Splatoon 3 Update Enhances Visuals on Nintendo Switch 2

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So, guess what? Nintendo just dropped news about a free update for Splatoon 3. Yeah, for both the regular ol’ Nintendo Switch and — wait for it — the Nintendo Switch 2. Who’s ready for this madness? It’s happening this Thursday, June 12. Mark the calendar, or scribble it on a napkin, whatever works.

Anyway, this update (they’re calling it version 10.0.0 if that matters to you) is bringing in the Splatlands collection. Basically, it’s like a fashion show but with weapons. Barazushi and Emberz brands, 30 new kits. Funky fresh looks, they say. Sub and special weapons are getting some sort of remix, too. Feels like a lot, am I right?

Oh, and Urchin Underpass is back in the map line-up — a little nostalgia ride from the original Splatoon on Wii U. Not to gush or anything, but that map had vibes.

Here’s the kicker: all the weapon Freshness caps are getting a boost. Means you can snag some new in-game badges. Oh, and there’s this new thing called Series Weapon Power. Tracks how you and your weapon combo are killing it (or not) in battles. Kinda like a weapon resume, I guess? They say it’ll match you with players around your skill level, so, cool, no more getting stomped while trying out new gear.

Now, if you’re one of the blessed few with a Nintendo Switch 2, you’re in for “more detailed visuals and smoother appearance” — whatever that means. Splatsville has never sounded so swanky. Plus, chillax, ’cause people can still play together across both versions. No one left behind, yay!

So, Splatoon 3’s out in stores and digitally on the Nintendo eShop. It’s worldwide, they say. Go snag it, if you haven’t already.

Anyway, back to what I was saying — oh wait, that was it. Carry on!