Yet another new weapon is joining Splatoon 3, with the Triple Inkstrike stepping into the spotlight. This time, the item looks a little like a lawn dart. After throwing three of them, it will deal area of attack damage to areas around where they fall.
First, here’s a look at the weapon itself. Its logo in the bottom right shows it is part of the Splat brand that’s existed since Splatoon.
Are you as fascinated as we are by new weapon types? Squid Research Lab here with another exclusive finding. Behold the Triple Inkstrike, a modified version of a weapon originally discovered in Inkopolis. If you think it looks impressive here, wait until you see it in action… pic.twitter.com/xgOKftKLVO
— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) April 28, 2022
Next, there’s a clip showing how the Splatoon 3 Triple Inkstrike looks when used. There’s also an overhead view in the second half, to show how much area is affected by a blast.
Boom! We didn't want you to wait too long. Observe how a user can group ink strikes closely…or space them out strategically. Truly, this is a weapon that rewards the flexible and calculating user. Apologies for our earlier "boom"—we do get excited here at the Squid Research Lab. pic.twitter.com/nmuLgeiJaD
— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) April 28, 2022
This means we’ve now gotten a better look at three new Splatoon 3 weapons. The first one to show up is a sort of bow. It’s called the Stringer and appears in marketing for the game. The other is the Ink Vac. It can inhale enemy ink attacks and spit them back out at foes.
Splatoon 3 will appear on the Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2022.
