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  • Published on Jun 12, 2025
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  • @SeelieDeco
    @SeelieDeco 2 days ago +16258

    dropping probably the biggest splatoon news in the past like 2 years on a random tuesday is the most nintendo thing ive ever seen

    • @lulucianovo
      @lulucianovo 2 days ago

      And it was via the Nintendo Today app at first too, to top it off.

    • @piercemat331
      @piercemat331 2 days ago +151

      Also, return Saltspray Rig and include bans for cheaters and Big Man after cheating too many seasonal splatfests

    • @Dessensce
      @Dessensce 2 days ago +51

      shadow dropped

    • @totallynotmarebear
      @totallynotmarebear 2 days ago +114

      nintendo being nintendo in a good way

    • @piercemat331
      @piercemat331 2 days ago +31

      @@totallynotmarebear Or basically Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

  • @BOOXMOWO
    @BOOXMOWO 2 days ago +5379

    Crazy that they've been doing the "Report from the Squid Research Lab" gimmick consistently for the past 10 years.

    • @mmuu
      @mmuu 2 days ago +653

      what do you mean 'gimmick'? the squid research lab is REAL!!!!!

    • @StevenJones851
      @StevenJones851 2 days ago +83

      they done it well

    • @unknowjlm
      @unknowjlm 2 days ago +129

      W...What do you mean, 10 YEARS?!!
      (I'm old...)

    • @kiricappuchin
      @kiricappuchin 2 days ago +73

      And i love it every time. I wish i were a squid researcher

    • @zakariyya-fg2pc
      @zakariyya-fg2pc 2 days ago +1

      Ig

  • @Azzi107
    @Azzi107 2 days ago +8349

    “Hey uh…we have this little thing for you, I guess”
    *proceeds to reveal the deep cut dlc as a full spin off and splatoon 3 2*
    Imagine if this is only part 1 to the update and we see the reef + more third kits next month

    • @RisingJay
      @RisingJay 2 days ago +122

      Insane behavior 😂

    • @Joshua05005
      @Joshua05005 2 days ago +329

      I don’t think it’s a dlc. They said it’s a spin off, meaning we’ll probably get a full game out of that

    • @Jdfskitz
      @Jdfskitz 2 days ago +55

      R/woosh ​@@Joshua05005

    • @GamerGioYT
      @GamerGioYT 2 days ago +24

      so splatoon 4???

    • @torthos1
      @torthos1 2 days ago +80

      @@Joshua05005 Yes, that's... that's what OP said.

  • @SlimbTheSlime
    @SlimbTheSlime 2 days ago +1367

    "I'm definitely not getting the Swi--"
    *this drops*
    "--I'm just undecided for the moment."

    • @ADreamingTraveler
      @ADreamingTraveler 2 days ago +79

      We're definitely going to get a full Splatoon 4 sometime during the Switch 2 too. I'm expecting it in a few years but not too long from now

    • @Gafafsg
      @Gafafsg 2 days ago +37

      @@ADreamingTraveler the gap between 2 and 3 tells me to never expect anything

    • @Quinn-kr2cp
      @Quinn-kr2cp 2 days ago +25

      80 dollars

    • @dudical111
      @dudical111 2 days ago +21

      MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY
      I was so not hyped as I saw it as akin to the "new" iphones, BUT THEN THIS DROPS????

    • @Not_aHorse
      @Not_aHorse 2 days ago

      ​@@Quinn-kr2cpmost likely 70

  • @LimeLegend
    @LimeLegend 2 days ago +2083

    THIS WASN’T A SHADOW DROP, THIS WAS AN ECLIPSE DROP

  • @MightyWolfTV
    @MightyWolfTV 2 days ago +3738

    Spin off game! 3rd kits! Switch 2 free upgrade! Urchin Underpass! They DID celebrate the 10th anniversary after all!

    • @seid3366
      @seid3366 2 days ago +101

      It'd be odd if they didn't

    • @MenM-1234
      @MenM-1234 2 days ago

      @@seid3366nintendo wouldnt suprise me if they ignored it

    • @Charbarstars
      @Charbarstars 2 days ago +112

      Now we Just Need A Special Anniversary Splatfest!

    • @axaturdoor7553
      @axaturdoor7553 2 days ago +68

      Given our loss at the Grand Fest, Deep Cut could use a W and I’m deeply content with the results.

    • @outrightflame4280
      @outrightflame4280 2 days ago +14

      Yeah they did a bit late though Nintendo

  • @manueljaramillo2520
    @manueljaramillo2520 2 days ago +3000

    Glad we don't have to wait till Splatoon 4 for Deep Cut to get their story development.

    • @piercemat331
      @piercemat331 2 days ago +83

      Or Splatoon Origins to get the story of how sea creatures originate and how turf war and salmon run began

    • @TheDuzx
      @TheDuzx 2 days ago +117

      Splatoon 3 has been referred to as the end of the trilogy. IDK what the next game has in store, but Deep Cut might not be included.

