Splatoon 3 Image Comparisons Show How Inkopolis Has Changed

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Splatoon 3 is headed back to Inkopolis, and a series of comparison images is showing how the city has changed and evolved over time. With less than a week to go until Splatoon 3's Expansion Pass releases, long-time fans of the series and newcomers alike will be able to visit the city where it all started.

Splatoon 3's battles and Splatfests are held in Splatsville, a new city that was introduced in the game. However, the series started out in Inkopolis, with idols Callie and Marie holding the news and performing at Splatfests. Splatoon 3's Expansion Pass will be adding a new story component in Side Order, but first is Wave 1, which will allow players to return to Inkopolis and even enjoy the original style of Splatfest performances again.

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A Splatoon fan has compiled a series of images from the original Wii U Splatoon game and the version of Inkopolis that's been previewed in Splatoon 3. Shared online by Mr_Markstar, the differences are interesting. While much of the city remains the same, a few things have changed that are piquing players' interest. Most notable among these is the statues appearing over the Inkopolis Plaza. While the statues themselves look about the same, their colors have been swapped. In addition, during Splatfests, it looks like the tower that the Great Zapfish clings to has changed to the color red. These changes have led some to theorize that the Zapfish may be filling in as the representative of the third team, usually led by Splatoon 3's Big Man.

Additional comparison images can be seen on the original post.

Another image shows that Grizzco has moved into what previously looked like an unoccupied building. An arcade game in front has been moved and