Nintendo fans have much to be excited for in Season 2023 of Splatoon 3. The highly popular shooter video game, featuring a mixture of third-person and platforming gameplay, is back with a slew of new weapons, stages, and features for players to explore. Get the ink brushes ready – here’s what’s in store upon launch.
New Weapons
Splatoon 3 introduces three full sets of new weapons and two sub-sets. Of the primary weapon sets on offer are the Seeker, Remora, and Turbine weapons. The standout from these is likely the Seeker set – they automatically track enemies after being fired so you don’t have to worry about aiming. All three sets are kitted out with different kinds of secondary abilities too – like tracking enemies across stages and dealing extra damage towards tossers.
The two sub-sets are the Slosher and Charger upgrades – which give existing Slosher and Charger main weapons respective boosts in range. Both reach outwards much further than usual; perfect for those who want greater fire power at longer distances.
Stages & Maps
Accompanying the new arsenal is new terrain to battle it out on. Splatoon 3 introduces over twenty stages covering four featured maps: Crest Hill, Anguilla Mountainside, Atlantic Outpost, and Nix Lakefront. Each map includes two distinct Territories that can be fought over as well as a dedicated Rainmaker map.
Beyond this there’s also a brand-new Salmon Run mode that challenges up to eight players simultaneously across five waves of aquatic baddies. Additionally each stage comes packed with loads of secrets waiting to be discovered – hidden passages perfect for catching opponents off guard or factoring into your