    • @RaineRico
      @RaineRico 2 days ago +7

      Thought they weren't making anymore mainline Splatoon games anymore

    • @dyssil249
      @dyssil249 2 days ago +100

      ​@@TheDuzx The end of the squidbeak platoon story line. They will hopefully come up with some fresh locations and characters for 4 that will have some new villain to fight against

    • @azubilp
      @azubilp 2 days ago +4

      In Splatoon 4 no known character is to return

  • @JustCallMeToast_-v5g
    @JustCallMeToast_-v5g 2 days ago +193

    Nintendo being the most Nintendo ever by casually publishing a huge update to one of the biggest, coolest games in the community on a random Tuesday with no previous hype build up whatsoever😂😂😂

  • @FL0ra_favvn
    @FL0ra_favvn 2 days ago +2300

    You're telling me that dream I had a week ago about a Splatoon spinoff with deep cut on an island archipelago covered in perminate clouds was actually just foreshadowing?

  • @YesmanForNamsey
    @YesmanForNamsey 2 days ago +2090

    Squid Sisters: We got three story modes dedicated to us!
    Off the Hook: We got two DLCs dedicated to us!
    Deep Cut: We got an entire game dedicated to us!

    • @KorfiatisP
      @KorfiatisP 2 days ago +137

      They deserve an entire gameeeee

    • @Squid3-rj7oz
      @Squid3-rj7oz 2 days ago +97

      Finally Deep cut gets attention

    • @steveluvscows2490
      @steveluvscows2490 2 days ago +50

      Big Man: Ay! (It's a spinoff just for us!)

    • @Timothy_Johnson
      @Timothy_Johnson 2 days ago +6

      I don't think it's its own game; more of a Mario Party Jamboree NS2 edition kind of situation. Pay some extra eggs and get a big new mode. I'd love be wrong though.

    • @KorfiatisP
      @KorfiatisP 2 days ago +62

      @@Timothy_JohnsonThe video clearly said that it’s a spinoff game

  • @staeus
    @staeus 2 days ago +1513

    On a random Tuesday you've just dropped the biggest news for Splatoon since Grand Fest. And half of said news releases in 2 days?? ON A RANDOM TUESDAY?? I haven't even been awake for 10 minutes and I'm already hyped up

    • @DumuziTheOriginalGod
      @DumuziTheOriginalGod 2 days ago +4

      Lmao same I just woke up top and am watching this… XD

    • @outrightflame4280
      @outrightflame4280 2 days ago +10

      Most Nintendo thing they could ever do don’t you just love waking up to a random notification by Nintendo on a random early Tuesday morning Nintendo you can’t do this lol I was half awake when watching this but when I saw 3rd kits I was wide awake we won they are finally coming🙌🙌

    • @RobertSuarez-p5y
      @RobertSuarez-p5y 2 days ago

      I just woke up to😂

    • @darkx6869
      @darkx6869 2 days ago +1

      Why does it being Tuesday matter. You’re so cringe

    • @0celot8
      @0celot8 2 days ago

      3rd kits finally on a RANDOM TUESDAY thank you switch 2 I thought this game was dead.

  • @MikunaMoona
    @MikunaMoona 2 days ago +897

    AS SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN PLAYING SINCE 2014 TESTFIRE, SEEING URCHIN UNDERPASS COMEBACK IS PROBABLY THE MOST EXCITING THING THIS YEAR

  • @lololordjr
    @lololordjr 2 days ago +2305

    Now I have a hypothetical reason to get a switch 2

    • @ShmarveyXD
      @ShmarveyXD 2 days ago +174

      Now I have a hypothetical reason to finally get Splatoon 3

    • @LbcJaseOnGT
      @LbcJaseOnGT 2 days ago +11

      Fr

    • @Lyssa_Stuff
      @Lyssa_Stuff 2 days ago +78

      now I have a hypothetical reason to spend my money

    • @lololordjr
      @lololordjr 2 days ago +81

      Course, ill wait till there's more info on splatoon raiders before deciding on a purchase

    • @SebastianGMSFB
      @SebastianGMSFB 2 days ago +4

      I guess so

  • @pftheswaglord
    @pftheswaglord 2 days ago +1188

    YOU CANT JUST POST THIS ON A RANDOM TUESDAY AND EXPECT ME TO REACT NORMALLY NINTENDO

    • @FireRed2112
      @FireRed2112 2 days ago +12

      I did not react normally
      dont worry

    • @squiddy824
      @squiddy824 2 days ago +9

      I literally screamed

    • @inkyinkfrfr
      @inkyinkfrfr 2 days ago +6

      COOKIE RUN PFP

    • @jimmyju76
      @jimmyju76 2 days ago +3

      Something something something...for me, it was a Tuesday

    • @MegaValenX
      @MegaValenX 2 days ago +2

      I read it on wizard cookie's voice

  • @yumes_studio
    @yumes_studio 2 days ago +39

    THIS IS SUCH A GALAXY BRAIN MOVE I CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE DEEP CUT MUSIC AUUGHHH!!!!

  • @JymmiLu
    @JymmiLu 2 days ago +344

    Playing as a mechanic? My dad will finally be proud of me.
    All of my splatting has prepared me for this moment.

    • @Mr_Cool_Guy710
      @Mr_Cool_Guy710 2 days ago +2

      😂

    • @DaDoc540
      @DaDoc540 2 days ago +12

      The Engineer class has made it to the Splatoon series! Already in the game are the Tacticooler (Dispenser) and the Crab Tank (Wrangled Level 3 Sentry)!
      "Hey, look Woomy. I'm an engineer. That means I solve problems."

