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AnotherSplatoon 3Splatfest has come to an end, and in the battle to declare the best kind of greeting,Team Handshake wonthe fight against Team Fist Bump and Team Hug. The win was a hard-fought one, with Team Handshake nearly taken down by one of its competitors.
Splatoon 3Splatfests have been popular since the game’s launch, as with prior entries in the series. The events have become more frequent towards the end of the year, and it seems that fans are still ready to play, even with the regional split on this particular Splatfest.
Splatoon 3’s Deep Cut-led teams immediately went to work during the contest’s Sneak Peek stage, where Team Fist Bump proved itself to be considerably ahead of its competitors at 35.01% versus Handshake’s 32.73% and Hug’s 32.26%. As the game went on, it looked like Frye might win her second Splatfest, as her Team Fist Bump also went on to secure the Popularity vote with a whopping 47.91%. However, popularity doesn’t always prove to be the winning factor in these competitions.
32.73%
35.01%
32.26%
Popularity (8p)
18.45%
47.91%
33.64%
Open (12p)
32.48%
34.31%
33.21%
Pro (12p)
35.62%
32.25%
32.13%
Tricolor (18p)
34.78%
32.91%
32.31%
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27p
0p
Team Fist Bump continued to work hard, securing the most wins in Open battles. With 27 points total, beating it became nearly impossible, but Team Handshake got it done. With 35.62% and 34.78% of the wins in Pro and Tricolor battles respectively, Shiver’s Splatfest Team pulled ahead to finish the fight with 30 points total. While Shiver’s Splatfest winning streak was interrupted during theHalloween Splatfest, where Big Man took home the win for Team Ghost, the Octoling idol has now picked up another victory.
Who Won the Red Bean Splatoon 3 Splatfest in Japan?
While players in places like North America and Europe fought over greetings, the Splatfest regions were split for the first time inSplatoon 3. Japan held its own Splatfest to determine what to call a favored red bean treat that often goes by different names in different regions. In the fight between Kaitenyaki, Obanyaki, and Imagawayaki, Team Frye successfully brought home the win for Team Obanyaki.
WithSplatoon 3awaiting the arrival ofChill Season 2023, it remains to be seen what the topic of the next Splatfest will be, and when it will be held. Many fans have been outspoken in their hopes for the return of the seasonal Frosty Fest. However, with a new Salmon Run boss and a Big Run being teased, there may be a bit of a wait. Players should stay tuned during December and January for further announcements from Nintendo.
Splatoon 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Enter 4-on-4* ink-slinging battles in this colorful action shooter packed with style and attitude. As a squid-like Inkling, quickly cover your surroundings (and opponents) in ink with wild weaponry and swim through your own color to sneak and splat. Dive into the fresh fun with family and friends and make waves as a team. Get splatted by an opponent? No sweat! The goal in Turf War is to cover the most ground, so respawn and jump back into the inky action.Keep it current with rotating items, seasonal catalogs, and special events: Variety is the spice of an Inkling’s life, so check out shops daily for a changing array of gear that is as fashionable as it is functional. Timed events like Splatfests bring different types of chaotic competition and content updates add even more weapons and stages. Earn points to get in-game items from season-specific catalogs to dress up your own personal locker and show your style.Use inky new abilities and weapons to compete, cooperate, or clear up the mystery of the Fuzzy Ooze: Dynamic new moves like the Squid Surge and Squid Roll will help you and your fellow Inklings cover more ground and avoid enemy ink. Take aim with the bow-like Stringer and get slash happy with sword-like Splatanas—these new weapon types join an arsenal of fresh special weapons and sub weapons, too. Work together to collect Golden Eggs and fend off brand-new swarms of invading Salmonids in the co-op Salmon Run mode. Tackle a solo adventure alongside a Smallfry companion to solve the mystery of the Fuzzy Ooze in the offline story mode.
