Release date finally inked for shooter sequel
Dig out your Splattershot, Nintendohas announced a release datefor ink-blastin’ sequelSplatoon 3— the popular multiplayer arena shooter franchise will return September 9, exclusively on Nintendo Switch. In addition to the date reveal, Nintendo dropped a four-minute “Turf War” gameplay video.
Splatoon 3, which wasfirst revealed back in February of last year, will once again see Squid Kids and Octolings fighting it out in chaotic ‘n’ colorful multiplayer mayhem. Armed with an arsenal of unique and sometimes very silly weaponry, players will engage in running battles across a variety of new and returning modes and stages. The community can very likely expect the return of the semi-regular “Splatfest” community events, as well as frequent DLC drops for weaponry, clothing, and other content.
Following on from the climax ofSplatoon 2, the new sequel will be set in a (surprisingly adorable) post-apocalyptic version of Inkopolis, brought about by the success of “Chaos” in the preceding title’s final splatfest. An aesthetic of homemade armor, beat-up stages, and invading mutant creatures pervaded previous videos, offering the classicSplatoonaction a whole new aesthetic.
News of theSplatoon 3release date comes during a tumultuous week for Nintendo. Earlier this week, the publisher hada labor complaint filed against itby an ex-Nintendo of America employee, who alleges that the company has exercised “coercive” union-busting tactics among its staff members. Nintendo has denied the allegation and is working with the National Labor Relations Board to investigate the claim.
