Splatoon 3 Reveals Detailed Look at New Map Coming With Upcoming Season

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Splatoon 3 is getting a new map with the Fresh Season update, and now the devs have shared a closer look at what it will bring. Fans are excited for a new Splatoon 3 map to play, but there are some concerns regarding how it looks, as well.

Splatoon 3 launched with several stages, both new and from prior games, and has continued to add more with seasonal releases. Splatoon 3's Fresh Season kicks off at the start of March, and will bring back the Manta Maria from Splatoon 2. However, the other map, Um'ami Ruins, is brand new to the title.

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Over on the official Splatoon Twitter account, the developers gave fans a short look at Um'ami Ruins. The map is designed to look like an archeological site, complete with dig equipment, cranes, and a facade with what looks like a squid on either side of the entrance. The description suggests that it may have been a battle site from an «ancient» turf war. Like all other maps, this one will be playable in standard Turf War modes, as well as Anarchy Battles.

A new map for the game is always welcome, as it should help to keep the experience feeling fresh as the existing rotation becomes stale. However, fans have concerns and complaints regarding the map already. One of the biggest is that there doesn't seem to be a valid way of flanking the other side, which is a boon for players who use inkbrushes and other sneaky weapons. Players have already pointed out that the majority of the maps in Splatoon 3 are lacking ways to flank, so this map will only be further adding to the frustration.

Um'ami Ruins doesn't have much in the way of verticality. Many maps in Splatoon 3 have been primarily flat, with low-lying platforms at most. Some players have