The Splatoon 3 Splatfest demo will allow players to try out the game’s newly updated modes and multiplayer features.
Players will also be able to try out an entirely new mode, but to do so; they will have to choose one of three different teams.
But this Splatoon 3 demo will only be available for a short time. Fortunately, here’s everything you need to know about the Splatfest demo and how you can get involved!
Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere Demo Start Time
The world premiere demo of Splatoon 3 Splatfest, which includes the regular two-team multiplayer experience, will launch on August 27 at the following times:
- 9 a.m. PST – Los Angeles
- 10:00 a.m. MDT – Denver
- 11 a.m. CDT – Chicago
- 12 p.m. ET – New York
- 17:00 BST – London
Splatfest Tricolor Turf War Battles Demo Start Time
Players will be able to try out the new Tricolor Turf War Battles multiplayer mode, which features a 4v2v2 formula, on August 27 at the following times:
- 3 p.m. PST – Los Angeles
- 4:00 p.m. MDT – Denver
- 5:00 p.m. CDT – Chicago
- 6 p.m. ET – New York
- 23:00 BST – London
This new multiplayer mode looks to bring something new to the Inkling world of Splatoon, shaking things up for longtime fans.
Splatoon 3 Splatfest end date and time
The world premiere of Splatoon 3 Splatfest will be a 12-hour event running from 9am PST to 9pm PST, with separate time slots for each game mode.
Splatfest Battles pitting two teams against each other will end at the following times:
- 3 p.m. PST – Los Angeles
- 4:00 p.m. MDT – Denver
- 5:00 p.m. CDT – Chicago
- 6 p.m. ET – New York
- 23:00 BST – London
While the Tricolor Turf War Battles demo will end in:
- 9 p.m. PST – Los Angeles
- 10:00 p.m. MDT – Denver
- 23:00 CDT – Chicago
- Next day, 12 am ET – New York
- Next day, 5am BST – London
This time slot situation means that players will not be able to play both modes for the same amount of time.
Therefore, players will have a total of twelve hours to get their hands on Splatoon 3 and see how much the gameplay has changed. This will also give players plenty of time to try out the new Tricolor Turf War Battles.
How to Download Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere
Players will be able to download the world premiere demo of Splatoon 3 Splatfest from the Nintendo eShop. following these steps:
- On your Nintendo Switch, go to the Nintendo eShop.
- The Featured tab will be the first thing to appear.
- From the Featured tab at the top will appear ‘Splatoon 3’ and ‘Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere Demo’.
- Click on ‘Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere Demo’ and then choose ‘Free Pre-Order’, and the download should start.
Alternatively, if you have your account linked to your My Nintendo account, you can also queue the download from a web browser:
- Make sure you’re signed in to your My Nintendo account.
- Head over to the official My Nintendo store page for the world premiere of Splatoon 3 Splatfest here.
- Click ‘Free Download’.
- The next time you connect your Nintendo Switch to the Internet, it will start downloading the demo automatically.
Players will need to have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription to access the demo.
You’ll be able to access the demo right away to play the tutorial, walk through Splatsville before the world premiere of Splatfest, and choose the team you’ll represent.
Players who want to pre-order Splatoon 3 should do so soon to get all available pre-order bonuses.
What game modes will be playable in the Splatfest demo?
Players will be able to play the Splatfest Battles and Tricolor Turf War Battles game modes during the world premiere demo of Splatoon 3 Spaltfest.
- Territory War:
- In Turf War, two teams of four battle it out and try to cover as much of the stage as possible. Players can eliminate each other to slow down the enemy team’s progress.
- The team with the most paint on the stage wins!
- Tricolor Territory Battles:
- Tricolor Turf War Battle is a brand new mode for Splatoon 3 that will follow a similar style to Turf War but will feature 4v2v2 gameplay. This will ensure that every game you play is fun and chaotic.
Nintendo has yet to confirm how many of the 12 different Splatoon 3 stages we’ll see during Spaltfest.
Which team to choose in Splatfest
There is no real benefit to choosing one team over the other. It completely depends on you. Whichever team you choose will be the one you represent throughout Splatfest.
Players will be able to choose between three teams in Tricolor Turf War Battles, including Team Rock, Team Paper, and Team Scissors.
Once you have made your choice, you cannot change it again. You’ll also get a unique in-game jersey to represent your team during the event.
How to choose a team in Splatoon 3 Splatfest
Players will be able to choose a team in Spaltoon 3 Splatfest at the Splatfest booth following these steps:
- Head to the world premiere of Splaton 3 Splatfest on your Nintendo Switch.
- Once you load into the hub world, turn around. The Splatfest booth will be right behind you.
- Interact with the Splatfest booth by pressing ‘A’ and the team selection screen will appear.
- Hover over the team you want to choose and press ‘A’.
- Secure your choice by pressing ‘A’ again!
You now officially have your team for Splatfest!
