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Splatoon 3 is a third-person shooter in which Inklings and Octolings, anthropomorphic characters based on squids and octopi respectively, battle in "turf wars" using weapons that shoot colored ink. It is the third title in Nintendo's Splatoon series and introduced new character customizations, new weapons, and a new character species called the Mammalians.
Development and pre-release
Nintendo announced Splatoon 3-themed special editions of the Nintendo Switch OLED Model console and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on 6th July 2022. These products featured Splatoon 3's blue and yellow branding.
Gameplay
Splatoon 3's Salmon Run mode features enemies new to the series including the Fish Stick and King Salmonid. Salmon Run is a 4-player online co-op mode in which teams battle waves of Salmonids. Salmonids are a fish-like species and are the main antagonists in the Splatoon series.
Splatoon 3 introduces weapons new to the series including the Tri-Stinger (a three-stringed bow) and the Ink Vac (an ink vacuum), as well as the Crab Tank, the Big Bubbler, and the Zipcaster. All basic weapons from previous Splatoon games return in Splatoon 3.
Splatoon 3 features more extensive character customization options than previous games. Players can choose to play as an Inkling or an Octoling, and choose a body type rather than a gender.
Story and concept details
Splatoon 3 introduced a new species, the Mammalians, to the game universe.
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