With the way online gameplay works in Splatoon 3, a notification is sent if your friend starts a match. Notifications also become available in players’ in-game notification list. It’s even possible to drop in to the battle from the notification that lets them know the battle has started, making it easier to play online with friends.

In the future, notifications will be expanded outside of your friends as well. That news comes from director Shintaro Sato, who touched on update plans in a new Splatoon 3 interview.

Here’s what he shared on that front:

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Splatoon 3 version 1.1.0 patch notes

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Details for title update version 1.1.0. for Splatoon 3 have been released ahead of its launch tomorrow on Switch. This update will make some changes to Hero Mode, most notably adding Photo Mode in select locations, as well as making features that require an internet connection to be used available. Full details below:

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Splatoon 3 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution

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Splatoon 3 is almost here, and Digital Foundry has now put up a video exploring the game from a technical perspective, including frame rate and resolution. Some other tidbits are shared as well.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Nintendo shares official Splatoon world map

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Nintendo has shared an official image that provides a look at the Splatoon world map, which shows just how far away Splatsville in Splatoon 3 is compared to the settings of the previous two titles.

The image was posted today as part of an interview with the game’s developers. Series producer Hisashi Nogami, director / art director Seita Inoue, director Shintaro Sato, and head of sound Toru Minegishi participated in the discussion.

Inoue noted that “Inkopolis Plaza in the first title and Inkopolis Square in the second title are both located in the heart of the city, and they are only about as far apart as Shibuya Station and Harajuku Station on the train in Tokyo.” Splatsville, which is where Splatoon 3 takes place, is set further away to allow for some distance “with a completely different climate.”

Sato and Inoue shared:

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Splatoon 3 reviews roundup

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With Splatoon 3 set for release in just a few days, reviews for the Switch exclusive are starting to come online. Nintendo lifted the embargo just a few moments ago.

Splatoon 3 builds on the shooting gameplay of its predecessors. This time around, the sun-scorched desert of Splatlands is featured. There are new moves available to dodge attacks and cover more ground, plus a new bow-shaped weapon to sling ink and new special weapons, such as the scuttling Crab Tank. Turf War, Salmon Run, and the Story Mode featuring the “Return of the Mammalians” campaign are the main modes. Splatfests are back, but now feature Tricolor Turf War – a mode where three teams compete at the same time and the first-place team must defend themselves in a unique 4-v-2-v-2 battle.

Here’s the roundup of reviews for Splatoon 3:

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Splatoon 3 shows off “Tentacle to the Metal” music track from Damp Socks feat. Off the Hook

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Splatoon 3 releases on Switch at the end of this week, and Nintendo have shared another new music track. Titled “Tentacle to the Metal”, this is the second single from Damp Socks feat. Off the Hook, following the earlier released “Candy Coated Rocks”.

Nintendo describes the track as “Inspired by thrilling car chases, the way the vocals intertwine with the rolling beat make it a great tune to listen to whilst swimming through ink!”

Here’s a quick refresher on Splatoon 3:

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Splatoon 3 will have Salmon Run available 24/7

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The Salmon Run mode in Splatoon 3 will be available at all days and all times, Nintendo has confirmed.

This is noteworthy as things were handled differently in Splatoon 2. With that game, Salmon Run was restricted since it couldn’t always be played online. In fact, it wasn’t actually playable every day. Nintendo confirming that Salmon Run will always be open in Splatoon 3 is therefore a pretty big deal.

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Splatoon 3 receives 7-minute trailer

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Nintendo is once again promoting Splatoon 3 with another lengthy trailer, with the latest one coming in at seven minutes. For now it’s in Japanese only, but an English version will likely follow – which we’ll swap in here if and when it goes live.

The trailer introduces us to core elements of the game like the weapons and stages. Other aspects are covered including the different modes like single-player and Salmon Run.

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Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere results

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Nintendo has shared the final results of the Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere.

During the weekend, players were given an opportunity to try out the Switch exclusive ahead of next month’s launch. They could side with rock, paper, or scissors – three teams instead of the usual two that we’ve previously seen from the series. Fans were also treated to the debut of new Tricolor Turf War battles.

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[Let’s Talk] Will you be picking up Splatoon 3?

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments

Splatoon 3 is the next big Switch game from Nintendo and is just a couple of weeks away. Most have likely made a decision as to whether they’ll be picking it up in September. However, there is also the Splatfest demo happening right now that gives players a bit of a preview of what they can expect from the final game.

Some have argued that Splatoon 3 doesn’t feel new enough, but many fans are very happy with how it’s been looking. What side of the fence do you sit on? Are you planning on buying Splatoon 3 next month? Let us know in the comments.