  • @Runaboo_
    @Runaboo_ 2 days ago +534

    I’m so so happy Frye shiver and big man get a actual story because I really wanted to see more of them in 3

    • @MBZ901
      @MBZ901 10 hours ago +1

      Agreed. Like. I like all of the idols. But they def deserve more focus in a story mode.

  • @NathanielBandy
    @NathanielBandy 2 days ago +1329

    I'm so ready for the Switch 2 era

  • @domocoyo
    @domocoyo 2 days ago +34

    HAPPY 10 YEARS SPLATOON

  • @ThestralZVGC
    @ThestralZVGC 2 days ago +1436

    WHAT IS THIS SHADOW DROP MY HEART CAN'T TAKE IT

    • @Five_the_octoling
      @Five_the_octoling 2 days ago

      SAME I'M GOING TO EXPLODE

    • @bobbinbro
      @bobbinbro 2 days ago +13

      Nintendo needs to shadow drop this so that we can be disappointed at the next direct

    • @outrightflame4280
      @outrightflame4280 2 days ago

      Ikr

    • @Plababa
      @Plababa 2 days ago +13

      A shadow drop is when they drop the game immediately. This is just an announcement.

    • @ThestralZVGC
      @ThestralZVGC 2 days ago +2

      @@PlababaFair point but the update comes out in two days so it’s still happening very quickly lol

  • @Dashe_r2
    @Dashe_r2 2 days ago +595

    NINTENDO YOU CANT JUST SHADOW DROP THIS ON A RANDOM TUESDAY WHAT

  • @Armm8991
    @Armm8991 2 days ago +627

    MY BODY COULD NOT BE MORE READY

    • @alessiocece2098
      @alessiocece2098 2 days ago +3

      you mean Reggie?

    • @SCU3A_S7EVE
      @SCU3A_S7EVE 2 days ago

      @@alessiocece2098 Reggie is still playing Animal Crossing: New Leaf on his Nintendo 3DS.

  • @Vel-nj5wv
    @Vel-nj5wv 2 days ago +18

    YALL CANT JUST DROP THIS SO CASUALLY IM SCREAMING

  • @leafyleaf5938
    @leafyleaf5938 2 days ago +1061

    “On a random Tuesday??” NO NINTENDO DID IT FOR MY BIRTHDAY TODAY 🗣️🗣️

  • @mr.mewmeow5947
    @mr.mewmeow5947 2 days ago +416

    Dude I literally CRIED seeing Urchin Underpass again. Such an iconic Splatoon map.

    • @dianagalindo9024
      @dianagalindo9024 2 days ago +12

      FOR REAL BRO I BURST OUT SOBBING

    • @HoneyPiss
      @HoneyPiss 2 days ago +5

      I teared up too! I never thought it would happen!

    • @keiyakins
      @keiyakins 2 days ago +12

      It had to wait for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to stop using it for kart battles :P

    • @LeafyBoi6
      @LeafyBoi6 2 days ago +4

      Same and also first Eastward pfp I’ve seen out in the wild. Impeccable taste in games tbh

    • @of_all_days
      @of_all_days 2 days ago

      What kinda weirdo cries over a game

  • @Agent60522
    @Agent60522 2 days ago +684

    5:00 I was expecting "No need to fear, Nintendo Switch 2 is here."

  • @DrKendoCommentaries
    @DrKendoCommentaries 2 days ago +19

    Deep Cut is GOATed!!!

  • @Havocy1887
    @Havocy1887 2 days ago +261

    This is a franchise which will most likely never leave us ever again.

    • @katerinagagne1809
      @katerinagagne1809 2 days ago +93

      thank god japanese people can't get enough of splatoon i need them to keep funding it 😭😭

    • @XDarkGreyX
      @XDarkGreyX 2 days ago +8

      I may not play online but I too support the IPs existence just for the sake of it.

    • @dreamcastdazia4753
      @dreamcastdazia4753 2 days ago

      ​@@katerinagagne1809 It's big in the West too is it not?

    • @linkheroofspiritsakatrains4812
      @linkheroofspiritsakatrains4812 2 days ago +2

      Did they ever leave us to begin with?

    • @Krissdoutt
      @Krissdoutt 2 days ago +3

      Nah Splatoon ain’t going anywhere anytime soon. Woomy

  • @KMANCOOLOFFICIAL
    @KMANCOOLOFFICIAL 2 days ago +284

    They casually update a game with 30 weapons like it’s nothing. Thanks Nintendo!

  • @bookid1581
    @bookid1581 2 days ago +732

    Well this was an insane thing to wake up too

    • @sugarofhappiness612
      @sugarofhappiness612 2 days ago +3

      Ikr lol

    • @jeannesgm7564
      @jeannesgm7564 2 days ago +14

      The type of video you watch half awake in bed

    • @HarmonicWave
      @HarmonicWave 2 days ago +1

      Yeah, and I never wake up this early without an alarm (at 6:45AM).

    • @lucasO3032
      @lucasO3032 2 days ago +3

      I was just minding my business when I opened Yt and almost fell over

    • @outrightflame4280
      @outrightflame4280 2 days ago

      @@jeannesgm7564nah I was wide awake when they announced 3rd kits are finally coming we won guys they finally put 3rd kit weapons in Splatoon 3 🙌 🙌

  • @theswordboy
    @theswordboy 2 days ago +15

    Remember when Arlo believed that the next Splatoon game on the Switch 2 would be a spinoff title.
    Holy cow he got it right!!

