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In a Nintendo Direct on February 17th, 2021, a third installment, ''Splatoon 3'' was announced, set for a release in 2022. A dedicated direct on August 10th, 2022 announced new weapons and abilities, new and updated game modes, a new group called {{s|inkipedia|Deep Cut}} featuring new idols {{s|inkipedia|Frye}}, {{s|inkipedia|Shiver}}, and {{s|inkipedia|Big Man}}, three-way splatfests, and a proper release date of September 9th, 2022. A demo released on August 25th, 2022 with a Splatfest world premiere on August 27th, 2022 with a theme of {{s|inkipedia|Rock vs. Paper vs. Scissors}}. The full game released on schedule and the development team has promised to routinely update the game with new content, both free and paid, over the next several years. This includes the Expansion Pass, which includes the returning Inkopolis lobby and the new ''{{iw|inkipedia|Side Order}}'' campaign. | In a Nintendo Direct on February 17th, 2021, a third installment, ''Splatoon 3'' was announced, set for a release in 2022. A dedicated direct on August 10th, 2022 announced new weapons and abilities, new and updated game modes, a new group called {{s|inkipedia|Deep Cut}} featuring new idols {{s|inkipedia|Frye}}, {{s|inkipedia|Shiver}}, and {{s|inkipedia|Big Man}}, three-way splatfests, and a proper release date of September 9th, 2022. A demo released on August 25th, 2022 with a Splatfest world premiere on August 27th, 2022 with a theme of {{s|inkipedia|Rock vs. Paper vs. Scissors}}. The full game released on schedule and the development team has promised to routinely update the game with new content, both free and paid, over the next several years. This includes the Expansion Pass, which includes the returning Inkopolis lobby and the new ''{{iw|inkipedia|Side Order}}'' campaign. | ||
Since its debut in 2015, ''Splatoon'' content has been featured in a number of Nintendo and non-Nintendo related media, to the point of being considered Nintendo's newest | Since its debut in 2015, ''Splatoon'' content has been featured in a number of Nintendo and non-Nintendo related media, to the point of being considered Nintendo's newest major tentpole franchise since the introductions of ''Pokémon'' and ''Animal Crossing''. For example, the Inklings were featured in a crossover with the ''{{s|inkipedia|Squid Girl}}'' manga series, as downloadable Mii Fighter costumes in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', as Mystery Mushroom costumes in ''Super Mario Maker'' on Wii U, as playable guest characters in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' on Nintendo Switch, and the Inkling Squid's eyes being used as a sticker bundled with ''Nintendo Labo: Variety Kit''. The ''Splatoon'' franchise was prominently featured as the first new universe in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with the Inklings appearing as playable newcomers. | ||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== |