Splatoon 3 fans: the next in-game Splatfest event — themed around the Raiders content — goes live this weekend on Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo originally revealed the event during its June Nintendo Direct, and the timed festival will give players another chance to compete in ranked community matches, claim cosmetic rewards, and earn in-game currency.
According to the announcement, the Splatoon 3 Splatfest begins on 11 June at 01:00 BST / 02:00 CET, which corresponds to 20:00 ET (10 June) / 17:00 PT (10 June), and will run throughout the weekend.
As with previous Splatfests, players can register their team choice inside Splatsville and start collecting Conch Shells and other event-exclusive items — including a Splatfest tee available to participants who sign up in advance.
Nintendo’s event copy frames the weekend around the Raiders expansion, asking players to select a fighting approach.
Rewritten for clarity: players are prompted to choose their preferred fighting style — Speed, Power, or Tactics — with each option reflecting one of the three tank archetypes encountered on Raiders’ Spirhalite Islands.
Splatfests are a recurring multiplayer celebration in the Splatoon series that pit three teams against each other in Turf War and special modes.
Splatoon 3, developed by Nintendo EPD and released for Nintendo Switch on 9 September 2022, continues that tradition with periodic festivals and limited-time content drops announced through Nintendo Directs and in-game notices.
If you plan to join, head to the Splatsville kiosk now to register and claim the Splatfest tee ahead of the start time.
Registered players earn Conch Shells during matches, which are used to purchase event-related rewards from the in-game shop.
The event’s theme marks one of the more notable post-launch Splatfest themes following the series’ larger festival events.
For the latest official timing and patch notes, check the Splatoon 3 news feed on your Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo eShop listing.
Competitive players and fans of Nintendo EPD’s ongoing support for Splatoon 3 should monitor official channels for any updates or adjustments during the festival weekend.
Nintendo originally revealed the event during its June Nintendo Direct, and the timed festival will give players another chance to compete in ranked community matches, claim cosmetic rewards, and earn in-game currency.
According to the announcement, the Splatoon 3 Splatfest begins on 11 June at 01:00 BST / 02:00 CET, which corresponds to 20:00 ET (10 June) / 17:00 PT (10 June), and will run throughout the weekend.
As with previous Splatfests, players can register their team choice inside Splatsville and start collecting Conch Shells and other event-exclusive items — including a Splatfest tee available to participants who sign up in advance.
Nintendo’s event copy frames the weekend around the Raiders expansion, asking players to select a fighting approach.
Rewritten for clarity: players are prompted to choose their preferred fighting style — Speed, Power, or Tactics — with each option reflecting one of the three tank archetypes encountered on Raiders’ Spirhalite Islands.
Splatfests are a recurring multiplayer celebration in the Splatoon series that pit three teams against each other in Turf War and special modes.
Splatoon 3, developed by Nintendo EPD and released for Nintendo Switch on 9 September 2022, continues that tradition with periodic festivals and limited-time content drops announced through Nintendo Directs and in-game notices.
If you plan to join, head to the Splatsville kiosk now to register and claim the Splatfest tee ahead of the start time.
Registered players earn Conch Shells during matches, which are used to purchase event-related rewards from the in-game shop.
The event’s theme marks one of the more notable post-launch Splatfest themes following the series’ larger festival events.
For the latest official timing and patch notes, check the Splatoon 3 news feed on your Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo eShop listing.
Competitive players and fans of Nintendo EPD’s ongoing support for Splatoon 3 should monitor official channels for any updates or adjustments during the festival weekend.