  • @timytimeerased
    @timytimeerased 2 days ago +210

    Splatoon 3 at 4K with voice chat (and not just discord or other app with your phone) is now a thing. Im cryin of joy

    • @TyraAlex
      @TyraAlex 2 days ago +8

      Yes but not all players will be able to

    • @ShortFatBaldItalian
      @ShortFatBaldItalian 2 days ago +13

      Oh god....I can already hear putz12 yelling 💀

    • @9a3eedi
      @9a3eedi 2 days ago +7

      It's still voice chat with friends only though (not necessarily a bad thing)

    • @noponarchsage
      @noponarchsage 2 days ago

      @@ShortFatBaldItalianMAN MILK!!!

    • @ewormXD
      @ewormXD 2 days ago

      Was I the only one who expected them to announce mouse controls on Switch2 or is that already a thing? I probably wouldn't even use it, but I've seen so many people immediately think of Splatoon when the function was revealed…

  • @dTourrrr
    @dTourrrr 2 days ago +270

    OMG IM LOVING MY LIFE
    So you’re telling me:
    1. Splatoon Raiders first ever spinoff game featuring deep cut and looking insane, more updates about it soon please give us a release date
    2. THIRD KITS FINALLY
    3. Urchin Underpass lessss gooo
    4. TEN STARS ON WEAPONS?! New insane badges!!
    5. Smoother gameplay and pixels
    6 Weapon power in anarchy and better matchmaking with it
    *10.0 on June 12th guys!*
    Why so random? Well, nice surprise after coming home from shopping IM SO EXCITED

    • @americanwalmarts3565
      @americanwalmarts3565 2 days ago +2

      June 12th

    • @403rd
      @403rd 2 days ago +1

      date is june 12, it says it at the end!

    • @CrazyTaxiPlayer
      @CrazyTaxiPlayer 2 days ago

      It says it releases June 12th lol

    • @dTourrrr
      @dTourrrr 2 days ago

      @@403rdthanks, updated my comment

    • @dTourrrr
      @dTourrrr 2 days ago

      I must have skipped the June 12th, I updated my comment thanks for bringing this to my attention

  • @PokewoodTheater
    @PokewoodTheater 2 days ago +394

    Finally a true single player splatoon game! I needed this, I absolutely love the splatoon story modes, now they are catering to story mode fans

    • @powermoongaming
      @powermoongaming 2 days ago +34

      It honestly sounds like a Survival Splatoon Game and I'm ALL for it, be interesting, but lets hope it isn't as much as a let-down as MK World

    • @Mikauo_Xblade
      @Mikauo_Xblade 2 days ago +21

      Yeah I found Splatoon 3 online to be way too hectic, so having a full singleplayer game sounds great.

    • @jesusramirezromo2037
      @jesusramirezromo2037 2 days ago +2

      Pepole care about the single player?

    • @SALTYTOAD00
      @SALTYTOAD00 2 days ago +26

      ​@@powermoongaming You found Mario Kart World to be a letdown? Mind sharing why you think that besides the obvious ($80).

    • @ItsTVTime32
      @ItsTVTime32 2 days ago +10

      @@jesusramirezromo2037 Duh! It's awesome

  • @RayenIDK
    @RayenIDK 2 days ago +4

    Shadow dropping the biggest Splatoon update AND a spinoff on a random Tuesday

  • @bigbeppo8255
    @bigbeppo8255 2 days ago +70

    0:31 THE DETAIL OF FRYE'S FOREHEAD PRESSING THE GLASS 😭

  • @GB_256
    @GB_256 2 days ago +371

    it took splatoon a whole decade to finally get a spinoff

    • @piercemat331
      @piercemat331 2 days ago +6

      Maybe Splatoon Origins and Ver 10 is Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

    • @cherryblossom2234
      @cherryblossom2234 2 days ago +1

      Tbh it need to wait for it just in case if the game a hit or not

    • @Knuckles_la_Enchilada
      @Knuckles_la_Enchilada 2 days ago +14

      It had to prove itself first, it was a brand new IP after all

    • @The_MEMEphis
      @The_MEMEphis 2 days ago +11

      I mean a decade really isn't that long for a franchise to exist for

    • @iversiafanatic
      @iversiafanatic 2 days ago +3

      Baby I’ve been demanding it since launch date and people called me crazy yet here we are

  • @DevinY1
    @DevinY1 2 days ago +406

    3RD KITS. Finally Happened! Rejoice 3rd kit believers!

    • @ColinMcGinn973
      @ColinMcGinn973 2 days ago +1

      Im not a massive splatoon fan, very casual, so what is third kits?

    • @ChaeriBerri
      @ChaeriBerri 2 days ago +18

      @@ColinMcGinn973 3rd option for weapons to play in game

    • @ThatCrazyGameDev
      @ThatCrazyGameDev 2 days ago +22

      ​@@ColinMcGinn973The game has two kits for each weapon right now. A kit is a set of sub and special weapons, So for each weapon you'll have two choices for which set of sub and special you want to use.
      Splatoon 1 and 2 both had three kits per weapon by the time the game wrapped up with updates, but people were considering that sense of splatoon. 3. Has the most weapon classes of any splatoon game, and they added a new weapon to each existing class, there would only be two kits by the time the game reaches its end of life.

