Now a week into the release of the Switch 2, it seems we’re already getting some more first-party updates, and next up is Splatoon 3.
Tomorrow (June 12th) a patch will be dropping (version 10.0.0), and Nintendo has confirmed the details as follows:
The update features the Splatlands collection, consisting of new weapons from the Barazushi and Emberz brands. Based on previous weapons, these new additions have fresh looks with different sub and special weapons. There are a total of 30 new weapon kits in this collection. A returning stage from the original Splatoon game on Wii U, called Urchin Underpass, will also be added to the stage rotation.
Plus, all weapon Freshness caps will be raised and players can earn new in-game Badges. A new stat will be added for Anarchy Battle (Series) called Series Weapon Power. It will track a player’s effectiveness per weapon based on their win/loss ratio in battles – and will then match them with players of a similar power. This makes it possible for players to try new weapons without being disadvantaged and push the limits their favorite weapons.
Further, with this new update Splatoon 3 players on Nintendo Switch 2 can enjoy more detailed visuals and a smoother appearance in locations like Splatsville and the Grand Festival Grounds. Today’s trailer also confirmed that Splatoon 3 players will be able to play together across both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
As you can see, it’s getting a resolution bump, and we’d guess that the Splatsville “smoother appearance” means that the hub world will jump from 30fps to 60fps.
Nintendo also announced the first ever spin-off for the Splatoon series:
There’s not a huge amount of detail just yet for Splatoon Raiders, aside the following: “In the role of a mechanic, players will go on an adventure in the mysterious Spirhalite Islands alongside the splat-tacular Deep Cut trio.”
It’s worth noting all of this was originally released via the Nintendo Today smartphone app, so maybe worth keeping that app installed a bit longer, if Nintendo is going to use it for big announcements like this.
Splatoon 3 is out now for Switch and Switch 2.
