatfest team during the Sneak Peek will impact the final results. Splatfest: First Half Tur: f War time! Take on other teams in 4-vs-4 Splatfest battles. Gain Clout based on wins, losses, and points from inking turf from both modes. Clout will also impact the final outcome, so try your hardest! Splatfest: Second Half: The halftime report is revealed. In addition to traditional Turf War battles, special three-team Tricolor Turf War battles will be available. In these heated 4-vs-2-vs-2 battles, the leading team must protect the center of the stage from the attacking teams.
Save Data Bonus:
If you have save data on your system from the Splatoon 2 game, you'll get some neat-o bonuses to help you hit the turf running.
Receive three Gold Sheldon Licenses. Give these to Sheldon to access your favorite weapon types more quickly, regardless of player level.
Join Anarchy Battles from the get-go, regardless of player level.
Start with a higher rank, depending on your rank in Splatoon 2.
Get matched against players who achieved a similar skill level to you in Splatoon 2.
ATTENTION! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS! You got questions? We got answers:
Sooooooooo…. I will try to keep this OP and this thread updated with information and other helpful stuff as time goes on. It's time to SPLAT, baby. Man, I love Splatoon. I literally (go ahead and laugh over somebody using the word "literally") poured over two hundred hours into Splatoon 2 and I plan on playing Splatoon 3 nonstop as well. I'll see you around in either the thread or maybe even in the game!
Splatoon 3 releases on Nintendo Switch on September 9th, 2022! The global smash hit ink shooter is back for the 3rd time! And you know what they say about threes, right? The third time is the charm!
Genre: Action, Multiplayer
File Size: 5.2 GB
No. of players: Single System (1) Local wireless (2-8) Online (2-8)
Developer and Publisher: Nintendo
Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
The CAST:
Play as either an Octoling or an Inkling! You can customize your character in any way you want!
THE BIG THREE: Catch the latest happenings from Shiver, Frye, and Big Man. Sit tight and watch or keep 'em on in the background as you do your thing around Splatsville.
THINGS TO DO AROUND TOWN
See and be seen at some of Splatsville's hottest spots.
Main Square: Roam around Splatsville to hit up the shops, chat with the locals, and tinker with your gear in between battles.
Lobby: Check in for online* battles here. You can even get in some target practice at the test range before your match.
Grizzco Industries: Now hiring for Salmon Run jobs! Walk up any time.
The Shoal Set up yer local multiplayer** battles here.
HOW TO PLAY:
Ink: Splash the stuff all over the place using your weapons. Sure, you can splat opponents, but ink can do so much more. Go ahead—get messy!
Dive: Change into Swim Form to move waaay fast through your own ink color. This'll let you climb walls covered in ink, zip through fences, refill your ink tank, and more. If you stay still, you'll be (pretty much) invisible—sneaky, sneaky!
Splat: Take out the other team by blasting them with ink. They'll be back in action soon, so watch out!
Squid Spawn: Choose your landing spot with greater precision when launching into a stage.
Squid Roll: Zig when they think you'll zag! Make a quick jump in the opposite direction while swimming through ink to keep 'em guessing.
Squid Surge: Scale walls quickly by charging up in the ink and blasting yourself upward. You can get some sick air this way, or even surprise other players!
WEAPONS AND GEAR:
Dive into each mode with a main weapon, a sub weapon, and a special. All weapon types from previous games are back, along with a few new ones.
EXPRESS YOURSELF VIA CUSTOMIZATION:
Season Catalog: Stay fresh with the trendiest goods and gear of the season. Redeem Catalog Points toward a rotating selection of gear, Splashtags, and more.
Personal Locker: Deck it out with your weapons, gear, and goods. Check it out in the Lobby.
Victory Emotes: Celebrate your way! You earned it.
Splashtags: Spiff 'em up with titles and stuff.
STORY MODE: "RETURN OF THE MAMMALIANS"
Join Agent 3 and the New Squidbeak Splatoon in a hairy fight against the unruly Octarians. Discover the secrets of Alterna and the Fuzzy Ooze.
BATTLE IT OUT ONLINE
In these competitive 4-vs-4 modes, you've only got three minutes per match to make your mark.
TURF WAR, BABY!
Beloved by squiddos everywhere, Turf War pits two teams in a battle to cover the most ground with their ink color.
Anarchy Battle: Put your rank on the line during rotating rounds of Splat Zones, Tower Control, Rainmaker, and Clam Blitz.
SALMON RUN:
WORK TOGETHER IN SALMON RUN
Four players (one per system) can team up any time to fend off waves of dangerous (and sometimes giant) Salmonid bosses in Salmon Run*. Fling Golden Eggs, take on new boss forms, and work together on your way toward earning sweet rewards.
SPLATFEST EVENTS!
Choose one of three sides and get ready to splat it out for total victory. Cast your vote, and then raise your catalog level by battling and working shifts. You'll receive conch shells this way. The number of conch shells collected by your Splatfest team during the Sneak Peek will impact the final results. Splatfest: First Half Tur: f War time! Take on other teams in 4-vs-4 Splatfest battles. Gain Clout based on wins, losses, and points from inking turf from both modes. Clout will also impact the final outcome, so try your hardest! Splatfest: Second Half: The halftime report is revealed. In addition to traditional Turf War battles, special three-team Tricolor Turf War battles will be available. In these heated 4-vs-2-vs-2 battles, the leading team must protect the center of the stage from the attacking teams.
Save Data Bonus:
If you have save data on your system from the Splatoon 2 game, you'll get some neat-o bonuses to help you hit the turf running.
Receive three Gold Sheldon Licenses. Give these to Sheldon to access your favorite weapon types more quickly, regardless of player level.
Join Anarchy Battles from the get-go, regardless of player level.
Start with a higher rank, depending on your rank in Splatoon 2.
Get matched against players who achieved a similar skill level to you in Splatoon 2.
ATTENTION! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS! You got questions? We got answers:
- Salmon Run is available at all times
- Map rotation is still in
- You can skip the news right after the Deep Cut intro screen (Unsure if you can do it sooner than that but it's like 5 seconds if not)
- You can now play with your friends easier (Join together in a "party" of sorts, join in progress, etc.)
- There are no microtransactions, only "large-scale paid DLC planned"
- Install the Nintendo Switch Companion app and log into it.
Once you've done that, you can do this one per day:- Open the Splatoon 3 app and go to the SplatNet Gear Shop
- Buy a piece of gear (Presumably, 3-star gear)
- Go in-game and buy that gear that you've ordered from Murch
- This let's you get 3-star gear on day one, but ultimately expands your shop options in case you don't see what you want in the in-game shops.
Sooooooooo…. I will try to keep this OP and this thread updated with information and other helpful stuff as time goes on. It's time to SPLAT, baby. Man, I love Splatoon. I literally (go ahead and laugh over somebody using the word "literally") poured over two hundred hours into Splatoon 2 and I plan on playing Splatoon 3 nonstop as well. I'll see you around in either the thread or maybe even in the game!
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