    • @unknownbowser1439
      @unknownbowser1439 2 days ago

      ​@@ColinMcGinn973 in Splatoon there are weapon kits you can choose from, which are made of a main weapon and sub weapon and special attack. As there are many weapons in the game but each has only two different kits, fans wanted a 3rd one for the weapons

    • @Noobish_
      @Noobish_ 2 days ago +1

      @@ColinMcGinn973each weapon has a ‘kit’ of a set sub and special. Every weapon got a second kit in splatoon 3 but no third. (until now)
      It was pretty sought after cause 3’s kits have had many duds AND splatoon 2 got third kits way earlier.

  • @Cakraalena
    @Cakraalena 2 days ago +38

    2:32 Finding new weaponry in the desert with pals is something I enjoy doing.

  • @BR-jw7pm
    @BR-jw7pm 2 days ago +203

    A Splatoon island survival game?! Nintendo always being a wild-card 😂

    • @WorldJumperJoe
      @WorldJumperJoe 2 days ago +4

      Let's not jump to conclusions, but...
      ...okay now that I think about it this may actually be the gameplay.

  • @Flaming-wings
    @Flaming-wings 2 days ago +131

    Splatoon dropping a big update like this without any warning 😭😭

  • @Lyssa_Stuff
    @Lyssa_Stuff 2 days ago +306

    DEEP CUT IS FINALLY GETTING RELEVANCE YAYYY so glad I stuck with the game long enough to witness this, such a genuine surprise to me and I couldn’t be more happy

  • @hydrarblxs
    @hydrarblxs 2 days ago +12

    4:55 OMG ARE WE GETTING TO WEAR THE SPLATFEST TEES AGAIN??

  • @CwapPlatinum
    @CwapPlatinum 2 days ago +155

    "For you, the day that Splatoon Raiders and Splatoon 3 10.0 graced your presence, it was the most important day of your life. But for me...
    ...it was Tuesday."

  • @TheShy1000
    @TheShy1000 2 days ago +240

    Big Man:"Ay, Ay? ... Ay." (Girls, do you remember the Deserted Island Splatfest, and how I supported Team Fun? ... I start to regret having brought Inknopoly with me instead of tools or something to eat.)
    Frye:"Speaking of, everyone who agrees to eat Big Man first says 'Ay'!"
    Shiver:"Ay!"
    Big Man:"AY!!" (NO!!)

    • @SabrinaSideUp
      @SabrinaSideUp 2 days ago +17

      WAIT THE DESERTED ISLAND SPLATFEST IS GONNA BE RELEVANT TO THE STORY I KNEW KT

    • @alessiocece2098
      @alessiocece2098 2 days ago +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @nerdygamer2177
      @nerdygamer2177 2 days ago +3

      I forgot about that splatfest! Good thing team gear won (I was team grub). We’re gonna need it now😂😂😅

    • @Kitsuna_Gacha
      @Kitsuna_Gacha 2 days ago +1

      Not even that. Poor guy only has a Tentagochi on him 😭 (i have decided this is what it's called now)

  • @Kiwiverse2023
    @Kiwiverse2023 2 days ago +406

    I literally saw this on Nintendo Today before it was uploaded on RUclips

  • @Jerdin_n
    @Jerdin_n 2 days ago +18

    1:26 i can't believe they got mori calliope to do the voiceover for this trailer 😮

    • @Shiroko-3131
      @Shiroko-3131 2 days ago

      Do you think the game is gonna be on a game card? Hopefully not a game key card💀

    • @kennythx9395
      @kennythx9395 2 days ago

      ​@Shiroko-3131 all nintendo first party stuff is game card. The game keys are for third party developers if they want to do that option

    • @anirbandaschoudhary2874
      @anirbandaschoudhary2874 Day ago

      ​@@Shiroko-3131 no Nintendo 1st party or 2nd party aka exclusive games will be game key card. It will be on cartridge like Mario Kart World

    • @Shiroko-3131
      @Shiroko-3131 Day ago

      @@anirbandaschoudhary2874 Oh? Im so dumb fr

    • @marlonendri490
      @marlonendri490 17 hours ago

      Is that really her voice ?

  • @Gamimations-go2hd
    @Gamimations-go2hd 2 days ago +84

    This is one reason why I love Nintendo. The way they drop stuff randomly just gets me excited and hyped every time.

    • @alessiocece2098
      @alessiocece2098 2 days ago +2

      ya....sad though that they went that direction with the prices!!

  • @CrossfacePanda
    @CrossfacePanda 2 days ago +60

    Something tells me the spin-off will be focused around crafting and resource gathering. The robot assistant feels like it’ll be used to store materials in. Though I think it’ll be more similar to something like Subnautica rather than Minecraft (though on land rather than in the ocean, for obvious reasons lol).
    The title “Raiders” also suggests you’ll be hunting for treasures, which would fit well with the resource gathering theme. So you’ll gather resources, to craft stuff that allow you to explore further and deeper, finding treasure which unlocks further big upgrades, and there’s your gameplay loop. How they’ll marry that with Splatoon mechanics is gonna be the interesting part

  • @HitokiriShin
    @HitokiriShin 2 days ago +281

    Are you kidding me? I just lay in my bed with my Switch 2 yesterday thinking to myself how FIRE it would be to play a new Splatoon on this new console.
    And now I have returned from work, sat down with a meal and casually checked my phone to see… this.
    On a mf random Tuesday. What a day to be alive. The chances if this happening, wow.

