Nintendo announced the end of regular updates for Splatoon 3 after 2 years, ultimately relying on returning seasonal events and themes for the future. The online series continues to be a popular title for the Nintendo Switch, with Splatoon 3 even selling ten million copies within its first three months. The game has continued that popularity throughout its two years of being available thanks to its continuous update cycle, both with patches, seasonal content, and expansions, which have largely kept its fanbase logging in.
Following the release of Splatoon 3's Side Order DLC, which introduced a new single player mode with roguelike elements mixed in, fans were wondering what the future held for the title, since all the promised post-launch content was now available. So far, the year has continued to host new events including various in-game events and the Splatoon 3 World Championship 2024, though Nintendo seemingly tipped its hand with the Grand Festival announcement, signaling that the end was near for the inky shooter.
Nintendo announces a new update for Splatoon 3, bringing the game up to Version 9.1.0 ahead of the upcoming Grand Festival Event.
Following the Grand Festival in Splatoon 3, which ended...
