Splatoon 3 gameplay revealed: New features, additions, and more

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Splatoon fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Nintendo's upcoming third-person shooter Splatoon 3 is almost here. The most recent Splatoon 3 Direct showcased a boatload of new details about the upcoming post-apocalyptic title. With the livestream lasting for 30 minutes, the Japanese publisher left no stone unturned.

From brand new characters to updated improvements of the general formula, there is a lot to cover. It should go without saying that Splatoon fans are in for a real treat.

This time around, Nintendo is taking their fans to a massive metropolis known as Splatsville. This massive hub has many sights to see, from its zany aquatic denizens to interesting features. Some of the latter include:

The single-player portion is called "Rise of the Mammalians", taking Agent 3 to the homeworld of the Octarians. Engage in unique and creative levels as players familiarize themselves with the basics of gameplay as well as gunplay in this mode. Furthermore, Nintendo has confirmed that Splatoon 3 will be receiving paid DLC content in the future.

While fans are bound to have a good time with the single-player mode, multiplayer is really where it's at. Turf Wars is Splatoon 3's term for PvP matches, allowing players to climb up the ranking system. Much like the previous two entries, this game is not a traditional TPS experience. Players can use a variety of weapons, from blasters to rollers, all of which utilize colored ink in various ways to take down enemies. Additionally, this also covers territory by painting the environment with the team's color of choice. This map control, in turn, helps with gameplay as players can turn into squids and dive into 'friendly ink' to recover 'ammo' and also gain a movement boost while hidden from