Splatoon 3's Chill Season is finally available, and with it comes three brand-new weapons along with a handful of remixed loadouts returning from previous entries in the series. The update also brings two new maps for players to enjoy in online PvP modes, as well as the Marooner's Bay stage for co-op Salmon Run making its return from Splatoon 2.
Players can hop into Splatoon 3 now and check out this added content while they wait for more information on the upcoming Big Run event, scheduled to take place later this month. With multiple seasons planned for the duration of Splatoon 3's life, it's likely Chill Season will set a standard to keep in mind going forward, so it's worth looking at the content players will interact with most.
Brinewater Springs
The first of the new maps added to Splatoon 3 is Brinewater Springs, which features a traditional Japanese temple set in an urban environment with the defining aspect being the hot springs water that surrounds the stage where battles take place. This stage is designed so that both teams start atop a ramp on either side, so players can follow the path down the ramp or hop over the edge to reach the center area of combat. However, people should be cautious when performing this maneuver, as the water from the hot springs runs close to the edge and players could find themselves easily splatted.
Flounder Heights
Flounder Heights is the second new PvP map added for Chill Season. Returning from the original Splatoon, this map takes place on top of an apartment complex surrounded by other high-rise buildings. It has many vantage points by design, allowing charger and slosher users to gain the advantage easily. The overall verticality of the stage allows for a variety of traversal options as well. Meanwhile, the central area is connected by a grated bridge, so players attempting to control it should use caution as not to accidentally fall through.
Marooner's Bay
Making its return from Splatoon 2, Marooner's Bay is a Salmon Run map that features a large, wrecked steel ship as a focal point. It features docks on its lower levels for players to access during low tide. During high tide, players will be stuck aboard the decrepit ship as they fend off a Salmonid invasion. Chill Season will also introduce Big Run, which brings Salmon Run-style invasion content to regular multiplayer maps.
Brand-New Weapons in Splatoon 3
- Splattershot Nova – The Splattershot Nova makes its debut as the latest shooter-class weapon. It has a long range and relatively fast fire rate at the cost of low accuracy and reduced damage. The loadout also features the Point Sensor and Killer Wail 5.1.
- Big Swig Roller – The Big Swig Roller combines multiple elements from the game's other roller-class weapons. It can ink a wide range while rolling, but also has the speed of the Splat Roller and the ink-flinging capabilities of the Flingza Roller. The loadout includes the Splash Wall and Ink Vac.
- Snipewriter 5H – The Snipewriter 5H takes on the appearance of a mechanical pencil, and is unique in that it can store up to five charged shots at once while only requiring two shots to splat an enemy. It also includes the Sprinkler and Tacticooler in its loadout.
Splatoon 3's New Weapon Variants
- Custom Splattershot Jr. – The Custom Splattershot Jr. returns from the previous two entries in the series, this time featuring the Torpedo and Wave Breaker.
- Aerospray RG – The gold-platted Aerospray RG returns for the third time as well, featuring Sprinklers and the Booyah Bomb in its loadout.
- Tentatek Splattershot – Tentatek's variant of the Splattershot changes things up by adding Splat Bombs and the Triple Inkstrike to its arsenal.
- Forge Splattershot Pro – The Forge variant of the Splattershot Pro adds Suction Bombs and the Booyah bomb to its loadout.
- Carbon Roller Deco – The Carbon Roller Deco features the addition of Burst Bombs and the Trizooka to its loadout.
- Slosher Deco – The Slosher Deco is the first non-shooter to feature the Angle Shooter. It also includes the Zipcaster as its Special Weapon.
- Zink Mini Splatling – The Zink Mini Splatling returns with addition of Toxic Mist and the Big Bubbler.
- Dapple Dualies Nouveau – The Dapple Dualies Nouveau update their loadout with Torpedoes and the Reefslider.
- Luna Blaster Neo – This Neo version of the Luna Blaster includes Fizzy Bombs and the Ultra Stamp.
- Inkbrush Nouveau – The Inkbrush Nouveau enhances its arsenal with the Ink Mine and the Ultra Stamp.
Splatoon 3 is now available for Nintendo Switch.