    • @yoisaiah748
      @yoisaiah748 2 days ago +4

      Lucky I don’t even have a switch 2 and probably have to wait until Christmas💔💔💔

    • @alushe-iw7gw
      @alushe-iw7gw 2 days ago

      ​@@yoisaiah748same 🥀🪫

    • @Emmycron
      @Emmycron 2 days ago +3

      bro bought a switch 2 😭

    • @yoisaiah748
      @yoisaiah748 2 days ago +3

      @@Emmycron switch is an amazing console just watch time will tell

    • @NinjaPieceLOL
      @NinjaPieceLOL 2 days ago +8

      Quick! Lay down in bed and think about how fire it would be to get more Zelda remakes!

  • @OghNULL
    @OghNULL 2 days ago +4

    So…
    Story modes: squid sisters
    DLCs: off the hook
    Spin-offs: deep cut

  • @Neoxon619
    @Neoxon619 2 days ago +296

    I guess this is their big anniversary plan for Splatoon, which means that Splatoon 4 is a long ways off. But I'm definitely not complaining as someone who loves Splatoon, let S4 have more time in the oven.
    Either way, looks like Animal Crossing is next for EPD 5.

    • @NuiYabuko
      @NuiYabuko 2 days ago +10

      I don't know why that narrative gets pushed when there's hardly any overlap between both "teams."

    • @squiddokez
      @squiddokez 2 days ago +37

      Its better that way splatoon 3 feels like yesterday so splat 4 would be fatique better to do it this way a singleplayer game inbetween releases

    • @piercemat331
      @piercemat331 2 days ago +3

      What is next, Star Fox and Kid Icarus

    • @evangingerson1271
      @evangingerson1271 2 days ago +1

      Thought there was some not a splatoon 2 😂

    • @NotReal4
      @NotReal4 2 days ago +2

      Probably not animal crossing since we’ll be getting tomodatchi life next year, but we also have Kirby air riders alongside Mario kart, so it could still happen

  • @rockinggamerdude
    @rockinggamerdude 2 days ago +95

    0:47 I heard spinoff and I didn’t care but now I do care because it is still Splatoon.

  • @switchprocontrollersplatoo7240

    Nintendo shadow dropping a new splatoon game announcement on a random Tuesday is insane

  • @halfsanitized7084
    @halfsanitized7084 6 hours ago +2

    I think this trailer alone would be enough to give anyone between 2014 and 2021 a panic attack

  • @mikai137
    @mikai137 2 days ago +51

    Nintendo don't send their fans into cardiac arrest challenge: level: inkpossible

  • @external13
    @external13 2 days ago +150

    "you're playing as a mechanic"
    *They done turned isaac into an inkling bruh* 💀

    • @megalcro
      @megalcro 2 days ago +7

      Isaac Clarke? He was an engineer, which I think is slightly different.

    • @external13
      @external13 2 days ago +2

      ​@@megalcro wasn't there are multiple engineer classes. like civil engineer, electrical engineer etc. ?

    • @CoolMintMC
      @CoolMintMC 2 days ago +11

      She looks like Chell from Portal.

    • @DaDoc540
      @DaDoc540 2 days ago +4

      ​@@megalcro"Hey, look Woomy. I'm an engineer. That means I solve problems."

    • @external13
      @external13 2 days ago +3

      ​@@CoolMintMC yesh.
      Looks = Chell
      Skills = Isaac Clark

  • @akeem6024
    @akeem6024 2 days ago +182

    This came out of Nowhere!
    🤩they’re not done with S3 just yet!

    • @piercemat331
      @piercemat331 2 days ago +5

      I hope this version should include bans for cheaters/griefers, and Big Man HAS TO STOP cheating in 2025 Summer Nights, before I arrest him, and fire him, and humiliate him. Also, return Saltspray Rig

    • @shootingdio7200
      @shootingdio7200 2 days ago +3

      @@piercemat331NEVER
      MUHAHAHAHAHA

    • @piercemat331
      @piercemat331 2 days ago

      @@shootingdio7200 NO, Splatoon 3 Switch 2 Edition should have those changes before I start a riot

  • @willtaylor9091
    @willtaylor9091 2 days ago +5

    I'm so glad that Nintendo actually treats Splatoon as one of their main series and continues to support it. Honestly it's so weird how they just randomly drop update support for games like Animal Crossing New Horizons or Arms. Good to see Splatoon going strong.

  • @Bukki13
    @Bukki13 2 days ago +294

    WHY WASN'T THIS IN THE SWITCH 2 DIRECT OR IN A JUNE DIRECT????
    seriously that spin-off game would've been a perfect direct ending announcement considering how hyped up Splatoon is especially in Japan
    Edit: People are theorising in the replies, so here's my theory:
    They're holding the new game off for the September Direct (possible development problems and/or the Direct was getting too loaded, the latter one i doubt is true but it is a possibility) and that's why they're announcing it now without a release date

    • @mr.smart75
      @mr.smart75 2 days ago +30

      Since this wasn’t in a direct … they have something even bigger than this to showcase. The last 3D Mario was 2017. I do think 3D Mario is next for announcements.

