Splatoon 3 Reveals Exclusive Freebies for Splatfest Participants

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Over the weekend, a unique Summer Nights Splatfest event kicks off in Splatoon 3, featuring a sunny summer motif. This exciting event invites players to voice their preference regarding travel during vacations: land, sea, or air travel. The festivities commence on June 11th at 6 p.m. Pacific Time and continue until July 13th, concluding at the same time. Splatfests are generally a great reason for players to revisit the game, even for those who’ve shifted their attention to other Nintendo Switch games. This time, though, it seems that Nintendo is providing an additional motivator to join in the fun.

Participants in the Splatfest within Splatoon 3 this coming weekend will receive a complimentary set of four profile icons. These icons are compatible with both Nintendo Switch and potential future versions like Nintendo Switch 2. The icons align with the distinctive art style that Nintendo has been employing to advertise their Summer Nights theme, and they’re expected to be distributed among players from July 15th up until the 31st. Further details about these icons were divulged by NSO Icon Alerts on X/Twitter, and you can find visual representations in the embedded post below.

Participate in Splatoon 3 during this weekend’s Summer Nights event to collect unique #NintendoSwitchOnline badges! If you have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription, you will receive your badges between July 15th and July 31st. #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2

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Join Splatoon 3 this weekend during the Summer Nights event to win special #NintendoSwitchOnline emblems! Users with a Nintendo Switch Online membership will get their emblems between July 15th and July 31st. #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2

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Try out Splatoon 3 during the Summer Nights event this weekend to grab exclusive #NintendoSwitchOnline symbols! Members with a paid Nintendo Switch Online plan can expect their symbols between July 15th and July 31st. #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2

— ឵឵NSO Icon Alerts (@IconsNSO) July 10, 2025

For Splatoon 3 players, it’s not a massive draw, but it’s certainly neat that Nintendo is providing an additional feature. The Splatoon series has already presented a substantial variety of profile icons throughout its history, giving players plenty of choices ranging from major characters to even some lesser-known ones. Yet, hardcore Splatoon enthusiasts who are seeking something unique for their system profile will appreciate this new offering.

Absolutely, there are several reasons players might want to join the Splatfest this weekend. Notably, it’s the first new Splatfest since Splatoon 3 received a significant update for Nintendo Switch 2 last month. The developers have made numerous improvements to leverage the new hardware, such as enhancements to graphics and performance. If you haven’t revisited the game since these updates were implemented, this could serve as an excellent reason to do so. Remarkably, Switch and Switch 2 users can still play the game together, even with these upgrades.

The Splatfest isn’t starting until tomorrow, yet players of “Splatoon 3” can already select their team within the game. Each team will be symbolized by a character from Deep Cut; Shiver for Team Land, Frye for Team Sea, and Big Man for Team Air. It seems that many “Splatoon 3” players often choose a team based solely on which idol represents it, rather than considering the question posed by the developers. There’s no wrong way to decide, but if you’re finding it hard to make a choice, you might want to go with your favorite member of the trio as a guide!

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2025-07-10 17:43