Splatoon 3 Already Has a Shelf Life
In just a month, Splatoon 3 will finally arrive. After a long period of minimal news and a delay, the game is finally ready to be shown off in full force, and it has a lot to show. The August 10 Splatoon 3 Direct blew the hinges off of fans' expectations, making up for all the lost time and strange trailers that relied heavily on edited matches. There's so much information pouring in that fans haven't even been able to digest all the new weapons, characters, mechanics, and story, as well as all the old things that have been spruced up for this fresh new title.
With all the news coming in, Splatoon 3 looks like the best entry to jump into the series. The promise of a package stuffed to the gills at launch that will tread water for at least a couple of years combine to make this game a very appealing catch. However, this news is somewhat bittersweet. Even though Splatoon 3 will be loaded with content and have a couple guaranteed years of support, its expiration window has already been declared.
Splatoon 3's Tableturf Battle Continues the Trend of Games Within Games
As any Splatoon fan knows, the fun doesn't stop at story mode. After repelling the latest schemes of the Octarian Army, players can take the sites of the stylishly chaotic Splatsville hub. From there, they can access online matches with Turf War or collaborative missions in Salmon Run. After the initial fun is had, players can expect new weapons, stages, and other special events to roll around every few months. In particular, Big Runs will take Salmon Run missions into Inkling and Octoling territory rather than the Salmonids’ usual stomping grounds. It's also likely that Tableturf Battle, a new card game, will also receive one or two updates across the game's life
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