    • @nted292
      @nted292 2 days ago +18

      I don’t think we will get a June direct. I’d expected random small announcements and donkey Kong marketing until late July. But who knows, Nintendo have done weirder

    • @Metded_W
      @Metded_W 2 days ago +10

      @@mr.smart75 maybe this means we're not getting a nintendo direct and this was all they had to show us, unless of course they have animal crossing and luigis mansion 4, but its weird how they just randomly announced this and didn't save it for a loaded nintendo direct

    • @arjunbaweja7755
      @arjunbaweja7755 2 days ago

      @@mr.smart75wonder?

    • @mr.smart75
      @mr.smart75 2 days ago

      @@nted292prob this knowing Nintendo 😅

  • @jase276
    @jase276 2 days ago +113

    I've been asking for more non PVP content for Splatoon, so this will be my jam

    • @Jermafide
      @Jermafide 2 days ago +17

      Same. Ive always enjoyed the story mode and salmon run modes way more than the competitive ones.

  • @akirayama08
    @akirayama08 2 days ago +92

    Love how this absolutely could’ve been in the NS2 direct in April to really make it feel like Nintendo just had a flood of games for their upcoming system, but instead Nintendo posted this as if they just remembered “oh yeah we’re making that game lmfao let’s tell everyone”

    • @Worm_Void
      @Worm_Void 2 days ago +8

      Does Nintendo themselves sometimes forget that this random IP that has only existed for a little over 10 years. Is also one of their flagship IP's?

  • @Nako3
    @Nako3 2 days ago +51

    Chat is this real?

  • @jamesperrott1
    @jamesperrott1 2 days ago +32

    I don’t know what this even is, but I really hope for more spin offs in the future with other characters like HARMONY. She’s so perfect and deserves a spotlight, I’d be so happy

  • @Knash
    @Knash 2 days ago +230

    4:00 So they finally recognized their matchmaking problems... and only took 3 years... It looks like players like ProChara needed to show this aspect by starting fresh and cause a system error because his skill is so good to make the system crash and kick him off of the battles... so that means that those flags on the weapon (only visible on Turf War) were only for decoration

    • @lightdarksoul2097
      @lightdarksoul2097 2 days ago +14

      The ending of a splatoon game like this usually is the test for the standard in the next game so here's hoping Splatoon 4 starts with the improvements

    • @cayke.
      @cayke. 2 days ago +1

      i thought the flags were for that freshness scale like in splatoon 2

    • @soraphiets6918
      @soraphiets6918 2 days ago

      Bruh what, where can I find this prochara vid?

    • @Knash
      @Knash 2 days ago

      ​​@@cayke.Yeah, that were the use for that scale, but apparently is more cosmetic than being part of an evaluation for your skill and use this a reference for a Matchmaking... that probably explains why it raise a lot with the wins and decrease slowly on the loses

    • @Knash
      @Knash 2 days ago

      ​​@@lightdarksoul2097Not at all, considering that finding the response for Chara's video reference I noticed that this matchmaking problems was caused because they removed a important thing Splatoon 2 has, and was to making these catalog system which means "a season you don't play, your tier will be reset to 0" unlike to downgrade your rank because your lack of skill.m, and considering that the game has a competitive base, this aspect is a big problem, and could be a serious downgrade, even if they improve other aspects of the game.

  • @sharkbite7922
    @sharkbite7922 2 days ago +73

    Only Nintendo can drop absolute BANGERS outta nowhere

  • @MarxelJovania
    @MarxelJovania 2 days ago +78

    5:24 The best 10th anniversary I've ever seen

  • @ErinTheEnby
    @ErinTheEnby 2 days ago +25

    You're telling me Nintendo just shadow-dropped the trailer for one of the biggest updates this game has ever gotten, and it's dropping in TWO DAYS?????

  • @AmphiePKMN
    @AmphiePKMN 2 days ago +53

    SINGLE PLAYER SPLATOON SPIN-OFF?! Count me in! 🔥

  • @walucidamn
    @walucidamn 2 days ago +67

    This could've been the most hype announcement on a Nintendo Direct

    • @MarkusHobelsberger
      @MarkusHobelsberger 2 days ago +7

      Nintendo is cooking.

    • @MinFJE
      @MinFJE 2 days ago +10

      This implies that there may not be a June direct, which is to be expected

    • @walucidamn
      @walucidamn 2 days ago +2

      ​@MinFJE I wouldn't be surprised if it's just a showcase/direct about the new shadowdropped Splatoon spinoff.

  • @twewymuncher
    @twewymuncher 2 days ago +30

    this is probably the best splatoon announcement we have ever gotten, literally everything about this is perfect

  • @bluegold1026
    @bluegold1026 Day ago +4

    Sounds like Splatoon 3 is gonna continue to be supported even on the new console. So that might mean a new mainline Splatoon game isn't coming anytime soon.
    The number of new weapons being introduced in the update is almost overwhelming (in a good way). I gotta get back into the swing of things, I haven't played in well over a month.
    I look forward to learning more about this spinoff game. Hopefully it won't deviate too much from Splatoon's core gameplay.

  • @-king-1230
    @-king-1230 2 days ago +51

    This feels like an apology for not doing more with deep cut during the third game lol

    • @lightdarksoul2097
      @lightdarksoul2097 2 days ago

      If they aren't in 4 this is a good time to still give them more

  • @despacheeto
    @despacheeto 2 days ago +35

    URCHIN UNDERPASS YOURE AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE DAY I LOST YOU

  • @IAMYOLO2020
    @IAMYOLO2020 2 days ago +32

    Nintendo announcing Splatoon news on my birthday? Awesome!

