As Splatoon 3’s content cycle comes to an end, we figured it’d be a good time to take a look at everything the game has to offer with a stages tier list.

At the time of writing, there are currently 23 stages in the game, and Sizzle Season 2024 is confirmed to be adding Lemuria Hub. In terms of quality, Splatoon 3 has had it kind of rough. In Splatoon 2, a good chunk of stages had several different routes to take. On stages like Kelp Dome and Skipper Pavillon, there was plenty of open space to hide away and claim turf. That’s not the case in Splatoon 3, however; for the most part, its stages are smaller and much more constrained, which winds up favoring long-rangers. This, in turn, makes it difficult for casual players to participate without being picked off by chargers and Splatlings. That’s not a very healthy trait for a game to have, and stages that exacerbate this issue will be reflected as such in our ranking.

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New Splatoon 3 Splatfest asks about the end times

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May 2: A new Splatfest is starting soon for Splatoon 3. This time, the game wants to know what you’d do in the face of the end of the world. Same Ol’, Bucket List, and Save the World are all options.

You’ll be able to give input when the Splatest is held on May 18. The event will conclude on May 20.

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List of all stages not in Splatoon 3 and which ones we might see in updates

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Though all three Splatoon games are rather similar in terms of graphics and gameplay, the first two entries in the series are home to several exclusive stages that haven’t made it back to Splatoon 3 (at least, not at the time of writing). Among fans of the game, Splatoon 3’s map design is often considered one of its greatest weaknesses – mainly, the stages’ lack of alternate routes to take. Splatoon 1 and 2’s exclusive stages generally have lots of alternate routes, so we aren’t sure what happened. Regardless, today we’re looking at a list of stages not in Splatoon 3 and which ones we might see in updates.

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Splatoon guides list for Splatoon 3, Side Order, and more

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Today, we’re rounding up our full collection of Splatoon guides all in one place. We’ve categorized them into two sections; guides for the base game and guides for Side Order.

Splatoon 3 is still going strong – presumably until September, when its new content schedule may come to a close – but it’s still worth playing even beyond that date! Splatoon is easy to learn, but difficult to master, and there are plenty of modes to master. We’ve got guides on the ranked modes, Splatfests, Salmon Run, Big Run, and even their respective King Salmonid bosses. If you’re looking for some Splatoon tips and tricks, you’ve come to the right place.

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How to play Tower Control in Splatoon 3

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Tower Control is one of the tougher ranked modes available in Splatoon 3. Hence its name, the mode is centered around a tower that first appears at the center of the stage. As usual, Tower Control is a lot easier when you have the ability to coordinate with a team of friends over voice chat. Whether you have access to that option or not, we’ve put together a list of tips to help you get better at the game.

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Splatoon 3 – Splatfest #15 results – Baby Chicks vs. Li’l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Nintendo held another Splatfest this weekend, and now that the event is over, we have the results for the Baby Chicks vs. Li’l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs battle. Players were asked to choose which fuzzy fluffiness they like most.

The halftime report indicated that things were very close. Li’l Bunnies had the lead with 33.55 percent, but Team Bear Cubs and Team Baby Chicks were right behind at 33.48 percent and 32.97 percent respectively.

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How to play Splat Zones in Splatoon 3

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Splat Zones is perhaps the most competitive of the ranked modes in Splatoon 3. A decent chunk of top-level tournaments are actually held in this mode, which means you’re a bit more likely to find higher-skilled players practicing it on the ranked ladder. Today, we’ve written up a guide aimed at casual players and beginners explaining the ins and outs of the mode.

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Splatoon 3 Spring Splatfest announced

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April 5: Nintendo has announced the latest Splatfest for Splatoon 3, which will be carrying a Spring theme. Players will be asked to choose their favourite between three animals: Baby Chicks, Li’l Bunnies or Bear Cubs.

The new Splatfest will kick off on April 20, and will last until April 22. As usual, we’ll share the results shortly after.

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Splatoon 3 update announced (version 7.2.0), patch notes

Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The next notable Splatoon 3 update will be releasing soon with version 7.2.0.

This is a multiplayer-focused update, including changes to Undertow Spillway, main weapons, and more. Of course, you’ve got your regular wave of fixes as well.

Here’s the full rundown on the update:

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Splatoon 3 Undertow Spillway stage temporarily closed

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Nintendo has reworked a number of stages in Splatoon 3, and it looks like Undertow Spillway is next on the docket. The level just went offline tonight.

On social media, the Splatoon series account said the downtime is for “inspections and expansion work.” It added: “For safety reasons, access will be closed during this period so we appreciate your patience.”