New Splatoon 3 video shows off new Splatoon card game

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You should gather your paint cans. The most in-depth look at what to expect from the closest thing to an esport that the company still cares about is released by Nintendo. Everything from new weapons to new stages were covered in the 30-minute presentation. There is a lot of ink that needs to be spilled.

The city of Splatsville is located in the desert of the Splatlands. As they fight to paint across a variety of stages, inklings and octolings will make a lot of gross noises. New weapons will help in the long-simmering color war. There are two new weapons in the game, a bow-like weapon called stringers that spray paint in short bursts and a windshield wiper that is a sword.

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There are a lot of things to do in the town. You will be able to play the game modes you loved in the previous games. New salmonid bosses will help you beat the Salmon Run.

All kinds of clothing items can be purchased when you aren't playing. There are items that increase your run speed. They don't appear to be unlocked through microtransactions, and through a special citizen you can add any trait to your clothing.

You'll be able to engage in the game without spilling paint. There is a new mini-game called TableTurf Battle. There are over 150 cards that represent the weapons in the game. You deploy the cards on the battlefield and try to take over as much of the arena as you can. You can challenge the people of Splatsville to earn rewards if you want.

There is a new broadcast team called Deep Cut. Instead of having only two teams to choose from, there will be three, with a tricolor turf war match. Players will be able to download a demo of the game prior to the launch of the game.

Nintendo is working on a new game called Splatoon 3. The game is expected to be updated with new cosmetics every three months for two years, and with new weapons at the same time. There is no word on when the first DLC will be released.

There is a clam-packed game in the series. On September 9th, it will be available on the Nintendo Switch.