Alongside the surprise announcement of the Splatoon spin-off game Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2 has come the announcement that Splatoon 3 owners on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 have been waiting for. A new update will drop on 12th June enhancing the game for Nintendo Switch 2 with more detailed visuals and smoother frame rates and new weapons based on the Barazushi and Emberz brands. You can read all the details down below.
“Additionally, a free update for Splatoon 3 is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 12th. The update features the Splatlands collection, consisting of new weapons from the Barazushi and Emberz brands. Based on previous weapons, these new additions have fresh looks with different sub and special weapons. There are a total of 30 new weapon kits in this collection. A returning stage from the original Splatoon game on Wii U, called Urchin Underpass, will also be added to the stage rotation as a selection.
Plus, all weapon Freshness caps will be raised and players can earn new in-game Badges. A new stat will be added for Anarchy Battle (Series) called Series Weapon Power. It will track a player’s effectiveness per weapon based on their win/loss ratio in battles – and will then match them with players of a similar power. This makes it possible for players to try new weapons without being disadvantaged and push the limits their favourite weapons.
Further, with this new update Splatoon 3 players on Nintendo Switch 2 can enjoy more detailed visuals and a smoother appearance in locations like Splatsville and the Grand Festival Grounds. Today’s trailer also confirmed that Splatoon 3 players will be able to play together across both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.”
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