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, and more customization options.

In Splatoon 3, online 4-v-4 Turf War battles can create heated matches across a mix of new and returning stages, where teams of four face off to cover the most ground in their ink. Newly uncovered footage provides insight on one of these new stages, Eeltail Alley, along with a look at the stringer – a new bow-shaped weapon type that enables you to sling ink sideways and vertically.

In addition to frantic 4-v-4 multiplayer matches, Splatoon 3 also features a fresh single-player campaign and the next iteration of the co-op Salmon Run mode. In the single-player story mode, you’ll join Agent 3 in a fight against the unruly Octarians and discover the secrets of a mysterious place called Alterna and the Fuzzy Ooze. When diving into Salmon Run, you’ll ink up with teammates** to fend off waves of dangerous Salmonid bosses, some of which are colossal in size!

The first post-launch Splatfest for Splatoon 3 has been confirmed!

Here’s the theme: What would you bring with you to a deserted island? Gear? Grub? Or fun?

This Splatfest will take place from Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. PT to Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. PT.

Which team will you join?

What is a Splatfest?

A Splatfest is a big deal for Inklings and Octolings around the world. Players join one of three causes and try to win in-game battles to champion their thoughts on the questions posed.

Splatoon and Splatoon 2 players are probably used to joining one of two sides, but yeah…the Splatoon 3 game has THREE sides. Talk about your triple threat!

After choosing their destiny, participants take it to Splatfest Battles. The goal of a match is to ink as much of the stage as you can. The more matches your side wins, the closer you’ll be to a resounding victory. Splatfests in Splatoon 3 also include Tricolor Turf War battles, which are 4v2v2!

Key Features:

• Ink it up with a new entry in the Splatoon series
• Discover the Splatlands, a new sun-soaked region with trendsetting inhabitants
• Experiment with new styles for Inklings and Octolings
• 4v4 Turf Wars are back, with new stages, new maneuvers, and new weapons

Splatoon 3 is available for Nintendo Switch.