With the upcoming release of Splatoon 3, Nintendo has released a new video featuring three tips for new Squid-Kids – and those just needing a quick refresher before diving into the game. The release of Splatoon 3 will be a multiplayer oasis for Nintendo gamers searching for a stronger online game than what’s currently in the catalog. With the impending release of Splatoon 3 rapidly approaching, Nintendo has offered new players some tips and tricks for how to play the game.
The first Splatoon game was released for the Wii U back in 2015, followed by the release of Splatoon 2 for the Nintendo Switch only two years later in 2017. Splatoon 2 also received a DLC expansion in 2018 known as the Octo Expansion, which followed the story of the Octoling known as Agent 8, as they try to reach the surface and encounter a series of enemies, puzzles, and challenges. The 2021 February Nintendo Direct confirmed that Splatoon 3 had been in development and would be coming soon, with a fall release date being confirmed by a game trailer a year later in April. Splatoon 3’s Direct was full of big reveals, from new movement mechanics to an entirely new battle mode, all of which will enhance the series and make it that much more exciting.
Heralded as one of Nintendo’s best multiplayer games, Splatoon 3 finally being released is an important push for the future of the series and the Nintendo multiplayer formula. Centered around beings known as Inklings, who can be morphed into either a humanoid or cephalopod form, Splatoon is all about inking the enemies and reclaiming turf. Rather than using traditional guns and bullets as its main weapons, Splatoon utilizes weapons that are filled with different colored inks that players can shoot with in humanoid form, or swim through as squids. These designs, as well as the in-game Splatfests, make the Splatoon series a perfect multiplayer game.
Essential Tips For Navigating Splatoon 3
After briefly explaining the squid-to-kid character transformation, the video shared by Nintendo jumps right into its tips for players: First, remember to swim and sneak about in team-colored ink. Players can move freely in team-colored ink but will be slowed down moving in an opponent’s colored ink. If a player gets stuck and splatted by enemy ink, they will die, but be respawned pretty quickly over and over throughout battle. Movement mechanics are based on a gyro control system, meaning that the controller can be moved around to aim the weapon. Before playing Splatoon 3’s free demo of Tricolor Turf, know that the 4v4, three-minute battles are all about covering the stage in the most ink, rather than splatting the most enemies. Turf can be reclaimed by inking over enemy inking, too. Special cats will keep track of the scores and help declare the winning team.
Focusing on the science and fun of the Splatoon 3 universe, Nintendo still offered more helpful information about the game. Before setting out on the adventures of Splatoon 3, players can practice swimming and trying different weapons in a test range. Recon mode grants access to each stage, allowing for the opportunity to map out a route and battle strategies. The story mode of Splatoon 3 is a solo adventure to fight Octarians and understand the story of the Splatoon universe. Every new weapon and map in Splatoon 3 is bound to be much more exciting to new and seasoned players alike, now that an official tips and tricks video from Nintendo revealed so much essential information for Splatoon 3.
