Nintendo sheds the spotlight on the foundations of Splatoon as we approach the imminent launch of Splatoon 3 for Switch.
Stages and strategies for the Splatfest World Premiere demo will also be showcased ahead of the pre-launch Splatfest on August 27th.
The demo is set to go live in a few days' time, and will allow players to choose from a wide range of available weapons.
The Inklings and Octolings are back with a new setting, story campaign, weapons, and much more. Here's everything you need to know.
The newest Special Weapon to grace Turf War can also boost allies' movement speed and serves as an impromptu shield from damage.
Those who transfer their save data will receive three Gold Sheldon Licenses, start with a higher rank and can join Anarchy Battles immediately.
Though some of the demo is playable on August 25th, players can partake in a pre-release Splatfest on August 27th with the Rock-Paper-Scissors theme.
New weapons will be added every three months while X Battle and League Battle are also coming post-launch. SplatFest also premieres on September 27th.
Anarchy Battles for ranked play, catalogues for new cosmetics every three months, new Boss Salmonids and more are also revealed.
The colorful shooter launches on September 9th for Nintendo Switch with 12 Turf War stages. Post-launch updates will add new stages for free.
Nintendo has announced a Direct presentation for August 10, bringing roughly 30 minutes of information on the upcoming shooter.
After reclaiming the top spot a couple of weeks ago, Final Fantasy 16 has been pushed back down, with Splatoon 3 now occupying the pole position.
Meanwhile, Splatoon 3 is still in second place, while fellow upcoming first party Switch exclusive Xenoblade Chronicles3 climbs back up to No. 3.
Square Enix's upcoming RPG has climbed back into pole position, with Splatoon 3 falling down to second place.
For the fourth week running, Nintendo's upcoming colourful shooter has topped Famitsu's most wanted charts, with Final Fantasy 16 settling for second place.
The special model includes a custom dock and Joy Con controllers for $360. A custom Switch Pro Controller and Carrying Case have also been announced.
"There used to be a sea here, but it evaporated, leaving behind a wasteland," Nintendo says of the new map.
Square Enix's upcoming RPG has swapped places with the Nintendo Switch's Xenoblade Chronicles 3, while Splatoon 3 hangs on to the top spot.
The upcoming PS5 RPG is beaten to the charts' top spot by upcoming Switch exclusive duo Splatoon 3 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
Splatoon 3 is looking to offer much more expansive customization than its predecessors, and Nintendo is continuing to show that off.
