Splatoon 3 Brings Back Fantasy Theme for October Halloween Splatfest
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Splatoon 3 is bringing back its fantasy-themed Halloween Splatfest in October, letting players choose between Team Wizard, Team Knight, and Team Ninja.
Nintendo is keeping the ink flowing in Splatoon 3 with a brand new Halloween Splatfest starting later this week. According to a recent report by GameRant, players will be asked to choose their allegiance in a fantasy themed showdown. The choices pit Team Wizard against Team Knight and Team Ninja, reviving a popular theme that first appeared in 2024. Hub areas like Splatsville and Inkopolis will receive spooky makeovers, complete with custom costumes for idols Shiver, Frye, and Big Man.
Even though Splatoon 3 has largely moved past its primary content cycle following the massive Grand Festival in 2024, these returning community events continue to drive strong engagement. Recent franchise additions like Splatoon Raiders on newer hardware have expanded the ecosystem, but millions of players remain active on the original Switch. Returning themes also give the community a fresh chance to flip past outcomes, especially since gameplay updates have tweaked how final winner scores are calculated over the years.
Players looking to maximize their contributions should log in early when team selection opens on October 23. Joining a side ahead of time allows participants to start farming Conch Shells for the Sneak Peek phase. The actual turf war kicks off on October 30 and runs through November 1, giving the community one more major multiplayer celebration before the holiday season gets into full swing.
Tags: Splatoon 3, Nintendo Switch, Multiplayer, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant