New Splatoon 3 Multiplayer Pools, Stage, and Weapons Revealed

Nintendo revealed a bunch of new details on upcoming Splatoon 3 content. This means new additions, as well as a change to how you’ll play with others. The latest updates included details on a new stage and new weapons. There’s also the addition of Pools for Splatoon 3 multiplayer, which let you play together without being Switch friends..

First up, here’s the new stage. While it’s been glimpsed in previous trailers and reveals, the stage has now been confirmed to be called Um’ami Ruins. It is a dig site with an Ancient Egyptian feel. Nintendo released a fly-by of its various features.

SRL back with an "all hands" of our own—we need all SRL teams to help today! First up, exclusive video of a new stage: Um'ami Ruins. It's an ancient site with mysterious artifacts and reliefs, some retaining original colors. Could it have been a prehistoric Turf War battle site? pic.twitter.com/Z7PLTQVi3v

— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) February 21, 2023

It’s not the only Splatoon announcement, however, as two new weapons were revealed. Both are new variations on previous weapons. The L-3 Nozzlenose D is a version of the L-3 Nozzlenose, which replaces the Curling Bomb sub-weapon and Crab Tank special with Burst Bombs and Ultra Stamp, respectively. Similarly, the Rapid Blaster Deco is a variant of the Rapid Blaster that replaces Ink Mine and Triple Inkstrike with Torpedo and Ink Jet.

Finally, a new feature will be added that will allow Splatoon 3 players to join matches with player Pools, allowing for more custom multiplayer with specific people. This will be done via unique letter and character combinations, with Nintendo’s description sounding similar to the titles players can apply to their profiles.

Switching gears…we've discovered a new feature that helps players connect. It's called a Pool, and anyone can join one by inputting a unique set of letters or characters. You can send and receive notifications with others in your Pool, and even invite them to join a battle! pic.twitter.com/OQbU56Mbwr

— Splatoon North America (@SplatoonNA) February 21, 2023

All these new additions will be part of the Fresh Season, which begins on March 1, 2023. Splatoon 3 is out now on Nintendo Switch.