Splatoon 3 becomes Japan’s fastest-selling game of all time
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Splatoon 3 has taken the crown as Japan’s fastest-selling game of all time.
That news follows Nintendo’s announcement earlier today that the title has sold 3.45 million copies in the region in just three days. The company said this is the highest domestic sales level for any Switch game within that time period, but we now know that applies to all platforms as well.
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Splatoon 3 domestic sales surpass 3.45 million in first three days
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Splatoon 3 domestic sales have surpassed 3.45 million units in its first three days on the market, Nintendo has announced. That’s the highest domestic sales level for any Switch game within that timeframe.
Nintendo’s announcement seems to be based on Japanese sales only, so Splatoon 3’s total should be higher than this amount worldwide.
Today’s news is based on Nintendo’s own internal numbers. It includes both packaged and downloadable versions.
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Splatoon 3 patch to fix issue getting stuck on black screen and more
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Nintendo has confirmed that it’s working on a patch for Splatoon 3, which will address a loading issue in which players can get stuck on a black screen and more.
This particular problem may happen when starting up the game for the first time. Nintendo has provided a workaround for the time being, with players advised to follow the steps below:
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Splatoon 3 launch trailer
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With its release on Switch today, Nintendo have shared a short launch trailer to promote Splatoon 3, giving players a quick look at the cast of characters and gameplay.
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My Nintendo adds Splatoon 3 Splatsville shopping bag, graffiti sticker set in North America
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A pair of physical rewards have just been added to My Nintendo in North America based on Splatoon 3. Along with a Splatsville shopping bag, fans can also get their hands on a new graffiti sticker set.
The bag has the full-color design around the exterior with stylish ink splats, brand logos, and more from the world of the Inklings and Octolings. The dimensions are 15.35” x 15.35” x 10.62” and is made with woven polypropylene.
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Splatoon 3 to add function letting you send notifications to players outside of friends via future updates
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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:
