The first official post-launch Splatfest forSplatoon 3is happening this weekend. Players will get to choose one of three teams to pledge to, and based on how the teams play during the Splatfest, one winner will come out on top.The Deserted Island Splatfeststarts on Friday, September 23, at 5 PM PT and will end on the following Sunday at 5 PM PT.
The three teams this time around are Team Grub, Team Fun, and Team Gear.Players should pick the teamtheir friends choose so folks can team up with them during the weekend event. Those that don’t plan on partying up online should pick the team they most resonate with or the one they believe will be the winner. And for those confused on how to actually choose a team inSplatoon 3, here’s how to do it.
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How to Vote for a Splatfest Team in Splatoon 3
Now, tovote for a Splatfest team inSplatoon 3, players need to be connected online and then go to themain Splatsville Square. Players should appear right in the square upon loading up their game. For those that want to travel there fast, open the menu with X and then click on ‘Square’ from the list of locations on the left.
If players are facing the staircase leading towards the Lobby, they should see a vendor and an electronic display on the left-hand side. This is called the Splatfest Pledge Box. Just go up to the screen and press the A button. Choose a team to pledge to, and players will receive a free t-shirt to show off their team choice.
Now, players will just need to wait until the actual Splatfest kicks off on Friday. In the meantime,Splatoon 3players can start earning Conch Shells by leveling up their Catalog. While the Splatfest hasn’t started yet, we’re technically in the Splatfest Sneak Peek part of the event, which acts as sort of an intro to the whole shebang.
Collecting Conch Shellshelps your chosen team during the Splatfest Sneak Peek and can also be used at the Shell-out Machine to unlock new cosmetic items and tickets.
Once the event comes to an end, the Splatfest T-shirt and the Conch Shells will go away.
