All articles tagged with #splatoon 3
Splatoon 3 hosted a Splatoon Raiders Splatfest where players chose between speed, power, and tactics; after a tight race, Team Power won with 365 points, followed by Team Speed (285) and Team Tactics (220), with Team Tactics briefly leading at halftime.
Nintendo's Splatoon 3 version 11.0.1 fix inadvertently included balance changes meant for a future patch. The changes affect Rapid Blaster and Rapid Blaster Deco (ink-radius increase of about 10%) and the R Blaster Elite/Deco/WNTR (ink consumption up by about 14%). Nintendo won't revert them, as they’re intended for a future update; these tweaks aren’t listed in the 11.0.1 patch notes. A follow-up update will include additional balance changes, and Splatoon 3 will continue receiving updates on Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo says it will continue rolling out major software updates for widely owned Switch titles on the Switch 2 to keep players engaged and ease the transition, highlighting free updates to Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Splatoon 3 to boost adoption and revisit older games on the newer console.
Nintendo says it will keep releasing free updates for popular Switch titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Splatoon 3 to keep players engaged on the original Switch while transitioning to Switch 2, explaining that updating existing games helps maintain contact with consumers and ease the upgrade path to the newer system.
Nintendo says releasing major free updates for popular Switch titles Animal Crossing: New Horizons (3.0.0) and Splatoon 3 is intended to keep players engaged, promote the new Switch 2 platform, and ease the transition by maintaining connections with existing customers as hardware evolves.
Nintendo’s Splatoon 3 11.0.0 patch introduces Flow Aura, adds health bars for players, nerfs Stealth Jump, and buffs Reefslider’s damage, signaling a major late‑life metagame reshuffle that affects both casual and competitive play while raising questions about spawn camping and balance.
Nintendo released Splatoon 3 update 11.0.0, adding health bars above enemies (and teammates) for a few seconds when visible or via certain abilities, with further tweaks including Flow Aura, improved hit detection, and stealth jump; the change is noted in official patch notes and marks a surprising shift in how combat information is displayed.
Splatoon 3’s version 11.0.0 patch goes live Jan 28 (Jan 29 in Europe), introducing Flow Aura, a temporary display of opponents’ remaining health, hit‑detection changes, and broad balance tweaks across main and special weapons plus bug fixes; Nintendo says the update will have a bigger-than-usual impact on multiplayer and that a follow‑up patch focusing on balance will arrive sooner than normal.
A Splatoon 3 illustrator explains the challenges of turning the game’s Splatsville setting into dynamic art. Early sketches overemphasized action poses, making characters feel small and energy‑deficient, so the artist sought input from senior teammates and developers to adjust composition, perspective, and ink quality. Attention to small details—expressions, arm angles, hair silhouettes—and matching ink texture to a “thick yogurt” read helped maximize charm across game boxes, ads, videos, and events. The role, led by someone who has loved the series since student days, required iterating with the team to preserve dynamic movement while conveying a rougher, chaotic world. Work began about a year before launch, and positive global feedback confirmed the improvements; a follow‑up title, Splatoon Raiders, is in development for Nintendo Switch 2.
Splatoon 3 has been rated for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with the rating appearing on PEGI's website, indicating a possible enhanced version for the new console. The game already received a free upgrade for Switch 2 last June, and this rating suggests further updates or a new version may be in development. A new spin-off, Splatoon Raiders, is also expected in 2026.
Splatoon 3 has been rated for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 in Europe with a 7+ age rating, sparking speculation about a possible dedicated Switch 2 edition, though it may simply reflect the platform's recent updates.
Nintendo's Splatoon 3 is releasing its version 10.1.0 update on September 3-4, focusing on weapon balance adjustments and specifications to enhance gameplay, including changes to main and special weapons to improve their individual characteristics and overall battle balance.
The article highlights top deals including Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $149, discounts on Samsung gaming monitors, the release of Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2, and opportunities to request invites for the Nintendo Switch 2, along with game discounts for Splatoon 3 and details on Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
The article highlights various limited-time deals including 47% off Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, LEGO Disney Tribute Camera set, significant discounts on Samsung gaming monitors, and deals on popular video games like Splatoon 3, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Super Mario Odyssey, along with ongoing Steam Summer Sale offers.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has received a significant upgrade for Splatoon 3, boosting resolution from 1080p to 4K in docked mode and maintaining 60 FPS, demonstrating the new system's increased power and performance capabilities compared to the original Switch.