  • @Nat29194
    @Nat29194 22 hours ago +2

    nintendo just remembered that splatoon exists after 1 year

  • @TheGoldSmith
    @TheGoldSmith 2 days ago +28

    I was genuinely surprised that there was no update to Splatoon 3 for the Switch 2, and here it is. Not only that, but a new spin off too. We’re eating good!

  • @bigbeppo8255
    @bigbeppo8255 2 days ago +235

    0:15 bigger forehead teased

  • @joeroeinski1107
    @joeroeinski1107 2 days ago +217

    A 120FPS mode would be so awesome for competitive play

    • @MateusRizzo13
      @MateusRizzo13 2 days ago +69

      I think Nintendo might want to keep the playing field as even as possible

    • @Maxawa0851
      @Maxawa0851 2 days ago +13

      ​@@MateusRizzo13 I would say that fps is an acceptable advantage to have

    • @H3ARTBR8KR
      @H3ARTBR8KR 2 days ago +49

      That's probualy for Splatoon 4, it'd suck for switch 1 players

    • @1unar_eclipse
      @1unar_eclipse 2 days ago +39

      Yeah, this is likely to come to 4 but never 3. Splatoon is a console-exclusive esport - the playing field should be as level as possible. (For the same reason, mouse will never be added to 3, but there is _no_ world it isn't on 4.)

    • @BalloonRook8629
      @BalloonRook8629 2 days ago +8

      They probably wouldn’t as it could be unfair for switch 1 players

  • @Justin49285
    @Justin49285 2 days ago +6

    That $500 is looking kinda worth it now…

    • @JueTheRoux
      @JueTheRoux 2 days ago

      $450 if you don't want mario kart

  • @Splatter76
    @Splatter76 2 days ago +14

    I was crying, it’s for the ten year anniversary, I thought this was Splatoon 4 because Nintendo said Splatoon was going to be DIFFERENT

  • @SquidlingTM
    @SquidlingTM 2 days ago +28

    Of course the thing that revives my interest in this series is randomly shadow dropped at 2 AM that’s the most Nintendo thing I’ve ever heard of.

  • @riverm724
    @riverm724 2 days ago +47

    THE THIRD KIT DREAM NEVER DIED, WOOOOI

  • @MikunaMoona
    @MikunaMoona 2 days ago +2

    Nintendo dropping this a day after my birthday is like a birthday present lmao

  • @JaceCharlesHerod
    @JaceCharlesHerod 2 days ago +27

    Finally a switch 2 exclusive that makes me actually want to buy this console!!

  • @StickMaster500
    @StickMaster500 2 days ago +71

    Now that’s a shadow drop if I saw one

    • @Nighto
      @Nighto 2 days ago

      Damn, you everywhere.

  • @Fruit_Punch_CIown
    @Fruit_Punch_CIown 2 days ago +61

    1:03 reminds me of the spire(side order), and i'm not sure why other than it possibly being the jingle ot plays when zooming out

    • @TheCrazyEight8
      @TheCrazyEight8 2 days ago +1

      Probably the foreboding eerie jingle, that did it for me

    • @SlimeGamerYT
      @SlimeGamerYT 2 days ago +1

      Imagine last area being that jingle or like music. I hope this is similar to side order concept we got in the first trailer with the creepy intro music.

  • @Luivalt_here
    @Luivalt_here 2 days ago +3

    I screamed at the top of my lungs when seeing an OG map coming to the game.
    I also scared the living crap out of everyone in my house.

  • @niknokYT
    @niknokYT 2 days ago +17

    5:12 That remix is sending me to the heavens oh my GOD

  • @VideoGameFan23
    @VideoGameFan23 2 days ago +27

    My body is ready for the Switch 2 era.

  • @Gonig
    @Gonig 2 days ago +20

    Alright, I'm sold. I need the Switch 2

  • @RogersBase
    @RogersBase 2 days ago +2

    Perfect time to get a spin-off! Excited to see what this turns out to be!

  • @QuazarVA
    @QuazarVA 2 days ago +21

    Now just make a Splatoon themed Switch 2 and I'll actually buy the system

  • @Jessefairy
    @Jessefairy 2 days ago +11

    Not only did I finally a Splatoon spin of game like I always wanted, but one that puts spotlight on putting the respect back onto the most disrespected trio by there own game
    This is everything I ever wanted

  • @Z-Man7
    @Z-Man7 2 days ago +24

    Splatoon 3 is gonna be popping in 4k!

  • @Cheapertownhall0
    @Cheapertownhall0 2 days ago +4

    I’m not really a splatoon fan but happy for those who are!

  • @BlinksAwakening
    @BlinksAwakening 2 days ago +17

    Damn Nintendo, just causality dropping a trailer for a new Splatoon game for the Switch 2?! This is why you're the GOAT.

  • @ask343
    @ask343 2 days ago +19

    I wish Splatoon 2 got the updated resolution too

  • @RayDragonM
    @RayDragonM 2 days ago +24

    NEW DEEP CUT CONTENT I CHEERED

  • @Cacturned
    @Cacturned 2 days ago +13

    You can't just announce this casually Nintendo. You did this with the switch 2 as well!