The year 2020 has been difficult to survive for many. Those sitting at homes with nowhere to go have been eagerly waiting for sequels of their favorite games and movies. Besides games, many have been waiting for their favorite movies/shows to release. And here, we have exciting news for players of Splatoon 3. The much-awaited shooter game is underway and will be released by Nintendo soon.
Is there anyone out there who isn’t yet clear about the concept of Splatoon? Here’s a summary for you. Nintendo created a third-person shooter video game and named it Splatoon. It gained popularity among gamers and later emerged as a famous series on the virtual platform.
The first series of the game was released in 2015, followed by the second one in July 2017. It has a great soundtrack, gameplay, and graphic styling. The makers have earned huge profits from the first two series, selling more than 15 million copies. In the third installment, the makers have tried to retain the original features with new stuff and novel approaches. Let’s explore some more details about the shooting game and its latest part releasing soon.
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Release Date
Three years after the release of the second season of Splatoon, the next part’s news is out now. Fans have been waiting for some information or announcement for a long. Although 2020 has come to an end, there is nothing official from Nintendo about the release or premiere date of Splatoon 3. However, the third part is expected to come out soon, and if speculations are to be believed, it will be released before 2021.
Plot
The Splatoon game is created with fictional characters, also known as Inklings. These are anthropomorphic squid that can transform between humanoid and cephalopod shapes. They can even swim through some colorful inks that are poured out on several surfaces using numerous paint-based weapons. This part of the game features a one-player, two-player, and multiplayer modes.
In the previous version, Splatoon 2 was introduced with varied user-interface and great graphics. That was a well-refined version of the first part to engage and attract more players. Salmon Run was a new character introduced in the second part.
For splatoon 3, the makers have included some very good splatfests that are gaming festivals and events organized every month. Splatfests are a tribute to the competitive spirit of the players. Being a prominent feature in the Splatoon series, players already love it a lot.
While the exact release date isn’t out yet, the plot of Splatoon 3 is revealed. The game will be about the octo-advancement and expedition of two cousins, Marie and Callie. It is reported to contain advanced gaming graphics and a finer user-friendly interface.
Gameplay
This one’s going to be a significant update as the gameplay of Splatoon 3 would be quite different from the previous ones. While the squid sisters’ characters would be the same, the makers have announced that the character Marina will be excluded. We might see better gameplay in the single-player mode. Having new and improved weapons, players, and the battle will make it more exciting, and a new 3D feature will enrich the gaming experience.
Trailer
Nintendo hasn’t released any trailer nor any teaser for Splatoon 3, but the former is expected to release soon. Since Spaltoon 3 was scheduled to be released by the mid-2020, a trailer would have arrived long ago. But, after the pandemic halted its production, the new expected launch date for the trailer is reported to be around the end of 2020. However, an official confirmation is still awaited.
Weapons and Modes in Splatoon 3
Weapons:
- Ink Shower
- Ink Canon
- Ink Claw
- Potion of Dinky Ink
- Ink Tank
- Ink Bolt
Modes:
- Turf War
- Rainmaker
- Tower Control
- Splat Zones
- Tentacle Hunt
- Inkfection
- Splat Match
Besides, Splatoon 3 is sure to bring in some new weapons and Modes to match the users’ expectations.
Announcements
In 2019, Nintendo shared an image of Marie, Pearl, and Carlie on their social media handle. The image was captioned, “The stars from Splatoon 2 and Splatoon are fresh, even in the frosty times.” And they also posted a question of where Maria is, which raised speculations about her presence. And there have been innumerable speculations about the same with Splatoon 3. However, the doubts were cleared when another image confirmed the production of Splatoon 3.
Releasing Platforms
Splatoon was released on Wii U, while the second version came out on Nintendo Switch. There is still suspense over the third one. It has received some fantastic reviews for its style, graphics, soundtrack, gameplay, interface, and storyline. The makers are reported to have invested a lot of finances in the second season that, in turn, raised the bar of fans’ expectations for the third part’s release.
Reports, News, and Rumors About Splatoon 3
Splatoon 3 is expected to blend the features of the previous two parts and introduce new ones too. It will be a third-individual shooter game, which will include an ongoing comparative interaction like it’s the last part. The continuation will illustrate two new symbols classes – The Growing Tide and The Radio Octave.
Expansion
Splatoon 3 is expected to have Marie, the Squid Sisters, and Callie on the list of characters. However, it is reported that Marina won’t be a part of this continuing series. These derivations are taken from their social media pages. Many features of the previous series are also likely to be retained along with new interactive ones. And on the list of new features, new weapons and modes are expected to be a part.
A long wait would be worth
The game fans are eagerly waiting for the 3rd part’s release while the developers are leaving no stone unturned for its marketing. They have already successfully created a suspenseful atmosphere, and the pandemic further added to the wait. On top of all, the makers of the game are confident about having developed something that will match the level of fans’ expectations. All we can do is wait for Splatoon 3 and hope that it would be entertaining and worth the wait.
