For certain parts of the world, 2026 is already here, which means they’re already in the midst of a “new year’s celebration.” One such place is Japan, where it’s early morning at the time of me writing this article. One of the biggest fan favorite franchises in the country is Splatoon, where they absolutely ate it up during the Nintendo Switch era, and many are predicting it’ll dominate during the Switch 2 era as well. To welcome in 2026, the team decided to go back to the “Grand Festival” and have the Squid Sisters, Off The Hook, and Deep Cut party their way into the new year:
The translation for the tweet reads:
That phrase is apt, as many are expecting some big news on the franchise’s front as 2026 rolls on. For example, we know that at least one game from the series will drop next year, as Splatoon Raiders is coming, and hopefully, we will get some new information soon.
Another thing that many are awaiting information on is the 4th entry in the franchise. Each one has been bigger than the last, and given how the Grand Festival ended, there are many questions about who will be...
