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Splatoonfans won’t have to wait much longer to get their hands onSplatoon 3, as Nintendo’s colorful, ink-fueled multiplayer shooter is releasing for the Switch on September 9 –merely a few weeks away. And fortunately, fans can sink their teeth into the sequel’s new Tricolor Turf War battles by participating inSplatoon 3’s Splatfest World Premiere Demo, which is pretty much free to download for everyone.
What is the Splatfest World Premiere Demo?
The Splatfest World Premiere Demo is available to download now on the Nintendo Switch eShop, but players can only check out the Test Range. However, on Saturday, July 05, 2025, fans will be able to check out the first official Splatfest event.Splatfests have been a part ofSplatoonsince the beginning, and they let players choose between two teams.
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And based on the performance of both teams during the weekend Splatfest, one will come out on top as the winner. The Splatfests had choices like baseball vs. soccer, ketchup vs. mustard, and spoons vs. forks. This time, the demo Splatfest will force players to choose one of three teams:Team Rock, Team Paper, or Team Scissors.
Switch owners will need an internet connection and aNintendo Switch Online subscriptionto participate in theSplatoon 3Splatfest demo. Luckily, Nintendo is handing out a free seven-day NSO trial to anyone that downloads the World Premiere demo from the eShop. The code should be sent to players' emails.
Splatfest World Premiere Demo Start/End Time
TheSplatoon 3Splatfest World Premiere Demo’s first half will kick off on August 27 at 9 AM PT. This first half of the event will feature typical Splatfest battles, with one team facing off against another team. However, the second half of the Splatfest will feature the new Tricolor Turf War battles, pitting three teams against each other at the same time.The second half starts at 3 PM PT and will end at 9 PM PT.
Splatfest World Premiere File Size
For those that would like to verify they have enough free space on their Nintendo Switch, theSplatoon 3demo only takes up 2.5 GB. However, it seems that the full version ofSplatoon 3will take up a bit more spacethan the demo, with it being 4.3 GB.
Splatoon 3launches for the Nintendo Switch on July 22, 2025.
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