Nintendo Highlights Splatoon 3 Idols in Exclusive Interview Ahead of Summer Nights Splatfest

Nintendo has once again brought the vibrant world of Splatoon 3 into the spotlight with a special feature, celebrating the series' iconic idols just in time for the highly anticipated Summer Nights Splatfest.

The exclusive interview, published on Nintendo's official website, reunites the beloved music groups Deep Cut from Splatoon 3, Off the Hook from Splatoon 2, and the original Squid Sisters from the first Splatoon game on Wii U.

This unique gathering highlights the enduring appeal and influence these in-game personalities have had across the franchise’s history on platforms like the Nintendo Switch. Since its release in September 2022, Splatoon 3 has built upon the franchise's runaway success, offering fresh content, robust multiplayer modes, and vibrant Splatfest events that energize its dedicated community.

As the Weekend's Splatfest divides players into Team Palace, Team Theme Park, and Team Beach, fans are also treated to insights straight from the series' stars in this newly released interview. During the conversation, Nintendo’s host raised the popular fan desire for a collaboration among all three idol groups.

The series’ characters responded enthusiastically—echoing support for the idea while playfully debating potential group names.

Big Man of Deep Cut remarked that a team-up would be "great" and expressed willingness to participate at any time.

Shiver humorously suggested organizing a special Splatcast, musing on the impact such an event would have on their ratings.

The Squid Sisters’ Callie excitedly proposed working together on a cross-group song, prompting enthusiastic reactions from fellow idols Marie, Marina, and Frye. As the discussion turned to possible group names, suggestions included "Seafood Squad," "Tricolor All-Stars," and "Sparkling Seven Sea Stars." Ultimately, Marie proposed "The Now or Nevers," highlighting the theme song performed across the Splatoon series’ climactic matches.

Big Man agreed, stating the title captured "the impulse to ink lots of turf and not let the moment pass you by." This interview arrives as Splatoon 3 continues to enjoy widespread popularity on the Nintendo Switch, which saw significant hardware sales fueled in part by signature titles like Splatoon.

2023 also saw Nintendo announcing the physical release of Splatoon 3 bundled with its Expansion Pass DLC, allowing fans new and old to experience both the main game and its additional content in one package via the eShop or at retail. Splatoon’s idol groups have become a pillar of the franchise, each lending their own distinct personalities and musical styles to the series.

From the rock-infused energy of Deep Cut, to Off the Hook’s dynamic performances, and the enduring charm of the Squid Sisters, their influence is felt far beyond in-game announcements and Splatfests. The full interview, available on Nintendo’s website, offers fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at how these idols might collaborate in the future, affirming Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and memorable in-game events.

As the Splatoon 3 Summer Nights Splatfest begins, players can look forward to more creative surprises and a celebration of what makes the series special: dynamic gameplay, inventive music, and vibrant community spirit.

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