Summary
Hot on the heels of the last Splatfest,Splatoon 3has announced a new Splatfest is arriving in August. The theme will pit food fans against each other asSplatoon 3players battle in turf wars to determine who the victorious team will be.
Splatoon 3, like its predecessors, holds Splatfests regularly. The unique twist on turf wars asks players to pick one of three teams, each led by an idol of Deep Cut, and then battle it out over the weekend to determine which will win.Splatoon 3just wrapped up theSummer Nights Splatfest, which asked players which summer getaway they’d most want to have to themselves; a palace, theme park, or a beach.
The next Splatfest will start on August 9 and will run through June 26, 2025. The theme this time around asks players which starchy food they could eat everyday: bread, rice, or pasta. The teams are led by Shiver, Frye, and Big Man, respectively. Players can expect to be able to register for their chosen team one week before the event starts. It’s recommended to register as soon as possible, as players can beginplaying turf wars in their Splatfest shirtand gain abilities for it before the real fights begin.
Will There Be More Splatfests in Splatoon 3?
Players have been convinced thatsupport forSplatoon 3is winding down. Initial support for the game was only promised for two years, and the most recent in-game catalog lets players gain the “Thanks for playing” set of titles, which sounds like the development team’s way of thanking the fanbase before sunsetting the title. However, the arrival of this Splatfest is interesting, and likely confirms that there will be at least one more Splatfest following it.
Splatoon 3will presumably follow the trend of its predecessors of having one final mega Splatfest that will change the course of the series to come. The originalSplatoonpitted Callie and Marie against each other, leading toSplatoon 2’s story mode.Splatoon 2, on the other hand, saw Chaos and Order battle it out, which just recently saw its culmination in theSide Order DLC forSplatoon 3. At this point, it’s hard to tell what the theme will be for the finalSplatoon 3Splatfest, and how it will impact the series' future. However, it seems extremely unlikely that the game will close out on a simple food question, so if the last Splatfest is coming soon, it may drop in September, which would also mark the two-year anniversary of the game.
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.
