Splatoon 4 Release Rumors Surge as Splatoon 3 Update Wraps

With Nintendo ceasing regular updates for Splatoon 3, speculation surrounding a Splatoon 4 release is intensifying.

Nintendo Halts Splatoon 3 Updates

Splatoon 4 Speculation Heats Up Following Update Cessation

Nintendo has announced the conclusion of regular content updates for the acclaimed Splatoon 3. However, the game isn't entirely abandoned; holiday events like Splatoween and Frosty Fest will continue, along with ongoing monthly challenges, weapon adjustments, and balance patches as needed.

The official Twitter (X) announcement stated: "After 2 INK-credible years of Splatoon 3, regular updates will conclude. Don't worry! Splatoween, Frosty Fest, Spring Fest, and Summer Nights will continue, with some returning themes! Weapon adjustments will be released as needed. Big Run, Eggstra Work, and Monthly Challenges will continue for now."

Splatoon 3's two-year run, coupled with Nintendo's shift away from active development, has reignited rumors of a sequel. Specifically, the possibility of Splatoon 4 is generating significant buzz.

Some keen-eyed fans have spotted potential Easter eggs or even spoilers within the Grand Festival event, with certain locations sparking debate about a potential new city in a future Splatoon installment. One fan commented on a metropolis-like location, suggesting, "Doesn't look like Inkopolis. Perhaps the setting of Splatoon 4?" Others remain unconvinced, pointing out that some locations resemble existing areas in Splatoon 3.

Although no official announcement regarding Splatoon 4 exists, speculation has been rampant for months. Reports suggest Nintendo has initiated development on a new Splatoon title for the Switch. The Grand Festival's status as Splatoon 3's final major Splatfest further fuels fan theories, potentially hinting at a "Past, Present, or Future" theme for Splatoon 4, mirroring previous Final Fest influences on sequels. However, concrete information remains elusive until an official announcement from Nintendo.