Splatoon 3 guide: 5 things to know before prepping for the upcoming Splatfest

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Splatoon 3 brings a brand new season of fast-paced multiplayer goodness to the Nintendo Switch. This also means fresh Splatfests.

Splatfests are in-game events that see players join a faction and duke it out for the glory of their team.

A Splatfest will take place from September 23, 2022, to September 25, 2022. Interested in checking it out? Here are some things to know before arming up for the battle to come.

The first thing to know is that unlike previous entries in the series, Splatoon 3's Splafests will feature three teams instead of two. These are Gear, Grub, and Fun. They are denoted by the colors purple, orange, and green, respectively.

If you want to play with friends on the same team, be sure to pick the same faction. Visit the event stand in Splatsville (only available around the time of Splatfests) to pick your favorite team.

Playing Splatfest matches in Splatoon 3 will award players with Conch Shells, which have multiple uses. These items don't just count towards tallying results for matches but can also be spent on items and Catalog progression. They can be used once per day at the Shell Out gacha machine in the Lobby.

Note that players will be rewarded Conch Shells for playing online games even leading up to the Splatfest and not just during the event.

Since they are event-exclusive resources, the items will not be obtainable once the Splatfest is over. So strike while the iron is hot.

Before diving into Splatoon 3's heated matches, it is crucial to check the inventory. From equipment to weapons, players must ensure that everything is in order and that they know what role to fulfill in battle.

Once they have picked their team, players will receive a Splafest Tee for the duration of the event. Thanks to its